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(1982 – 1984)
Hellhammer was an early-1980s extreme metal band, hailing from Switzerland and popular briefly in Europe in the mid-1980s. They were a vital influence on black metal, death metal and doom metal, although their sound is most accurately described as mid-paced, proto-black metal (with exceptions such as the doom paced “Triumph of Death”). Members went on to form the massively influential band Celtic Frost.
Biography
Guitarist/vocalist Tom Gabriel Fischer (then known as Satanic Slaughter) and bassist/vocalist Steve Warrior formed the band in March 1982, originally naming it “Hammerhead”. They were subsequently joined by drummer Bruce Day. In spite of their rather marginal musical and technical quality, demo tapes called Triumph of Death and Satanic Rites became underground, word-of-mouth hits and the band was eventually picked up by German-based Noise Records (1984). Steve Warrior had been replaced by former Schizo bassist Martin Eric Ain, a change which marked the beginning of a serious and radical transformation in the band’s music and lyrics. These changes were ultimately responsible for Fischer’s and Ain’s increasing feeling of being limited within the confines of the purposely primitive Hellhammer vehicle.
Legacy
A legendary four-track 12” EP, Apocalyptic Raids, was released in March 1984. At the time, it was regarded as one of the heaviest and most extreme records yet produced.
Biography
Guitarist/vocalist Tom Gabriel Fischer (then known as Satanic Slaughter) and bassist/vocalist Steve Warrior formed the band in March 1982, originally naming it “Hammerhead”. They were subsequently joined by drummer Bruce Day. In spite of their rather marginal musical and technical quality, demo tapes called Triumph of Death and Satanic Rites became underground, word-of-mouth hits and the band was eventually picked up by German-based Noise Records (1984). Steve Warrior had been replaced by former Schizo bassist Martin Eric Ain, a change which marked the beginning of a serious and radical transformation in the band’s music and lyrics. These changes were ultimately responsible for Fischer’s and Ain’s increasing feeling of being limited within the confines of the purposely primitive Hellhammer vehicle.
Legacy
A legendary four-track 12” EP, Apocalyptic Raids, was released in March 1984. At the time, it was regarded as one of the heaviest and most extreme records yet produced.
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BloodRedChaos wrote:
Nah. I don't have a source but I think he took back all the crap he said about Hellhammer previously and realizes it's importance. That's why they released Demon Entrails. Though a Hellhammer reunion is unlikely and would probably suck as most metal comebacks tend to do.
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Velindra wrote:
*___*
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billy_spleen wrote:
Hellhammer wouldn't sound the same these days. Furthermore, Tom is ashamed of the primitive music they made back in the day.
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NitrousBlond wrote:
I wouldn't mind Hellhammer coming back.
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ArjunArman45 wrote:
love this shit
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berg7x wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Triptykon
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tehliberanazi wrote:
MESSSIIIAAAHHH
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BloodScreech wrote:
First Black metal band.
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ViVaLaRANTer wrote:
Hellhammer > CF
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RyanJones wrote:
how can anyone claim that cf is better than hellhammer? theres no comparison
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Guztavzepagan wrote:
No Xelias11, it kicks your ass.
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MoogleRancha wrote:
Satanic Rites! \m/
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Armageddon_Now wrote:
hellhammer > cf although cf is still a genious band
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Xelias11 wrote:
The Third of the Storms is epic!
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TheDamsel wrote:
Hellhammer was a great damned band.
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SatanicWarshark wrote:
amazing band
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pathtoyirah wrote:
CF had some great material, but then got horribly gay. Satanic Rites is about equal to the level of Morbid Tales/Emperor's Return IMO.
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Metalion_SOS wrote:
I've never seen what's so good about these guys. CF were far better.
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NecroGoreofwar wrote:
love this band.
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bigbabyfetus wrote:
your retarded?
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