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ATHENIC (are in the studio)

About Me

Athenic are a 5 piece Progressive, Technical, Experimental Death Metal Conceptual Band based in Christchurch New Zealand. Formed in February 2005 Athenic has been progressing at an exponential rate, with a dramatic change in musical style, technicality and intensity of shows. ATHENIC ARE DIFFERENT, if you're into experiencing a show check this band out.

Athenic holds a sound and performance unlike any other, incorporating ancient guitar tones and eastern music influences in to a form of metal most unique. Twisted ambient visuals, lighting, theming and theatrical performances are a sight not to be missed at their headline gigs, pushing the boundary of modern metal.

Athenic offer not just a gig but and entire audio visual performance. This past 12 months we have had many successful gigs, playing with some of New Zealand’s nation wide top local acts, magazine and newspaper interviews and articles (the press, star times, groove guide, C.A.N.T.A mag) radio airplay on The Rock (The Axe Attack) and Christchurch's Cacophony, and our debut video Sirius air's frequently on C4's The Steel Mill.We have previously released a 6track EP. The EP contains :

.Unstable Skies.
.Delirious.
.In Your Defence.
.Medusa.
.Caution Curiosity - live at Christchurch town hall.
.Sirius - live at Christchurch town hall.

The last remaining copies are available through Real Groovy.


Athenic are proud supporters of the INKMILL CLothing Syndicate!



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Music:

Member Since: 16/05/2006
Band Members: Ben Atkinson: Guitars

David 'Tinkle' Matthews: Vocals, gongs

Paul Innes: Guitars

Matt McEachen: Bass

Manu Francois: Battery


Influences:

From a wide array of eastern modes, scales and time signitures blended with modern technical, experimental grooves:


NILE
NECROPHAGIST
BEHEMOTH
FLESH CONSUMED
TOOL
OBSCURA
ULCERATE
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
SPAWN OF POSSESSION
MESHUGGAH
PINK FLOYD


Sounds Like:

After two years of meticulous work Athenic have developed their sound to a point where its uniqueness makes it unparagoned.

With a pure mix of ambience with sheer brutality and progressive technicality, Athenic's new style works well with the visual and theatrical show.

If you havent seen Athenic recently, do so.


Record Label: Self published and released
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Lessons

..TR> Drum Lessons and Guitar Lessons Hey everyone,If anybody is interested in beginning drumming or guitar or even wishing to get some good guidance to take your playing to the next level look no...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT

Thanks for the weekend!!!!!!!

Well fuck where to start............... We're back from dunedin and no one was arrested or badly broken, so all in all went pretty fucking well, just want to throw out some thanks........ First of all...
Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 16:13:00 GMT

New Years at the Jetty

Now new years is steadily approaching and Im sure alot of us drug crazed metal heads have yet to get their shit sorted and make some plans, soo heres an Idea............NEW YEARS AT THE JETSET!!!!!*A ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:09:00 GMT

poster anyone???

anyone out there want a nice new poster for their wall??? it so happens that we have some posters lying round and if you would like one just drop us a message and ill be sure to bring it along with ou...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:02:00 GMT

Athenic Interveiw and reveiw in CANTA Magazine

http://photobucket.com" target="_blank">   And heres the reveiw enjoy...........   Athenic Athenic EP Killing Mary Records Reviewed By Kid Vicious Athenic blast onto the New Zealand metal s...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:11:00 GMT

PRE ORDER ATHENICS EP RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW

Athenics first ever release will be out June 1st. You can purchase your copy through Real Groovey, at our shows or you could even save yourself the trouble and seeing as numbers will be limited you ca...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 21:47:00 GMT

Whats been happening in the world of ATHENIC...........

Hell Fucking O Tis has been a damn long time since we let you precious' know what the fuck we've been up2............ Shows have been of minimal number lately and you havent really been treated to wh...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 21:28:00 GMT

World Battle of the Bands updates.........

Well well well we thought we may as well put up a posting letting all you guys know whats happening with us at the battle of the bands............ First up we had our heat against Lewd Axe, Winterdawn...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:25:00 GMT

the tour report !

holy shit our first tour has come to it giant crushing end with the most insane gig we have played in a long long time. for those of you who came along to our gigs we thank you very much for you suppo...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 01:53:00 GMT