Holocaust (band)
| Holocaust | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Dunedin |
| Origin | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Phoenix Record and Filmworks / Edgy Records |
| Associated acts | Hologram |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Holometal |
| Members |
John Mortimer Scott Wallace Mark McGrath |
| Past members |
Ed Dudley Gary Lettice Robin Begg Paul Collins Steven Cowan Graham Hall Iain McKenzie John McCullim Graham Cowan Nicky Arkless Ron Levine Bryan Bartley Raymond Marciano David Rosie |
Holocaust is a heavy metal band which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1977 while still at high school.
Influenced by Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Motörhead, UFO, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Budgie, the original lineup featured guitarists John Mortimer and Ed Dudley, vocalist Gary Lettice, bassist Robin Begg and drummer Nick Brockie. In 1983, guitar player Ed Dudley left the band, forming and releasing an album under the moniker Hologram.
Hologram's album "Steal the Stars" was a much more radio-friendly release, presented by Dudley as the official continuation of Holocaust, yet in 1984 John Mortimer revived the Holocaust name, releasing the first of many albums with himself as vocalist, guitarist and sole original member. The John Mortimer-led Holocaust incorporated many progressive metal, thrash metal and post-punk influences into its sound, releasing complex pieces such as the "Sound of Souls" EP and concept album "Covenant". The bands current 3-piece lineup has remained the same since 2003[1] and will soon release their tenth album, entitled "Sweet Liberty".[2]
Discography
Albums
- The Nightcomers (1981)
- Live (Hot Curry & Wine) (1983)
- No Man's Land (1984)
- The Sound of Souls (1989)
- Hypnosis of Birds (1992)
- Spirits Fly (1996)
- Covenant (1997)
- The Courage to Be (2000)
- Primal (2003)
EPs and Singles
- "Heavy Metal Mania" (1980, 7-inch)
- Heavy Metal Mania (1980, 12-inch)
- "Smokin' Valves" (1980, 7-inch)
- Smokin' Valves (1980, 12-inch)
- Live from the Raw Loud 'n' Live Tour (1981, 7-inch)
- Comin' Through (1982, 12-inch)
- Heavy Metal Mania '93 (1993, CD)
- Expander (2013, CD)
Compilations
- NWOBHM '79 Revisited (1990)
- Smokin' Valves: The Anthology (2003)
Videos
- Live from the Raw Loud 'n' Live Tour (1981, VHS; 2004, DVD)
Cover versions
- Metallica covered the song "The Small Hours" on their 1987 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited and their album Garage Inc.
- Gamma Ray covered the song "Heavy Metal Mania" on their 1996 live album Alive '95. There was also a studio version released as a bonus song with their 1995 album Land of the Free. Later on in 2013 Gamma Ray recorded the song "Death or Glory".
- Six Feet Under covered the song "Death or Glory" from The Nightcomers album on their 1997 Warpath record.