Autokrator (metal band)

Summary

Autokrator is a French blackened death metal band, formed in 2014 by former NKVD member and record producer Loïc Fontaine.[1]

Autokrator
OriginParis, France
GenresDeath metal, black metal
Years active2014-present
LabelsKrucyator Productions
MembersDavid Bailey
Loïc Fontaine
WebsiteOfficial website

Biography edit

In 2015 Autokrator recorded its first album, called Autokrator, first released digitally by the band itself, then on vinyl by Iron Bonehead Productions, on CD by Godz ov War Productions / Third Eye Temple and on tape by Inferna Profundus Records. Each song of the album deals with a Roman emperor, known for his cruelty.[2][3][4]

The band recorded in 2016 its second album, called The Obedience to Authority, released on CD by Krucyator Productions / Godz ov War Productions, on vinyl by Larval Productions and on tape by Signal Rex. The album is based on Stanley Milgram's experience and book Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View and L. Ron Hubbard's book Brain-Washing inspired by Lavrentiy Beria. The band shares a member with N.K.V.D.[5][6][7][8]

In 2018 Autokrator released its third album called Hammer of the Heretics, with Kevin Paradis on drums. The album is out on A5 digipack on Krucyator Productions and on tape on Deaf Sparrow.[9][10]

In 2021, Autokrator released their fourth album called Persecution on Krucyator Productions.[11]

Members edit

  • Loïc Fontaine - production, bass, guitar, samples (2014-)
  • David Bailey - vocals (2014-)
  • Kevin Paradis - drums (2016-)

Past members edit

  • Oleg I - drums (2014-2015)
  • Markian Volkov - samples (2014-2015)
  • Brandon L. Polaris - vocals (2014-2015)
  • Septimiu Hărşan - drums (2015-2016)

Discography edit

  • Autokrator (2015)
  • The Obedience to Authority (2016)
  • Hammer of the Heretics (2018)
  • Persecution (2021)

External links edit

  • Facebook page
  • Bandcamp

References edit

  1. ^ "Autokrator, a get to the point interview and a review". No Clean Singing. 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Discogs Release". Discogs. 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  3. ^ "Metal Archives". Metal Archives. 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "The Midland Rocks, interview with Loic.F of Autokrator". The Midland Rocks. 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Discogs Release". Discogs. 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "Metal Archives". Metal Archives. 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "Signal Rex Website". Signal Rex. 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  8. ^ "The Lair Of Filth, Autokrator interview". The Lair Of Filth. 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Autokrator on metal archives". Metal Archives. 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "Autokrator on Deaf Sparrow". Deaf Sparrow. 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  11. ^ "Metal Archives". Metal Archives. 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.