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San Francisco, United States (2000 – present)
The eclectic and versatile guitarist John Cobbett (Gwar, Ludicra, Slough Feg, Amber Asylum, Jarboe) from San Francisco gave birth in 2000 to HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE, previously known as UNHOLY CADAVER.
Later in 2001, the band released their first full length album “The Bastard” (an epic tale told in three acts with three distinct characters/voices) on Tumult Records. Critically acclaimed, the album was voted among the top 40 releases of 2001 by the writers of Terrorizer magazine. Lamentations of the Flame Princess magazine declared 2001 to be “the Year of the Hammers” and named “The Bastard” Best Album, Best Concept Album and Best Overall Packaging.
In 2003, the band signed a deal with CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC, releasing their second opus “The August Engine” by the end of the same year.
The response was again awesome. “The August Engine” was voted by BW&BK writer Chris Bruni as the best album of 2003, and received a 10/10 rating on the same magazine (“Entirely something new, and entirely something creatively masterful. 10/10” Martin Popoff, BW&BK).
Many other media voices praised the album:
* “Unmatched in 2003, The August Engine is easily one of the best records this year and one that has to be heard to truly believe just what talent they really do possess. 9/10” Adrian Bromley, Unrestrained Mag
* “If you don’t like Hammers of Misfortune, you just don’t like Metal.” John Gnesin, digitalmetal.com
* “I definitely recommend this album to anyone who enjoys metal, this is a must have”. Josh Wagers,1340mag.com
Later in 2001, the band released their first full length album “The Bastard” (an epic tale told in three acts with three distinct characters/voices) on Tumult Records. Critically acclaimed, the album was voted among the top 40 releases of 2001 by the writers of Terrorizer magazine. Lamentations of the Flame Princess magazine declared 2001 to be “the Year of the Hammers” and named “The Bastard” Best Album, Best Concept Album and Best Overall Packaging.
In 2003, the band signed a deal with CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC, releasing their second opus “The August Engine” by the end of the same year.
The response was again awesome. “The August Engine” was voted by BW&BK writer Chris Bruni as the best album of 2003, and received a 10/10 rating on the same magazine (“Entirely something new, and entirely something creatively masterful. 10/10” Martin Popoff, BW&BK).
Many other media voices praised the album:
* “Unmatched in 2003, The August Engine is easily one of the best records this year and one that has to be heard to truly believe just what talent they really do possess. 9/10” Adrian Bromley, Unrestrained Mag
* “If you don’t like Hammers of Misfortune, you just don’t like Metal.” John Gnesin, digitalmetal.com
* “I definitely recommend this album to anyone who enjoys metal, this is a must have”. Josh Wagers,1340mag.com
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xVictimOfADownx wrote:
This band has that almost 60's - 70's prog vibe to them but yet has a more modern feel to them as well. Just found these guys and I love them!!!
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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tecateh wrote:
I miss Mike too but the new singer is really good as well, the new album is different from their past works but it's great
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rider_of_storm wrote:
"17th Street" review (in spanish): http://musicadesarara.blogspot.com/2011/12/hammers-of-misfortune-17th-street.html
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Obese wrote:
The new album is a cracker. Twenty tonne spectre = coolest thing ever.
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unkldrtnp wrote:
metalpsalter.com reviewed "17th street" http://www.metalpsalter.com/review_hammers_of_misfortune_17th_street_g.html
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baueran wrote:
Not bad, but 17th Street can't keep up with their previous catalog.
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Doomfarm wrote:
Huh, guess I'm the odd man out because I absolutely love the new album. It's probably going to end up in my top 10 this year.
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Justd1e wrote:
The new album disappoints. Feels kinda uninspired and tedious.
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atroxmorts wrote:
Not liking the new album, maybe it'll get better on further listenings.
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manos87 wrote:
The new album isn't as incredible as the previous ones, but it's very very good nonetheless
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lydiya wrote:
I miss Mike being in the band, but to be honest I personally think they're just as good without him, which I must admit I didn't expect them to be. I still love this band to bits. <3
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z-la wrote:
I just can't get into the band without Mike, he really defined their sound for me, like how Dickinson defines Maiden or Halford defines Priest.
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Eru_Iluvatar wrote:
My review of '17th Street': http://tastelessenterprise.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/hammers-of-misfortune-%e2%80%93-17th-street-2011/
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NGBahamut wrote:
My only gripe with the album is the minimal use of the female vocals in comparison to the previous works but it's still a great release nonetheless.
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Eru_Iluvatar wrote:
Listen the whole new album at http://www.npr.org/2011/10/16/141318878/first-listen-hammers-of-misfortune-17th-street '17th Street is fantastic!
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Lost_Souls_UK wrote:
The Grain has been stuck in my head for days. Great new singer
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suma-zec wrote:
Anyone who dislikes Slough Feg has no balls. [9]
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Eskarpen wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Hammers+of+Misfortune/+images/69721402 Vote that up if you want to.
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AlannaR wrote:
Anyone who dislikes Slough Feg has no balls. [8]
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