Gallhammer was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2003. The original idea of the band was formed in 2002, following bassist and vocalist Vivian Slaughter's desire to create a band that based itself around the dark and morbid musical atmospheres of the seminal Swiss black metal band, Hellhammer. Slaughter had a previous band called Vivian Christ, a digital hardcore group in which she played saxophones, programmed drums, and sang. The other members, Risa Reaper (drums/vocals) and Mika Penetrator (guitar/vocals), joined in 2003. When the band started out, none of the members had even learned how to play their instruments, as they had all previously been vocalists.
Their first recording, in the form of a free demo tape that was limited to 30 copies, was distributed at their first gig at Koiwa Death Fest Vol.2, around March 2003, in Japan. In July of the same year, the self-titled demo album was released. By April of the following year, they had released another demo album, entitled Endless Nauseous Days, and were working towards their debut full-length CD. The 8-track album, entitled Gloomy Lights, was released on November 11, 2004 through Hello From The Gutter Records.
In January 2006, Gallhammer was signed to Peaceville Records, on the recommendation of Darkthrone. A CD/DVD pack, entitled The Dawn of..., was released, containing a CD, demo & rehearsal footage, and a DVD recording of Gallhammer performing in Okayama and 5 concerts in Tokyo.
Gallhammer released their second full-length album, Ill Innocence, through Peaceville Records on September 24, 2007, followed by a European tour. As of March 2008, they did a second European tour. They also played at the Inferno Metal Festival in June.
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PaleEnchantress Lady Meridian
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Subject: Re: Gallhammer Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:06 am
you know lots of bands
Guest Guest
Subject: Re: Gallhammer Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:35 am
Yes. I'm a full blown metalhead. lol.
PaleEnchantress Lady Meridian
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Subject: Re: Gallhammer Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:11 am
And2DieIsEasy wrote:
Yes. I'm a full blown metalhead. lol.
Instead I know few bands
Death_Dies_Hard Lethargica
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Subject: Re: Gallhammer Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:48 pm
Its not everyday I come across a all-female metal band but one with females who only growl is just a one of a kind thing. I love their music. Gabe got me all the cds for christmas.
PaleEnchantress Lady Meridian
Number of posts : 487 Age : 29 Location : Milano, Italy Job/hobbies : singer Favourite band : Sirenia Registration date : 2009-01-12