Name: Doomed Heavy Metal
Brand: Khemmis

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SPIN125

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-29

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Supplier US

Revol­ver

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Sales:8.875

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721616812510

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Khemmis

Genre US

Metal

Label US

20 Buck Spin

Khemmis is an American doom heavy metal band from Denver, Colorado formed in 2012. Their debut record, 'Absolution,' earned the group critical praise from the underground music scene and allowed them to start gaining recognition. With subsequent albums like 'Hunted' and 'Desolation,' Khemmis garnered widespread acclaim, earning spots on various "best of" lists and even landing on the US Billboard charts. In 2019, they signed with Nuclear Blast Records. While they have experienced some lineup changes over the years, their current members include Phil Pendergast on vocals/guitar, Ben Hutcherson on guitar/vocals, and Zach Coleman on drums.

Known for their powerful sound and captivating performances, Khemmis has drawn comparisons to other notable doom metal bands such as Conjurer, Spirit Adrift, Pallbearer, Monolord, and Bell Witch among others. Their unique blend of heavy riffs and melodic elements sets them apart in the genre.

Despite facing challenges along their journey as a band including lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes, Khemmis continues to push boundaries within doom metal. With each release, they captivate audiences with their raw talent and ability to create emotionally charged music that resonates with fans around the world.

Since joining with 20 Buck Spin in 2015 for the release of their debut album Absolution, Khemmis have been prolifically busy. Three full length albums, Absolution, Hunted and Desolation, a split EP with Spirit Adrift, a Decibel Magazine flexi and multiple tours and festival appearances throughout North America and Europe. As Khemmis continues work on their fourth album and first for Nuclear Blast Records, the band offers up Doomed Heavy Metal to close out the first chapter in their ascendent march to the top. For the band’s ever expanding fanbase, Doomed Heavy Metal offers a treasure trove of rare material to temporarily sate the hunger for that highly anticipated new album. Never a band to shy away from a challenge, their cover of the legendary “Rainbow In The Dark” by Ronnie James Dio is a triumphant and energized tribute to the ultimate God of Heavy Metal that in the hands of a lesser band might be anything but. Recorded exclusively for this release, the song takes on new life in the signature Khemmis-style, making it their own without betraying the ideal of the original. Additionally, this release contains the band’s rare and storied interpretation of “A Conversation With Death” and the much requested Decibel flexi track “Empty Throne”. The B-side offers three huge live tracks, one from each of the three 20 Buck Spin released full length albums. Recorded at a headlining show in their native city of Denver by their longtime producer Dave Otero, these fan favorites show Khemmis meet and exceed all expectations at every show they play.

Doomed Heavy Metal

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