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| label = [[Relapse Records]], Twin Earth, Meteorcity, Kreation, Noble Origin
| label = [[Relapse Records]], Twin Earth, Meteorcity, Kreation, Noble Origin
| associated_acts = [[Spirit Caravan]], Wretched, [[Unorthodox (doom band)|Unorthodox]], [[Iron Man (band)|Iron Man]], [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]], Nitroseed, [[Baroness (band)|Baroness]]
| associated_acts = [[Spirit Caravan]], Wretched, [[Unorthodox (doom band)|Unorthodox]], [[Iron Man (band)|Iron Man]], [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]], Nitroseed, [[Baroness (band)|Baroness]]
| current_members = Jake Adams<br/>Pete Adams<br/>Alan Fary<br/>Warren Hawkins
| current_members = Jake Adams<br/>Pete Adams<br/>Warren Hawkins<br/>Alan Fary
| past_members = Eric Seaman<br/>Luke Shafer<br/>Mike Hoke<br/>Nick Crabill<br/>Nic McInturff<br/>Gary Isom<br/>Will Barry-Rec
| past_members = Eric Seaman<br/>Luke Shafer<br/>Mike Hoke<br/>Nick Crabill<br/>Nic McInturff<br/>Gary Isom<br/>Will Barry-Rec
| website =
| website =
}}
}}


'''Valkyrie''' is an American [[doom metal]] band from [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]].
'''Valkyrie''' is an American [[doom metal]] band from [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]], led by brothers Jake and Pete Adams.


==Biography==
==History==
Driven by brothers Jake and Pete Adams, Valkyrie draws from pre-metal style to create a stoner metal sound. They formed in summer 2002 as a three-piece consisting of vocalist/guitarist Jake Adams, bassist Eric Seaman, and drummer Luke Shafer.<ref name=MusicMight>[http://www.musicmight.com/linkto/artist/{2E79EAAC-620D-4E0D-AA32-097C8FF Valkyrie at MusicMight]</ref> In 2004 Jake's brother Pete was introduced on second guitar and a five-song demo was recorded at a local college radio station.<ref name="MusicMight"/> Shafer soon departed and was replaced by Mike Hoke on drums and a new demo, ''Sunlight Shines'', and a split 7-inch with VOG were recorded. Seaman and Hoke parted ways with the band at the end of 2004 and were replaced by bassist Nick Crabill and drummer Nic McInturff.<ref name=MusicMight/> This line-up recorded the eponymous debut album, which was released by Twin Earth Records. In early 2006 Valkyrie again parted ways with its rhythm section and recruited current bassist Will Barry-Rec and drummer Gary Isom ([[Spirit Caravan]], [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]]). Isom and Valkyrie parted ways in mid-2007 and Valkyrie recruited drummer Warren Hawkins.
Valkyrie formed in the summer of 2002 as a three-piece consisting of vocalist/guitarist Jake Adams, bassist Eric Seaman, and drummer Luke Shafer.
<ref name=MusicMight>{{Cite web |title=VALKYRIE |url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/virginia/harrisonburg/valkyrie1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613025629/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/virginia/harrisonburg/valkyrie1 |archive-date=June 13, 2012 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[MusicMight]]}}</ref> In 2004, Jake's brother Pete was introduced on second guitar and a five-song demo was recorded at a local college radio station.<ref name="MusicMight"/> Shafer was soon replaced by Mike Hoke on drums, and a new demo, ''Sunlight Shines'', as well as a split 7-inch with VOG were recorded.
Seaman and Hoke parted ways with the band at the end of 2004 and were replaced by bassist Nick Crabill and drummer Nic McInturff.<ref name=MusicMight/> This line-up recorded the eponymous debut album, which was released by Twin Earth Records. In early 2006 Valkyrie again parted ways with its rhythm section and recruited bassist Will Barry-Rec and drummer Gary Isom ([[Spirit Caravan]], [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]]). Isom and Valkyrie parted ways in mid-2007 and Valkyrie recruited drummer Warren Hawkins.

In 2014, Valkyrie was signed to [[Relapse Records]].<ref name=Blabbermouth>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/valkyrie-signs-with-relapse-records |title=VALKYRIE Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS |website=[[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]] |date=July 31, 2014 |accessdate=September 16, 2024}}</ref> The band's 2015 album ''Shadows'' and 2020 album ''Fear'' were both released through the label.

