Melechesh - Discography (1996-2015)

1996 - As Jerusalem Burns...Al'Intisar (2001 Remastered)

time: 00:59:10

tracklist:
01. Intro [00:00:35]
02. Sultan of Mischief [00:03:49]
03. Assyrian Spirit [00:09:40]
04. Planetary Rites [00:04:53]
05. Hymn to Gibil [00:02:47]
06. The Sorcerers of Melechesh [00:04:27]
07. Dance of the Black Genii [00:02:32]
08. Baphomet's Lust [00:03:10]
09. Devil's Night [00:03:27]
10. As Jerusalem Burns...Al'Intisar [00:06:54]
11. Desert Pentagram [00:07:30]
12. Malek Al'Nar (live in Jerusalem '96) [00:04:56]
13. Hymn to Gibil (video edit) [00:04:24]

1996 - The Siege of Lachish EP (2006 Remastered)

time: 00:11:16

Tracklist
01. The Siege of Lachish [00:06:16]
02. Malek Al'Nar [00:05:00]

lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars (lead)
Moloch - Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing)
Lord Curse - Drums, Vocals (backing)
Uusur - Bass, Vocals (backing)

2001 - Djinn (2010 Remixed)

time: 01:39:58

tracklist:
disc 1:

01. Whispers from the Tower [00:01:05]
02. Genies, Sorcerers and Mesopotamian Nights [00:06:32]
03. A Summoning of Ifrit and Genii [00:07:39]
04. Wardjinn [00:05:18]
05. Rub the Lantern [00:08:55]
06. Covering the Sun [00:06:38]
07. Kurnugi's Reign [00:05:42]
08. Oasis of Molten Gold [00:04:01]
09. Dragon's Legacy [00:05:36]
10. The Siege of Lachish [00:06:21]

disc 2:

01. Summoning of Ifrit and Genii [00:07:25]
02. Rub the Lantern [00:08:15]
03. Wardjinn [00:05:54]
04. Dragon's Legacy [00:05:52]
05. Genies, Sorcerers and Mesopotamian Nights [00:08:31]
06. The Siege of Lachish [00:06:09]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars (lead), Keyboards, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars (rhythm)
Al Hazred - Bass, Vocals
Proscriptor McGovern - Drums, Vocals, Percussion

2003 - Sphynx

time: 01:07:30

tracklist:
01. Of Mercury and Mercury [00:06:34]
02. Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology [00:05:33]
03. Annunaki's Golden Thrones [00:05:18]
04. Apkallu Counsel [00:06:42]
05. Tablets of Fate [00:05:30]
06. Triangular Tattvic Fire [00:04:29]
07. The Arrival Ritual [00:05:48]
08. Incendium Between Mirage and Time [00:05:48]
09. Purifier of the Stars [00:04:42]
10. Caravans to Ur [00:12:38]
11. Babylon Fell [00:04:24]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars, Percussion, Saz
Al Hazred - Bass, Vocals, Keyboards
Proscriptor McGovern - Drums, Vocals, Percussion

Guest/session musicians:
Andy LaRocque - Guitars (lead) (Track 9)
Niclas Rudolfsson - Vocals (additional) (Track 4)

Other staff:
Andy LaRocque - Producer
Niclas Rudolfsson - Engineering
Attie Bauw - Mastering

2004 - The Ziggurat Scrolls EP

time: 00:23:54
?????: Profound Lore Records

tracklist:
01. Tablets of Fate (remix) [00:05:06]
02. A Summoning of Ifrit and Genii (demo version '98) [00:07:23]
03. Wardjinn (demo version '98) [00:05:55]
04. Of Magick and Reptilians (instrumental sorcery) [00:05:28]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars
Al Hazred - Bass, Vocals
Proscriptor McGovern - Drums, Vocals, Percussion

2006 - Emissaries

time: 00:55:18

tracklist:
01. Rebirth of the Nemesis [00:06:37]
02. Ladders to Sumeria [00:03:59]
03. Deluge of Delusional Dreams [00:06:24]
04. Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth [00:03:07]
05. Gyroscope [00:02:55]
06. Double Helixed Sceptre [00:05:53]
07. The Scribes of Kur [00:06:31]
08. Leper Jerusalem [00:03:47]
09. Sand Grain Universe [00:05:14]
10. Emissaries and the Mysterium Magnum [00:07:20]
11. Extemporized Ophthalmic Release [00:03:25]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Guitars (lead and rhythm), Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars (rhythm and lead)
Al Hazred - Bass, Vocals
Xul - Drums, Percussion

