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 with
Cancer Bats,
Every Time I Die,
The Ghost of a Thousand and
Johnny Truant
Johnny Truant was a British metalcore band, formed in 2000 under the name Severance. The band recorded three demos under this moniker before renaming themselves after one of the main characters of Mark Z. Danielewski's novel ''House of Leave ...
, along with others. They are currently signed to UK record label Search and Destroy. The band members are Max Hart on
bass
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, Alex Hunt on
drums
A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...
, Nick Mitchell and Andreas Yiasoumi on
guitar and Richard Carter on
lead vocals
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. Richard Carter is the brother of Frank and Steph Carter from British hardcore punk band
Gallows. 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
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes 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
Sonisphere Festival 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
Underoath, 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
Your Demise
Your Demise were a British hardcore punk band from St Albans, England, formed in 2003. They shared stages and toured worldwide with the likes of Comeback Kid, Basement, Trapped Under Ice, Man Overboard, Enter Shikari, Parkway Drive, A Day to ...
,
Devilsoldhissoul and
Azriel.
Members
;Current
*Richard Carter — lead vocals
*Andreas Yiasoumi — guitar
*Nick Mitchell — guitar
*Max Hart — bass
* Jack Kenny — drums
;Former
*Alex Hunt —
drums
A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...
Discography
;Studio albums
*''Dead Hearts'' (2009)
Singles
References
External links
Blackholeat
DiscogsBlackholeat
MusicBrainzBBC - Music - Review of Blackhole - Dead Heartsat
BBC
British hardcore punk groups
Berkhamsted
Music in Hertfordshire
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