WarHorse is a
doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other heavy metal genres.K. Kahn-Harris, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'' ...
band that formed in
Worcester
Worcester may refer to:
Places United Kingdom
* Worcester, England, a city and the county town of Worcestershire in England
** Worcester (UK Parliament constituency), an area represented by a Member of Parliament
* Worcester Park, London, Englan ...
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, United States, in 1996, and released their debut album, ''As Heaven Turns to Ash'' on
Southern Lord Records
Southern Lord is an American heavy metal record label that was founded in 1998 by Greg Anderson. It specialized in experimental metal: particularly doom metal, stoner rock, and drone metal. The label later expanded its line-up to include arti ...
in 2001. They officially disbanded in 2005 after releasing the single "I Am Dying".
In 2019, after the passing of former guitarist Todd Laskowski, WarHorse reemerged for what was planned as a one-off tribute set at Maryland Doom Fest. The band was then offered a spot at Psycho Las Vegas, which led to a handful of additional shows before the pandemic shut down the live music world. Not to be discouraged, WarHorse returned in September of 2021 to play the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest.
Members
* Jerry Orne - bass, vocals (1996-current)
* Mike Hubbard - drums (1996-current)
* Terry Savastano - guitar (1998-current)
* Krista Van Guilder - vocals, guitar (1996–1998)
* Matt Smith - vocals, guitar (1998–1999)
* Todd Laskowski - guitar (1998)
Discography
External links
Warhorse's Bandcamp pageSouthern Lord Records Official SiteWarhorse Fan Page by FirkinGood
American doom metal musical groups
American sludge metal musical groups
American stoner rock musical groups
Musical groups established in 1996
Musical groups disestablished in 2005
American musical trios
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