Be'lakor is an Australian Melodic death metal band from Melbourne, Victoria.
Be'lakor formed as a band in 2004, but didn't start playing concerts until 2005.[1] The band's name comes from the character Be'lakor the Dark Master in the game Warhammer Fantasy that some of the members used to play, for its uniqueness.[2] In 2007, the band self-released[1] their debut album, The Frail Tide, which received generally positive reviews.[2][3] In 2008, Be'lakor signed with Descent Productions, and re-released The Frail Tide in a digipack form.[4] In 2009, Be'lakor embarked on a national tour, and signed with Prime Cuts Music.[5] Their second album, Stone's Reach, was released on 20 June 2009[4] and received much praise by reviewers.[6][7] In November 2009, Be'lakor signed with Kolony Records.[8]
In March 2010, Be'lakor's album Stones Reach took out first place in Metal Storm's "Best Melodeath/Gothenburg Metal Album" for 2009.[9]
Be'lakor also supported Turisas on their national tour of Australia in May.
Be'lakor was the opening support for Alestorm in Melbourne for their "PLUNDER DOWNUNDER” of June 2010.
Be'lakor played at Summer Breeze Open Air Festival in Germany in August 2010.[10]