Guest/session musicians:
Matthias Heine - Chant
Proscriptor McGovern - Vocals on Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth
Mukhtar Sarouz - Nay on The Scribes of Kur
Remco Helbers - Surbahar on The Scribes of Kur

2010 - The Epigenesis

time: 01:11:51

tracklist:
01. Ghouls of Nineveh [00:06:46]
02. Grand Gathas of Baal Sin [00:05:58]
03. Sacred Geometry [00:05:31]
04. The Magickan and the Drones [00:07:19]
05. Mystics of the Pillar [00:08:31]
06. When Halos of Candles Collide [00:05:39]
07. Defeating the Giants [00:03:26]
08. Illumination: the Face of Shamash [00:05:35]
09. Negative Theology [00:03:51]
10. A Greater Chain of Being [00:06:53]
11. The Epigenesis [00:12:17]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars (6 & 12 string), Keyboards, Bass, Sitar, Percussion, Piano
Rahm - Bass
Xul - Drums, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars (6 & 12 string), Saz, Bouzouki, Bindir

Guest/session musicians:
Bijan Behkam - Santur
Eser Taskiran - Synthesizer
Harun Kolcak - Bass (acoustic), Vocals, Mawal Ornamentation
Reuben de Lautour - Piano
Nevcivan Ozel - Tar
Cahit Berkay - Saz, Yayli Tanbur

2010 - The Epigenesis (Vinyl)

time: 01:11:51

tracklist:
01. Ghouls of Nineveh [00:06:46]
02. Grand Gathas of Baal Sin [00:05:58]
03. Sacred Geometry [00:05:31]
04. The Magickan and the Drones [00:07:19]
05. Mystics of the Pillar [00:08:31]
06. When Halos of Candles Collide [00:05:39]
07. Defeating the Giants [00:03:26]
08. Illumination: the Face of Shamash [00:05:35]
09. Negative Theology [00:03:51]
10. A Greater Chain of Being [00:06:53]
11. The Epigenesis [00:12:17]

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars (6 & 12 string), Keyboards, Bass, Sitar, Percussion, Piano
Rahm - Bass
Xul - Drums, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars (6 & 12 string), Saz, Bouzouki, Bindir

Guest/session musicians:
Bijan Behkam - Santur
Eser Taskiran - Synthesizer
Harun Kolcak - Bass (acoustic), Vocals, Mawal Ornamentation
Reuben de Lautour - Piano
Nevcivan Ozel - Tar
Cahit Berkay - Saz, Yayli Tanbul

2012 - Mystics Of The Pillar II

time: 00:25:08

Tracklist:
1. Mystics of the Pillar (Alternate Ending)
2. Sacred Geometry (Instrunental)
3. The Epigenesis (Instrumental)

Lineup:
Melechesh Ashmedi - Vocals, Guitars (6 & 12 string), Keyboards, Bass, Sitar, Percussion, Piano
Rahm - Bass
Xul - Drums, Percussion
Moloch - Guitars (6 & 12 string), Saz, Bouzouki, Bindir



2015 - Enki

time: 01:02:20

tracklist:
1. Tempest Temper Enlil Enraged 06:32
2. The Pendulum Speaks 04:18
3. Lost Tribes 06:17
4. Multiple Truths 05:07
5. Enki - Divine Nature Awoken 08:38
6. Metatron and Man 06:32
7. The Palm the Eye and Lapis Lazuli 04:08
8. Doorways to Irkala 08:00 instrumental
9. The Outsiders 12:48

Melechesh

Country of origin: Israel
Location: Jerusalem (early), Netherlands (later)
Status: Active
Formed in: 1993
Genre: Black/Death/Middle Eastern Folk Metal
Lyrical themes: Mesopotamian/Sumerian Mythology
Current label: Nuclear Blast
Years active: 1993-present

Pronounced as "Meh-lek-esh". Melechesh means "King of Fire" in Hebrew.

Problems between Melechesh and the strictly religious people in Jerusalem,
as well as professional and personal reasons, encouraged the band to relocate with members going to
The Netherlands where they could continue work without the hassle from religious authorities.

Current Lineup:
- Melechesh Ashmedi: Vocals, Guitars, Sitar, Keyboards, Piano, Percussion (1993-present)
See also: ex-Crushed Cenotaph
- Lord Curse: Drums, Percussion (1994-1999, 2014-present)
- Moloch: Guitars, Saz, Bindir, Bouzouki, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (1994-2013, 2014-present)
See also: ex-Equimanthorn
- Scorpios: Bass, Vocals (backing) (2013-present)
See also: Acherontas, Crimson Moon, Possession Ritual,Akrabu, ex-Ancient, ex-Demoncy