Spectral Realm (South Africa) -- streaming 2020 album Spectral Witch Of The Hex River

Biography: Spectral Realm was formed as a full 6 piece band in June / July 2010. The Idea started back in 2006 by Lord Onyr (Ryno) (Lead Guitarist and Composer) as his own solo project. Vocalist and brother of Lord Onyr, Septic Sceptre, was the first member to join the band in pushing the theme of the band even further into the spectral and ghastly. After auditioning several members, a solid line up was established and the band played several shows around Gauteng. The original line up consisted of Lord Onyr – Lead Guitars; Septic Sceptre – Vocals; Maelanthe – Keyboards; Marco – Rhythm Guitars; Gareth Anderson – Bass; ThaneAcheron - Drums.

In 2011 Jacey Polaritus joined the ranks replacing Marco for a brief 6 months and due to a terrifying accident in July 2012, we have lost Jacey (RIP 1982 - 2012). His memory will live long in the Spectral Realm.

Ethorius join the band as of November 2012 and still remains the rhythm guitarist In 2014 both ThaneAcheron and Gareth left the band due to personal reasons and was soon replaced by Andromeda (Bass) and Calvyn (Drums) and has been in the band since. In 2018 Maelanthe left the band and Neville Cameron Shield was recruited on keyboards Complete current line up: Lord Onyr – Lead Guitar; Septic Sceptre – Vocals; Ethorius – Rhythm Guitars; Andromeda – Bass; Calvyn – Drums; Neville Cameron Shield – Keyboards.

A mix of melodic death metal, symphonic black metal, with thrash metal and elements of technicality is the bands special blend of music. Spectral Realm has played many events since its 'inception' and got selected to play the Wacken Battle final in 2013 and 2017. Nominated for best black metal band in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by SAMMA. Played alongside the mighty Italian Metallers FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and opened up for the brutal ABORTED!! Also played alongside Italian band PULVIS ET UMBRA and NERVO CHAOS from Brazil. The band has been featured on Polish Radio Station Radio Revolta and other Stations over the world.

The band's name Spectral Realm was inspired by the after life, the unexplored. Originally the concept of Spectral Realm was found in the game called Soul Reaver.

Spectral Witch Of The Hex River by Spectral Realm