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{{Short description|Dutch death metal band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hail of Bullets
| name = Hail of Bullets
| image = HOB vertical3.JPG
| image = Hail of bullets 2009 berlin.jpg
| caption = Official promo shot 2013
| image_size =
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| landscape = yes
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| caption = Martin van Drunen and Stephen Gebédi in 2009
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
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| origin = [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
| origin = [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands
| genre = [[Death metal]], [[Death/doom]]
| genre = [[Death metal]], [[death/doom]]
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–2017
| label = [[Metal Blade Records]]
| label = [[Metal Blade Records]]
| spinoffs = [[Grand Supreme Blood Court]]
| associated_acts = Houwitser, [[Asphyx]], [[Gorefest]], [[Ayreon]], [[Thanatos (band)|Thanatos]], [[Elegy]], [[Star One (band)|Star One]], The 11th Hour, [[Pestilence (band)|Pestilence]], Demiurg
| url = {{URL|hailofbullets.com}}
| spinoff_of =
* [[Asphyx]]
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| current_members = Dave Ingram<br />[[Ed Warby]]<br />Theo van Eekelen <br />Stephan Gebédi <br />Paul Baayens
* [[Thanatos (band)|Thanatos]]
* [[Gorefest]]
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| current_members = [[Dave Ingram]]<br />[[Ed Warby]]<br />Theo van Eekelen <br />[[:nl:Stephan Gebédi|Stephan Gebédi]] <br />Paul Baayens
| past_members = [[Martin van Drunen]]
| past_members = [[Martin van Drunen]]
| website = {{URL|hailofbullets.com}}
}}
}}


'''Hail of Bullets''' is a Dutch old school [[death metal]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] from [[Rotterdam]]. The band's lyrical content deals with the [[World War II|Second World War]], and is based upon the research of vocalist [[Martin van Drunen]], who has been described as the band's "resident historian".<ref name=rocknworld /> The band has released three albums via [[Metal Blade Records]].
'''Hail of Bullets''' was a Dutch old school [[death metal]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] from [[Rotterdam]]. The band's lyrical content deals with the [[World War II|Second World War]], and is based upon the research of vocalist [[Martin van Drunen]], who has been described as the band's "resident historian".<ref name=rocknworld /> The band has released three albums via [[Metal Blade Records]].


== Biography ==
==History==
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Hail of Bullets formed at the end of 2006 when guitarist Stephan Gebédi recruited singer Martin van Drunen, drummer Ed Warby, bass player Theo van Eekelen and guitarist Paul Baayens for an old school death metal band. The band members already knew each other from their previous and present bands like Asphyx, Gorefest, [[Thanatos (band)|Thanatos]], and Houwitser.<ref>[http://www.hailofbullets.com/pages/bio.htm Hail of Bullets biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629193638/http://www.hailofbullets.com/pages/bio.htm |date=29 June 2013 }}</ref> Hail of Bullets was influenced by old school death metal bands like [[Autopsy (band)|Autopsy]], [[Massacre (metal band)|Massacre]], [[Bolt thrower|Bolt Thrower]], early [[Death (metal band)|Death]] as well as [[Celtic Frost]]. As drummer Ed Warby relates, the band formed "after a night of hard drinking" when the members, hung over, decided to "bring back the old school values that we felt were sorely missing from modern day death metal."<ref name=rocknworld>{{cite web|last=Hensch|first=Mark|title=Hail of Bullets – On Divine Winds Review and Interview Review|url=http://www.rocknworld.com/thrashpit/reviews/10/Hail_of_Bullets_-_On_Divine_Winds_Review_and_Interview.shtml|accessdate=4 May 2013}}</ref>


