Broken Hope
Broken Hope | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Years active | 1988–2002, 2012-present |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Past members | Joe Ptacek (1972-2010) Brian Griffin Jeremy Wagner Scott Creekmore Dave Duff Ed Hughes Sean Baxter Ryan Stanek Larry DeMumbrum Jeff Bumgardner Duane Timlin |
| Website | Broken Hope facebook |
Broken Hope is an American death metal from Chicago, Illinois.
History
Broken Hope was founded in 1988. They were known as an accomplished mid-paced style death metal band with low-pitched growling vocals. As a band, they spanned roughly twelve years, recording five albums between 1991 and 1999.
The core of Broken Hope was Joe Ptacek (vocals), Jeremy Wagner (rhythm guitar), Brian Griffin (lead guitar), and Ryan Stanek (drums). They scored a deal with the then-fledging Grindcore/RedLight Label and recorded their debut album, Swamped in Gore.[1]
Following the release, Metal Blade Records signed the band, who released their second album, The Bowels of Repugnance, in 1993.[1] The band's third album, 1995's Repulsive Conception, reached CMJ New Music Monthly's Metal Top 25 chart,[2] as did the follow-up, 1997's Loathing,[3] an album which explored topics such as political domination, necrophilia, and safe sex.[4]
The band moved to Martyr Records for their fifth and final album, Grotesque Blessings, released in 1999.[1] Rumors of the band's demise circulated at this time,[5] and by April 2002, Broken Hope disbanded.[6]
In a 2007 interview, Wagner explained that several factors, including band dysfunction and a lack of support in Europe from Metal Blade, contributed to the split.[7] Wagner added that the band members had met "face to face" for the first time in five years and discussed a possible reunion.[7]
On January 20, 2010, vocalist Joe Ptacek committed suicide.[8][9] He was 37 years old.
The band reunited in 2012 with new vocalist Damian "Tom" Leski from Gorgasm, playing a North American tour with Obituary, Decrepit Birth, Jungle Rot, and Encrust
Discography
- Studio Albums
- Swamped in Gore (1991)
- The Bowels of Repugnance (1993)
- Repulsive Conception (1995)
- Loathing (1997)
- Grotesque Blessings (1999)
- Extended Plays
- Hobo Stew (1993)
- Demo's
- Broken Hope (1990)
- Demo 2 (1990)
- Demo '93 (1993)
References
- ^ a b c Ankeny, Jason. "Broken Hope - Biography". Allmusic (Macrovision Corporation). Retrieved 2009-11-27.
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"Metal Top 25". CMJ New Music Monthly (24). College Media, Inc.: 46 1995-08. ISSN 1074-6978. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
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"Metal Top 25". CMJ New Music Monthly (45). College Media, Inc.: 48 1997-05. ISSN 1074-6978. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|journal=(help) - ^ Iwasald, Scott (1997-04-02). "Broken Hope Grinds onto Scene; Grip Inc. Returns". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. p. C5. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
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Stewart-Panko, Kevin (2000-02). "Aggressive Tendencies". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner: Where It All Went Wrong". Blabbermouth.net. 2002-04-02. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ a b "Broken Hope to Reunite?". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "Joe Ptacek suicide". Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=52298