Marcel Schirmer
Schmier | |
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 Schmier performing at Bloodstock Open Air in August 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Schmier |
| Born | 22 December 1966 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany |
| Genres | Thrash metal, black metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | SPV/Steamhammer, AFM, Nuclear Blast |
| Website | www.destruction.de |
Schmier, born on 22 December 1966,[1] is a German heavy metal musician. Only known as Schmier, he is a founding member of the thrash metal band Destruction, where he is the lead vocalist and bass player.[2] He left Destruction in 1989 to form Headhunter and reunited with them in 1999.[2] Schmier owned a pizzeria named Barracuda in Istein, but sold it in 2006. He lives in Freiburg im Breisgau.[2] Around late 2014, he formed The German Panzer, a teutonic heavy metal trio which consists of guitarist Herman Frank (Accept, Victory), and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (Accept).[3]
Equipment
Schmier plays a custom made Dean V bass and uses for amplification Trace Elliot Bass Amp 450W, Sans Amp, and Boss Noisegate effects. His speakers are Ampeg 8x10 Classic.[4]
References
- ^ "Destruction - bandprofile". Destruction official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- ^ a b c "Schmier". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- ^ http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/3566033.the-german-panzer.html
- ^ "Bassplayer Schmier of Destruction". Dean Guitars official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
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