Being a British black metal band invites inevitable
comparisons to
Cradle Of Filth,
a fate that has befallen Hecate Enthroned for much of their early
career
(and with the ex-vocalist serving time in COF once upon a time,
the comparisons are all the more unavoidable).
And indeed, the early Hecate albums do resemble early Cradle
albums to a point, featuring a similar symphonic black metal style,
as well as some of the most ungodly shrieking vocals I've
heard in a long time.
Ultimately, though, as both bands grow, they will naturally grow
apart, and that is what has happened here, particularly since the
more recent releases, such as Kings Of Chaos, show a noticeable
shift towards death metal, though still retaining some of the early
black roots.
Current Members
Joe Stamps
vocals
Nigel Dennan
guitars
Andy Milnes
guitars
Dylan Hughes
bass
Pete White
keyboards
Gareth Hardy
drums
Former Members/Guests
Jon Kennedy
vocals RIP: September 25, 2023, car accident, age 46
Dean Seddan
vocals
Elliot Beaver
vocals
Marc Evans
guitars RIP: October 21, 2020, suicide, age 48
Paul Massey
bass
Michael Snell
keyboards
Daz
keyboards
Craig
drums
Robert Kendrick
drums
Discography
Upon Promeathean Shores 1997Blackend
Promethean Thy Darkest Mask Of Surreality
The Crimson Thorns (My Immortal Dreams)
A Graven Winter
To Feed Upon Thy Dreams
An Ode For A Haunted Wood
Through Spellbinding Branches (Deepest Witchcraft)
