Years active 2002 – 2009 | Record label Vallenbrosa | |
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Members Nik Taylor-Stoakes
Simon McCarthy
Steve Stidolph
Russ Smith
Dave Baker Origin England, United Kingdom (2002) Albums In the face of adversity, Hessian Mercenaries Genres Alternative metal, Stoner rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal | ||
The hessian vallenbrosa
Vallenbrosa is a metal band from Petersfield, Hampshire in Southern England formed in late 2002. Their members include Nik Taylor-Stoakes (vocals), Simon McCarthy (lead guitar), Steve Stidolph (rhythm guitar), Russ Smith (Bass) and Dave Baker (Drums). As of 2006, they had released two albums, both were self-released, called "Silenced" and "Hessian Mercenaries". Singles from these albums include "Still Breathing" and "The Hessian".
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Influences
Vallenbrosa cite their influences from bands such as Pantera, Alice in Chains, Down, Faith No More and others. For instance, there is a distinct similarity to early Corrosion of Conformity, particularly elements of the lead guitar work of both Simon McCarthy and Steven Stidolph on single "The Hessian". The over-all sound has been described as "southern - style sludge".
Recent Events
In 2007, Vallenbrosa supported Sepultura's Dante XI World Tour. Following this, their self-released album Hessian Mercenaries was well received by fans and by Metal Hammer Magazine who noted that "Vallenbrosa are capable of expressing rage without resorting to stereotypical sonic violence". In September they were on the bill for butserfest. They played alongside Elliot Minor and Furthest Drive Home.
In 2008 they garnered interest from Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, despite losing the supporting slot of Megadeth's 2008 European Tour of Duty to British thrash metallers Evile. Since then Vallenbrosa are under America's New World Artist Management, but currently remain unsigned.
They are currently recording their new album as of 2008 with Pete Miles in Devon, UK which is then due to be mixed in August 2008 in Nashville, USA by Rob Coates and Vlado Meller, with a follow up gig at Nottingham Rock City on 30 August. They will also be performing with Malefice on 19 July at the Gedfest Festival Hall in Petersfield "Rock City". They are also on the bill for Butserfest on 12 September having played last year too.
Discography
Songs
The HessianHessian Mercenaries · 2006
A Smooth RejectionHessian Mercenaries · 2006
Nothing SolvedHessian Mercenaries · 2006