Xerath

This article is about the band. For the video game character, see Xerath (League of Legends).
Xerath
Background information
OriginBasingstoke, Hampshire, England
GenresExtreme metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal, djent[1]
Years active2007–2017
LabelsCandlelight
Past members
  • Andy Phillips
  • Owain Williams
  • Richard Thomson
  • Michael Pitman
  • Christopher Clark
  • Conor McGouran
  • Steve Woodcock
  • Ben Wanders

Xerath were an English heavy metal band from Basingstoke, Hampshire. Formed in 2007, the band gained international recognition after the release of their debut album I (One) via Candlelight Records in 2009, a record label they stuck with throughout their existence.[2]

Containing elements of progressive, death, thrash and symphonic metal, Xerath's music is characterized by the mix of polyrhythmic guitar riffing and drumming, with orchestral and symphonic elements. Xerath cited their influences as Strapping Young Lad, Dimmu Borgir, and Opeth as well as film score composition and an eclectic mix of other bands and genres.

After nearly a decade of touring and three album releases (named sequentially I, II and III), the group disbanded in early 2017.

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "II review". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Xerath – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Retrieved 10 September 2018.