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Gloryhammer

{{Short description|British power metal band}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}

{{Use British English|date=September 2014}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Gloryhammer

| image = Gloryhammer Haus Auensee Leipzig 2024 18.jpg

| caption = Gloryhammer performing in 2024

| image_upright = 1.25

| alias =

| origin = United Kingdom

| genre = Power metal{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=7159|title=Gloryhammer – 'Tales from the Kingdom of Fife' CD Review}}{{cite web |title=GLORYHAMMER: “LEGENDS FROM BEYOND THE GALACTIC TERRORVORTEX” |url=https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/06/05/gloryhammer-legends-from-beyond-the-galactic-terrorvortex/ |website=No Clean Singing |access-date=12 November 2023 |date=5 June 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Faulkner |first1=Alan |title=ALBUM REVIEW: Legends From Beyond The Galactic Terrorvortex – Gloryhammer |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-legends-from-beyond-the-galactic-terrorvortex-gloryhammer/ |website=Distorted Sound |access-date=12 November 2023 |date=27 May 2019}}

| years_active = 2010–present

| label = Napalm

| website = {{URL|gloryhammer.com}}

| current_members =

  • Christopher Bowes
  • Ben Turk
  • Paul Templing
  • James Cartwright
  • Michael Barber
  • Sozos Michael

| past_members =

}}

Gloryhammer is a British power metal band founded by keyboardist Christopher Bowes, lead vocalist of the band Alestorm.{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/reviews/gloryhammer-space-1992-rise-of-the-chaos-wizards/ |title= Gloryhammer – Space 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards |first=Katrin |last=Riedl |language=de |work=Metal Hammer |date=25 September 2015 |access-date=10 July 2016}} Each member of the band represents a character in the story concept.{{cite web|date=16 April 2013|title=Interview with Christopher Bowes - Skullbanger Media|url=http://skullbanger.net/2013/04/16/interview-with-christopher-bowes-of-gloryhammeralestorm/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909035420/https://skullbanger.net/2013/04/16/interview-with-christopher-bowes-of-gloryhammeralestorm/|archive-date=9 September 2018|access-date=19 April 2013|publisher=Skullbanger}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASlo8wZxmLw|title=Gloryhammer -- The Beginning|last=Thomas Laszlo Winkler|date=26 February 2012|access-date=14 December 2017|via=YouTube}} Band members appear on stage in armour and costumes to represent their respective characters.

History

Gloryhammer released their debut album Tales from the Kingdom of Fife through Napalm Records on 29 March, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=183884 |title=ALESTORM Mainman's GLORYHAMMER: Debut Album Details Revealed |date=20 December 2012 |publisher=blabbermouth.net |access-date=20 December 2012}} Prior to the release of the album, the single "Angus McFife" was released through the Napalm's YouTube channel on 7 March 2013.{{Cite web|date=7 March 2013|title=GLORYHAMMER - Angus McFife {{!}} Napalm Records|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTW30Q4B3Go&list=PLidIjcybOMhwcnXrWztOFDMx3FONO7bXN&index=3|access-date=17 March 2021}}{{Cite web|date=7 March 2013|title=GLORYHAMMER: 'Angus McFife' Video Released|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gloryhammer-angus-mcfife-video-released/|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Blabbermouth}}

The band released videos on Napalm's channel for "Universe on Fire" on 8 August 2015{{Cite web|date=20 August 2015|title=Gloryhammer release new lyric video for track "The Universe Is On Fire"!|url=https://www.frontview-magazine.be/en/news/gloryhammer-release-new-lyric-video-for-track-the-universe-is-on-fire|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Frontview Magazine}} and "Rise of The Chaos Wizards" on 11 September 2015.{{Cite web|date=14 September 2015|title=GloryHammer release video for "Rise Of The Chaos Wizards"|url=https://sleazeroxx.com/gloryhammer-release-video-for-rise-of-the-chaos-wizards/|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Sleaze Roxx|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119223607/https://sleazeroxx.com/gloryhammer-release-video-for-rise-of-the-chaos-wizards/|url-status=dead}} On 25 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 16 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.metal-hammer.de: [https://www.metal-hammer.de/metal-hammer-awards-2017-das-sind-die-nominierten-814619/ Die METAL HAMMER Awards 2017: Das sind die Nominierten] In 2018, the band was nominated again in the same category.metal-hammer.de: [https://www.metal-hammer.de/metal-hammer-awards-2018-das-sind-die-nominierten-1080717/ Die METAL HAMMER Awards 2018: Das sind die Nominierten]

