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Akaname

Akaname

Akaname are a 7-piece technical grind group based in Wellington, who take their name from a Japanese storybook demon – translating literally as "Filthlicker" – which is neither good nor evil, but nourishes itself with human filth.

The group was originally conceived in 2002 but it wasn't until 2005 that Otis Chamberlain, Ben Jackson and Matt Payne converged in Wellington to begin Akaname proper, adding vocalist Kallie Sparkle and Matt Faisandier on keys...

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Releases

EP Filthlicker EP NZ $13.95 Buy

Location

Wellington

Members

Otis Chamberlain
Ben Jackson
Matt Payne
Gareth Craze
Matt Faisandie

Record Company

DeBello Recordings

Official Site

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