7th May 2008 - Hallelujah Brothers!

Akercocke team up with legendary British Thrash metal icons Sabbat, supporting them at a show at Londons Scala on Sunday 8th June. Opening the show are Dublin Thrash monkeys Gama Bomb. You can also catch Akercocke earlier that week in Birmingham, see the live section for further details.

13th November 2007 - Akercocke to honour fallen drummer

Akercocke are to appear at the London Underworld next month at a benefit show arranged for the family of Witold 'Vitek' Kieltyka who most of you will know passed away recently after being involved in a terrible accident whilst on tour with his band Decapitated.

Also for any Akercocke fans in Portugal, the band will be paying a visit to Lisbon to blast you all in just three and a half weeks time.

For details of both these shows and indeed all Akercocke live outings ... click here

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25th June 2007 - Ten Years of blast

Akercocke announce a special show at the Underworld, London on August 4th. This will be the much discussed and previously scuppered 10 year anniversary show. "We've decided finally to go ahead and mark the 10th year of the bands existance with a unique show that will feature a lot of unusual material as well as some classic blasters. Older songs that have seldom seen an airing. Some that haven't been heard live for many years or ever. We will be filming the show for an anniversary live album \ DVD to be released later in the year on Goat of Mendes Records."

Support for this special event will be provided by Kingsize Blues, Ted Maul and Breed Apart. Tickets are on sale here.

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19th June 2007 - Axiom video online

 

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1st June 2007 - Antichrist released, the tour is over and all is well

AKERCOCKE have completed their controversial headline tour, and released their fifth album "Antichrist" on Monday this week, including a limited-edition version with two bonus songs in a deluxe super jewel case.

Mendonca continues: "Thank you to all the true Akercocke fans who went out and bought 'Antichrist' this week instead of downloading illegal poor quality MP3s. It's your support that enables us to continue the project and make further albums."

Despite problems in Northern Ireland in the wake of their appearance on the "Nolan Live" show, the band completed all dates and enthralled fans by playing new material from the album in advance of release.

Frontman Jason Mendonca reflects on the tour and the controversy: "A huge thank you to all the brothers and sisters who came out and supported the U.K. tour. The excursion with comrades CEPHALIC CARNAGE, TED MAUL and BURNING SKIES was a resounding success. It was an honour to play to so many enthusiastic fans — thank you all. The Dublin and Belfast shows were superb, despite the threat of adversity from certain establishments."

The band is lining up more live performances with details to be revealed shortly. Akercocke's new video for the track "Axiom" will also be available to view imminently.

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26th April 2007 - Update

All the dates on the Live page are now 100% up to date. For those making the enquiry, yes 23rd May which was scheduled as a Birmingham date is now, an 'off' day.

As most of you know already, the bands fifth studio album 'Antichrist' will be released in just over a months time, May 28th on Earache records. There is a full track from it, 'Summon The Antichrist' available at the Antichrist MySpace page.

U.K. demoniacs AKERCOCKE have completed their controversial headline tour, and have released their latest opus "Antichrist" this week.

Despite problems in Northern Ireland in the wake of their appearance on the "Nolan Live" show, the band completed all dates and enthralled fans by playing new material from the album in advance of release.

Frontman Jason Mendonca reflects on the tour and the controversy: "A huge thank you to all the brothers and sisters who came out and supported the U.K. tour. The excursion with comrades CEPHALIC CARNAGE, TED MAUL and BURNING SKIES was a resounding success. It was an honour to play to so many enthusiastic fans — thank you all. The Dublin and Belfast shows were superb, despite the threat of adversity from certain establishments."

"Antichrist" was released on Monday, including a limited-edition version with two bonus songs in a deluxe super jewel case.

Mendonca continues: "Thank you to all the true Akercocke fans who went out and bought 'Antichrist' this week instead of downloading illegal poor quality MP3s. It's your support that enables us to continue the project and make further albums."

The band is lining up more live performances with details to be revealed shortly. AKERCOCKE's new video for the track "Axiom" will also be available to view imminently.

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21st February 2007 - London Show rescheduled

The London show has now been moved from Tuesday the 27th of March to the following Saturday 31st. Any tickets purchased for the Tuesday will be valid on the Saturday.

The show will still be at The Water Rats in Kings Cross.

To compensate us for their cock up, the venue have promised a late finish to the proceeedings so now there will be an aftershow party with guest DJ's and of course the band.

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29th January 2007 - Suprise London Show!

