---
title: "Xerath"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/xerath"
genre: "Djent Metal"
country: "United Kingdom"
formed: 2007
---

# Xerath

**Xerath** is a djent metal band, from United Kingdom, active 2007 to present.

Xerath is an English heavy metal band from Basingstoke, Hampshire. Formed in 2007, the band gained international recognition after the release of their debut album I (One) via Candlelight Records in 2009, a record label they stuck with throughout their existence.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerath

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Xerath |
| Genre | Djent Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Basingstoke, United Kingdom |
| Formed | 2007 |
| Releases in catalog | 4 |

## Genres

[Djent Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/djent) · [Progressive Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/progressive-metal) · [Groove Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/groove-metal) · [Symphonic Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/symphonic-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Richard Thomson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/richard-thomson) |  |  | Current |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 | [I](https://themetalnet.com/album/06629dba-2b45-4209-adff-b8460999da75) | Album |
| 2011 | [II](https://themetalnet.com/album/a742cf01-caef-4a3c-89b9-b7c178a94da9) | Album |
| 2014 | [III](https://themetalnet.com/album/29ee03ba-1b2f-4769-92fb-8540e8254a82) | Album |
| 2023 | [The Covers](https://themetalnet.com/album/11eaa086-11ec-4287-8401-2e135849b7bb) | EP |

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- [SikTh](https://themetalnet.com/band/sikth) (listened together)
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## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xerathuk
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/399936
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ICyuIXqcbrfGmYwUjTzIA
- x: https://twitter.com/XerathUK
- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmQohKfi-UZsNq3qMdvRyDg
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/317886333
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Xerath/3540282310

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/xerath](https://themetalnet.com/band/xerath). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt