Melechesh

Melechesh

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Melechesh, a black metal band from Israel, was formed in 1993 in Jerusalem by Ashmedi. The group initially consisted of Lord Curse and Moloch, with Cimeries and Thamuz joining in 1995 to record their debut demo As Jerusalem Burns…. After several lineup changes, Melechesh signed with Breath of Night Records in 1996 and released their first album, As Jerusalem Burns... Al’Intisar. The band's early years were marked by controversies due to allegations of satanistic activities. In 2000, they signed with Osmose Productions and released the albums Djinn (2001) and Sphynx (2003), which gained them international recognition. Notable collaborations include working with King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque on Sphynx. Melechesh continued to release albums such as Emissaries (2006) and The Epigenesis (2010). The band is known for their unique style of "Mesopotamian Black Metal," which incorporates oriental influences into traditional black metal. Eleven years after the release of their sixth album Enki (2015), Melechesh returned in 2026 with the  Sentinels of Shamash EP.

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Top tracks

01
Rebirth of the Nemesis (Enuma Elish Rewritten)
Melechesh
Emissaries
06:37
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
02
The Pendulum Speaks
Melechesh
Enki
04:18
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
01
The Seventh Verdict
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
06:22
Composers: Murat Cenan
08
Leper Jerusalem
Melechesh
Emissaries
03:48
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Ladders to Sumeria
Melechesh
Emissaries
04:01
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Raptors of Anzu
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
06:12
Composers: Murat Cenan
02
In Shadows, In Light
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
08:26
Composers: Murat Cenan
03
A Summoning Of Frit And Genii
Melechesh
Djinn
07:39
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
04
Multiple Truths
Melechesh
Enki
05:07
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
The Epigenesis (Instrumental)
Melechesh
Mystics of the Pillar II
12:16
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
03
Sacred Geometry (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
05:35
Composers: Murat Cenan
04
Planetary Rites
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
04:53
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
01
Mystics of the Pillar (Alternate Ending)
Melechesh
Mystics of the Pillar II
07:17
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Mystics of the Pillar
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
08:31
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
06
Metatron and Man
Melechesh
Enki
06:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Grand Gathas of Baal Sin
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:58
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
04
The Magickan and the Drones
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
07:19
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
01
Ghouls of Nineveh
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
06:46
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Gyroscope
Melechesh
Emissaries
02:57
Writer: Jeff Burrows - Jeff Martin - Stuart Chatwood / Composers: Jeff Burrows - Jeff Martin - Stuart Chatwood / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music
02
Sultan of Mischief
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
03:49
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
09
Negative Theology
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
03:51
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Deluge of Delusional Dreams
Melechesh
Emissaries
06:25
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Hymn to Gibil
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
02:47
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
01
Tempest Temper Enlil Enraged
Melechesh
Enki
06:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Assyrian Spirit
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
09:40
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
09
Sand Grain Universe
Melechesh
Emissaries
05:15
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murtat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
03
Lost Tribes
Melechesh
Enki
06:17
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
11
Extemporized ophthalmic release
Melechesh
Emissaries
03:25
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Murat Cenan)
07
Dance of the Black Genii
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
02:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Genies, Sorcerers And Mesopotamian Nights
Melechesh
Djinn
06:31
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
10
Emissaries and the Mysterium Magnum
Melechesh
Emissaries
07:20
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
07
Defeating the Giants
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
03:26
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
08
Illumination: The Face of Shamash
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:35
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
05
Rub The Lantern
Melechesh
Djinn
08:54
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
When Halos of Candles Collide
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:39
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
04
Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth
Melechesh
Emissaries
03:09
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Alexandre .katz - Murtat.cenan
05
Tablets Of Fate
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:30
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
The Sorcerers of Melechesh
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
04:27
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
01
Whispers From The Tower
Melechesh
Djinn
01:05
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Nadim Khoury - Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
10
A Greater Chain of Being
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
06:53
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
06
Double Helixed Sceptre
Melechesh
Emissaries
05:56
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
09
Purifier Of The Stars
Melechesh
Sphynx
04:42
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
01
Of Mercury And Mercury
Melechesh
Sphynx
06:34
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
08
Oasis Of Molten Gold
Melechesh
Djinn
04:00
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
Triangular Tattvic Fire
Melechesh
Sphynx
04:29
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
07
The Palm the Eye and Lapis Lazuli
Melechesh
Enki
04:08
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
09
The Outsiders
Melechesh
Enki
12:48
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
04
Apkallu Counsel
Melechesh
Sphynx
06:42
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Nadim Khoury - Murat Cenan - Alex Katz / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
05
Enki - Divine Nature Awoken
Melechesh
Enki
08:38
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Annunaki's Golden Thrones
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:18
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
09
Devil's Night
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
03:27
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
07
Kurnugi's Reign
Melechesh
Djinn
05:41
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Alex Katz / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
08
Incendium Between Mirage And Time
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:48
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Alex Katz - Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
Covering The Sun
Melechesh
Djinn
06:37
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
02
Secrets Of Sumerian Sphynxology
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:33
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
09
Dragon's Legacy
Melechesh
Djinn
05:36
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
12
Malek Al'nar (Live in Jerusalem, 1996)
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
04:56
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
10
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
06:54
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
11
Desert Pentagram
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
07:30
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
08
Baphomet's Lust
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
03:10
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan

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  • Discography
Albums
Enki
2015 Nuclear Blast
27-02-2015
Enki
01
Tempest Temper Enlil Enraged
Melechesh
Enki
06:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
The Pendulum Speaks
Melechesh
Enki
04:18
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Lost Tribes
Melechesh
Enki
06:17
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
04
Multiple Truths
Melechesh
Enki
05:07
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Enki - Divine Nature Awoken
Melechesh
Enki
08:38
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
06
Metatron and Man
Melechesh
Enki
06:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
07
The Palm the Eye and Lapis Lazuli
Melechesh
Enki
04:08
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
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The Epigenesis
2010 Nuclear Blast
01-10-2010
The Epigenesis
01
Ghouls of Nineveh
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
06:46
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Grand Gathas of Baal Sin
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:58
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
03
Sacred Geometry
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:31
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
04
The Magickan and the Drones
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
07:19
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Mystics of the Pillar
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
08:31
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
06
When Halos of Candles Collide
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
05:39
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
07
Defeating the Giants
Melechesh
The Epigenesis
03:26
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
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The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
Nuclear Blast
01-10-2010
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
01
Ghouls Of Nineveh (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
06:43
Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Grand Gathas Of Baal Sin (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
05:57
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
03
Sacred Geometry (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
05:35
Composers: Murat Cenan
04
The Magickan And The Drones (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
07:20
Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Mystics Of The Pillar (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
08:27
Composers: Murat Cenan
06
When Halos Of Candles Collide (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
05:39
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
07
Defeating The Giants (Instrumental)
Melechesh
The Epigenesis: The Instrumentals
03:26
Composers: Murat Cenan
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Emissaries
Osmose Productions
27-10-2006
Emissaries
01
Rebirth of the Nemesis (Enuma Elish Rewritten)
Melechesh
Emissaries
06:37
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
02
Ladders to Sumeria
Melechesh
Emissaries
04:01
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Deluge of Delusional Dreams
Melechesh
Emissaries
06:25
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
04
Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth
Melechesh
Emissaries
03:09
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Alexandre .katz - Murtat.cenan
05
Gyroscope
Melechesh
Emissaries
02:57
Writer: Jeff Burrows - Jeff Martin - Stuart Chatwood / Composers: Jeff Burrows - Jeff Martin - Stuart Chatwood / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music
06
Double Helixed Sceptre
Melechesh
Emissaries
05:56
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
07
The Scribes of Kur
Melechesh
Emissaries
06:34
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Alexandre Katz - Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
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Sphynx
Osmose Productions
24-03-2003
Sphynx
01
Of Mercury And Mercury
Melechesh
Sphynx
06:34
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
02
Secrets Of Sumerian Sphynxology
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:33
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
03
Annunaki's Golden Thrones
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:18
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
04
Apkallu Counsel
Melechesh
Sphynx
06:42
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Nadim Khoury - Murat Cenan - Alex Katz / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
05
Tablets Of Fate
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:30
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
Triangular Tattvic Fire
Melechesh
Sphynx
04:29
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
07
The Arrival Ritual
Melechesh
Sphynx
05:48
