Helltrain
Helltrain is a Swedish death 'n' roll band formed in Luleå in 2002 by vocalist and bassist Pierre Törnkvist. The current line-up consists of Oskar Karlsson (drums), Pierre Törnkvist (vocals), Patrik Törnkvist (guitars, organ, piano), Mikael Sandorf (guitars) and Mats Järnil (bass). Mikael and Mats joined Helltrain after their original band The Duskfall disbanded in 2008. Helltrain has released 1 EP, "The 666 EP" and 3 studio albums, "Route 666", "Rock n' Roll Devil", and "Death is Coming" to date. The EP and all three albums are available for free download from their website.
History
Formation and The 666 EP (2002-2003)
In 2002, Helltrain recorded three songs, "Route 666", "Rot n' roll" and Helltrain", for a demo. They sent this demo to the record label Nuclear Blast. The demo was later released as "The 666 EP" (limited edition 500 copies) by Swedish underground label Heathendoom Music.
Route 666 (2004-2006)
Late 2006 saw the US release of the “Route 666” album by the Jimmy Franks Recording Company/Universal Records. In 2007, the band quit Nuclear Blast and signed to Jimmy Franks Recording Company.
Rock n' Roll Devil (2007-2012)
Helltrain's second full length album, "Rock n' Roll Devil", was released September 9, 2008.
Death Is Coming (2012-Present)
Helltrain´s third full length album, "Death is Coming", was released in May 2012. Available as free digital download on the Helltrain homepage, a CD version from "Metalism Records" and "TPL Records" and a limited Vinyl LP version ( 100 clear, 100 red, 300 black ) from "Darkzone Music Store".
Discography
- The 666 EP (2003)
- Route 666 (2006)
- Rock n' Roll Devil (2008)
- Death Is Сoming (2012)
Members
- Pierre Törnkvist – Vocals (The Moaning, Scheitan, The Everdawn, Decortication, Gilgamosh)
- Patrik Törnkvist – Guitars, Organ, Piano (The Moaning, Decortication, Scheitan, The Everdawn, Incinerator, Gilgamosh)
- Mikael Sandorf – Guitars (The Duskfall, Agroth, Archam Angel, Deathbound, Gates of Ishtar)
- Mats Järnil – Bass (The Duskfall, Crawley, Inrage, Lost Souls, The 21st Impact)
- Oskar Karlsson – Drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar, Sarcasm, Scheitan, The Duskfall, The Everdawn)
References
1. http://www.thegauntlet.com/bio/1443/Helltrain.html
2. http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-Helltrain-l-en.html
3. http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=16466