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In July 2007 the band recorded a four song promotional CD. [[Dan Swanö]] produced the four songs at Unisound Studios. Metal Blade Records released the band's debut album ''[[…Of Frost and War]]'' in May 2008. The album focused on the Eastern Front during World War II, first from the German perspective and then from the Soviet perspective as the tide of the battle turned at [[Battle of stalingrad|Stalingrad]].
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Hail Of Bullets formed at the end of 2006 when guitarist Stephan Gebédi recruited singer Martin van Drunen, drummer Ed Warby, bass player Theo van Eekelen and guitarist Paul Baayens for an old school death metal band. The band members already knew each other from their previous and present bands like Asphyx, Gorefest, Thanatos, and Houwitser.<ref>[http://www.hailofbullets.com/pages/bio.htm Hail of Bullets biography]</ref> Hail of Bullets was influenced by old school death metal bands like [[Autopsy (band)|Autopsy]], [[Massacre (metal band)|Massacre]], [[Bolt thrower|Bolt Thrower]], early [[Death (metal band)|Death]] as well as [[Celtic Frost]]. As drummer Ed Warby relates, the band formed "after a night of hard drinking" when the members, hung over, decided to "bring back the old school values that we felt were sorely missing from modern day death metal."<ref name=rocknworld>{{cite web|last=Hensch|first=Mark|title=Hail of Bullets – On Divine Winds Review and Interview Review|url=http://www.rocknworld.com/thrashpit/reviews/10/Hail_of_Bullets_-_On_Divine_Winds_Review_and_Interview.shtml|accessdate=4 May 2013}}</ref>


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The debut album was followed by a six-track mini album in July 2009, entitled ''Warsaw Rising'' which featured two brand new songs, a cover version of [[Twisted Sister]]'s 'Destroyer' plus three live tracks. More shows followed and the band made its first visit to the USA at 2009's [[Maryland Deathfest]].
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In July 2007 the band recorded a four song promotional CD. [[Dan Swanö]] produced the four songs at Unisound Studios. Metal Blade Records released Hail Of Bullets’ debut album ''[[…Of Frost and War]]'' in May 2008. The album focused on the Eastern Front during World War II, first from the German perspective and then from the Soviet perspective as the tide of the battle turned at [[Battle of stalingrad|Stalingrad]].


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In the beginning of 2010 the band started work on its second full-length album, which focused upon the [[Pacific War|Pacific Campaign]] of World War II.<ref name="invisibleoranges">{{cite web |last=Norton |first=Justin |date=November 15, 2010 |title=Interview: Martin van Drunen (Hail of Bullets, Asphyx) |url=https://www.invisibleoranges.com/interview-martin-van-drunen-hail-of-bullets-asphyx/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118034907/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/11/interview-martin-van-drunen-hail-of-bullets-asphyx/ |archive-date=November 18, 2010 |accessdate=April 29, 2013 |website=[[Invisible Oranges]]}}</ref> Mick Koopman provided the artwork. The album was produced by Ed Warby and the mix was again handled by Dan Swanö. ''[[On Divine Winds]]'' was released in October 2010. The album entered the German album charts and was voted 'album of the month' in metal magazines such as Rock Hard (Germany), Legacy (Germany), and [[Terrorizer Magazine|Terrorizer (UK)]].
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The debut album was followed by a six-track mini album in July 2009, entitled ''Warsaw Rising'' which featured two brand new songs, a cover version of [[Twisted Sister]]’s ‘Destroyer’ plus three live tracks. More shows followed and the band made its first visit to the USA at 2009’s [[Maryland Deathfest]].

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In the beginning of 2010 the band started work on its second full-length album, which focused upon the [[Pacific War|Pacific Campaign]] of World War II.<ref name=invisibleoranges>{{cite web|last=Norton|first=Justin|title=Interview: Martin van Drunen (Hail of Bullets, Asphyx)|url=http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/11/interview-martin-van-drunen-hail-of-bullets-asphyx/|publisher=InvisibleOranges.com|accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> Mick Koopman provided the artwork. The album was produced by Ed Warby and the mix was again handled by Dan Swanö. ''[[On Divine Winds]]'' was released in October 2010. The album entered the German album charts and was voted 'album of the month' in metal magazines such as Rock Hard (Germany), Legacy (Germany), and [[Terrorizer Magazine|Terrorizer (UK)]].


2011 saw the band playing most of the prestigious European Summer festivals Like [[Hellfest (American music festival)|Hellfest]], [[Wacken Open Air]], [[Summer Breeze Festival UK|Summer Breeze]], [[Party.San Open Air]] festival, and [[Brutal assault|Brutal Assault]].
2011 saw the band playing most of the prestigious European Summer festivals Like [[Hellfest (American music festival)|Hellfest]], [[Wacken Open Air]], [[Summer Breeze Festival UK|Summer Breeze]], [[Party.San Open Air]] festival, and [[Brutal assault|Brutal Assault]].


