Hellhammer was a Swiss extreme metal band from Nurensdorf, active during 1981–1984. They are regarded as a key influence on black metal, and one of the founders of death metal. In June 1984 Hellhammer ceased existing, changing their name into Celtic Frost by the hand of two former members.
Biography
Inspired by the music of Black Sabbath, Venom, Raven, and Motörhead, guitarist/vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. "Tom Warrior"), bassist/vocalist Urs Sprenger (a.k.a. "Steve Warrior") and drummer Pete Stratton formed Hammerhead (later Hellhammer) in early 1981. Although Fischer was also "blown away" by the first two Discharge records - Why? and Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing - he "was not into punk at all."
After the exit of Stratton and drummer Jörg Neubart (a.k.a. "Bruce Day") joining in the ranks on autumn 1982, Hellhammer attempted to find proper rehearsal spaces, which proved difficult due to either exceedingly high rents or unavailable studio hours. In June 1983, the group recorded their first demo tape, Triumph of Death, for a mere $70. Despite being embarrassed by the end results, Hellhammer shipped their demo to a number of heavy metal magazines, such as Great Britain's Metal Forces; critical response toward them was generally favorable. Although rejected by the labels they sent tapes to, the band eventually caught the attention of newcomer Noise Records.
Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg (born August 2, 1969) is a Norwegian heavy metal drummer. He is best known as the drummer of Mayhem, which he joined in 1988. In 1987 Blomberg formed the avant-garde black metal band Arcturus (under the name Mortem) with Steinar Sverd Johnsen, which broke up in April 2007 and reunited in 2011. He named himself after the Swiss extreme metal band Hellhammer. Praised as a talented musician, Blomberg is a three-time winner of the Spellemannprisen award.
Biography
Early life
As a child Blomberg's main interests were football (soccer) and wrestling. At first he had no interest in drums or drumming, but as music became more appealing to him he started to find the different instruments interesting, which eventually led to an interest in drums. His grandparents purchased him his first three drum kits; the first one was a four-piece jazz kit. With these he began learning how to play drums by playing along with albums he listened to. He was into heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Slayer, but also bands like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran. He then found out about Venom and Celtic Frost and eventually jazz, due to influences from a past drum teacher.
Jan 'Hellhammer' Axel Blomberg (Mayhem, Arcturus) - drumtalk [episode 55]
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"There was no frustration, only inspiration!"
Hellhammer can be considered one of the most popular drummers in metal music through his work with Mayhem and many Black Metal bands. He's not only a very creative and versatile drummer but also one of the real pioneers in extreme drumming. So here we chat about his upbringing on drums, the techniques he developed, on creative ways within extreme music, on some of his remarkable beats and of course about the Black Metal scene.
published: 14 Aug 2020
Members Mayhem & Pytten Remember The Recording of ”De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" in '92/'93
Attila and Hellhammer & Pytten Remember through the Grieghallen Studio, The Recording of ”De Dysteriis Dom Sathanas" in 1992/1993
published: 21 Apr 2024
Mayhem- Hell Hammer Interview
Taken from the Mayhem: European Legions, Live in Marseille 2000 DVD Extras
published: 25 Sep 2016
Greetings from music video director Toby Wulff and Jan Axel von Blomberg "Hellhammer" and Adda
Our music video production "MØRD - HEL" (directed and produced by Toby Wulff) won the award for the best music video at the "Infierno en los Andes Fest" 2020. Many thanks to the jury. Here are a few greeting words from Berlin from director Toby Wulff and also from Norway from Jan Axel von Blomberg "Hellhammer" and Adda.
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published: 24 Jan 2021
Hellhammer-Crystallized Pain in Deconstruction(Drumcam)
jam session with Mayhem....
published: 10 Nov 2015
Hellhamer High
I guarantee no one can watch this video without laughing. Not sure what's up with Hellhammer, looks high or really drunk.
published: 01 Aug 2009
Hellhammer - Soundcheck Mølla.
Arcturus soundcheck. Mølla festival.
published: 12 Sep 2020
Hellhammer - Malum | drumcam [Mannheim 2019]
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Hellhammer playing Malum from Mayhem's 2019 album Daemon. Filmed at MS Connexion Complex Mannheim on the 21st of November 2019.
published: 09 Sep 2020
Jan Axel Blomberg, aka Hellhammer
Read the interview on www.tattoolife.com
published: 13 Mar 2020
Hellhammer drums
Hellhammer check out his drums backstage show Holland 2017
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"There was no frustration,...
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"There was no frustration, only inspiration!"
Hellhammer can be considered one of the most popular drummers in metal music through his work with Mayhem and many Black Metal bands. He's not only a very creative and versatile drummer but also one of the real pioneers in extreme drumming. So here we chat about his upbringing on drums, the techniques he developed, on creative ways within extreme music, on some of his remarkable beats and of course about the Black Metal scene.
please support drumtalk on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drumtalk
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"There was no frustration, only inspiration!"
