A Band of Orcs is an American metal band formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 2007. The current band line up includes five members known only as: Cretos Filthgrinder, Gahzgûhl Coffinfeeder, Srig Foehammer, Oog Skullbasher and Gronk!. The band claims to be a tribe of Orc warriors sent to Earth by "The Gruesome Grimp" to "bring forth the Domination"[1] They provide a very theatrical live show and always appear wearing very detailed silicone masks. They have played with notable acts such as GWAR, 3 Inches of Blood, Deicide, Master and ArnoCorps among others.[2]
Their debut EP, "Warchiefs of the Apocalypse" was released on August 15, 2007.[3] On November 23, 2007, Iron Maiden front-man Bruce Dickinson played the track “Bring Out Your Dead” on The Bruce Dickinson Rock Show broadcast on the BBC.[4] Currently, they are signed to Itchy Metal Entertainment (IME)/Heavy Metal-World.[5]
A Band of Orcs play in a style generally characterizable as death metal, although they themselves refer to it as "Brutal Orc Metal".[6]
Stage performanceedit
The group generally puts on an elaborate live show featuring props, faux battles with one another and plastic weapons they hand out to audience members. Before their performance, they commonly play a slightly altered version of the track "Descent" from their EP, Warchiefs of the Apocalypse, as introduction music.[7]
The show is peppered with commentary from each member in broken English, especially lead singer Gogog Bloodthroat who is known to give commands to the audience and make apocalyptic speeches between songs.
Charactersedit
A Band of Orcs consists of five musicians who each portray a unique character of the Orc race, as in many popular games and works of fiction. They each wear very detailed masks and costumes at all times when representing the band and rarely break character.[8][9][10] Because of this, their identities are widely unknown.
The characters are:
Gogog Bloodthroat /Jerrad Landon Laign (Vocals 2009 - 2014) [former] Will Keen (former)(2008-2009) The "leader" of A Band of Orcs. He gets his name from the wound on his neck caused by an arrow.[11] (presumably a reference to Gruumsh from the Dungeons & Dragons universe)
Gronk! (Bass) - The "Shaman" of A Band of Orcs. His name translates to ‘the-rumbling-sound-of-earth-quake-that-precedes-the-volcano-eruption’[11] Also seems to be the most capable with English.[8]
Hulg ElfRipper (Rhythm Guitars) [former] - A zombie Orc, killed by lead guitarist Cretos and subsequently reanimated.[11]
Cretos Filthgrinder/Andrew Soto (Lead guitars) Consistently claims to be the sexiest Orc.[7] Solos are his trademark.[11]
Oog Skullbasher (Drums) - Oog likes to bang stuff, so he plays drums.[11]
^The Santa Cruz Sentinel - The wizards of Orc: Santa Cruz's masked crusaders headline a heavy-metal freak show 2012-03-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^"Heavy Metal World Signs A Band Of Orcs To Ime Records - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. 24 December 2010. from the original on 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^Warchiefs of the Apocalypse May 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^ abInterview with Stefanie Heminger February 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^ abSC Metal Bay Interviews A Band of Orcs January 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^Alt Revolt Magazine Interviews A Band of Orcs February 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^Reality Check TV Interviews A Band of Orcs February 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^ abcde"Your New Leaders" May 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Character Bios. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
^"A Band Of Orcs Invades Earth With New Album "Adding Heads To The Pile"". from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
External linksedit
Official website
January 01, 1970
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band claims to be a tribe of Orc warriors sent to Earth by The Gruesome Grimp to bring forth the Domination 1 They provide a very theatrical live show and always appear wearing very detailed silicone masks They have played with notable acts such as GWAR 3 Inches of Blood Deicide Master and ArnoCorps among others 2 A Band of OrcsOriginSanta Cruz California USAGenresThrash metal death metalYears active2007 presentMembersGogog BloodthroatCretos Filthgrinder Hulg ElfRipperOog SkullbasherGronk Websitewww aBandOfOrcs com Their debut EP Warchiefs of the Apocalypse was released on August 15 2007 3 On November 23 2007 Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickinson played the track Bring Out Your Dead on The Bruce Dickinson Rock Show broadcast on the BBC 4 Currently they are signed to Itchy Metal Entertainment IME Heavy Metal World 5 Contents 1 Musical style 2 Stage performance 2 1 Characters 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksMusical style editA Band of Orcs play in a style generally characterizable as death metal although they themselves refer to it as Brutal Orc Metal 6 Stage performance editThe group generally puts on an elaborate live show featuring props faux battles with one another and plastic weapons they hand out to audience members Before their performance they commonly play a slightly altered version of the track Descent from their EP Warchiefs of the Apocalypse as introduction music 7 The show is peppered with commentary from each member in broken English especially lead singer Gogog Bloodthroat who is known to give commands to the audience and make apocalyptic speeches between songs Characters edit A Band of Orcs consists of five musicians who each portray a unique character of the Orc race as in many popular games and works of fiction They each wear very detailed masks and costumes at all times when representing the band and rarely break character 8 9 10 Because of this their identities are widely unknown The characters are Gogog Bloodthroat Jerrad Landon Laign Vocals 2009 2014 former Will Keen former 2008 2009 The leader of A Band of Orcs He gets his name from the wound on his neck caused by an arrow 11 presumably a reference to Gruumsh from the Dungeons amp Dragons universe Gronk Bass The Shaman of A Band of Orcs His name translates to the rumbling sound of earth quake that precedes the volcano eruption 11 Also seems to be the most capable with English 8 Hulg ElfRipper Rhythm Guitars former A zombie Orc killed by lead guitarist Cretos and subsequently reanimated 11 Cretos Filthgrinder Andrew Soto Lead guitars Consistently claims to be the sexiest Orc 7 Solos are his trademark 11 Oog Skullbasher Drums Oog likes to bang stuff so he plays drums 11 Discography editStudio albums Year Title Artist Producer Studio 2007 Warchiefs of the Apocalypse EP 12 A Band of Orcs Scott Sargeant Trident Studios 2012 Adding Heads to the Pile 13 A Band of Orcs Trident Studios Music videos Year Title Album Artist Director 2007 Into the Maelstrom Warchiefs of the Apocalypse A Band of Orcs Jess BrydenReferences edit Rue Morgue The Sinister Seven A Band of Orcs Try to Eat my Brain Archived 2011 01 05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 A Band of Orcs Bio Archived February 11 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 Metal Archives Retrieved 2011 01 12 The Santa Cruz Sentinel The wizards of Orc Santa Cruz s masked crusaders headline a heavy metal freak show Archived 2012 03 19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 Heavy Metal World Signs A Band Of Orcs To Ime Records Blabbermouth net Blabbermouth net 24 December 2010 Archived from the original on 2016 08 10 Retrieved 2011 01 12 Warchiefs of the Apocalypse Archived May 17 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 a b Interview with Stefanie Heminger Archived February 9 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 a b SC Metal Bay Interviews A Band of Orcs Archived January 17 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 Alt Revolt Magazine Interviews A Band of Orcs Archived February 9 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 Reality Check TV Interviews A Band of Orcs Archived February 9 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011 01 12 a b c d e Your New Leaders Archived May 27 2011 at the Wayback Machine Character Bios Retrieved 2011 01 12 Amazon com Retrieved 2011 01 12 A Band Of Orcs Invades Earth With New Album Adding Heads To The Pile Archived from the original on 2016 03 03 Retrieved 2018 10 26 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title A Band of Orcs amp oldid 1167553758, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
