Mekong Delta, one of the pioneers of German technical and progressive thrash, with classically inspired arrangements.
Profile
- Origin
- Berlin, Germany
- Formed
- 1985
- Founding members
- Ralph Hubert
- Current status
- Active; the latest album is Tales of a Future Past (2020), official website relaunched in 2025–2026
- Official website
- mekongdelta.eu
Current lineup
- Ralph Hubert — bass, composition (1985–present, only constant member)
- Peter Lake — guitar (2006–2008, 2018–present)
- Martin LeMar — vocals (2008–present)
- Erik Adam H. Grösch — guitar (2008–present)
- Alex Landenburg — drums (2008–present)
Former members
- Peter “Peavy” Wagner — bass (1985–1987, on the early demos, before Hubert took over bass)
- Jochen Schroeder — guitar (1985–1987)
- Jörg Michael — drums (1985–1991)
- Wolfgang Borgmann — vocals (1987–1990)
- Frank Fricke — guitar (1987–1989)
- Reiner Kelch — guitar (1987–1988)
- Uwe Baltrusch — guitar (1989–1997)
- Doug Lee — vocals (1990–1994)
- Georg Syrmbos — guitar (1991, live member)
- Peter Haas — drums (1991–1997)
- Leo Szpigiel — vocals (2006–2008)
- Uli Kusch — drums (2006–2008)
- Benedikt Zimniak — guitar (2008–2014)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Mekong Delta |
| 1988 | The Music of Erich Zann |
| 1988 | The GnomeEP |
| 1989 | The Principle of Doubt |
| 1989 | ToccataEP |
| 1990 | Dances of Death (and Other Walking Shadows) |
| 1991 | Live at an ExhibitionLive |
| 1992 | Kaleidoscope |
| 1993 | ClassicsCompilation |
| 1994 | Visions Fugitives |
| 1996 | Pictures at an Exhibition |
| 2005 | The Principle of Doubt (Ambitions)Compilation |
| 2007 | Lurking Fear |
| 2007 | Live in Frankfurt 1991DVD |
| 2010 | Wanderer on the Edge of Time |
| 2012 | Intersections |
| 2014 | In a Mirror Darkly |
| 2020 | Tales of a Future Past |
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