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For I Am King
12+ albums
metalcoreMelodic Death Metaldutchfemale vocalmelodic metalcore
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For I Am King is a five-piece melodic death metal band hailing from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The band's lineup comprises vocalist Alma Alizadeh, guitarists Koen Scheepens and Wouter Cammelbeeck, bassist Jurgen van Straaten, and drummer Ivo Maarhuis. Frontwoman Alma Alizadeh's journey into the metal scene was characterized by significant challenges. Born in Iran, she sought refuge in the Netherlands at the age of nine, ultimately finding solace in its more liberal environment. Her involvement as a frontwoman in a death metal band has deep implications, as it could lead to severe repercussions if she were to return to her native country. The inception of For I Am King took place in September 2013, spearheaded by Alma, Jurgen, and Wouter, all of whom were previously part of the band All Heads Rise. They were joined by drummer Jaap Relou, who left the band in 2020. Their inaugural EP, "Revengeance," was unveiled on May 27, 2014, under the VHMetal Records label. This release swiftly propelled them into the spotlight of the European Metal scene, paving the way for a recording contract with the esteemed German label, Redfield Records. Subsequent to the EP's success, Jasper van den Broek joined the band as their bassist. Their debut single, "This is a Warning," made its debut on October 2, 2015, closely followed by "We All Have Demons" on February 12, 2016. The band's maiden full-length album, "Daemons," was introduced on June 17, 2016. "Daemons" guides listeners through a re
