Also known as Kiddie Labels Metal Blade Music group Bolt Thrower Years active 1994–2015 Died September 14, 2015 | Instruments Drums Name Martin Kearns Associated acts Bolt Thrower | |
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Born 7 March 1977 ( 1977-03-07 ) Albums Those Once Loyal, For Victory, Honour ‑ Valour ‑ Pride, War | ||
Martin kearns a simple tribute
Martin "Kiddie" Kearns (7 March 1977 – 14 September 2015) was an English drummer, specializing in death metal, known for his association with Bolt Thrower since 1994. He joined the band at age 17 after playing in several local bands in Coventry, playing anything from metal to reggae; he had been playing pub gigs since the age of 14.
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- Martin kearns a simple tribute
- Tribute to martin kearns 1977 2015
- Bolt Thrower
- Death
- Discography
- References
Tribute to martin kearns 1977 2015
Bolt Thrower
Kearns subsequently left due to personal reasons in 1998, he returned to Bolt Thrower in 2000. Martin was the longest standing drummer for Bolt Thrower. He recorded drums on both the Honour-Valour-Pride album, and on Those Once Loyal, the latter of which has been met with widespread critical acclaim from magazines such as Rock Sound, Rock Hard and Metal Hammer.
Death
Kearns died unexpectedly at the age of 38 on 14 September 2015. The remaining members of Bolt Thrower eventually decided to dissolve the band rather than replace Kearns, with frontman Karl Willetts stating, "I can confirm that Bolt Thrower are definitely over for good. There will be no reunion tours etc... no compromise."
Discography
Studio albums:
