Pioneers of Sumerian thrashing black metal, Melechesh, will release their new album, Enki, on February 27th (Europe), March 2nd (UK) and March 10th (North America), via Nuclear Blast Records.

Singer, songwriter and mainman Ashmedi talks the production process, the lyrical concept and the cover and artwork of Enki, in this new video trailer:

Ashmedi talks about the latest single, "Lost Tribes", and working with metal legend Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Killer Be Killed) in another video trailer:

The official lyric video for "Lost Tribes" featuring Max Cavalera, can be seen below:

The follow-up to 2010's masterpiece The Epigenesis marks the band's sixth full-length album and will feature iconic guests Max Cavalera, Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) and Rob Caggiano (Volbeat, ex-Anthrax).

Commented Ashmedi: "I am flattered and honored to have esteemed guests appear on this multifaceted album. Enki solicited different approaches and new experiences. Max is a lion - I love his voice and the tribal and historic parallels of our lives are uncanny, he did an amazing job on "Lost Tribes". Sakis is an old friend and we toured together in the past. His voice added another dimension of mysticism on our "Enki - Divine Nature Awoken". Rob and I always wanted to collaborate and he is an agile and excellent guitar player so the lead he did on "The Palm, The Eye And Lapis Lazuli" was perfect , it rocks and serves the track well. They all did an outstanding job and went above and beyond to make it happen despite their busy schedules. Melechesh is more than a band - it is a society!"

 

 

Added Caggiano: "I've been a fan of Melechesh for a while now and it was an honour for me to play a solo on their new album!! These guys sound like nothing else out there!"

Extreme metal connaisseur Max Cavalera explains: "I was very honored that Melechesh asked me to sing on their new album! I'm a big fan and I think The Epigenesis is on of the greatest extreme metal records ever done! I love the fact that they come from a different part of the world like me. So our worlds finally collide! Long live Melechesh!"

Tells Rotting Christ mainman Sakis Tolis: "When I was told that our brother band Melechesh would record their upcoming album in my hometown, I immediately picked up the phone and called Ashmedi to participate somehow. Ashmedi responded positively so I was ready to raise some serious hell... It is very interesting since we are sharing the same Mediteranean mentality as individuals. I believe this new album is one of the most unique and atmospheric metal albums I have heared the last years. Ashmedi took me to their majestic oriental path and showed me the way to tne new Babylon. I am definitely proud working with the Kings of Fire and I really recommend to check new Melechesh album - it is really good!"

 

 

Enki tracklisting:

"Tempest Temper Enlil Enraged"
"The Pendulum Speaks"
"Lost Tribes"
"Multiple Truths"
"Enki - Divine Nature Awoken"
"Metatron And Man"
"The Palm The Eye And Lapis Lazuli"
"Doorways To Irkala"
"The Outsiders"

"Multiple Truths" lyric video:

Trailer:

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