==Musical style==
Valkyrie draws from pre-metal style to create a [[Stoner rock|stoner metal]] sound. ''[[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]]'' described the band as "Drawing heavily from the classic eras of [[hard rock]] and [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]," saying "Valkyrie plays guitar-driven rock 'n' roll replete with infectious solos and catchy, powerful vocals. The band has drawn numerous comparisons to greats like [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpion]], [[Black Sabbath]], early [[Iron Maiden]], and [[Deep Purple]]."<ref name=Blabbermouth/>


==Members==
==Members==
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==Discography==
==Discography==
;Studio albums
;Studio albums
* ''Valkyrie'' (2006, Twin Earth Records)
* ''Valkyrie'' (2006, Twin Earth)
* ''[[Man of Two Visions]]'' (2008, Noble Origin)
* ''[[Man of Two Visions]]'' (2008, Noble Origin)
* ''Shadows'' (2015, [[Relapse Records]])
* ''Shadows'' (2015, Relapse)
* ''Fear'' (2020, Relapse Records)
* ''Fear'' (2020, Relapse)


;EPs and splits
;EPs and splits
* ''Valkyrie'' demo (self-released)
* ''Sunlight Shines'' EP (2004, self-released)
* ''Sunlight Shines'' EP (2004, self-released)
* Split 7-inch with VOG (2005, self-released)
* Split 7-inch with VOG (2005, self-released)
* Split 7-inch with Bible of the Devil (2008, Heavy Birth)
* Split 7-inch with Bible of the Devil (2008, Heavy Birth)
* Split 7-inch with Earthling (2012, Tension Head Records)
* Split 7-inch with Earthling (2012, Tension Head)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20220117212429/https://valkyrieband.com/ Official Valkyrie website] (archived)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20220117212429/https://valkyrieband.com/ Official website] (archived)
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*[https://linktree.com/valkyrieband Valkyrie] at [[Linktree]]
*[https://thevalkyrierides.bandcamp.com/music Valkyrie] at [[Bandcamp]]
*[https://www.facebook.com/thevalkyrierides Valkyrie] at [[Facebook]]
*{{discogs artist}}
*{{discogs artist}}
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*[https://www.facebook.com/thevalkyrierides Valkyrie] on [[Facebook]]


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Revision as of 19:16, 19 October 2024

Valkyrie
OriginHarrisonburg, Virginia
GenresDoom metal, hard rock, heavy metal
Years active2002–present
LabelsRelapse Records, Twin Earth, Meteorcity, Kreation, Noble Origin
MembersJake Adams
Pete Adams
Warren Hawkins
Alan Fary
Past membersEric Seaman
Luke Shafer
Mike Hoke
Nick Crabill
Nic McInturff
Gary Isom
Will Barry-Rec

Valkyrie is an American doom metal band from Harrisonburg, Virginia, led by brothers Jake and Pete Adams.

History

Valkyrie formed in the summer of 2002 as a three-piece consisting of vocalist/guitarist Jake Adams, bassist Eric Seaman, and drummer Luke Shafer. [1] In 2004, Jake's brother Pete was introduced on second guitar and a five-song demo was recorded at a local college radio station.[1] Shafer was soon replaced by Mike Hoke on drums, and a new demo, Sunlight Shines, as well as a split 7-inch with VOG were recorded.

Seaman and Hoke parted ways with the band at the end of 2004 and were replaced by bassist Nick Crabill and drummer Nic McInturff.[1] This line-up recorded the eponymous debut album, which was released by Twin Earth Records. In early 2006 Valkyrie again parted ways with its rhythm section and recruited bassist Will Barry-Rec and drummer Gary Isom (Spirit Caravan, Pentagram). Isom and Valkyrie parted ways in mid-2007 and Valkyrie recruited drummer Warren Hawkins.

In 2014, Valkyrie was signed to Relapse Records.[2] The band's 2015 album Shadows and 2020 album Fear were both released through the label.

Musical style

Valkyrie draws from pre-metal style to create a stoner metal sound. Blabbermouth described the band as "Drawing heavily from the classic eras of hard rock and heavy metal," saying "Valkyrie plays guitar-driven rock 'n' roll replete with infectious solos and catchy, powerful vocals. The band has drawn numerous comparisons to greats like Thin Lizzy, Scorpion, Black Sabbath, early Iron Maiden, and Deep Purple."[2]

Members

Discography

Studio albums
  • Valkyrie (2006, Twin Earth)
  • Man of Two Visions (2008, Noble Origin)
  • Shadows (2015, Relapse)
  • Fear (2020, Relapse)
EPs and splits
  • Valkyrie demo (self-released)
  • Sunlight Shines EP (2004, self-released)
  • Split 7-inch with VOG (2005, self-released)
  • Split 7-inch with Bible of the Devil (2008, Heavy Birth)
  • Split 7-inch with Earthling (2012, Tension Head)

References

  1. ^ a b c "VALKYRIE". MusicMight. Archived from the original on June 13, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "VALKYRIE Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS". Blabbermouth. July 31, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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