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| name = Nicholas Barker
| name = Nick Barker
| image = Nick Barker (2013).jpg
| image = Nick Barker (2013).jpg
| caption = Barker in 2013
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| birth_name = Nicholas Howard Barker
| caption = Barker in 2013
| birth_name = Nicholas Howard Barker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|4|25}} Death 13.10.2023
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|4|25}}
| birth_place = [[Chesterfield, Derbyshire|Chesterfield]], England<ref>[https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759 Nicholas Barker - Encyclopaedia Metallum], Metal-archives.com, Retrieved 18 March 2018.</ref>
| birth_place = [[Chesterfield, Derbyshire|Chesterfield]], England<ref>[https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759 Nicholas Barker - Encyclopaedia Metallum], Metal-archives.com, Retrieved 18 March 2018.</ref>
| origin =
| occupation = Drummer
| origin =
| genre = {{hlist | [[Death metal]] | [[thrash metal]] | [[black metal]] | [[grindcore]]}}
| occupation = Drummer
| genre = {{hlist | [[Death metal]] | [[thrash metal]] | [[black metal]] | [[grindcore]]}}
| years_active = 1990–present
| years_active = 1990–present
| associated_acts = {{hlist | [[Anaal Nathrakh]] | [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]] | [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] | [[Benediction (band)|Benediction]] | [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]] | [[Cradle of Filth]] | [[Dimmu Borgir]] | [[Leaves' Eyes]] | [[Liquid Graveyard]] | [[Lock Up (UK band)|Lock Up]] | [[Old Man's Child]] | [[Nightrage]] | [[Testament (band)|Testament]] | [[Gorgoroth]] | [[God Seed]] | United Forces}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist | [[Anaal Nathrakh]] | [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]] | [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] | [[Benediction (band)|Benediction]] | [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]] | [[Cradle of Filth]] | [[Dimmu Borgir]] | [[Leaves' Eyes]] | [[Liquid Graveyard]] | [[Lock Up (UK band)|Lock Up]] | [[Old Man's Child]] | [[Nightrage]] | [[Testament (band)|Testament]] | [[Gorgoroth]] | [[God Seed]] | United Forces}}
}}
}}


'''Nicholas Howard Barker''' (born 1973) is an English [[extreme metal]] drummer best known for his work in [[Cradle of Filth]] from 1993 to 1999 and [[Dimmu Borgir]] from 1999 to 2004. Currently he is the drummer for [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]], Borstal and [[Shining (Swedish band)|Shining]].
'''Nicholas Howard Barker''' (born 1973) is an English [[extreme metal]] drummer best known for his work in [[Cradle of Filth]] from 1993 to 1999, [[Dimmu Borgir]] from 1999 to 2004, [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]] from 2003 to 2005 and from 2016 to 2022, and [[Shining (Swedish band)|Shining]] from 2022 to 2023. Currently he is the drummer for Borstal, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, and United Forces.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Barker was born on 25 April 1973.<ref name="Metal Archives">{{cite web|title=Nicholas Barker|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759|website=Metal-archives.com|access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> He joined Cradle of Filth as their original drummer, playing on the first four albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicholas Barker|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> After leaving in 1999, he joined Norwegian [[symphonic black metal]] band [[Dimmu Borgir]]. After being removed from the line-up,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/exclusive-nick-barker-discusses-his-departure-from-dimmu-borgir/|title=Exclusive: NICK BARKER Discusses His Departure From DIMMU BORGIR|date=10 February 2004|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> Barker went on to play with [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]], [[Old Man's Child]], [[Lock Up (UK band)|Lock Up]], [[Gorgoroth name dispute|Gaahl and King ov Hell]], [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]], [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]], [[Leaves' Eyes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Famed drummer Nick Barker joins Voices on tour with Winterfylleth|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2015-09-11/famed-drummer-nick-barker-joins-voices-on-tour-with-winterfylleth|website=TeamRock.com|date=11 September 2015 |access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> In 2007 he recorded with Winter's Thrall, on their EP ''In:Through:Out''.
Barker was born on 25 April 1973.<ref name="Metal Archives">{{cite web|title=Nicholas Barker|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759|website=Metal-archives.com|access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> His career started as a touring drum tech for [[Cancer_(band)|Cancer]], for whom he filled in on drums at live shows when Carl Stokes suffered an injury in 1993.
He joined Cradle of Filth as a full time member later in 1993 replacing Was Sarginson and playing on the first four albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicholas Barker|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Nicholas_Barker/1759|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> After leaving in 1999, he joined Norwegian [[symphonic black metal]] band [[Dimmu Borgir]]. After being removed from the line-up,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/exclusive-nick-barker-discusses-his-departure-from-dimmu-borgir/|title=Exclusive: NICK BARKER Discusses His Departure From DIMMU BORGIR|date=10 February 2004|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> Barker went on to play with [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]], [[Old Man's Child]], [[Lock Up (UK band)|Lock Up]], [[Gaahl]] and [[King ov Hell]], [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]], [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]], [[Leaves' Eyes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Famed drummer Nick Barker joins Voices on tour with Winterfylleth|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2015-09-11/famed-drummer-nick-barker-joins-voices-on-tour-with-winterfylleth|website=TeamRock.com|date=11 September 2015 |access-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> In 2007 he recorded with Winter's Thrall, on their EP ''In:Through:Out''.