In January 2018, the band did a headlining tour across Europe, consisting of 24 shows in a row.{{Cite web|date=1 June 2017|title=Gloryhammer - Announce 2018 Headline Tour|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=31690|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Metal Storm}}

In September 2018, they toured with Alestorm through North America for the first time, playing 19 shows in the USA and Canada.thomaswinkler.net: [http://www.thomaswinkler.net/de/#tour Legendary Tourdates of Glory] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727075720/http://www.thomaswinkler.net/de/#tour |date=27 July 2020 }}

On 30 January 2019, the band's official Facebook page announced the album Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex,facebook.com: [https://www.facebook.com/Gloryhammer/posts/1592662504103548/ INCOMING TRANSMISSION] which was released on 31 May 2019. The band released two singles, "Gloryhammer" on 12 April 2019 and "The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots We Trust)" on 10 May 2019, through the Napalm YouTube.{{Cite web|date=12 April 2019|title=Power Metal Giants GLORYHAMMER Release First Single and Official Video for "Gloryhammer"|url=http://www.uncivilrevolt.com/2019/04/power-metal-giants-gloryhammer-release-first-single-and-official-video-for-gloryhammer/|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Uncivil Revolt}}{{Cite web|date=10 May 2019|title=GLORYHAMMER RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "THE SIEGE OF DUNKELD (IN HOOTS WE TRUST)"|url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-release-lyric-video-for-new-single-the-siege-of-dunkeld-in-hoots-we-trust|access-date=17 March 2021|website=Bravewords}}

Following the album's release was the band's first North American tour as headliners in June with Æther Realm as support.

On 22 August 2021, Gloryhammer announced that Thomas Winkler had left the band.{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer trennen sich von Sänger Thomas Laszlo Winkler |url=https://www.metal-hammer.de/gloryhammer-trennen-sich-von-saenger-thomas-winkler-1854149/ |website=Metal Hammer |access-date=22 August 2021 |language=de-DE |date=22 August 2021}} Winkler addressed the situation, stating he was fired via an email that cited the band's reasons for his departure as disagreements on business and organizational matters.{{cite web |title=GLORYHAMMER Part Ways With Vocalist THOMAS WINKLER |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-part-ways-with-vocalist-thomas-winkler |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=24 August 2021 |language=en}} Shortly after,{{cite web |title=Alleged Leaked Group Chats Suggest Gloryhammer Are Misogynists + Obscene Racists |url=https://loudwire.com/alleged-leaked-chat-gloryhammer-misogynists-racists/ |website=Loudwire |access-date=26 August 2021 | language=en-US | date=25 August 2021}} a Twitter account named "GloryhammerC" posted screenshots of what appeared to be an internal chat from 2017 between the members of the group that showed misogynist and racist humour along with several racial slurs. At the same time allegations of domestic violence committed by James Cartwright also surfaced. Bassist Vincent Jackson Jones, who collaborated with Gloryhammer keyboardist Chris Bowes in the band Wizardthrone, released a statement on 26 August 2021 distancing himself professionally from Bowes and urging Bowes to make his own statement; at the time, none of Gloryhammer's members had made public comments on the issue.{{cite web |title=Chris Bowes' Bandmate Urges Embattled Musician to Make Statement in Wake of Obscene Gloryhammer Leaked Chat |website=Loudwire |url=https://loudwire.com/chris-bowes-bandmante-urges-statement-gloryhammer-leaked-chat-misogyny-racism/ |access-date=26 August 2021 |language=en-US |date=26 August 2021}} On 5 September 2021, Bowes and the rest of the band released statements, admitting the leaked chat was true and apologizing for the controversial remarks. However they also stated that the claims regarding Cartwright and the alleged abuse were false.{{cite web |last1=DiVita |first1=Joe |title=Gloryhammer + Chris Bowes Finally Issue Responses to Racist + Misogynistic Leaked Chat |url=https://loudwire.com/gloryhammer-chris-bowes-response-statements-racism-misogyny-leaked-chat/ |website=Loudwire |access-date=6 September 2021 |language=en |date=3 September 2021}}

