Hail of Bullets

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Hail of Bullets
death/doom
Years active2006–2017
LabelsMetal Blade Records
SpinoffsGrand Supreme Blood Court
Spinoff of
MembersDave Ingram
Ed Warby
Theo van Eekelen
Stephan Gebédi
Paul Baayens
Past membersMartin van Drunen
Websitehailofbullets.com

Hail of Bullets was a Dutch old school death metal supergroup from Rotterdam. The band's lyrical content deals with the Second World War, and is based upon the research of vocalist Martin van Drunen, who has been described as the band's "resident historian".[1] The band has released three albums via Metal Blade Records.

History

Hail of Bullets formed at the end of 2006 when guitarist Stephan Gebédi recruited singer Martin van Drunen, drummer Ed Warby, bass player Theo van Eekelen and guitarist Paul Baayens for an old school death metal band. The band members already knew each other from their previous and present bands like Asphyx, Gorefest,

Bolt Thrower, early Death as well as Celtic Frost. As drummer Ed Warby relates, the band formed "after a night of hard drinking" when the members, hung over, decided to "bring back the old school values that we felt were sorely missing from modern day death metal."[1]

In July 2007 the band recorded a four song promotional CD.

Stalingrad
.

The debut album was followed by a six-track mini album in July 2009, entitled Warsaw Rising which featured two brand new songs, a cover version of Twisted Sister's 'Destroyer' plus three live tracks. More shows followed and the band made its first visit to the USA at 2009's Maryland Deathfest.

In the beginning of 2010 the band started work on its second full-length album, which focused upon the

Terrorizer (UK)
.

2011 saw the band playing most of the prestigious European Summer festivals Like

Brutal Assault
.

In 2013, the band announced that it would be returning to the studio in February to record its third full-length album, which was released on 25 October 2013 via Metal Blade Records.

German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Cover art was provided by Dutch artist Erik Wijnands.[5]

At the end of 2015 Hail of Bullets parted ways with singer Martin van Drunen because of personal issues. Dave Ingram (ex-Bolt Thrower/Benediction, Down Among the Dead Men) handled vocal duties for the band's appearance at the Maryland Deathfest; at the conclusion of the band's set, Ingram was announced as a permanent replacement.

The band announced their disbandment in March 2017.[6]

Members

Final lineup

  • Paul Baayens – guitars (2006–2017)
  • Stephan Gebédi – guitars (2006–2017)
  • Theo Van Eekelen – bass guitar (2006–2017)
  • Ed Warby – drums (2006–2017)
  • Dave Ingram – vocals (2016–2017)

Former members

Discography

Demo albums

  • Hail of Bullets (self-released, 2007)

EPs

  • Warsaw Rising (
    Metal Blade
    , (2009)

Albums

References

  1. ^ a b Hensch, Mark. "Hail of Bullets – On Divine Winds Review and Interview Review". Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  2. ^ Hail of Bullets biography Archived 29 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Norton, Justin (15 November 2010). "Interview: Martin van Drunen (Hail of Bullets, Asphyx)". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ^ "HAIL OF BULLETS To Enter Studio Next Month – Jan. 14, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Hail of Bullets – new album details – Oct. 10, 2013". Moshville Times. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  6. ^ "HAIL OF BULLETS Calls It Quits". Blabbermouth.net. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.

External links

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