Lord Spikeheart

Over the past decade, Kenyan vocalist, songwriter and producer Martin Kanja, AKA Lord Spikeheart, has become a figurehead of the African metal scene cultivating a distinctive blend of guttural growls pulled from the death metal tradition, screeching screams and gravelly rap verses that seep menacingly through head-banging instrumentals.

His debut solo album ‘The Adept’, released on his own label HAEKALU Records, Africa's premiere label dedicated to darkest and heaviest music from the Continent, has acclaimed widespread recognition from prestigious media outlets such as The Guardian, BBC Radio, Pitchfork, Arte, Dazed, The Fader, NTS, Crack, Resident Advisor and The Quietus, — captivating audiences globally from East Africa to the rest of the world as a new frontier in extreme music.

Lord Spikeheart is also known for his captivating stage presence and delivering highly energetic live performances breaking out into fun-filled, intense mosh pits. Attending a Lord Spikeheart show is a definite must-see. An electrifying experience that creates cohesion and will spread fireballed enthusiasm over the club.