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Konkhra

 
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Daemon

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Anders Lundemark
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Sexual Affective Disorder", "Weed Out the Weak", "Spit or Swallow

Biography

One of Denmark's leading death metal acts, the oddly named Konkhra began its run in 1989, issuing two demos: "Vicious Circle" (also the band's name at the time) and "Malgrowth" on their way to a 1992 promo E.P. called Stranded (distributed by a tattoo magazine!), and a full-length debut, Sexual Affective Disorder in 1993. Having finally settled into a semi-stable lineup featuring Anders Lundemark (vocals/guitar), Kim Mathiesen (guitar), Lars Schmidt (bass), and Johnny Nielson (drums), the group went on to tour the U.S. with Suffocation before releasing The Facelift E.P., and a sophomore L.P., Spit or Swallow -- all in 1994. The next year's Live Eraser was drawn from a landmark performance at the Roskilde Festival, and was marketed as the world's first "death & roll" live album (this being a term made famous by Swedish giants Entombed). Internal differences would soon split the band, but main man Lundemark quickly found a silver lining when he hired superstar guitarist James Murphy (Death, Obituary, etc.) and drummer Chris Kontos (Machine Head), as well as bassist Thomas Christensen to record 1997's highly acclaimed, ambient death metal classic Weed Out the Weak. As was to be expected, this lineup was explosive but short-lived. Kontos was replaced by ex-Invocator drummer Per M. Jensen prior to 1999's The Freakshow E.P. and Murphy resumed his journeyman existence following the sessions for Come Down Cold later that year. Notable for taking the band in an almost alt-rock direction, this was also the last album with Jensen, off to join Swedish outfit the Haunted. There followed an extended break, and when Konkhra finally returned with 2003's back-to-basics Reality Check, the ever-present Lundemark was joined by guitarist Kim "Hakim" Mathiesen, bassist Lars Schmidt and returning former drummer Johnny Nielsen. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
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Konkhra
Also known as Vicious Circle
Origin Køge, Denmark
Genres Death metal, thrash metal
Years active 1989–present
Labels Target Distribution, Progress Records
Associated acts Daemon
Website www.konkhra.com
Members
Anders Lundemark
Michael Skovbakke
Lars Schmidt
Mads Lauridsen
Former members
See below

Konkhra is a Danish death metal band formed in Køge, in 1989.

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History

Konkhra was first formed under the name of "Vicious Circle" in Køge—a small town south of Copenhagen—in November 1989. Before changing their name, they issued the self-titled demo Vicious Circle (1990); renaming themselves "Konkhra" they followed up with Malgrowth (1991). Konkhra then, signed with Progress label and released the Stranded EP. This official debut, was limited to only 3,000 copies, and featured artwork by Chicago-based tattooer, Guy Aitchison.[1]

The name "Konkhra" stems from how drummer Clausen heard Tom Angelripper, of German thrash metal band Sodom fame, pronounce the word "conqueror" on the double live album Mortal Way of Live[2]. Drummer Clausen suggested the name change to the band.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Sexual Affective Disorder (1993)
  • Spit or Swallow (1995)
  • Weed Out the Weak (1997)
  • Come Down Cold (1999)
  • Reality Check (2003)
  • Nothing Is Sacred (2009)
Live albums
  • Live Eraser (1996)
Videos
  • Homegrowth (1996)
EPs
  • Stranded (1992)
  • The Facelift (1994)
  • The Freakshow (1999)
Demos
  • The Vicious Circle (1990)
  • Malgrowth (1991)
  • Persistence (2005)

Members

Current
  • Anders Lundemark – vocals, guitar (1989–present)
  • Lars Schmidt – bass (1992–1996, 1999–present)
  • Michael Skovbakke – guitar (2008–present)
  • Mads Lauridsen – drums (2006–present)
Former
  • Claus Vedel – vocals, guitar (1989–1994)
  • Jon Clausen – drums (1990–1992)
  • Martin Kristensen – bass (1991–1992)
  • Johnny Nielsen – drums (1992–1996, 2000–2006)
  • Kim Mathiesen – guitar (1994–1996, 2001–2005)
  • Thomas "Gnist" Christensen – bass (1996–1999)
  • Chris Kontos – drums (1996–1997)
  • Per Möller Jensen – drums (1997–2000)
  • James Murphy – lead guitar on Weed Out the Weak (1997), The Freakshow (1999) and Come Down Cold (1999)

References

  1. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Konkhra biography". MusicMight. http://www.musicmight.com/linkto/artist/{15EE3EEB-4272-4AB3-BFB6-1F04B53. Retrieved 2009-02-17. 
  2. ^ Konkhra review

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