Samael

About

Formed in Sion, Switzerland in 1987, Samael is a Swiss metal band known for blending multiple musical genres into a distinctive sound. The band's current lineup features founding members and brothers Vorphalack and Xytraguptor, alongside guitarist Drop and bassist Ales. Throughout their history, Samael has worked with various musicians including keyboardist Rodolph H., guitarists Kaos and Makro, and bassist Mas. The band's musical style combines metal, industrial, electronic and symphonic elements, characterized by massive beats, martial rhythms and dynamic tempos ranging from up-tempo to blast beat. A notable aspect of their production is their use of a drum machine both in the studio and during live performances. This combination of diverse influences and innovative instrumentation has helped define their sonic identity within the metal music landscape.