Conan (band)

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Conan

| image = Conan 2016232130312 2016-08-19 Summer Breeze - Sven - 5DS R - 0001 - 5DSR7882 mod.jpg

| caption = Conan at Summer Breeze 2016

| image_upright = 1.25

| origin = Liverpool, England

| genre = Doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal

| years_active = 2006–present

| label = Throne, Burning World, Napalm, Black Bow Records

| website = {{URL|hailconan.com}}

| current_members = Jon Davis
David Ryley
Johnny King

| past_members = Chris Fielding
Richie Grundy
Paul O'Neill
John McNulty
David Perry
Phil Coumbe
Rich Lewis

}}

Conan are a British doom/sludge metal band from Liverpool whose style is characterised by a heavily distorted and downtuned sound.{{Cite web|url = http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Conan/96731|title = Conan|date = |accessdate = |website = Encyclopaedia Metallum|publisher = |last = |first = }} It has been described as "caveman battle doom".{{cite news|last1=Brandon|first1=Stosuy|title=Conan: Hawk As Weapon|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13327-conan-hawk-as-weapon/|accessdate=1 February 2016|work=Pitchfork|date=21 March 2012}}{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Cat|title=Conan's Jon Davis: "I'm Not Scared of Dying— I'm Scared of Living Badly"|url=http://noisey.vice.com/blog/conan-jon-davis-interview|accessdate=1 February 2016|work=Noisey|date=25 January 2016}}{{cite news|last1=McGeady|first1=Sean|title=Forward, To Battle! An Interview with Conan|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/12444-conan-interview|accessdate=1 February 2016|work=The Quietus|date=5 June 2013}}

History

Conan was founded as a two piece by guitarist/singer Jon Davis in 2006, with Richie Grundy on drums. Following the departure of Grundy, Paul O'Neil took over on drums before the band went on nearly a year-long hiatus. Once activity resumed, the band added the position of bass guitarist and went through several musicians before Chris Fielding joined in 2013.{{Cite web|title = News {{!}} Conan|url = http://www.hailconan.com/|website = www.hailconan.com|accessdate = 7 April 2015}} Longtime drummer O'Neil, who had performed on both of the band's full-length albums, was replaced by Rich Lewis in 2014.{{Cite web|title = NEW LINEUP – UPCOMING SHOWS {{!}} Conan|url = http://www.hailconan.com/new-lineup-upcoming-shows/|website = www.hailconan.com|accessdate = 7 April 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150415225138/http://www.hailconan.com/new-lineup-upcoming-shows/|archive-date = 15 April 2015|url-status = dead}} On 31 March 2015, the band announced that they would be headlining a US tour with support Samothrace and Mantar. The tour consisted of 11 dates, including Psycho California and Maryland Deathfest.{{Cite web|title = Conan – Mobile Uploads {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=928965123821933|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 7 April 2015}}

In June 2015, the band announced they had begun the writing process for a new album.{{Cite web|title = Conan Riffs on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/HailConan/status/613673451199537152|accessdate = 12 July 2015}} On 15 October, the band announced their third full-length album would be titled Revengeance, as well as a release date of 29 January 2016.{{Cite web|title = Conan – Mobile Uploads {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/conandoom/photos/a.569927809725668.1073741824.141296645922122/1032563836795394/?type=3&comment_id=1032780613440383¬if_t=photo_reply|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 16 October 2015}} On 3 August 2017, the band announced on their Facebook page the departure of Lewis.{{fact|date=March 2023}}

The fifth Conan studio album entitled Existential Void Guardian was released on 14 September 2018. The band's sixth album, Evidence of Immortality, was released on 19 August 2022.{{cite web|url=https://grande-rock.com/news/conan-to-release-new-studio-album-evidence-of-immortality-on-august-19th-2022/|title=Conan to release new studio album "Evidence of Immortality" on August 19th 2022|website=Grande Rock|access-date=18 August 2022|date=14 June 2022}} The seventh album Violence Dimension was released on the 25 April 2025

in 2023 Chris Fielding announced his departure from the band and David Ryley, bassist of Ungraven and former bassist of Fudge Tunnel, joined the band.

Members

;Current members

Jon Davis – vocals, guitar (2006–2008, 2009–present)
David Ryley – bass (2023–present)
Johnny King – drums (2017–present)

;Former members

Chris Fielding – bass (2013–2023)
Richie Grundy – drums (2006)
Paul O'Neil – drums (2007–2008, 2009–2014)
John McNulty – bass (2009–2010)
Dave Perry – bass, vocals, synth (2011)
Phil Coumbe – bass, vocals (2011–2013)
Rich Lewis – drums (2014–2017)

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Discography

= Albums =

Monnos CD/LP (2012, Burning World Records)
Blood Eagle CD/LP (2014, Napalm Records)
Revengeance CD/LP (2016, Napalm Records)
Existential Void Guardian (2018, Napalm Records)
Evidence of Immortality (2022, Napalm Records)
Violence Dimension (2025, Heavy Psych Records)

= EPs =

Battle in the Swamp (2007 demo)
Horseback Battle Hammer (2010 Throne Records)
DIY Series, Issue 1 10" (2024, Black Bow Records)

= Split EPs =

Conan vs. Slomatics (2011 Head of Crom Records)
Conan / Bongripper (2013 Holy Roar Records)

= Live albums =

Mount Wrath: Live at Roadburn 2012 (2013 Roadburn Records)
Live at Bannermans (2015 Black Bow Records)
Live at Freak Valley (2021)

References

Category:English doom metal musical groups

Category:British sludge metal musical groups

Category:Rock music groups from Liverpool

Category:Musical groups established in 2006