KHIRKI

Khirki is a metal trio from Athens, Greece. The name derives from the legendary sorceress Circe (Κίρκη pronounced [kírkɛː]) from Homer’s Odyssey. For their trademark sound, the band fuses riff-based metal and heavy rock, inspired by bands like Mastodon, Opeth, Tool and Kvelertak, with Greek and Anatolian folk music.

In 2021, they self-released their critically acclaimed debut album titled "Κτηνωδία", which led to signing to Venerate Industries Record Label that repressed the album the same year. The album received 9/10 from Metal Hammer GR magazine, was featured as "Tip of the Month" in Rock-Hard DE magazine and is currently positioned at #50 in the "Top 100 Stoner Metal Albums of All-Time" list in metalstorm.net.

In 2024, they released their sophomore album titled “Κυκεώνας” in which the band further developed their sound and production by adding beefier tones, catchier choruses, and daring instrumentation. The album was also very well received by the international press, scoring a 10/10 in Rock-Hard DE and was featured as an essential release by Bandcamp Daily. The release of the album was accompanied by two official videos that you can watch here and here.

Since their inception, the band has built a strong reputation on stage, playing alongside heavyweight acts like Paradise Lost, Kreator, Fu Manchu, Rotting Christ, and Villagers of Ioannina City, and booking multiple successful tours and festivals across Europe.