Where is The Axis of Perdition from?
The Axis of Perdition are from Middlesbrough, England. They are signed to Code666 Records and had roots in the earlier group Mine(thorn).
Questions about The Axis of Perdition
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What genre is The Axis of Perdition?
The Axis of Perdition play industrial black metal, combining distorted guitars and black metal vocals with programmed drums, synthesizer soundscapes, field recordings, and discordant sound effects. Their debut album describes their music as "something there isn't words for yet (exclusively)."
Who are the members of The Axis of Perdition?
The core members are Brooke Johnson (vocals, guitars, bass, and programming) and Michael Blenkarn (guitars, keyboards, and programming). The band has also included Ian Fenwick on bass, Dan Mullins on live drums and percussion, and Leslie Simpson providing narration and vocals.
What inspired The Axis of Perdition's music and album titles?
The band drew inspiration from H. P. Lovecraft, Ramsey Campbell, themes of urban decay and mental illness, and the Silent Hill video game series. Their EP Physical Illucinations in the Sewer of Xuchilbara is named for Xuchilbara, a dark deity from the Silent Hill games.
Did The Axis of Perdition break up?
Yes. Blenkarn and Johnson separated by mutual agreement in 2013. They reunited in 2019 under the slightly altered name An Axis of Perdition and released the album Apertures in 2024.
What albums has The Axis of Perdition released?
Their discography includes the split Corridors (2002), the albums The Ichneumon Method (And Less Welcome Techniques) (2003), Deleted Scenes from the Transition Hospital (2005), Urfe (2008), Tenements (of the Anointed Flesh) (2011), and Apertures (2024), plus the EP Physical Illucinations in the Sewer of Xuchilbara (The Red God) (2004).