Marcel Schirmer

Schmier

Schmier performing at Bloodstock Open Air in August 2008
Background information
Birth name Marcel Schirmer
Born 22 December 1966
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Genres Thrash metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments Vocals, bass
Years active 1982–present
Labels SPV/Steamhammer, AFM, Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Destruction, Headhunter
Website www.destruction.de

Marcel Schirmer, born on 22 December 1966,[1] is a German heavy metal musician. Commonly known as Schmier, he is a founding member of the thrash metal band Destruction, where he is the lead vocalist and bass player.[2] He left Destruction in 1989 to form Headhunter and reunited with them in 1999.[2] Schmier owned a pizzeria named Barracuda in Istein, but sold it in 2006. He lives in Freiburg im Breisgau.[2]

Equipment

Schmier plays a custom made Dean V bass and uses for amplification Trace Elliot Bass Amp 450W, Sans Amp, and Boss Noisegate effects. His speakers are Ampeg 8x10 Classic.[3]

References

  1. "Destruction - bandprofile". Destruction official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Schmier". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
  3. "Bassplayer Schmier of Destruction". Dean Guitars official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.

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