British doom metal band
Conan are a British doom/sludge metal band from Liverpool whose style is characterised by a heavily distorted and downtuned sound.[1] It has been described as "caveman battle doom".[2][3][4]
History
Conan was founded as a two piece by guitarist/singer Jon Davis in 2006, with Richie Grundy on drums. Following the departure of Grundy, Paul O'Neil took over on drums before the band went on nearly a year-long hiatus. Once activity resumed, the band added the position of bass guitarist and went through several musicians before Chris Fielding joined in 2013.[5] Longtime drummer O'Neil, who had performed on both of the band's full-length albums, was replaced by Rich Lewis in 2014.[6] On 31 March 2015, the band announced that they would be headlining a US tour with support Samothrace and Mantar. The tour consisted of 11 dates, including Psycho California and Maryland Deathfest.[7]
In June 2015, the band announced they had begun the writing process for a new album.[8] On 15 October, the band announced their third full-length album would be titled Revengeance, as well as a release date of 29 January 2016.[9] On 3 August 2017, the band announced on their Facebook page the departure of Lewis.[citation needed]
The fourth Conan studio album entitled Existential Void Guardian was released on 14 September 2018. The band's fifth album, Evidence of Immortality, was released on 19 August 2022.[10]
in 2023 Chris Fielding announced his departure from the band and David Ryley, bassist of Ungraven and former bassist of Fudge Tunnel, joined the band.
Members
- Current members
- Jon Davis – vocals, guitar (2006–2008, 2009–present)
- David Ryley – bass (2023–present)
- Johnny King – drums (2017–present)
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- Former members
- Chris Fielding – bass (2013–2023)
- Richie Grundy – drums (2006)
- Paul O'Neil – drums (2007–2008, 2009–2014)
- John McNulty – bass (2009–2010)
- Dave Perry – bass, vocals, synth (2011)
- Phil Coumbe – bass, vocals (2011–2013)
- Rich Lewis – drums (2014–2017)
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Timeline
Discography
Albums
- Monnos CD/LP (2012, Burning World Records)
- Blood Eagle CD/LP (2014, Napalm Records)
- Revengeance CD/LP (2016, Napalm Records)
- Existential Void Guardian (2018, Napalm Records)
- Evidence of Immortality (2022, Napalm Records)
- DIY Series, Issue 1 10" (2024, Black Bow Records)
EPs
- Battle in the Swamp (2007 demo)
- Horseback Battle Hammer (2010 Throne Records)
Split EPs
Live albums
- Mount Wrath: Live at Roadburn 2012 (2013 Roadburn Records)
- Live at Bannermans (2015 Black Bow Records)
- Live at Freak Valley (2021)
References