On Dimmu Borgir's 2002 ''[[World Misanthropy]]'' video, Barker mentioned the following names as influences on his playing style: [[Neil Peart]] ([[Rush (band)|Rush]]), [[Gene Hoglan]] ([[Dark Angel (band)|Dark Angel]], [[Death (metal band)|Death]], [[Strapping Young Lad]]), [[Clive Burr]], [[Nicko McBrain]] ([[Iron Maiden]]), [[Dave Lombardo]] ([[Slayer]]), and [[Pete Sandoval]] ([[Morbid Angel]]).
On Dimmu Borgir's 2002 ''[[World Misanthropy]]'' video, Barker mentioned the following names as influences on his playing style: [[Neil Peart]] ([[Rush (band)|Rush]]), [[Gene Hoglan]] ([[Dark Angel (band)|Dark Angel]], [[Death (metal band)|Death]], [[Strapping Young Lad]]), [[Clive Burr]], [[Nicko McBrain]] ([[Iron Maiden]]), [[Dave Lombardo]] ([[Slayer]]), and [[Pete Sandoval]] ([[Morbid Angel]]).
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In 2011, Barker joined Los Angeles death metal band [[Sadistic Intent]], replacing longtime drummer Emilio Marquèz.
In 2011, Barker joined Los Angeles death metal band [[Sadistic Intent]], replacing longtime drummer Emilio Marquèz.


{{As of|2012}} Barker was drumming in United Forces, featuring two former members of [[Stormtroopers of Death]], vocalist [[Billy Milano]] and bassist [[Dan Lilker]], and guitarist [[Anton Reisenegger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184031|title=Former Stormtroopers of Death Members Launch United Forces|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=24 December 2012|access-date=26 December 2012}}</ref> Barker also joined [[Voices (British band)|Voices]], featuring former members of [[Akercocke]], as live drummer for their tour of the United Kingdom with [[Winterfylleth (band)|Winterfylleth]].
{{As of|2012}} Barker was drumming in United Forces, featuring two former members of [[Stormtroopers of Death]], vocalist [[Billy Milano]] and bassist [[Dan Lilker]], and guitarist [[Anton Reisenegger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184031|title=Former Stormtroopers of Death Members Launch United Forces|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=24 December 2012|access-date=26 December 2012}}</ref> Barker also joined [[Voices (British band)|Voices]], featuring former members of [[Akercocke]], as live drummer for their tour of the United Kingdom with [[Winterfylleth (band)|Winterfylleth]].

In July 2023 it was announced that Barker was battling [[kidney failure]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Stuart |date=2023-07-31 |title=Extreme metal drummer Nick Barker's kidneys are in "full failure", a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/nick-barker-former-cradle-of-filth-dimmu-borgir-drummer-battling-kidney-failure-gofundme |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
[[File:Metalmania 2007 - Testament - Nick Barker 01.jpg|thumb|Barker during the [[Testament (band)|Testament]] concert at the 2007 [[Metalmania]] festival in Poland]]
[[File:Metalmania 2007 - Testament - Nick Barker 01.jpg|thumb|Barker during a [[Testament (band)|Testament]] concert at the 2007 [[Metalmania]] festival in Poland]]


===Ancient===

* Back to the Land of the Dead (2016, Soulseller Records)

