ANTA’s sound is best described as “large”; looming and fundamental whilst melodic and composed. Thick, essential drumming and thundering bass with intertwining guitar and organ that take on a near-regal expression. The colossal prog quartet’s debut album, “The Tree That Bears The Equine Fruit”, is a determinedly energetic stampede through towering riffs and infectious rhythms without respite.

Becoming fully sentient in early 2010, ANTA set about establishing a presence in the southwest of England and playing a string of successful live shows including a short self-promoted tour, and self-produced their debut album from recording to artwork and linocut-printed packaging. Following the gracious departure of guitarist Ganiel Seruu at the end of 2011 to focus on nobler pursuits, Safetyword’s own Stephen Kerrison appeared to fill the void, ensuring that the band would continue performing without pause. As of 2012, the new lineup is already hard at work on equally tremendous new material.

Line-up:

Guitar: Stephen Kerrison
Organ/Synth: Alex Bertram-Powell
Bass: Joe Garcia
Drums: James King

Discography:

The Tree That Bears The Equine Fruit (2010)

Links:

http://www.anta.me.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/antarock
http://www.myspace.com/antarock
http://jermyn.org.uk/music/anta

“Grandiose, weighty and satisfying, ‘The Tree That Bears The Equine Fruit’ is a direct rock hit, and you should let it take over your head.” – The Joy Collective

“By far the most prog as fuck thing I listened to yesterday” – DJ Antoni Maiovvi

“I’ve seen ANTA once. They made swollen slabs of low-down riffs that buckled the floor.” – The Joy Collective

 “ANTA lay on riffs like seismic plates then throw them around like drunken Gods at a birthday party. These are truly the children of King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Sleep and Isis.” – The Cube, Bristol

 “Properly monumental, like vast granite wheels implacably grinding human bones” – Venue Magazine