Hellhammer can be considered one of the most popular drummers in metal music through his work with Mayhem and many Black Metal bands. He's not only a very creative and versatile drummer but also one of the real pioneers in extreme drumming. So here we chat about his upbringing on drums, the techniques he developed, on creative ways within extreme music, on some of his remarkable beats and of course about the Black Metal scene.
Our music video production "MØRD - HEL" (directed and produced by Toby Wulff) won the award for the best music video at the "Infierno en los Andes Fest" 2020. M...
Our music video production "MØRD - HEL" (directed and produced by Toby Wulff) won the award for the best music video at the "Infierno en los Andes Fest" 2020. Many thanks to the jury. Here are a few greeting words from Berlin from director Toby Wulff and also from Norway from Jan Axel von Blomberg "Hellhammer" and Adda.
Watch the full MØRD - HEL Official Preview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zolmSez_-oA
You'll find my music video productions in my showroom.
Visit: https://www.tobywulff.com/musikvideo
Our music video production "MØRD - HEL" (directed and produced by Toby Wulff) won the award for the best music video at the "Infierno en los Andes Fest" 2020. Many thanks to the jury. Here are a few greeting words from Berlin from director Toby Wulff and also from Norway from Jan Axel von Blomberg "Hellhammer" and Adda.
Watch the full MØRD - HEL Official Preview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zolmSez_-oA
You'll find my music video productions in my showroom.
Visit: https://www.tobywulff.com/musikvideo
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Hellhammer playing Malum f...
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Hellhammer playing Malum from Mayhem's 2019 album Daemon. Filmed at MS Connexion Complex Mannheim on the 21st of November 2019.
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Hellhammer playing Malum from Mayhem's 2019 album Daemon. Filmed at MS Connexion Complex Mannheim on the 21st of November 2019.
please support drumtalk on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drumtalk
for more info on drumtalk please go to: http://www.drumtalk.eu/
"There was no frustration, only inspiration!"
Hellhammer can be considered one of the most popular drummers in metal music through his work with Mayhem and many Black Metal bands. He's not only a very creative and versatile drummer but also one of the real pioneers in extreme drumming. So here we chat about his upbringing on drums, the techniques he developed, on creative ways within extreme music, on some of his remarkable beats and of course about the Black Metal scene.
Our music video production "MØRD - HEL" (directed and produced by Toby Wulff) won the award for the best music video at the "Infierno en los Andes Fest" 2020. Many thanks to the jury. Here are a few greeting words from Berlin from director Toby Wulff and also from Norway from Jan Axel von Blomberg "Hellhammer" and Adda.
Watch the full MØRD - HEL Official Preview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zolmSez_-oA
You'll find my music video productions in my showroom.
Visit: https://www.tobywulff.com/musikvideo
please support drumtalk on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drumtalk
for more info on drumtalk please go to: http://www.drumtalk.eu/
Hellhammer playing Malum from Mayhem's 2019 album Daemon. Filmed at MS Connexion Complex Mannheim on the 21st of November 2019.
Hellhammer was a Swiss extreme metal band from Nurensdorf, active during 1981–1984. They are regarded as a key influence on black metal, and one of the founders of death metal. In June 1984 Hellhammer ceased existing, changing their name into Celtic Frost by the hand of two former members.
Biography
Inspired by the music of Black Sabbath, Venom, Raven, and Motörhead, guitarist/vocalist Thomas Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. "Tom Warrior"), bassist/vocalist Urs Sprenger (a.k.a. "Steve Warrior") and drummer Pete Stratton formed Hammerhead (later Hellhammer) in early 1981. Although Fischer was also "blown away" by the first two Discharge records - Why? and Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing - he "was not into punk at all."
After the exit of Stratton and drummer Jörg Neubart (a.k.a. "Bruce Day") joining in the ranks on autumn 1982, Hellhammer attempted to find proper rehearsal spaces, which proved difficult due to either exceedingly high rents or unavailable studio hours. In June 1983, the group recorded their first demo tape, Triumph of Death, for a mere $70. Despite being embarrassed by the end results, Hellhammer shipped their demo to a number of heavy metal magazines, such as Great Britain's Metal Forces; critical response toward them was generally favorable. Although rejected by the labels they sent tapes to, the band eventually caught the attention of newcomer Noise Records.
I've seen Fires on the black Horizon Storms near the secret Woods I've seen the Silhouette of a mighty Rider Before the Sunset of Eternity Firestorm - Was his Battlehorse Black - Like a Ravenfeather The Hooves - Sound like Thunderbolts The Rider - Was in Search for the Meaning of him Self He was the Ancient One He comes riding through the Darkness Fire, Fire set me free Like the Warrior I want to be The Hourglass has fallen down Exploded now to thousand Times The Rider is sitting in the Wisdom's Floats Uncounted Minutes of Sand are running through his