Konkhra

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Konkhra
Also known as Vicious Circle
Origin Køge, Denmark
Genres Death metal, thrash metal
Years active 1989–present
Labels Target Distribution, Progress Records
Associated acts Daemon
Website www.konkhra.com
Members Anders Lundemark
Michael Skovbakke
Lars Schmidt
Mads Lauridsen
Past members See below

Konkhra is a Danish death metal band formed in Køge, in 1989. It started songs in 1998.

History

Konkhra was first formed under the name of "Vicious Circle" in Køge—a small town south of Copenhagen—in November 1989. Before changing their name, they issued the self-titled demo Vicious Circle (1990); renaming themselves "Konkhra" they followed up with Malgrowth (1991). Konkhra then, signed with Progress label and released the Stranded EP. This official debut, was limited to only 3,000 copies, and featured artwork by Chicago-based tattooer, Guy Aitchison.[1]

The name "Konkhra" stems from how drummer Clausen heard Tom Angelripper, of German thrash metal band Sodom fame, pronounce the word "conqueror" on the double live album Mortal Way of Live.[2] Drummer Clausen suggested the name change to the band.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Sexual Affective Disorder (1993)
  • Spit or Swallow (1995)
  • Weed Out the Weak (1997)
  • Come Down Cold (1999)
  • Reality Check (2003)
  • Nothing Is Sacred (2009)
Live albums
  • Live Eraser (1996)
Videos
  • Homegrowth (1996)
EPs
  • Stranded (1992)
  • The Facelift (1994)
  • The Freakshow (1999)
Demos
  • The Vicious Circle (1990)
  • Malgrowth (1991)
  • Persistence (2005)

Members

Current
  • Anders Lundemark – vocals, guitar (1989–present)
  • Lars Schmidt – bass (1992–1996, 1999–present)
  • Michael Skovbakke – guitar (2008–present)
  • Mads Lauridsen – drums (2006–present)
Former
  • Claus Vedel – vocals, guitar (1989–1994)
  • Jon Clausen – drums (1990–1992)
  • Martin Kristensen – bass (1991–1992)
  • Johnny Nielsen – drums (1992–1996, 2000–2006)
  • Kim Mathiesen – guitar (1994–1996, 2001–2005)
  • Thomas "Gnist" Christensen – bass (1996–1999)
  • Chris Kontos – drums (1996–1997)
  • Per Möller Jensen – drums (1997–2000)
  • James Murphy – lead guitar on Weed Out the Weak (1997), The Freakshow (1999) and Come Down Cold (1999)

References

  1. ↑ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Konkhra biography". MusicMight. Retrieved 2009-02-17. 
  2. ↑ Konkhra review

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