Acolyte is the forward-thinking metal band from Manchester, formed in 2008 and currently gathering pace in the scene. Picking up the baton from a wildly eclectic variety of influences such as Virus, Enslaved, Ved Buens Ende and Emperor, Acolyte have unleashed the 'Leng' EP, and will be issuing the debut album 'Alta' via Mordgrimm in early 2013. The name is also shared by a Greek heavy metal band and a Danish rock band. Greek: Acolyte was formed in 2002. It is mainly a heavy metal band that successfully blends progressive, symphonic, thrash and power elements. Acolyte is the brainchild of their lead guitarist, composer/lyricist Lazarus. For more information visit their Official Website. Danish: Acolyte is an experimental rock/metal band from Horsens(Denmark) that combines 70's rock with alot of other genres...
