Melynda Jackson Explained

Melynda Jackson
Instrument:	Guitar, Vocals
Genre:	Black and doom influenced experimental metal
Occupation:	Musician
Label:	Seventh Rule Recordings, The Flenser and Battleground Records
Years Active:	1995–present

Melynda Jackson is an American guitarist recognized for her work in SubArachnoid Space (1996-2010) and her current project, Eight Bells (2010–present).^{[1] [2]} She is known as an experimental musician using effects to create emotive and bleakly atmospheric soundscapes.^{[3] [4]} She credits a range of influences including '70s prog and krautrock (Genesis, Popol Vuh, Magma), ambient and minimalist composers (Brian Eno, Steve Reich), and progressive black and death metal (Enslaved, Ulver, Death, Gorguts).^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Interview: Eight Bells Frontwoman Melynda Jackson Discusses Her Writing Process, Fuzz Pedals and More . guitarworld.com . 24 March 2013.
2. Web site: Melynda Jackson Talks About New Band Eight Bells . metalassault.com . 24 March 2013.
3. Web site: Schmahl . Doc . May 15, 2013 . Interview: Eight Bells' Melynda Jackson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150209143808/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2013/05/interview-eight-bells-melynda-jackson/ . February 9, 2015 . May 24, 2013 . Invisible Oranges.
4. Web site: Album Review: Eight Bells – ‘Landless’ . . 5 June 2016.
5. Web site: EIGHT BELLS - Landless . curranreynolds.blogspot.com . 5 June 2016.