HeKz explained

HeKz
Landscape:	yes
Origin:	England
Genre:	Progressive metal
Years Active:	2005–present
Current Members:	Matt Young Mark Bogert Pieter Beemsterboer Moyano el Buffalo
Past Members:	Alastair "Al" Beveridge Tom Smith James Messenger Danny Young Kirk Brandham

HeKz is a British progressive metal band founded in 2005 by frontman and bass player Matt Young.

History

The band was formed in 2005 when Matt Young was still in middle school.^{[1] [2]} Seven years and after few lineup changes, their first albumTabula Rasa was released in 2012.^[3]

Later that year, keyboardist James Messenger joined HeKz as a fifth member,^{[4] [2]} with the band then consisting of Matt Young on bass and vocals, Alastair Beveridge and Tom Smith on guitars, Messenger on keyboards and Kirk Brandham on drums. With this line-up, they released in 2014 their second album Caerus, featuring cellist Audrey Riley.^[5] Four years later the band released Invicta in April 2018.^[6]

In March 2021, after a lineup change, the frontman Matt Young announced HeKz's fourth album, Terra Nova, a conceptual effort released with the collaboration of guitarist Mark Bogert, keyboardist Pieter Beemsterboer, drummer Moyano el Buffalo and Ukrainian violinist Irina Markevich. The double album, which will be released in November 2023 will also feature guest performances by keyboardist Adam Holzman.^{[7] [8] [9]}

Members

Current members

• Matt Young – lead vocals, bass guitar (2005^[2] – present)
• Mark Bogert – guitar (2021–present)
• Moyano el Buffalo – drums (2020–present)

Past members

• Alastair "Al" Beveridge – guitar (2008^[2] -2021)
• Tom Smith – guitar (2011^[2] -2021)
• James Messenger – keyboards (2012-2018)
• Danny Young – guitar (2009-?)
• Kirk Brandham – drums (2008-2021)

Discography

Studio albums

• Tabula Rasa (2011)
• Caerus (2014)
• Invicta (2018)
• Terra Nova (2023)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile: Hekz . Beds, Herts & Bucks . . 10 September 2021 . 23 November 2009.
2. Web site: Savva . Maria . Interview with Hekz . Real Rock And Roll . 11 September 2021 . 20 August 2016.
3. Web site: Tabula Rasa by HeKz . . 24 October 2021.
4. Web site: HEKZ Announce New Keyboardist; Release Two Tracks For Free Download . . 11 September 2021 . 23 September 2012.
5. Web site: HEKZ Release Caerus Album; Promotional Video Streaming . . 11 September 2021 . 4 November 2014.
6. Web site: Martin . Rising UK Prog Metal Band HeKz Confirm Eagerly Awaited Third Album . Progradar . 11 September 2021 . 1 March 2018.
7. Web site: Ewing . Jerry . HeKz revamp line-up for fourth album . . . 10 September 2021 . 25 January 2021.
8. Web site: Winch . Toby . HRH Prog XII Stars Hekz Look Forward to New Album in 2021 . HRH Mag . September 10, 2021 . March 3, 2021 . 10 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210910235000/https://www.hrhmag.com/2021/03/03/hrh-prog-xii-stars-hekz-look-forward-to-new-album-in-2021/ . dead .
9. Web site: Wilson . Tony . HeKz announce new album and lead single . TotalRock . 11 September 2021 . 27 January 2021.