In December 2021, Sozos Michael was introduced as the new singer of the band.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-01|title=Gloryhammer stellen neuen Sänger Sozos Michael vor|url=https://www.metal-hammer.de/gloryhammer-stellen-neuen-saenger-vor-1886213/|access-date=2022-02-18|website=Metal Hammer|language=de-DE}} They released their first single with Michael as lead singer, titled "Fly Away", on 28 April 2022.{{cite web |title=GLORYHAMMER RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO "FLY AWAY"; UK / IRELAND TOUR WITH BROTHERS OF METAL AND ARION CONFIRMED |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-release-new-single-and-video-fly-away-uk-ireland-tour-with-brothers-of-metal-and-arion-confirmed |website=Bravewords |access-date=28 April 2022}} On 14 March 2023, the fourth studio album, Return to the Kingdom of Fife, was announced and later released on 2 June 2023.{{cite web|author=Florian Schaffer|url=https://vampster.com/news/gloryhammer-neues-album-return-to-the-kingdom-of-fife-am-2-juni-2023/|title=Gloryhammer: neues Album "Return To The Kingdom Of Fife" am 2. Juni 2023|website=Vampster|access-date=17 March 2023|date=14 March 2023}} The band released three singles in support of the album: "Keeper of the Celestial Flame of Abernethy",{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer To Release Return To The Kingdom Of Fife Album In June; Animated Video For First Single Streaming |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-to-release-return-to-the-kingdom-of-fife-album-in-june-animated-video-for-first-single-streaming |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=7 April 2023 |language=en |date=6 April 2023}} "Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost"{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Drop Music Video For New Song "Holy Flaming Hammer Of Unholy Cosmic Frost" |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-drop-music-video-for-new-song-holy-flaming-hammer-of-unholy-cosmic-frost |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=5 May 2023 |language=en}} and "Wasteland Warrior Hoots Patrol".{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Drop "Wasteland Warrior Hoots Patrol' From New Album |url=https://heavymag.com.au/gloryhammer-drop-wasteland-warrior-hoots-patrol-from-new-album/ |website=Heavy Magazine |access-date=2 June 2023 |date=2 June 2023}}

Members

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Current members

  • Christopher Bowes (Zargothrax) – keyboards, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Paul Templing (Ser Proletius) – guitars, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • James Cartwright (The Hootsman) – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Ben Turk (Ralathor) – drums (2010–present)
  • Michael Barber (Zargothrax) – keyboards (2016–present), guitars (2024–present)
  • Sozos Michael (Angus McFife) – lead vocals (2021–present)

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Former members

  • Anthony Trimming (Angus McFife) – lead vocals (2010)
  • Thomas Winkler (Angus McFife) – lead vocals (2011–2021)

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=Timeline=

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Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • "Angus McFife" (2013)
  • "Universe on Fire" (2015)
  • "Rise of the Chaos Wizards" (2015)
  • "Gloryhammer" (2019)
  • "The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots We Trust)" (2019)
  • "Fly Away" (2022)
  • "Keeper of the Celestial Flame of Abernethy" (2023)
  • "Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost" (2023)
  • "Wasteland Warrior Hoots Patrol" (2023)
  • "Mighty Wings" (2023)
  • "He Has Returned" (2024){{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Surprise With New Single "He Has Returned"; Official Music Video Posted |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-surprise-with-new-single-he-has-returned-official-music-video-posted |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=11 December 2024 |language=en}}