Akercocke will be demostrating the power of their new line-up and giving a sneak preview of their new material at the Water Rats, Kings Cross London on March 27th. More details here

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18th January 2007 - Important announcement

Bassist Peter Theobalds announces his suprise departure from Akercocke as founder members Jason Mendonca and David Gray celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. Peter has said of his departure:

"It's been possibly the most difficult decision in my life to make but after 10 years of the beast that Akercocke has become, it's time to hit the highway in search of new adventures. My reasons are many and varied but the principal factor has been that the original vibe that drove me to play has gone, the fun, the utter immersion of the music and friendship and the camaraderie has been slowly eroding for me personally over the last year or so.

It's given me so many unforgettable moments and brought me into contact with some amazing human beings and situations and I shall sincerely miss all of those aspects. But my heart tells me its time to seek other ideals and situations. I will NOT be giving up music however and will continue to bash out some form of pseudo metallic noise, until chronic rheumatoid arthritis turns my hands into claws or Alzheimers finally puts paid to what little common sense I currently possess.

Massive massive respect to all those people that have been so unbelievably supportive and encouraging: - my family, the fans, the crews, the bands and other random maniacs that have been there for me all the way. I'd love to do a thank you list but it would just be so long and I'd inevitably forget someone and get branded a total cunt (again), so I'll just say that I raise a glass to all of your honour!

See you in the pit dear fiends.
Respect
P."

Akercocke are pleased to announce Peter Benjamin (Concept, Corpsing, Pantheist) as their new bass player, as the band commence work on their fifth studio album at Goat of Mendes Studios London.

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11th December 2006 - Open!

The shop section of the site is finally up and running, although there is only a limited stock of merchandise at the moment.

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23rd October 2006 - Apologies

We apologise for the recent down time of the web site. Thanks to all who let us know .

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21st August 2006 - Two top UK dates

Akercocke will support Death Metal legends Morbid Angel TOMORROW NIGHT at the Mean Fiddler in London. Tomorrow being Tuesday 22nd August.

The band also announced they are to co-headline the second Damnation Festival at Jilly's Rock World in Manchester. Akercocke will headline the Terrorizer stage where such acts as Stamping Ground, Ephel Duath, Send More Paramedics and Mistress tear it up on Sunday 15th October. All information about this event can be found at www.damnationfestival.co.uk

 

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10th May 2006 - Site update

I've added some new reviews and an interview to the site. See the Media section near the bottom.

 

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8th May 2006 - Underworld hell

Akercocke have promised that their forthcoming show at Londons Underworld is going to be a rather special event. Mendonca has said - "We will be wheeling out some of the more epic material that has never before been delivered live as well as pulling some older material out of the bag that hasn't had an airing for many years. We have been rehearsing a lot to bring these oddments up to speed with the rest of the set and hope that this show in our home town will make for a rather special live experience."

Akercocke are headlining at London's Underworld with guests, the UK thrash metal legends Onslaught on Saturday May 13th. The show is being filmed for a DVD release later in the year.

 

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24th April 2006 - Akercocke confirmed for European festival assault

Playing along side such heavyweights as Motorhead, Guns and Roses and Saxon, Akercocke will make their first ever French appearance at Hell Fest as well as their first appearance at the legendary Graspop Festival. See the Live section for more details.

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17th March 2006 - Akercocke pull out of Glasgow show

Akercocke confirmed for European festival assault. Playing along side such heavyweights as Motorhead, Guns and Roses and Saxon, Akercocke will make their first ever French appearance at Hell Fest as well as their first appearance at the legendary Graspop Festival. www.hellfest.fr www.graspop.beMuch to the regret of the band, Akercocke have had to pull out of next weeks show with Venom and Onslaught at the Garage in Glasgow. Mendonca says - "Due to circumstances beyond our control it's logistically impossible for us to make the Glasgow show. We're really disappointed. Dave and Matt had agreed to play two sets that night (one with Akercocke and one with The Berserker) which would have been a mammoth feat. Personally I was looking forward to delivering a tirade of Satanic violence before heading round the corner to be pummelled by Aussie distorto terror blasts. Our apologies to our fans in Glasgow but there really is no way we can make this date happen.".

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1st March 2006 (ish) - Win a signed guitar

TOTAL GUITAR magazine has short and humorous profiles of Jason Mendonca and Matt Wilcock this month.

David Gray and Matt Wilcock tour with Australian distorto Blast fiends THE BERZERKER this month starting on the 17th in Nottingham. Check out www.theberzerker.com for a full list of dates.

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16th February 2006 - Win a signed guitar

Akercocke grace the cover of Americas top metal magazine, METAL MANIACS this month. Inside is an interview with Jason Mendonca and a competition to win a PARKER guitar signed by every member of the band.