Brocas Helm (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , United States |
| Products | Heavy metal music, albums, singles |
Brocas Helm is a heavy metal group originating from San Francisco, California, established in 1982. The band’s name is derived from the medieval Brocas helm exhibited at the Rotunda, Woolwich in London.
History
The formation of Brocas Helm dates back to 1982, with founding members Bobbie Wright, James Schumacher, Jack Hays, and John Grey.[1] Their initial demo was released in 1983, followed by their first full-length album, Into Battle, which came out in 1984 under First Strike Records.[1] This album was subsequently licensed to Steamhammer for distribution across Europe.
After encountering conflicts such as the unauthorized alteration of their album artwork, Brocas Helm severed ties with First Strike Records.
The band’s sophomore effort, Black Death, which included guitarist Tom Behney, was developed over a five-year period with the intention of securing a major label deal. When those negotiations failed to materialize, Brocas Helm opted to create Gargoyle Records to independently release the album. Following a short break, they produced the Ghost Story demo and issued singles including "Time of the Dark" (1997) and the double A-side "Blood Machine"/"Skullfucker."
In 2001, Brocas Helm played a concert in Athens that was recorded and later released as their official live album titled Black Death in Athens by Eat Metal Records in 2004. That same year marked the release of their third studio album, Defender of the Crown.
Their songs "Cry of the Banshee" and "Drink the Blood of the Priest" gained additional recognition by being featured in the 2009 video game Brütal Legend, introducing their music to a broader audience.[2]
Current members
- Bobbie Wright – Vocals, Guitars (1982–present)
- Jim Schumacher – Bass Guitar (1982–present)
- Jack Hays – Drums (1982–present)
Former members
- John Grey – Guitar (1982–1984)
- Tom "T-Bone" Behney – Guitar (1988)
Timeline
Studio albums
- Into Battle (1984)
- Black Death (1988)
- Defender of the Crown (2004)
Live albums
- Black Death in Athens (2004)
EPs
- Ghost Story (1994)
Singles
- "Time of the Dark" (1997)
- "Blood Machine"/"Skullfucker" (2000)
Splits
- Split release with Manilla Road: Clash of Iron Vol. I - Live at Keep It True (2007)
Demo recordings
- Demo I (1983)
- Black Death (1987)
- Helm's Deep (1989)
External links
- Articles with short description
- Heavy metal bands from California
- American power metal bands
- Bands from San Francisco
- Musical groups formed in 1982
- 1982 establishments in California
- Musical groups disbanded in 2013
- 2013 disestablishments in California
- Musical groups disestablished in 2013
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