Stormwarrior
Genre(s)
Power/Speed Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Metal, Vikings, War, Ritual Sacrifice
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Germany (Hamburg) 1998 Dockyard 1 Active
Current line-up
Lars Ramcke (Thunder Axe) - Vocals, Guitars (1998-) (Minotaur (Ger))
Alex Guth (Firebolt) - Guitars (2005-) (Aeons Confer)
Yenz Leonhardt (Jens Arnsted) - Bass (2007-) (Brats, Geisha (Dnk), Iron Savior, Lacrimosa, Savage Circus, Kingdom Come)
Hendrik Thiesbrummel - Drums, Backing Vocals (2009- )
Former/past member(s)
Guitar :
Scythewielder (Scott Bölter) (1998-2002) (Dwarf's Rebellion, Chain Re.Action)
Lightning Blade (David Wiczorek) (2003-06)
Bass :
Hell Saviour (Tim Zienert) (1998-2001) (Mental Menace)
Hammerlord (Gabriel Palermo) (2001-2002) (Tragedian)
Black Sworde (Jussi Zimmermann) (2002-2007)
Drums :
Evil Steel (André Schumann) (1998-2002) (Dark Age (Ger))
Falko Reshöft (Doomrider) (2002-2009) (Devastator (Ger))
Additional notes
The band Stormwarrior, hailing from Northern Germany, was founded in 1998 by Lars Ramcke (Vocals/ Guitar) and Andrè Schumann (Drums) and in the same year added Scott Bölter (Guitar) and Tim Zienert (Bass).
In 2005 Alex Guth was added to the line-up to allow Lars to concentrate on vocals, but David Wiczorek left in 2006, so Guth ended up replacing him with Lars continuing to play guitar.
Stormwarrior featured their take on "Power And The Glory" for the 2005 Remedy Records Saxon tribute album "Eagleution".
Jussi Zimmermann left in late 2007. Yenz Leonhardt filled in on bass for a couple of live shows before joining Stormwarrior on 2007-08-11 as a permanent band member. The rest of the band members have now dropped their pseudonyms.
Discography
Metal Victory Demo, 1998
Barbaric Steel Demo, 1999
Possessed by Metal EP, 2001
Spikes and Leather EP, 2002
StormWarrior Full-length, 2002
Heavy Metal Fire EP, 2003
Odens Krigare EP, 2004
Northern Rage Full-length, 2004
At Foreign Shores - Live in Japan Live album, 2006
Heading Northe Full-length, 2008
If it's not in your bloode... You will never understande! Split DVD / video, 2009
If it's not in your bloode... You will never understande! Live album, 2009
STORMWARRIOR are known worldwide for their unique style combining True Heavy Metal anthems with the concept of Nordic mythology. Hailing from Northern Germany and greatly inspired by the 80’s metal scene, especially the Hamburg Metal godfathers like Helloween and Running Wild, the band was founded by Lars Ramcke.
After releasing 2 demo tapes and playing dozens of live shows, Stormwarrior finally got the attention of one of their all time idols Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray/ex-Helloween) and recorded their selftitled debut album with him in Hamburg based Hansen Studios. The album hit the stores in July 2002 and praise from all corners of the globe has been streaming in since then.
Successful festival appearances at the Wacken Open (Ger), Gates Of Metal & Motala Metal Festival (Swe), a tour with Iron Savior and the EP „Heavy Metal Fire“ followed.
End of 2003 STORMWARRIOR entered Hansen Studios again to record the strongly awaited second album “Northern Rage” which was released in June 2004 and proved once more that Stormwarrior are on the right path to reach the level of the bands that had once inspired them.
After the successful release of "Northern Rage" they were invited to support Gamma Ray on their Japan tour and to play all the big festivals like Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock (UK), MANOWAR's Magic Circle Festival and Earthshaker during the past summers. And besided proving that they are one of the hottest live acts of our times STORMWARRIOR added a special set to their live show, which they played together with Kai Hansen celebrating old Helloween classics of the glorious “Walls” era.
Now the band is back with their 3rd studio album "Heading Northe", recorded in their own "Thunderhall Studio" and mixed by Piet Sielck (Savage Circus, Iron Savior). The final mastering was done by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Hammerfall, Pretty Maids a.o.) in his Jailhouse Studios in Denmark.
Much like a thunderstorm, "Heading Northe" is full of power and energy. Riffs cutting like razorblades, pushing drum and bass attacks and melodies that stay etched in your mind! With “Heading Northe” Stormwarrior stay true to their music, measuring up to the highest standards – that..s pure metal without any mediocrity!
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