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Black Jester
Black Jester formed in London around 2010, with vocalist Damien Knight and guitarist Ethan Ember at the core. Their debut album 'Symphony of Shadows' found an...
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Black Jester formed in London around 2010, with vocalist Damien Knight and guitarist Ethan Ember at the core. Their debut album 'Symphony of Shadows' found an audience in the metal underground, but it was their 2012 follow-up 'Inferno' that defined them. The title track 'Inferno' became their most recognizable song, built around Knight's dramatic vocals and Ember's guitar work.
That album's themes drew criticism from some religious groups, though the band kept making music through the 2010s. They released several more albums including 'The Blackest of Hearts' and 'Ashes to Ashes,' with songs like 'Paradiso' and 'Purgatorio' continuing in a similar vein. The lineup settled with James Raven on bass and Marcus Storm on drums.
Their sound mixes symphonic metal elements with gothic atmosphere, staying consistent across their catalog. They've maintained a dedicated following in the metal community without much mainstream crossover, last releasing 'Requiem' in 2021.
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