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Cyprus’ Progressive Metallers JOAKEM Unleash The Single & Video “Creature Of The Abyss”; Available on All Digital Services!

Cyprus’ Progressive Metallers JOAKEM Unleash The Single & Video “Creature Of The Abyss”; Available on All Digital Services!
Creature of the Abyss artwork by Giannis Nakos / Remedy Art Design

Cypriot progressive metal band JOAKEM has released a new powerful single called “Creature Of The Abyss,” today the 31st of July. The single is accompanied by an official music video that you watch at the following location:



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~ Nature itself contains neither good nor evil, only survival. It is with the awakening of sentience that the fragile boundary where morality begins to emerge. ~


Before that boundary could ever exist, deep within the darkest depths of an alien planet’s oceans, primitive organisms begin to evolve, locked in an endless struggle where only the strongest endure. Over countless generations, they ascend to the top of the food chain as apex predators, yet despite their dominance, true sentience remains beyond their reach. In this unforgiving ecosystem, instinct alone governs survival, and evolution is driven by an unrelenting cycle of predation and adaptation.


The song was mixed by Philip Zilfo and mastered by TESSERACT’s Acle Kahney at 4D Sounds. Logo by Axel Sord.


Cyprus’ Progressive Metallers JOAKEM Unleash The Single & Video “Creature Of The Abyss”; Available on All Digital Services!
Joakem photo by Pathway Studios

JOAKEM is:

Stelios Ioakim - Vocals, Keys, Songwriting, Lyrics

Bob Saganas - Guitars

Miguel Trapezaris - Bass

Nakis Kyriakou - Drums


Next gigs:

9th of August - Bloodstock Open Air


Discography:

The Path (Single, Independent, 2018)

Generation Z (Single, Independent, 2018)

Mind Matter (Full-Length, Independent, 2018)

Origins (Single, Independent, 2026)

Creature Of The Abyss (Single, Independent, 2026)


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About


Spearheaded by composer, vocalist, and keyboardist Stelios Ioakim, JOAKEM delivers a powerful and emotionally charged progressive metal experience, blending atmospheric depth and gripping melodies with expressive heaviness and rhythmic complexity. The project thrives through dynamic live collaboration with some of Cyprus’s top musicians, together with long-standing band members Bob Saganas (guitars), Nakis Kyriakou (drums), and Miguel Trapezaris (bass), unleashing the songs as a compelling live experience.


A classically trained pianist since the age of six, Stelios Ioakim began expanding his musical journey in 2009 as a member of several bands, performing in numerous venues and festivals. Over the years, he evolved into a highly versatile vocalist, keyboardist, exploratory sound designer, and composer, drawing from progressive rock, metal, classical, fusion and ambient influences. Stelios rose to wider prominence as the runner-up finalist in The Voice of Greece (2018), offering international publicity.


In 2018, Joakem was formed and released the singles “The Path” and “Generation Z”, followed by the debut 8 track full-length album “Mind Matter”, showcasing diverse vocal styles, haunting ambience, evolving time signatures, aggressive guitars and heavy synth work.


Since the album’s release, JOAKEM has expanded into a full live band, performing extensively at venues and festivals across both local and international stages, while actively collaborating with management and booking agencies. With an unwavering vision and a dedicated live line-up, they continue to evolve as one of the most dynamic acts emerging from the Mediterranean. JOAKEM is currently in the process of producing a new studio album and music videos, further refining their progressive signature sound and cinematic musical storytelling.

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