Recorded on 18 June 2026 at the KEXP studio in Seattle, this live concert showcases Khemmis, the Denver, Colorado quartet that has become one of the leading names in American melodic doom metal. Across four songs — “Above The Water”, “Isolation”, “Invocation Of The Dreamer” and “A Conversation With Death” — the band delivers its signatures: massive riffs, twin-guitar harmonies and clean vocals rooted in traditional heavy metal, avoiding the genre’s stereotypical growls. Ben Hutcherson and Phil Pendergast share vocals and guitars, anchored by Dave Small’s bass and Zach Coleman’s drums. The public radio KEXP studio format highlights the clarity of the mix and the precision of the playing, far from the saturation of a festival set. This full performance is an excellent snapshot of Khemmis’s sound in 2026 and of the resurgence of doom metal in the United States, poised between heaviness and lyricism. A live concert ideal for discovering a cornerstone band of today’s independent metal scene, filmed with striking sonic detail.
Setlist
- Above The Water
- Isolation
- Invocation Of The Dreamer
- A Conversation With Death
Personnel & credits
- Ben Hutcherson — guitar, vocals
- Phil Pendergast — vocals, guitar
- Dave Small — bass
- Zach Coleman — drums
- Tanner Ellison — host (KEXP)
- Kevin Suggs — sound engineer
