ANTA

ANTA is a United Kingdom psychedelic rock group active since 2010. The band plays a heavy, progressive form of rock that also fits space rock and stoner rock, with a sound built around thick drumming, bass, guitar and organ, and a strong emphasis on melody and arrangement. It forms as a quartet and establishes itself in the southwest of England through live work and a short self-promoted tour.

Debut album and early activity

The band’s debut album is The Tree That Bears The Equine Fruit, a fully self-produced release handled by the group from recording through to artwork and linocut-printed packaging. The album presents energetic, riff-driven material with continuous momentum, combining progressive structures with infectious rhythms.

Line-up

ANTA includes Stephen Kerrison on guitar, Alex Bertram-Powell on organ and synth, Joe Garcia on bass, and James King on drums. Guitarist Ganiel Seruu leaves the band at the end of 2011, after which Kerrison joins to fill the vacant role and the group continues performing without interruption.

Later development

By 2012, the revised line-up is working on new material. The band remains active from 2010 onward.