===Borstal===
*''At Her Majesty's Pleasure'' (2021, Rucktion Records/4 Family Records)
===Brujeria===
===Brujeria===
*''[[Brujerizmo]]'' (2000, [[Roadrunner Records]])
*''[[Brujerizmo]]'' (2000, [[Roadrunner Records]])
*''[[Pocho Aztlan]]'' (2016, [[Nuclear Blast]])
*''[[Pocho Aztlan]]'' (2016, [[Nuclear Blast]])
*Esto es Brujeria (2023, Nuclear Blast)


===Cradle of Filth===
===Cradle of Filth===
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*''[[World Misanthropy]]'' DVD (2002, Nuclear Blast)
*''[[World Misanthropy]]'' DVD (2002, Nuclear Blast)
*''[[Death Cult Armageddon]]'' (2003, Nuclear Blast)
*''[[Death Cult Armageddon]]'' (2003, Nuclear Blast)

===Liquid Graveyard===
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*''[[Liquid Graveyard|By Nature So Perverse]]'' LP & CD (2016, [[Sleaszy Rider Records]]/[[Season Of Mist]])


===Lock Up===
===Lock Up===
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*''[[Hate Breeds Suffering]]'' (2002, Nuclear Blast)
*''[[Hate Breeds Suffering]]'' (2002, Nuclear Blast)
*''Play Fast Or Die'' (2004, Toy Factory)
*''Play Fast Or Die'' (2004, Toy Factory)
*''[[Necropolis Transparent]]'' (2011)
*''[[Necropolis Transparent]]'' (2011, Nuclear Blast)
*''Demonization'' (2017)
*''Demonization'' (2017, Listenable Records)


===Monolith===
===Monolith===
*''Sleep with the Dead'' 7" (1992, Cacophonous Records)
*''Sleep with the Dead'' 7" (1992, Cacophonous Records)
*''Tales of the Macabre'' (1993, [[Vinyl Solution]])
*''Tales of the Macabre'' (1993, [[Vinyl Solution]])

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===Noctis Imperium===
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*''Glorification of Evil: The Age Of The Golden Dawn'' LP (2008, Ariah Records)

=== Obskkvlt ===

* Blackarhats (2019, Nooirax Producciones)


===Old Man's Child===
===Old Man's Child===
*''[[In Defiance of Existence]]'' (2003, [[Century Media Records]])
*''[[In Defiance of Existence]]'' (2003, [[Century Media Records]])


===Winter's Thrall===
=== '''Shining''' ===
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*''In:Through:Out'' EP (2007, self-released)


* Shining (2023, Napalm Records)
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===Noctis Imperium===
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*''Glorification of Evil: The Age Of The Golden Dawn'' LP (2008, Ariah Records)


===Liquid Graveyard===
=== Twilight of the Gods ===

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*''[[Liquid Graveyard|By Nature So Perverse]]'' LP & CD (2016, [[Sleaszy Rider Records]]/[[Season Of Mist]])
* Fire on the Mountain (2013, [[Season Of Mist]])

===Winter's Thrall===
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*''In:Through:Out'' EP (2007, self-released)


==Live / session==
==Live / session==
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* River Freshney – Live drums in London (22 July 2010)
* River Freshney – Live drums in London (22 July 2010)
* [[Leaves' Eyes]] - Live Drums 2009
* [[Leaves' Eyes]] - Live Drums 2009
* [[Nuclear Assault]] - [[Maryland Deathfest]] XIV (28 May 2016) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqdgjX1M9J4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/HqdgjX1M9J4 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=NUCLEAR ASSAULT- New Song (Live MDF 2016) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |access-date=13 May 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* [[Nuclear Assault]] - [[Maryland Deathfest]] XIV (28 May 2016) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqdgjX1M9J4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/HqdgjX1M9J4 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=NUCLEAR ASSAULT- New Song (Live MDF 2016) |date=31 May 2016 |publisher=[[YouTube]] |access-date=13 May 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*[[Voices (British band)|Voices]] - live drums 2016
*[[Voices (British band)|Voices]] - live drums 2016
*Obskkvlt (Galician band) session drums in 2017 for the 2019 album "Blackarhats".
*Obskkvlt (Galician band) session drums in 2017 for the 2019 album "Blackarhats".
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"Nicholas Barker" redirects here. For the English naval officer, see Nicholas Barker (naval officer). For the British historian of printing and books, see Nicolas Barker.
Nick Barker
Barker in 2013
Barker in 2013
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Howard Barker
Born (1973-04-25) 25 April 1973 (age 51)
Chesterfield, England[1]
Genres
OccupationDrummer
Years active1990–present

Nicholas Howard Barker (born 1973) is an English extreme metal drummer best known for his work in Cradle of Filth from 1993 to 1999, Dimmu Borgir from 1999 to 2004, Brujeria from 2003 to 2005 and from 2016 to 2022, and Shining from 2022 to 2023. Currently he is the drummer for Borstal, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, and United Forces.

