Gloryhammer

Gloryhammer
Gloryhammer at Rockharz Open Air 2018
Background information
Origin Scotland, Switzerland
Genres Symphonic power metal
Years active 2010–present
Labels Napalm
Associated acts Alestorm
Website gloryhammer.com
Members Christopher Bowes
Paul Templing
James Cartwright
Ben Turk
Thomas Winkler

Gloryhammer is a Scotto- Swiss symphonic power metal band founded by keyboardist Christopher Bowes, lead vocalist of the band Alestorm.[1] Each member of the band represents a character in the story concept.[2][3] The band appears on-stage in armour and costumes.

History

Gloryhammer released their debut album Tales from the Kingdom of Fife through Napalm Records in March 2013.[4]

On 25th September 2015, Gloryhammer released their second studio album titled Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards with which the band entered the official album charts in several countries, followed by tours with bands such as Stratovarius, Blind Guardian and Hammerfall.

On 16th May 2017, Gloryhammer was nominated as best band in the category "Up & Coming" of the Metal Hammer Awards 2017 by the German edition of international music magazine Metal Hammer. [5]

In January 2018, the band did a headlining tour across Europe, consisting of 24 shows in a row of which 11 shows were sold out.

Lineup

  • Christopher Bowes (Zargothrax, Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty) – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Paul Templing (Ser Proletius, Grand Master of the Templar Knights of Crail) – guitars, backing vocals
  • James Cartwright (Hootsman, Barbarian Warrior of Unst) – bass, backing vocals
  • Ben Turk (Ralathor, the Mysterious Hermit of Cowdenbeath) – drums
  • Thomas Winkler (Angus McFife, Crown Prince of Dundee, Heir to the Kingdom of Fife) – lead vocals


Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Riedl, Katrin (25 September 2015). "Gloryhammer – Space 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards". Metal Hammer (in German). Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Interview with Christopher Bowes - Skullbanger Media". Skullbanger. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Thomas Laszlo Winkler (26 February 2012). "Gloryhammer -- The Beginning". Retrieved 14 December 2017 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ "ALESTORM Mainman's GLORYHAMMER: Debut Album Details Revealed". blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  5. ↑ metal-hammer.de: Die METAL HAMMER Awards 2017: Das sind die Nominierten
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