| Barbarian Hermit | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Doom, Sludge, Stoner, Heavy Metal |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | APF Records |
| Associated acts | Reverse The Sun, Lizard Tongue, Mountains Became Machines, Severed Fate, Bisonhammer, That Sunless Tide, Fantasist, Sirkus Saigon, Born Fire Brave, Boss Keloid, BongCauldron, Orchid, Fatal Fear |
| Website | Barbarian Hermit Facebook |
Barbarian Hermit are a five piece post - doom/sludge/stoner band based in Manchester, England.[1] They were formed in 2013[1] and are currently signed to APF Records[2], through which they released their debut studio album Solitude and Savagery.[3]
History[]
First Years (2013-2018)[]
Barbarian Hermit were formed in Manchester, England in late 2013. Their first lineup consisted of Ed Campbell (vocals), Mike Regan (guitar), Chris Wood (bass) and Loz Brindley (drums).[4] The band became a five piece with the addition of second guitarist Adam Robertshaw in 2014.[4] Only a few months after Barbarian Hermit's formation, Ed Campbell had to step aside to focus on other personal commitments.[5] He was replaced by Si Scarlett in late 2014.[5]
Barbarian Hermit - Burn The Fire
Music video for 'Burn the Fire' by Barbarian Hermit.
The band's first release, the six track BARBARIAN HERMIT 01 demo, was released on Bandcamp on 22nd February 2016.[6] The demo was engineered and mixed by Bernie Steer at the Hermitage, Biff at WR Audio and Luke Clarke at SSR, with the 6th track, 'Widowmaker', remastered by Bernie Steer.[6] A limited physical release of the demo was available at the 2016 edition of the Manchester Metal Collective Weekender which the band played.[7] The third track from the demo, 'Burn the Fire', had a music video produced for it by Massive Badgers Film Collective.[8]
2017 saw Barbarian Hermit go through a further series of lineup changes. Firstly, on 1st March 2017, it was announced that Si Scarlett was leaving the band.[9] He was replaced by original vocalist Ed Campbell, who returned to the band on the 9th of March 2017 [9] the same date that bassist, Chris Wood announced he would be leaving the band due to health and work related issues.[10] His full time replacement on bass, was Rob Sutcliffe of the band Fantasist came in the summer of 2017.[10] On 15th June it was announced that drummer, Loz Brindley, would be taking a sabbatical from the band, with Gaz Manning taking over as drummer in his absence.[11] Manning would, however, take over drumming duties full time for the band and complete the band's lineup for their debut album.[1] On Saturday 30th September 2017, Barbarian Hermit would play at the second edition of HRH Doom Vs Stoner, and series of support slots with acts such as Crowbar, Conan and Boss Keloid.[12][13]
24th June 2018 saw Barbarian Hermit crowned as winners of the Manchester Metal 2 the Masses competition.[14][15] As winners of the competition, the band earned a spot on the New Blood stage at that year's Bloodstock Festival.[15]
Solitude and Savagery Album (2018-2020)[]
Barbarian Hermit - Enter the Hermitage
Music video for 'Enter the Hermitage' from the 2018 album Solitude and Savagery
On 13th November 2018, Northern Monk, an independent brewery based in Leeds, England, released the Solitude and Savagery IPA to commemorate the launch of the band's first album of the same name.[16] Three days later, on November 16th, the launch party of said album, Solitude and Savagery, was held at the Northern Monk Refectory in Manchester, with support from Battalions, 1968 and Dead Retinas.[16][17] The album, released through the band's label APF Records, was recorded and produced by Chris Fielding at Skyhammer Studio, and mastered by James Plotkin at Plotkinworks.[3]
From 11th to 13th April 2019, the band joined their APF Records label mates Nomad for a short weekender across England, passing through Temple of Boom, Leeds, The Devonshire Arms, London and Premier Pool Club, Ipswich.[18] Regional supports on the tour were RedEye Revival and Sound of Origin (Leeds), Beggar (London) and A Horse Called War, Men Of Munga, Killerkorp and Sea Breach Solution (Ipswich).[19][18]
Barbarian Hermit - Full Set Performance - Bloodstock 2019
Barbarian Hermit performing at Bloodstock Festival 2019
Barbarian Hermit returned to Bloodstock Festival on Thursday 9th August 2019 as the first band to play over the weekend, opening up the Sophie Stage at that year's festival.[20] The show was, undoubtedly, the largest crowd Barbarian Hermit had played to thus far. From October 4th to 6th October, Hermit were part of the Kings of the North 2019 UK Tour alongside label-mates Widows and the band Drudge.[21] The tour passed through Skinny Jimmy's in Workington, Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland and Trillian's in Newcastle.[21]
As of November 2019, the band have been in the process of writing for their second album, continuing to play dates across the UK, which was delayed due to the Pandemic. In Summer of 2020, vocalist Ed Campbell parted ways with the band to pursue other commitments and projects, including Reverse The Sun.
