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Amethyst (R.I.P)

We have split bye bye :D

About Me

Amethyst are a six piece Epic metal band from Portsmouth; combining heavy 80's style riffs with Opratic style vocals and dramatic keyboards.

Formed in 2004 by Sam Carter-Brazier and Jamie Bannon, Amethyst have gone from strength to strength growing and maturing as band coming Runners up in the Wedgewood Rooms Showcase Battle of the Bands in 2005.

With the arrival of Matt kennedy in late 2006 Amethyst went about recording their debut EP Beneath the Proscenium. Out now! (please message for more information)

In their 2 years as a band Amethyst have managed to play with bands such as BREED 77 and LAST STOP CHINA TOWN and also with many local Portsmouth ledgends including; Enochian Theory, Tinnitus, Facelift wired and many other bands.

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Member Since: 6/9/2005
Band Website: New Site TBC
Band Members:
Influences: Iron MaidenArenaMetallicaMegadethkamelotDream TheaterAnathemaAnd alot of very inspiring heavy metal bands. Also alot of 80's music.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Studio Diary

Day. 1)  Today we got all of the drums tracks down, we decided due to time factors we would only record three tracks the tracks we have decided to do are, 'Devils Sky' '1st fantasy' and The new v...
Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:42:00 PST

Amethyst Studio

We're going back into the studio next week to re-record devils sky fork in the road and moonstruck. We've decided to do this as our sound has changed, its also a chance for you to hear what the old so...
Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:49:00 PST

When 5 becomes 6 Amethyst take on the keys

Amethyst are proud to announce that we have a new member who goes by the name of Matt kenedy. Amethyst would like to welcome our new keyboard player with open arms and raised fists. Matt is ...
Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:30:00 PST

Breed 77 gig reviewed in the news


Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 01:04:00 PST

Breed 77 pics

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Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:52:00 PST

Amethyst new recording

Amethyst are recording two new demo tracks tomorrow at the genisis recording studio, with tim.  The 1st being devils sky the song based on the thunderstorm when sam and lee were stranded at a tra...
Posted by Amethyst (R.I.P) on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 02:36:00 PST