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HAMMERWHORE BAND PAGE
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CURRENT NAME
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Hammerwhore | |
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ORIGIN
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USA | |
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STATUS
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Active | |
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FORMED IN
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LABEL
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Witches Brew | |
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GENRE
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Thrash metal | |
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STYLE
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LYRICAL THEME
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| BAND ADDED | 2005-09-20, 00:00 | |
| LAST UPDATE | 2005-09-20, 00:00 | |
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| Band biography |
Sempiternal guitarist Andy Gonzalez was enlisted to fill rhythm guitar duties, while the search for a bass player and drummer began. After having no luck finding a bass player, Andy switched to bass and Joe's younger brother Paul filled in on drums. B.J. Ferguson handled vocals, due to Joe not yet able to handle lead guitar and vocal duties simultaneously. After much practicing, Hammerwhore was now ready to take the stage.
March 23, 2002 marked the date of Hammerwhore's first show at La Onda Azul. The "Into The Pit" festival received a good turnout and Hammerwhore got some much needed experience. A good time was had by all as the band thrashed through their own songs, and even covered Running Wild's "Under Jolly Roger," and Grim Reaper's "See You In Hell." By the summer of this same year, the band recorded their "Devotion To Violence" three song promo, and were ready to continue moving forward.
As Spring of 2002 was coming to an end, the band would soon be without a drummer again, but also added a new addition in the form of rythm guitarist Scott Workman. The band continued to practice, but B.J. and Scott would eventually leave to form their grind band, Mangled Meat.
Fall of 2002 marked the recording and release of "Mercyless Brutality," which contained seven songs, plus a short Destruction track. "Mercyless...." was recorded using a drum machine and released on CDR. Joe and Andy's frustration with line-up problems continued to grow. They did not want to use a drum machine, but the search for a drummer was not providing positive results. Still, the band pressed on. After handing out as well as mailing several CDRs, Hammerwhore's fan base was increasing. "Mercyless Brutality" received positive feedback and reviews. Add to that, regular airplay on "Megatrends In Brutality" radio show on WRBC Lewiston, Maine.
In April 2003, the band's luck was about to change. After much searching and tryouts, a drummer was now in the line-up. Brutal Fate's Eric Pena left a big impression with his playing and great work ethic, thus securing him the drum slot. Combining this with Joe's confidence and ability to now handle lead guitar/vocal duties, plus Andy's bass playing and increasing contributions to the band, Hammerwhore ran with the ball. They wasted no time and began playing local shows at T.J's, Downtown Riot, and Sounds in Corpus Christi.
On November 2003, the band headed into Onyx Recordings and layed down a track simply entitled "Hammerwhore." The new track retains the agression and all out thrash assault of previous material, but now exhibits a bit more melody.
It is a new year, and Hammerwhore is breaking out. People in the underground have begun to take notice of the band's brand of 80's influenced thrash. Add to that crossover influences from bands such as D.R.I, and classic/power metal bands, and you have a highly effective formula. Make no mistake about it though. This is THRASH! This year also marks the addition of a second guitarist Carlos Llanas, who has already played two shows with the band, and who's leads and melodies have proven to be a good addition.
Hammerwhore's current agenda is to finish writing and recording the new album, as well as playing as many shows as possible. The band is willing to submit material for review, and is also interested in any possible interviews. All interested parties are encouraged to get in touch.
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