Antaeus

Antaeus is a French black metal band formed in 1993, known for their aggressive, raw, and unrelenting style of war metal. Initially starting as a side project, the band solidified their lineup by 1995 with vocalist MkM and guitarist Piat, later joined by drummer Storm and bassist Black Priest. Their early demos and rehearsal tapes helped establish their presence in the underground black metal scene. Antaeus is recognized for their distinctly hateful and satanic themes, delivering searing blastbeats and high-pitched vocals that channel intense hostility and darkness. Their music is noted for its visceral and abrasive nature, capturing a sense of existential torment and nihilism that aligns with the harsh realities of life they express through their sound.

Antaeus's work stands out in the black metal community for its uncompromising dedication to extreme sonic violence, reflecting the band's commitment to pushing against musical and thematic conventions. Over the years, their albums and live performances have further cemented their reputation as a powerful force within the darker realms of metal music.

Genres

Black Metal

Death Metal

Doom Metal

Metalcore

Thrash Metal

Grindcore

Heavy Metal

Post-black Metal

War Metal

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Latest Release

Dreaming Dog

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Album - 13 Tracks - Released June 27, 2025