Achsar is a Slovakian melodic metal / folk metal band that was formed in 2004 by Milan Krištofík, Radoslav Botka, and Anton Kalmancai. .[1]
The name "Achsar" was inspired by a character from a Russian folk tale.
The band is known for fusing sounds of folk instruments with melodic metal, death metal, black metal, and other genres. Before transitioning into melodic / folk metal, they released a few black/death/doom metal demos.
In 2014 they released full length Septentrionalis under label Gothoom productions.
In 2018, Achsar collaborated with Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani (Shamanviolin) on their single "Loud and Proud". The collaboration continued when they joined Korpiklaani's "beer beer"[2] project (bonus disc of special tour edition of album Kulkija[3], where Milan, one of the few metal singers from around the world, was asked to sing the song in Slovak language. The result was "PIVO PIVO"[4], a unique and memorable contribution to the project.
Achsar has also collaborated with singer Rob Lundgren (Powerdrive/Reveal/Mentalist) on their EP "In Battle I Was Born" (2019), where he recorded vocals for the song "The Last Warrior's Breath".
At the end of summer 2023, Achsar released their second full-length album, "LEGENDS." The album tells stories, legends, and folk tales of Slovakia.
As one of the few bands to successfully blend folk instruments with various metal genres, Achsar has earned a dedicated following among fans of both metal and folk music. Their unique sound, coupled with their collaborations with other prominent musicians in the industry, has helped them carve out a distinct place for themselves in the world of heavy metal.
Members
editMilan Krištofík – vocals
Michal Ag – guitar
Peter Patai – guitar
Matej Brtko – bass
Martin Sivák – drums
Marián Potocký – keyboards
Ex-members
editAnton Kalmancai – guitar
Martin Kalmancai - guitar
Radoslav Botka – keyboards
Ján Nilaš – bass
Discography
editDemos
edit2006 | Letters From The Dark |
2007 | Ulterior Side |
2009 | Legion |
Albums
edit2014 | Septentrionalis |
2019 | In Battle I Was Born (EP) |
2023 | Legends |
Singles
edit2018 | Loud and Proud (ft. Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani) |
2022 | Sleeping Knights |
2023 | Wall Of Giants |
External links
editYT, FB, IG @achsarofficial
https://facebook.com/achsarofficial
References
edithttps://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Achsar/65375
https://www.nuclearblast.de/band/news/korpiklaani-enthullen-neue-digitale-single-6532473
https://gothoomshop.com/produkt/achsar-septentrionalis-digipack
https://www.folk-metal.nl/bands/a/achsar
https://www.mundometalbr.com/achsar-segundo-album-legends-chega-apos-nove-anos/