In 2013, the band announced that it would be returning to the studio in February to record its third full-length album, which was released on 25 October 2013 via Metal Blade Records. [[Dan Swanö]] again mixed and mastered the album, with production duties falling to [[Ed Warby]].<ref name=Blab01/14/2013>{{cite web|title=HAIL OF BULLETS To Enter Studio Next Month – Jan. 14, 2013|url=http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184827|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> Titled ''[[III: The Rommel Chronicles]]'', the album shifted from a focus upon a particular theatre of war to the biography of [[Field Marshal (Germany)|German Field Marshal]] [[Erwin Rommel]]. Cover art was provided by Dutch artist Erik Wijnands.<ref name=MoshvilleTimes>{{cite web|title=Hail of Bullets – new album details – Oct. 10, 2013|url=http://www.moshville.co.uk/news/2013/10/hail-of-bullets-new-album-details/|publisher=Moshville Times|accessdate=4 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, the band announced that it would be returning to the studio in February to record its third full-length album, which was released on 25 October 2013 via Metal Blade Records. [[Dan Swanö]] again mixed and mastered the album, with production duties falling to [[Ed Warby]].<ref name="Blab01/14/2013">{{cite web|title=HAIL OF BULLETS To Enter Studio Next Month – Jan. 14, 2013|url=http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184827|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|accessdate=29 April 2013|archive-date=16 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116204806/http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184827|url-status=dead}}</ref> Titled ''[[III: The Rommel Chronicles]]'', the album shifted from a focus upon a particular theatre of war to the biography of [[Field Marshal (Germany)|German Field Marshal]] [[Erwin Rommel]]. Cover art was provided by Dutch artist Erik Wijnands.<ref name=MoshvilleTimes>{{cite web|title=Hail of Bullets – new album details – Oct. 10, 2013|url=http://www.moshville.co.uk/news/2013/10/hail-of-bullets-new-album-details/|publisher=Moshville Times|accessdate=4 October 2013}}</ref>

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At the end of 2015 Hail of Bullets parted ways with singer Martin van Drunen because of personal issues. [[Dave Ingram]] (ex-[[Bolt Thrower]]/[[Benediction (band)|Benediction]], Down Among the Dead Men) handled vocal duties for the band's appearance at the [[Maryland Deathfest]]; at the conclusion of the band's set, Ingram was announced as a permanent replacement.


The band announced their disbandment in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hail-of-bullets-calls-it-quits/|title=HAIL OF BULLETS Calls It Quits|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=13 March 2017|accessdate=14 March 2017}}</ref>
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At the end of 2015 Hail of Bullets parted ways with singer Martin van Drunen because of personal issues. Dave Ingram (ex-[[Bolt Thrower]]/[[Benediction (band)|Benediction]], Down Among the Dead Men) will be handling vocal duties for the band's upcoming 2016 North America show (Maryland Deathfest).


== Members ==
== Members ==
=== Final lineup ===

*Paul Baayens – guitars (2006–2017)
=== Current members ===
*Paul Baayens – guitars (2006–present)
*[[:nl:Stephan Gebédi|Stephan Gebédi]] – guitars (2006–2017)
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*Theo Van Eekelen – bass guitar (2006–2017)
*[[:nl:Stephan Gebédi|Stephan Gebédi]] – guitars (2006–present)
*[[Ed Warby]] – drums (2006–2017)
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*Theo Van Eekelen – bass guitar (2006–present)
*[[Ed Warby]] – drums (2006–present)
*[[Dave Ingram]] – vocals (2016–2017)


=== Former members ===
=== Former members ===
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==

=== Demo albums ===
=== Demo albums ===
*''Hail of Bullets'' (self-released, 2007)
*''Hail of Bullets'' (self-released, 2007)
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.hailofbullets.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.hailofbullets.com/}}
*{{Facebook|hailofbulletsofficial|HailofBullets}}
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Latest revision as of 01:40, 6 July 2024

