Kekal is an Indonesian extreme metal and electronic music band formed in 1995 in Jakarta. According to AllMusic, Kekal was one of the first heavy metal bands from Indonesia to achieve international success, and, according to heavy metal sociologist Keith Kahn-Harris, was one of the few extreme metal bands from Southeast Asia to make more than a minimal impression on the global scene. Founded by two musicians known as Yeris and Newbabe, the band underwent lineup changes in its early years, but emerged with a lineup of guitarist/vocalist Jeff Arwadi, bassist Azhar Levi Sianturi, and guitarist Leo Setiawan. Over the course of its career, Kekal has transitioned from a black metal-based style into progressive metal, avant-garde metal, and electronic music, incorporating other genres, such as ambient, jazz fusion, and progressive rock.
- Inception
- 1995
- Website
- http://www.kekal.org
