User:Riaan J Vos/Erebus (South African Metal Band)

Biography
Erebus is a South African, Johannesburg based symphonic Black Death Metal band that has been in existence from 2003, with its current members joining two founding members in 2007. All members of Erebus have studied some form of creative expression, be it the study of their instruments, sound engineering, production or art. This Study and insight into how music works, and how it should be performed has enabled Erebus to create an intense sound both live and in studio, bringing a powerful energy and professional show to every event they perform at. Erebus is changing the way South African metal is perceived and performed by incorporating a full pre-recorded 34 piece synth orchestra into the live show, this of course brings a 3rd dimension that has never been heard on African shores. Erebus draws inspiration from many forms of art; but predominately from opening themselves up to an immense web of musical styles spanning from classical, jazz, latin and fusion to varied aspects of metal. This vast musical grounding allows Erebus to consistently create material that is expanding and exploring new sonic possibilities while maintaining a distinct and refined sound.

Band Members
Richard Gloss: Vocals

Steven Dennett: Bass Guitar

Raven Conacher: Guitar

Michiel van Niekerk: Guitar

Colin Jones: Drums

Riaan Vos: Keyboard and Synth

Former Members
Ryan Kemp: Drums

Discography
2009: "The First Of The Last Dawns Arise" (Debut Album)

Erebus released a three track EP in March of 2007. This EP served to light the fire of what was to come. September 2009 will see the release of "The First Of The Last Dawns Arise" Erebus's debut full length album. This independently recorded 8 track release showcased 2 years of musical exploration finally culminating in a work of epic proportions. Regular tours to Durban and Pietermaritzburg ensure that the fire is always spreading, while playing sought after slots in 2009 at both Motherfudd (Jhb) and Ram fest (cape town) ensured that the flames would keep burning in the minds of those that witnessed it, long after the festivals had closed.

Appearances
Erebus exists solely to express their musical vision within a parameter that allows them to incorporate sheer brutality and power, with limitless moments of beauty in darkness. This is the sound of Erebus.

Notable club and festival appearances include:

• Brothers in Metal I & II (Pretoria)

• Dakota Rocks (Jhb)

• From the Dark I & II (Dbn)

• Grimfest I & II (Jhb)

• Metal Farm 2007 (NW Prov)

• Metal Rights (Pret)

• Motherfudd 2005,2006,2008,2009 (Jhb)

• The Summoning I & II (Jhb)

• Support act for Nile’s George Kollias (Pret)

• Support act for Carcass at witch fest 2009 (kzn)

• Metal for Africa 2008 (Cape town)

• Ram fest 2009 (Cape town)