O.R.k.

O.R.k. play New Cross Inn on 12 November 2026 at 6:00 pm.

Formed as a meeting of minds between composer/vocalist LEF, King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto, Marta Sui Tubi’s Carmelo Pipitone on guitar and bassist Colin Edwin, formerly of Porcupine Tree, O.R.k. released their debut album Inflamed Rides in 2015.

O.R.k. followed with full-length album releases Soul of an Octopus (2017), Ramagehead (2019), Screamnasium (2022), and their fifth album, Firehose of Falsehoods, was released in April 2025.

O.R.k. have long attracted the interest and support of fellow creative artists and musicians. Previous guests and collaborators have included Elisa, cellist Jo Quail and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian. Adam Jones (Tool) and Marvel/DC Comics illustrator Denis Rodier have contributed artwork, while mixing and mastering have been undertaken by Machine (Lamb of God, Clutch) and Marc Urselli.

O.R.k. have performed at dates and festivals across Europe and South America over the years.