Return of Vocalist Si Scarlett (2020-Present)[]
In the Winter of 2020, the band announced they were expecting the return of vocalist Si Scarlett, with whom they had recorded all the tracks on their 2016 Demo BARBARIAN HERMIT 01 .
On the 29 January 2021, Barbarian Hermit released "One" album which featured all the tracks from their 2016 demos remastered, plus the previously unreleased material, a nine and a half minute track, among the heaviest on the album, called "Through the Periscope of the Deadly Sub". All tracks on the "One" album were remastered by Chris Fielding at Foel Studio and re-released on APF Records.
Due to Covid restrictions the band made their live return, with their current line-up, by playing a number of socially distanced shows in summer of 2021, including at the Alma Inn, Bolton. In the Spring of 2022 the band headlined the small stage on the Saturday of Hammerfest XII, at the Birmingham O2. The band are currently playing shows, and on a number of tours throughout 2023.
The band are currently working on new material for their next studio album, expected in 2023.
Discography[]
Barbarian Hermit's debut album, Solitude and Savagery
Studio Albums[]
- One (2021, APF Records)
- Solitude and Savagery (2018, APF Records)
Demos[]
- BARBARIAN HERMIT 01 (2016, Independent)
Personnel[]
Current Members[]
- Si Scarlett - Vocal (2014-2016, 2020-Present)
- Mike Regan - Guitar (2013-present)
- Adam Robertshaw - Guitar
- Rob Sutcliffe - Bass (2017-present)
- Gaz Manning - Drums (2017-present)
Former Members[]
- Ed Campbell - Vocals (2013-2014, 2016-2020)
- Si Scarlett - Vocals (2014-2016)
- Chris Wood - Bass (2013-2017)
- Loz Brindley Drums (2013-2017)
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Barbarian Hermit Facebook About - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ APF Facebook Delighted to announce that Barbarian Hermit - accessed 3rd November 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Barbarian Hermit Bandcamp Solitude and Savagery - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Conversation with Mike Regan - Confirmed by admin User:Gedmundo on 16th November 2019
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Barbarian Hermit Facebook Greetings FB land (and beyond!) - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Barbarian Hermit Bandcamp BARBARIAN HERMIT 01 - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ Frenchie's Reviews MANCHESTER METAL COLLECTIVE WEEKENDER @ REBELLION BAR, MANCHESTER - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ Massive Badgers Youtube Barbarian Hermit - Burn the Fire - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Barbarian Hermit Facebook T'HERMIT BAND NEWS - accessed 19th November 2019
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Barbarian Hermit Facebook It's with a heavy heart - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ Barbarian Hermit Facebook Alright, how's tricks?.. - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ HRH Doom HRH Doom Vs HRH Stoner Chapter II - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ efestivals HRH Doom Vs Stoner 2017 Lineup - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ Facebook Events M2TM Manchester FINAL - Rebellion Manchester - 24.6.18 - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Manchester Rocks Metal 2 The Masses Manchester Final 2018 - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Northern Monk Twitter We’re hosting the @BarbarianHermit album launch... - accessed 16th November 2019
- ↑ Facebook Events Barbarian Hermit - Album Launch // NMBCo Dark City Fringe - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 APF Records Facebook This weekend eight aesthetically pleasing men... - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ Facebook Events Barbarian Hermit / Nomad / A Horse Called War + More - Ipswich - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ Bloodstock Festival Barbarian Hermit - accessed 18th November 2019
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Barbarian Hermit Facebook Not long now!.. - accessed 18th November 2019
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