Blackhole are an English

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band from

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, England. The band was formed in 2007 by singer Richard Carter and guitarist Andreas Yiasoumi when their previous bands fell apart. They have toured across the UK with

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, along with others. They are currently signed to UK record label Search and Destroy. The band members are Max Hart on

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, Alex Hunt on

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, Nick Mitchell and Andreas Yiasoumi on

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and Richard Carter on

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. Richard Carter is the brother of Frank and Steph Carter from British hardcore punk band

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. It was announced on the band's Facebook page that they had parted ways in November 2010. In September 2015 the band announced via Facebook they would be reuniting to support

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on tour. A new album was announced in February 2016.

History

After forming in 2006, the band recorded a 4 track independent EP. However it was not until 2009 the band had a studio album released. After being picked up by the Search and Destroy record label, the band worked on recording new material. With the help of name producer Colin Richardson, who built upon the band's hardcore punk roots and added a hint of alternative rock influence to it, ''

Dead Hearts Blackhole are an English hardcore punk band from Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, England. The band was formed in 2007 by singer Richard Carter and guitarist Andreas Yiasoumi when their previous bands fell apart. They have toured across the UK ...

'' was released on 7 September 2009. The band were chosen to play at the

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in 2009 (only in the UK) on the Jägermeister stage, as well as headlining the Red Bull stage at that year's Download festival. Blackhole opening on a UK tour for melodic metalcore band

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, along with the British post-hardcore band We Are the Ocean during March 2010. Blackhole played at Slam Dunk Festival 2010 on the Imperial Clothing stage with

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, Devilsoldhissoul and Azriel.

Members

;Current *Richard Carter — lead vocals *Andreas Yiasoumi — guitar *Nick Mitchell — guitar *Max Hart — bass * Jack Kenny — drums ;Former *Alex Hunt —

Discography

;Studio albums *''Dead Hearts'' (2009)

Singles

References

External links

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