1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We are DAMEK forged from the remnants of Hogslayer, Zonderhoof, Thorun previously and Desalvo. Formed in the Murky Depths of Deepest Wales comes this formidable European Power Trio that deliver Crushing riffs and Dramatic songs.
With a focus on delivering crushing riffs, hooks and twists in unexpected directions. We have been said to be similar to Black Sabbath, Melvins and Celtic Frost. But there's plenty of fast bits too so it's not all Doom n Gloom.
The name DAMEK means Red Earth from Ancient language.
DBOMB on DRUMS ,
KAOS on the BASS,
D. Omsk on Guitar and Vokillz.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
We wanted to try and better ourselves and push the band to the next level and thought what a better way to get there than to compete to play the Mighty Bloodstock. We've just released our new single Satanic Witchunt which we'd written early last year and thought what a great way to promote it. Yes we have tried in the past. And we had a great experience , but unfortunately didn't get through, so if at first you don't succeed try try again. So Let's Crush!
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
KAOS on the BASS,
D. Omsk on Guitar and Vokillz.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
We wanted to try and better ourselves and push the band to the next level and thought what a better way to get there than to compete to play the Mighty Bloodstock. We've just released our new single Satanic Witchunt which we'd written early last year and thought what a great way to promote it. Yes we have tried in the past. And we had a great experience , but unfortunately didn't get through, so if at first you don't succeed try try again. So Let's Crush!
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
We love the local South Wales scene there's a lot going on at the moment at different levels, some great bands starting out and been going a while, some on the verge of breaking through and others lucky enough to be doing extensive touring.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
Yes we love the Green Rooms where our heat is. It's amazing!! We were lucky enough to play there last year and it was a great night, we felt like Rick Stars! We have also been to the Bunkhouse previously a great venue. We are very lucky in South Wales to have these great venues and everyone has to get out there and support locals venues because it can be tough keeping these things going. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VENUES
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
We hope that by doing this (and hopefully getting through) we can see other great bands and connect with these bands and fans. Playing further gigs with these bands and create more events in the scene together. And build and build. Cause at the end of the day we are all the same, one day we picked up an instrument, was inspired by a gig or a band that we'd seen and said "Hey I want to do that!" and that's what happened to me when I was 14.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
OMG it would be the best thing The Day of Wreckoning is such a great event with totally awesome bands and epic headliners. One of my newest favourite bands is The Wildhearts as I'd been meaning to see them before but never have so the see them and play next to them would be mind blowing. And Ginger is such a lovely dude and is going through a lot at the moment. Obviously playing Bloodstock would be monumental for us to be on a stage and crushing and give it our all. Wow that would be a lifetime achievement.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
Yeah we've checked out all the bands and I like Disrupt the Continuum. I think they've got some great ideas. And we did a warm up gig with butties Exaust who managed to get through to the next round, so good luck to them.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
DARK DRAMATIC DENSE DOOMED HEAVINESS
LINKS:
www.damekband.com
BANDCAMP:
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/damek
New Single
SATANIC WITCHUNT
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/satanic-witchunt
YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
BONECRUSHER
https://youtu.be/TM0cogsw2kg?si=7uMzKB5sA_Z4Jxzy
NIGHTMARES
https://youtu.be/RqogvVEJO_U?si=vdiqCz5co4aeqZXj
LIVE:
https://youtu.be/-KlhRcUHlB8?si=CKNvARCt-vpwdCvW
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DAMEKBAND
Instagram:
@damekdoom
Tiktok:
@damekdoom
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
We hope that by doing this (and hopefully getting through) we can see other great bands and connect with these bands and fans. Playing further gigs with these bands and create more events in the scene together. And build and build. Cause at the end of the day we are all the same, one day we picked up an instrument, was inspired by a gig or a band that we'd seen and said "Hey I want to do that!" and that's what happened to me when I was 14.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
OMG it would be the best thing The Day of Wreckoning is such a great event with totally awesome bands and epic headliners. One of my newest favourite bands is The Wildhearts as I'd been meaning to see them before but never have so the see them and play next to them would be mind blowing. And Ginger is such a lovely dude and is going through a lot at the moment. Obviously playing Bloodstock would be monumental for us to be on a stage and crushing and give it our all. Wow that would be a lifetime achievement.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
Yeah we've checked out all the bands and I like Disrupt the Continuum. I think they've got some great ideas. And we did a warm up gig with butties Exaust who managed to get through to the next round, so good luck to them.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
DARK DRAMATIC DENSE DOOMED HEAVINESS
LINKS:
www.damekband.com
BANDCAMP:
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/damek
New Single
SATANIC WITCHUNT
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/satanic-witchunt
YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
BONECRUSHER
https://youtu.be/TM0cogsw2kg?si=7uMzKB5sA_Z4Jxzy
NIGHTMARES
https://youtu.be/RqogvVEJO_U?si=vdiqCz5co4aeqZXj
LIVE:
https://youtu.be/-KlhRcUHlB8?si=CKNvARCt-vpwdCvW
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DAMEKBAND
Instagram:
@damekdoom
Tiktok:
@damekdoom
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