Xerxes

Xerxes is a name of, at least, three acts:

1) A hardcore punk band from Louisville Kentucky
2) A pseudonym of a Norwegian producer
3) A Prog Metal band from Switzerland

1) A hardcore punk band from Louisville, Kentucky consisting of: Calvin Philley (vocals), Will Allard (bass), Evan Peak (drums), James Moore (guitar) and Dillon Hough (guitar). So far they have released two EPs, called "Twins" and "Homeward Carries No Direction", and a split with Midnight Souls. Their new full length, "Our Home Is A Deathbed" will be released by No Sleep Records in march.
Pre order: http://nosleepstore.com/artist/xerxes

Follow and support the band:
http://www.wewerenevergold.com
http://wewerenevergold.bandcamp.com/
http://xerxes.bigcartel.com/
http://mayflyrecords.bigcartel.com/artist/xerxes
http://www.facebook.com/xerxesband


2) A pseudonym of Klaus Lunde (b. 1973, in south Norway). In 1987 (at fourteen), he started producing music using an Amiga 500. In 1996, after various experimental / compositional phases, he arrived at his own style. Since then, Klaus has spent most of his time developing this sound. He is currently living in Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norway. He is a respected downtempo artist & has played many festivals, both as a DJ & with Xerxes Live. His latest release is "226 B.C" (12 Nov '10), a remix EP.
Earlier albums have included "Xerxes For Dummies" (Dec '05) & "The Mirror Formula" (Mar '06).
Other Xerxes Live members, inc: Bendik Hovik Kjeldsberg (drums), Thomas Wicklund-Larsen (accoustic guitar, vocals) & Kristoffer Skaar Kvig (electric guitar).
Sites: Discogs & Xerxes-Music.com (Norway site)

3) A progressive rock / metal band from Switzerland, who released two albums: "Beyond my Imagination" (1993) & "Falling Leaves" (1997). The band split up some time after the release of the second album. They were: Adrian Moser (vocals, bass), Michel Cueni (guitar), Christian Moser (guitar), Martin Fringeli (drums) & Jose Espasandin (keys).

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