Zérak

Zérak – this name stands for progressive metal like a force of nature. The songs by the six southern German musicians push genre boundaries and create impressive, punchy soundscapes. The band’s sound captivates with virtuoso guitars, supported by warm fretless bass and driving, yet delicate drums. Atmospheric keyboards round off the sonic imagery. The exceptional voice of American singer Elison Claire binds together the complex compositions with catchy lines and emotional lyrics.
The band grounds on the longstanding musical collaboration of guitarists Chris Frank and Uwe Saußele. Together, they wrote their first tracks in 2017, shaped by numerous influences from progressive rock and metal to jazz and classical music. Other experienced musicians joined shortly after with bass player Steffen Singler and drummer Christopher Carapetyan; keyboard player Christian Wick followed in 2018. On Hammond organ, piano and mellotron, he provides the music’s characteristic vintage sound. Frontwoman Elison Claire completes the lineup, her voice making Zérak's tracks a unique sonic experience. For Serac, she leaves the roots of her classical vocal training and taps the full potential of her registers – from calm, solemn passages and hymnal, polyphonic singing to powerful, intensive parts.