Hail of Bullets
Martin van Drunen and Stephen Gebédi in 2009
Martin van Drunen and Stephen Gebédi in 2009
Background information
OriginRotterdam, Netherlands
GenresDeath metal, death/doom
Years active2006–2017
LabelsMetal Blade Records
SpinoffsGrand Supreme Blood Court
Spinoff of
MembersDave Ingram
Ed Warby
Theo van Eekelen
Stephan Gebédi
Paul Baayens
Past membersMartin van Drunen
Websitehailofbullets.com

Hail of Bullets was a Dutch old school death metal supergroup from Rotterdam. The band's lyrical content deals with the Second World War, and is based upon the research of vocalist Martin van Drunen, who has been described as the band's "resident historian".[1] The band has released three albums via Metal Blade Records.

History

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Hail of Bullets formed at the end of 2006 when guitarist Stephan Gebédi recruited singer Martin van Drunen, drummer Ed Warby, bass player Theo van Eekelen and guitarist Paul Baayens for an old school death metal band. The band members already knew each other from their previous and present bands like Asphyx, Gorefest, Thanatos, and Houwitser.[2] Hail of Bullets was influenced by old school death metal bands like Autopsy, Massacre, Bolt Thrower, early Death as well as Celtic Frost. As drummer Ed Warby relates, the band formed "after a night of hard drinking" when the members, hung over, decided to "bring back the old school values that we felt were sorely missing from modern day death metal."[1]

In July 2007 the band recorded a four song promotional CD. Dan Swanö produced the four songs at Unisound Studios. Metal Blade Records released the band's debut album …Of Frost and War in May 2008. The album focused on the Eastern Front during World War II, first from the German perspective and then from the Soviet perspective as the tide of the battle turned at Stalingrad.

The debut album was followed by a six-track mini album in July 2009, entitled Warsaw Rising which featured two brand new songs, a cover version of Twisted Sister's 'Destroyer' plus three live tracks. More shows followed and the band made its first visit to the USA at 2009's Maryland Deathfest.

In the beginning of 2010 the band started work on its second full-length album, which focused upon the Pacific Campaign of World War II.[3] Mick Koopman provided the artwork. The album was produced by Ed Warby and the mix was again handled by Dan Swanö. On Divine Winds was released in October 2010. The album entered the German album charts and was voted 'album of the month' in metal magazines such as Rock Hard (Germany), Legacy (Germany), and Terrorizer (UK).

2011 saw the band playing most of the prestigious European Summer festivals Like Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze, Party.San Open Air festival, and Brutal Assault.

In 2013, the band announced that it would be returning to the studio in February to record its third full-length album, which was released on 25 October 2013 via Metal Blade Records. Dan Swanö again mixed and mastered the album, with production duties falling to Ed Warby.[4] Titled III: The Rommel Chronicles, the album shifted from a focus upon a particular theatre of war to the biography of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Cover art was provided by Dutch artist Erik Wijnands.[5]

At the end of 2015 Hail of Bullets parted ways with singer Martin van Drunen because of personal issues. Dave Ingram (ex-Bolt Thrower/Benediction, Down Among the Dead Men) handled vocal duties for the band's appearance at the Maryland Deathfest; at the conclusion of the band's set, Ingram was announced as a permanent replacement.

The band announced their disbandment in March 2017.[6]

Members

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Final lineup

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  • Paul Baayens – guitars (2006–2017)
  • Stephan Gebédi – guitars (2006–2017)
  • Theo Van Eekelen – bass guitar (2006–2017)
  • Ed Warby – drums (2006–2017)
  • Dave Ingram – vocals (2016–2017)

Former members

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Discography

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Demo albums

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  • Hail of Bullets (self-released, 2007)

EPs

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Albums

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hensch, Mark. "Hail of Bullets – On Divine Winds Review and Interview Review". Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  2. ^ Hail of Bullets biography Archived 29 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Norton, Justin (15 November 2010). "Interview: Martin van Drunen (Hail of Bullets, Asphyx)". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ^ "HAIL OF BULLETS To Enter Studio Next Month – Jan. 14, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Hail of Bullets – new album details – Oct. 10, 2013". Moshville Times. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  6. ^ "HAIL OF BULLETS Calls It Quits". Blabbermouth.net. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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