Xerath formed in Germany in the mid-1990s after the experimental electronic group The Scorn ended. The original lineup included Richard Thompson on vocals and synthesizer, Christian Kuck on synthesizer and guitar, and Dirk Scheele on synthesizer and bass. They named themselves after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos and darkness.
Their debut album "Xerath:2053" came out in 1998, with the title track becoming something of an anthem in electro-industrial circles. They followed it with albums like "Electric Skyline" in 2000, "Beyond the Veil" in 2005, and "Metamorphosis" in 2013. Songs like "I Hold Dominion" and "Abiogenesis" show their interest in dark, synthesizer-driven textures and themes about technology and existential questions.
The band has seen some lineup changes over time. Christian Kuck left in 2009 and was replaced by Daniel Picton on synthesizer and guitar. More recently, Patrick Damiani joined on drums and Rene Wunderlich on bass. Their live shows are known for being intense and immersive, though they've kept a fairly low profile compared to some of their peers.
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