Akaname

Akaname are an instrumental post-metal quartet from Wellington, New Zealand who subsequently based themselves in Melbourne, Australia. Their sound is heavy, angular and atmospheric. Originally conceived in Wellington, NZ during 2005, Akaname released their debut EP 'Filthlicker' on US based Debello Recordings in December 2007. This was a 5 track excursion in experimental grindcore that showcased the bands early love of heavy progressive music. In 2008 Akaname parted with original vocalist Kallie Sparkles and have since remained an instrumental act, favouring a more experimental approach to sound and composition. The band relocated to Melbourne in September 2008; wrote a swag of material and began unleashing a brand new set of genre-bending heaviness at local venues in January 2009.