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King Minos
King Minos are a British heavy metal band from Reading, Berkshire, formed in 2013.

Band history
King Minos were formed in late 2013 from the remnants of another musical project. Guitarist Frank Connell and drummer Paul Bennun agreed to play the band's initial gig at Hobfest 2013 gig as a two-piece instrumental band, but days before the gig they recruited John Mott to play bass. The band initially played as an instrumental band, with vocals featuring in only one of their tracks. The band have since shared lyrical duties between band members, with no one member taking the role of lead vocalist.

King Minos's first gig at Hobfest 2013 in Maidenhead was followed by further gigs at Face Bar with Wombwrecker, Oxjam 2013 and the 10th Night of Brutality.

Musical style
King Minos play a mixture of groove, thrash and heavy metal. The songs are typified by varying time signatures. Influences include Slayer, Lamb of God, Carcass, Mastodon and Pantera.

Discography
King Minos currently do not have a full recording, however demo versions of their tracks are present on the King Minos bandcamp page. These include Bleeding on the Mountain, Brain Tenderiser, Get all the Knives, Taking the Black, Beardy Cunt, and an unnamed track.