Warlord (hardcore band)

For the heavy metal band based in Los Angeles, see Warlord (California band).

Warlord
Origin	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	Doom metal [1] hardcore punk [1] noise rock [2]
Years active	1997–1999, 2015
Labels	Solid State
Past members	Ricky Rodgers Brian Fletcher Phil Smith Tim Henderson

Warlord was an American band whose sound was described as "doomcore", a mix between doom metal and hardcore punk. ^[1] Formed in 1997, Warlord was signed to Solid State Records during their brief existence. ^[3] Before disbanding, the band did a tour with fellow Solid State band, Training for Utopia. ^[4] The band has a compilation coming out, to help drummer Timothy Henderson with his health problems. ^[5] The compilation has a new song and an unreleased track from Rock the Foe Hammer . ^[5]

In their tenure, the band released an EP, titled Warlord, and a debut album Rock the Foe Hammer , both of which came out through Solid State. ^[6]

Members

Last known lineup

• Ricky Rodgers – vocals, lead guitar (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Fuse of Ire and Catechuman)
• Phil Smith – bass (1998–1999, 2015) (World Against World)
• Timothy Henderson – drums, backing vocals (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Mr. Bishop's Fist and Catechuman)

Fill-in musicians ^[5]

• Jonathon Ford – bass, backing vocals (1997–1998) (formerly of Roadside Monument, Catechuman and Mr. Bishop's Fist)

Former ^[4]

• Brian Fletchner – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1997–1998) (Pilgrims, AAPOAA)

Timeline

Discography

EPs

• Warlord (1997; Solid State) ^[1]

Studio album

• Rock the Foe Hammer (1999; Solid State) ^{[7] [8] [9]}

Compilation appearances

• "Set Sail to the Kingdom" on We Bear the Scars (2017)

References

1. Spencer, Josh. "Warlord - Warlord". The Phantom Tollbooth . Retrieved October 28, 2015.
2. Gramlich, Chris (September 1, 1999). "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". Exclaim! . Retrieved April 9, 2016.
3. Sciarretto, Amy (February 2000). "A Joyful Noise? Christian Metalcore". CMJ New Music Monthly (78): 70. ISSN   1074-6978.
4. Patterson, Eric (October 6, 2007). "Brian Fletchner (Quiver Society, Pilgrims, formerly of Warlord)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
5. Henderson, Tim (April 19, 2015). "Tim Henderson of Warlord and Mr. Bishop's Fist". Interviewed by Trav Turner and Stephen Sarro. As the Story Grows. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
6. Harp, Loyd (August 7, 2020). "Song of the Day: Warlord - Where the Road Forks". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
7. Rockstroh, Joe (September 6, 1999). "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". The Phantom Tollbooth . Retrieved October 28, 2015.
8. Huey, Steve. "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". AllMusic . Retrieved October 28, 2015.
9. Gramlich, Chris (September 1, 1999). "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". Exclaim! . Retrieved October 28, 2015.

External links

• Warlord at AllMusic