AxeWound is a British-Canadian heavy metal

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formed in 2012 comprising

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on lead vocals,

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of Bullet for My Valentine on guitar and backing vocals, Mike Kingswood of

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on guitar,

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of Zoax and formerly of

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playing bass and

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and Bullet for My Valentine on drums. The band was officially unveiled on 1 May 2012 on the

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Rock Show with their lead single, "Post Apocalyptic Party", premiered the same night, and made available for free download. The same day, they were confirmed to sub-headline the

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Third Stage at

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2012, on 8 June, underneath the

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. Tuck announced that

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guitarist

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will guest on the title track of the debut album. It was confirmed in ''Kerrang! Magazine'' that the debut album would be entitled ''Vultures''. It was also confirmed four track titles: "Vultures", "Post Apocalyptic Party", "Cold" and "Blood Money and Lies". AxeWound's debut album ''Vultures'' was released on 2 October 2012.

Band members

– lead vocals *

– rhythm guitar, vocals * Mike Kingswood – lead guitar *

– bass *

– drums, percussion

Discography

Studio albums

Music videos

References

External links

Official website
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