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Nadim Khoury - Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
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Djinn
Osmose Productions
06-04-2001
Djinn
01
Whispers From The Tower
Melechesh
Djinn
01:05
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Nadim Khoury - Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
02
Genies, Sorcerers And Mesopotamian Nights
Melechesh
Djinn
06:31
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
03
A Summoning Of Frit And Genii
Melechesh
Djinn
07:39
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
04
Wardjinn
Melechesh
Djinn
05:11
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
05
Rub The Lantern
Melechesh
Djinn
08:54
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
06
Covering The Sun
Melechesh
Djinn
06:37
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
07
Kurnugi's Reign
Melechesh
Djinn
05:41
Writer: Russley R Givens / Composers: Alex Katz / Other contributors: Les Editions Hurlantes - Fairplay
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As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
2012 Nuclear Blast
01-01-1996
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
01
Intro
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
00:35
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Sultan of Mischief
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
03:49
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Assyrian Spirit
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
09:40
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
04
Planetary Rites
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
04:53
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
05
Hymn to Gibil
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
02:47
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
06
The Sorcerers of Melechesh
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
04:27
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
07
Dance of the Black Genii
Melechesh
As Jerusalem Burns... Al'intisar
02:32
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
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EPs
Sentinels Of Shamash
(P) 2026 Reigning Phoenix Music
10-04-2026
Sentinels Of Shamash
01
The Seventh Verdict
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
06:22
Composers: Murat Cenan
02
In Shadows, In Light
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
08:26
Composers: Murat Cenan
03
Raptors of Anzu
Melechesh
Sentinels Of Shamash
06:12
Composers: Murat Cenan
Mystics of the Pillar II
2012 Nuclear Blast
20-04-2012
Mystics of the Pillar II
01
Mystics of the Pillar (Alternate Ending)
Melechesh
Mystics of the Pillar II
07:17
Writer: Murat Cenan / Composers: Murat Cenan
02
Sacred Geometry (Instrumental)
Melechesh
Mystics of the Pillar II
05:35
Composers: Murat Cenan
03
The Epigenesis (Instrumental)
Melechesh
Mystics of the Pillar II
12:16
Composers: Murat Cenan - Nadim Khoury
Singles
In Shadows, In Light
(P) 2026 Reigning Phoenix Music
11-03-2026
In Shadows, In Light
01
In Shadows, In Light
Melechesh
In Shadows, In Light
08:26
Composers: Murat Cenan
Raptors Of Anzu
(P) 2026 Reigning Phoenix Music
11-02-2026
Raptors Of Anzu
01
Raptors Of Anzu
Melechesh
Raptors Of Anzu
06:12
Composers: Murat Cenan
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Black Mantis
07-10-2016
Spirit in Black, Chapter Five (Black Metal Edition)
01
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06:02
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02
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06:36
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03
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Spirit in Black, Chapter Five (Black Metal Edition)
03:31
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Spirit in Black, Chapter Five (Black Metal Edition)
03:55
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04:21
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06
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07
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04:19
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A Tribute To Hell - Satanic Rites - Darkness
01-01-2006
A Tribute To Hell - Satanic Rites - Darkness
01
Initiation Into The Mysteries Of Death Omens
The Thrill
A Tribute To Hell - Satanic Rites - Darkness
01:40
02
Eriaminell
Mysticum
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04:40
03
Of Purest Fire
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02:54
04
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
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05
Grudge Of Dannoura
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02:47
06
Ritual In Blood
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04:26
07
Twelfth Rising
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A Tribute To Hell - Satanic Rites - Darkness
05:06
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