Who Is Antaeus? French Black Metal Since 1993
If you've ever had Blood Libels tear through your speakers, you already know Antaeus. But who is behind the band, and where do they come from? Here's a short guide for new fans and old ones.
Where are Antaeus from?
Antaeus come from Maisons-Laffitte, near Paris, France. The band started in 1993, at first as a side project, and has played raw, fast black metal ever since.
Who is in the band?
- MkM: vocals, in the band since 1996, also known as the voice of Aosoth
- Set: guitar since 1999 (he first joined on bass)
MkM and Set have led Antaeus since 2003, with live musicians joining them on stage.
What do they sound like?
Fast, harsh and relentless. Antaeus play black metal with a hard edge of death metal, and they sum up their attitude in one slogan: anti God, anti music, anti you.
Which albums should I start with?
- Cut Your Flesh and Worship Satan (2000): re-recorded demo songs, as raw as it gets
- De Principii Evangelikum (2002)
- Blood Libels (2006): opens with "Rot" and includes "Words as Weapons"
- Condemnation (2016): their first album in ten years
Where does the name come from?
The band shares its name with Antaeus, a giant from Greek myth. The band has never needed to explain much more than that.
Wear it loud
Every piece at Antaeus Merch is printed to order, on tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and kids' sizes. Whether you found the band in the 1990s or last week, there's a design here for you.