Matricide

Bursting from the depths of the Middle East, Matricide is an eclectic band influenced by

various elements within the heavy metal genre. Combining the speed and aggression of

Death Metal, the attitude and aesthetics of Hardcore with the powerful groove and epic

melodies you would hear within Nu-metal. Lyrically speaking, the band’s songs are

comprised of profound and thought provoking philosophical and spiritual matters

allowing fans to be drawn in through their ears, eyes and soul.

The word Matricide is derived from Latin meaning "Mother Murder".

(Matri = Mother; Cide = Murder)

Matricide is a metaphor for what is happening on our planet earth. Our mother is Gaia,

Mother Earth. She is responsible for the purity and wonders of creation. Murder is

reflected in the way that mankind takes these wonders for granted, and systematically

destroys them and the planet's natural resources. All these different parts sum up to

create Matricide's unique style, sound and image.

In 2008, Matricide released their debut EP titled “We Are Alive” which received great

praise. The band executed a well-planned grass roots release that heavily impacted their

regional status giving them a strong foothold within Israel, while also allowing Matricide

to expand their presence globally. “We Are Alive” received positive reviews from online

magazine all over the world priming the band for their sophomore release.

In 2013 Matricide released their follow up and first full-length titled “When Random

Turns to Fate”. Matricide took this album to the next level in exploring new musical

elements and lyrical direction while remaining true to their roots. The LP was mixed by

Daniel Strosberg at the Keoss Studios in Tel Aviv and mastered in California by Maor

Appelbaum (Faith No More, Judas Priest and more). Once released, “When Random

Turns to Fate” attributed to extensive touring and tremendous reviews for the band

exposing them to much wider audiences worldwide.

Matricide is well known for their intense live show, energetic stage presence and over

the top charismatic performance that quickly strike a bond with their audience.

Matricide has played extensively, sharing the stage in Israel with bands like Behemoth,

Down and others. Matricide has also graciously had the opportunity to play throughout

European festivals supporting bands like Orphaned Land, Cryptopsy, Disgorge, Jungle

Rot, Klone and more.

Matricide later signed to Kame’s Music, a distributor in Israel to help push the bands

efforts even further. The band also raised the attention of Schecter guitars that

extended an endorsement and support to the band. In 2016, Matricide sparked the

attention of the well-known Extreme Management Group in New York, which put the

band on an elite roster alongside reputable names such as Suffocation, Cattle

Decapitation, Origin, Cryptopsy, Decrepit Birth, Atheist, Rings of Saturn and more.

Matricide is currently working on new material and plans to maximize their growth in

2017 to further expand their reach to fans all around the world.