Merkabah is a three-piece band founded at the end of 2007 in Warsaw, Poland. Their music can be described as psychedelic metal combining improvised, noisy soundscapes with more precise, aggressive riffs and post-rock melodies. It often includes electronic influences, as well as tribal rhythms, all mixed with a feel of freedom and experimentation.
Польша
(The Hebrew word Merkabah (מרכבה " chariot", derived from the consonantal root r-k-b with general meaning to ride) is used in Ezekiel (1:4-26) to refer to the throne-chariot of God, the four-wheeled vehicle driven by four chayot (Hebrew: living creatures), each of which has four wings and the four faces of a man, lion, ox, and eagle.)
Band released their first EP in 2009 (Merkabah).
Current line-up (2010):
alex bass, percussion, additional live drums
gabriel guitar, electronics, samples, additional live drums
jacob drums, percussion, graphic design & publications
kaniak visuals, live VJ
rafaù saxophone