Obscurus Rex is a Metal band formed by bassist Panos Karabelas in 2021 in Athens, Greece.
Having diverse influences, they have created a recognizable sound of their own, that -while familiar- it cannot fit easily into a specific subcategory of the genre. And this is the band's greatest asset...
Initially, and after collaborating and jamming with many musicians, the first member Karabelas recruited was Dimitris Sakkas on drums, a multi-instrumentalist and producer behind projects like Horrorgraphy, Misanthropy Apotheosis, Gospel, Ectoplasma among many others. Soon after, the ranks of the band were reinforced with the addition of Kimonas Alex on guitars (ex-Social Scream) and on early 2022 with Manos Xanthakis on vocals (Alphastate, ex-False Coda).
The band had to make its presence known and proceeded to the recording of their first EP “Stand Up and Be Counted” at Dimons Studios, which was released on March 2023.
After the recordings Kimonas set to pursue his own musical adventures, experimenting with different musical genres and Constantinos Mavroyannis took on the role of Obscurus Rex’s axeman.
As new ideas kept emerging, the decision was made to move forward with the first LP. The upcoming album “…et homo factus est” explores a heavier, yet also more melodic, dimension of the band’s sound.
During the recording sessions, the band amicably parted ways with Mavroyannis. Giannis Sideris stepped in on guitar and immediately brought his energy to the project, and soon after, Sotiris Romaios joined on rhythm guitar, adding his metal volume to Obscurus Rex.
The adventure continues, and the best is yet to come. The band is determined to perform as many gigs as possible, sharing their music with audiences everywhere.
