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[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column el_class=”.about_text”][vc_custom_heading text=”Obscurus Rex is a Metal band formed by bassist Panos Karabelas in 2021 in Athens, Greece.<\/p>\n

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…<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

The band had to make its presence known and proceeded to the recording of their first EP \u201cStand Up and Be Counted\u201d at Dimons Studios, which was released on March 2023.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s axeman.<\/p>\n

As new ideas kept emerging, the decision was made to move forward with the first LP. The upcoming album \u201c\u2026et homo factus est\u201d explores a heavier, yet also more melodic, dimension of the band\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In the spring of 2025, Stelios Sioulas joined the band as its touring drummer, following Dimitris\u2019s decision to focus on recording and mixing duties for the band.<\/p>\n

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.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:21px|text_align:center|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:Quintessential%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][vc_column]\t\t

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