HeKz

HeKz are a British progressive metal band founded in 2008 by Matt Young, Alastair "Al" Beveridge and Kirk Brandham.

HeKz
HeKz live in 2019
HeKz live in 2019
Background information
OriginEngland
GenresProgressive metal
Years active2008–present
Members
  • Matt Young
  • Mark Bogert
  • Pieter Beemsterboer
  • Moyano el Buffalo
Past members
  • Alastair "Al" Beveridge
  • Tom Smith
  • James Messenger
  • Danny Young
  • Kirk Brandham
Websitewww.hekztheband.com

History

The band was formed by the original members in 2008 when they were in middle school.[1][2] They released their first album, Tabula Rasa, in 2012.[3]

In 2012, keyboardist James Messenger joined them as a fifth member,[4][2] with the band then consisting of Young on bass and vocals, Alastair Beveridge and Tom Smith on guitars, Messenger on keyboards and Kirk Brandham on drums. With this line-up, they released in 2014 their second album Caerus, featuring cellist Audrey Riley.[5]

With that same line-up, they released their third album Invicta on 20 Friday 2018.[6]

In March 2021, they announced their fourth album, Terra Nova, a conceptual effort to be released later that year and featuring a new line-up with Young joined by guitarist Mark Bogert, keyboardist Pieter Beemsterboer and drummer Moyano el Buffalo. A part of the album will be released as an EP, and the full work will come out the following year. It will feature guest performances by keyboardist Adam Holzman.[7][8][9]

Members

Current members
  • Matt Young – lead vocals, bass guitar (2008[2] – present)
  • Mark Bogert – guitar (2021–present)
  • Pieter Beemsterboer – keyboard (2020–present)
  • Moyano el Buffalo – drums (2020–present)

Past members
  • Alastair "Al" Beveridge – guitar (2008[2]-?)
  • Tom Smith – guitar (2011[2]-?)
  • James Messenger – keyboards (2012-2018)
  • Danny Young – guitar (2009-?)
  • Al Beveridge – guitar (2009-?)
  • Kirk Brandham – drums (2008[2]-?)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Tabula Rasa (2011)
  • Caerus (2014)
  • Invicta (2018)
  • Terra Nova (2021)

References
  1. "Profile: Hekz". Beds, Herts & Bucks. BBC. 23 November 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  2. Savva, Maria (20 August 2016). "Interview with Hekz". Real Rock And Roll. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  3. "Tabula Rasa by HeKz". Bandcamp. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. "HEKZ Announce New Keyboardist; Release Two Tracks For Free Download". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  5. "HEKZ Release Caerus Album; Promotional Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  6. Martin (1 March 2018). "Rising UK Prog Metal Band HeKz Confirm Eagerly Awaited Third Album". Progradar. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. Ewing, Jerry (25 January 2021). "HeKz revamp line-up for fourth album". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  8. Winch, Toby (3 March 2021). "HRH Prog XII Stars Hekz Look Forward to New Album in 2021". HRH Mag. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  9. Wilson, Tony (27 January 2021). "HeKz announce new album and lead single". TotalRock. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
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