Tours

  • June 2013 - Netherlands show with Magnetron.
  • September - October 2013 - "The Epic Tour of Furious Thunder" European tour with Darkest Era and Dendera.{{Cite web|title=Gloryhammer's Concert History|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/gloryhammer?page=1#concert-table|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Concert Archives}}
  • April - May 2014 - Australian Tour supported by Lagerstein.{{Cite web|title=Gloryhammer: Australian Tour Dates Announced!|url=https://metalasfuck.net/zine/news/2014/gloryhammer-australian-tour-dates-announced|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Metal AS Fuck}}
  • December 2014 - "The Unicorn Invasion of Europe" European tour with Shear and Twilight Force.
  • October - November 2015 - "Eternal World Tour 2015" with Stratovarius and supported by Divine Ascension.{{Cite web|last=Antichrist|first=Oleks|date=11 September 2015|title=Gloryhammer Premieres New Music Video For Track "Rise of The Chaos Wizards"|url=https://antichristmagazine.com/gloryhammer-premieres-new-music-video-for-track-rise-of-the-chaos-wizards/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Antichrist Magazine}}
  • May 2016 - "Beyond the Red Mirror Tour: Part II" supporting Blind Guardian.
  • January - February 2017 - "Hammerfall: Built to Tour 2017" with Hammerfall and supported by Lancer.
  • January 2018 - "European Tour MMXVII" European tour with Civil War and supported by Dendera.{{Cite web|last=Godbillon|first=Antoine|date=18 January 2018|title=Review Concert Gloryhammer + Dendera Au Petit Bain 17/01/2018|url=https://lifestyle.oblikon.net/review-concert-gloryhammer-dendera-petit-bain-17-01-2018/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Oblikon Lifestyle}}
  • September 2018 - American tour supporting Alestorm.
  • June 2019 - "North American Galactic Terrortour" North American tour with Æther Realm.{{Cite web|last=Krovatin|first=Chris|date=29 May 2019|title=Gloryhammer Make Music For The Jetpack Wizard In All Of Us|url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/gloryhammer-make-music-for-the-jetpack-wizard-in-all-of-us/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Kerrang}}{{Cite web|date=13 April 2019|title=You're Damn Right GLORYHAMMER Wrote a Glorious Power Metal Song About A F'n Hammer|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/you-damn-right-gloryhammer-wrote-a-glorious-power-metal-song-about-a-glory-fn-hammer|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Metal Injection}}
  • October 2019 - "Intergalactic Terrortour" UK tour with Beast in Black and supported by Wind Rose.{{Cite web|last=Weaver|first=James|date=26 February 2019|title=Gloryhammer announce UK and Ireland tour|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/gloryhammer-announce-uk-and-ireland-tour/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Distorted Sound}}
  • November - December 2019 - "The Sacrament of Sin Tour 2019" with Powerwolf.
  • January - February 2020 - "European Galactic Terrortour" European tour with Nekrogoblikon and Wind Rose{{Cite web|first=|date=18 March 2019|title=Gloryhammer Announce European Galactic Terror Tour|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/03/18/gloryhammer-announce-european-galactic-terror-tour/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Metal Sucks}}
  • November - December 2021 - UK Tour with Alestorm, supported by Bootyard Bandits
  • June 2022 - European tour supported by Warkings and Elvenking
  • September 2022 - UK Tour supported by Brothers of Metal and Arion
  • January - February 2023 - European tour with Alestorm and supported by Rumahoy and Wind Rose
  • May 2023 - United States tour with Alestorm and supported by Lutharo{{Cite web |date=2023-01-26 |title=Alestorm to set sail for spring 2023 U.S. tour with Gloryhammer |url=https://live-metal.com/2023/01/26/alestorm-to-set-sail-for-spring-2023-u-s-tour-with-gloryhammer/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Live Metal |language=en-US}}
  • November 2023 - "Return to the Kingdom of Australia" supported by Rumahoy.{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Return To The Kingdom Of Australia Tour |url=https://metal-roos.com.au/event/gloryhammer-return-to-the-kingdom-of-australia-tour-2/ |access-date=5 November 2023 |language=en}}
  • January - February 2024 - "Glory and the Beast" with Beast in Black and Brothers of Metal{{cite web |title=GLORYHAMMER And BEAST IN BLACK Join Forces For "Glory And The Beast" Double Headline Tour, Supported By BROTHERS OF METAL |url=https://bravewords.com/news/gloryhammer-and-beast-in-black-join-forces-for-glory-and-the-beast-double-headline-tour-supported-by-brothers-of-metal |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=10 June 2023 |language=en |date=8 June 2023}}
  • March 2024 - "The Red, White and Hoots Tour" supported by Twilight Force{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Announced US/Canada 2024 Tour |url=https://thisdayinmetal.com/gloryhammer-announced-us-canada-2024-tour/ |website=This Day In Metal |access-date=7 December 2023 |language=en |date=2 December 2023}}
  • January - February 2025 - "No Sleep til Auchtertool" supported by Dominum and Fellowship{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer announces Winter 2025 UK and Ireland headlining tour |url=https://grande-rock.com/news/gloryhammer-announces-winter-2025-uk-and-ireland-headlining-tour/ |website=Grande Rock| access-date=1 February 2025 |language=en}}

References

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External links

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