Biography

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Barker was born on 25 April 1973.[2] His career started as a touring drum tech for Cancer, for whom he filled in on drums at live shows when Carl Stokes suffered an injury in 1993.

He joined Cradle of Filth as a full time member later in 1993 replacing Was Sarginson and playing on the first four albums.[3] After leaving in 1999, he joined Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir. After being removed from the line-up,[4] Barker went on to play with Brujeria, Old Man's Child, Lock Up, Gaahl and King ov Hell, Ancient, Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes.[5] In 2007 he recorded with Winter's Thrall, on their EP In:Through:Out.

On Dimmu Borgir's 2002 World Misanthropy video, Barker mentioned the following names as influences on his playing style: Neil Peart (Rush), Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, Strapping Young Lad), Clive Burr, Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), and Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel).

In 2011, Barker joined Los Angeles death metal band Sadistic Intent, replacing longtime drummer Emilio Marquèz.

As of 2012 Barker was drumming in United Forces, featuring two former members of Stormtroopers of Death, vocalist Billy Milano and bassist Dan Lilker, and guitarist Anton Reisenegger.[6] Barker also joined Voices, featuring former members of Akercocke, as live drummer for their tour of the United Kingdom with Winterfylleth.

In July 2023 it was announced that Barker was battling kidney failure.[7]

Discography

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Barker during a Testament concert at the 2007 Metalmania festival in Poland

Ancient

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  • Back to the Land of the Dead (2016, Soulseller Records)

Borstal

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  • At Her Majesty's Pleasure (2021, Rucktion Records/4 Family Records)

Brujeria

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Cradle of Filth

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Dimmu Borgir

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Liquid Graveyard

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Lock Up

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Monolith

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  • Sleep with the Dead 7" (1992, Cacophonous Records)
  • Tales of the Macabre (1993, Vinyl Solution)

Noctis Imperium

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  • Glorification of Evil: The Age Of The Golden Dawn LP (2008, Ariah Records)

Obskkvlt

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  • Blackarhats (2019, Nooirax Producciones)

Old Man's Child

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Shining

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  • Shining (2023, Napalm Records)

Twilight of the Gods

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Winter's Thrall

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  • In:Through:Out EP (2007, self-released)

Live / session

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  • Borknagar – live drums 1999
  • Nightrage – live drums 2004
  • Anaal Nathrakh – live drums 2004
  • God Seed – live drums 2007 and 2008
  • Gorgoroth – live drums 2008
  • Testament – live drums 2007
  • Symbolic Death Tribute Band – recording of the DVD – live drums on 12 December 2007
  • Divine Heresy – session drums 2008 'Bleed the Fifth'
  • Noctis Imperium – session drums 2008 'Glorification of Evil: The Age Of The Golden Dawn'
  • Exodus
  • The More I See
  • Anathema – Bloodstock Open Air UK Festival 2009
  • Ancient
  • Criminal – live drums in Santiago (2010)
  • Evile – Live drums in London (12/8/2009)
  • River Freshney – Live drums in London (22 July 2010)
  • Leaves' Eyes - Live Drums 2009
  • Nuclear Assault - Maryland Deathfest XIV (28 May 2016) [8]
  • Voices - live drums 2016
  • Obskkvlt (Galician band) session drums in 2017 for the 2019 album "Blackarhats".

References

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  1. ^ Nicholas Barker - Encyclopaedia Metallum, Metal-archives.com, Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Nicholas Barker". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Nicholas Barker". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: NICK BARKER Discusses His Departure From DIMMU BORGIR". Blabbermouth.net. 10 February 2004.
  5. ^ "Famed drummer Nick Barker joins Voices on tour with Winterfylleth". TeamRock.com. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Former Stormtroopers of Death Members Launch United Forces". Blabbermouth.net. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  7. ^ Williams, Stuart (31 July 2023). "Extreme metal drummer Nick Barker's kidneys are in "full failure", a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help". MusicRadar. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  8. ^ "NUCLEAR ASSAULT- New Song (Live MDF 2016)". YouTube. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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