Peter Theobalds
| Peter Theobalds | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Theobalds |
| Also known as | Baron Von Blondle |
| Born | September 1972 |
| Genres | Doom metal, black metal, progressive metal, death metal, pop punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, songwriter, bassist, designer |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Labels | Earache, Invada, Exile On Mainstream |
| Associated acts | Gonga, Akercocke, Fosca, Salem Orchid, Earslaughter, Xerox Girls, Photographing Girls, Three Days By Camel |
| Notable instruments | |
| Rickenbacker 4001 Fender Jazz Bass guitar | |
Peter Theobalds is an English born musician and artist.
Career
He was originally guitarist for a multitude of underground bands including Xerox Girls (pop punk - 1992), Photographing Girls (psychedelic pop/rock - 1992-4), Three Days By Camel (Instrumental/experimental 1993-4), Salem Orchid (death/black/psychedelic metal 1994 - precursor to Akercocke) and eventually turned bassist with indie rock band Fosca and latterly British progressive death metal band Akercocke from 1997-2007 with whom he recorded four full-length studio albums. His surprise departure, citing personal differences in January 2007 left Akercocke to fill the role with Peter Benjamin (ex-Corpsing).[1]
During his 10-year career with Akercocke he was also responsible for the design and artwork for the band Akercocke. Art directing and digitally designing all the promotional material and album artwork[2][3]
Theobalds also played as live bassist for progressive Stoner/Doom band Gonga from Bristol (UK) [4] from 2007-2009.
Since December 2009 he is now a full-time member of London based progressive stoners End of Level Boss.[5]
Equipment
His favoured guitar is the Rickenbacker 4001 and has been known to use Fender Jazz and Musicman basses, Amplification includes Hartke, Hughes and Kettner and Ampeg, pedals include Big Muff Pi distortion.
Present day
Peter Theobalds currently resides in Surrey, UK.
Discography
- Akercocke - Releases
- Rape of the Bastard Nazarene - bassist - Goat of Mendes Records 1999
- The Goat of Mendes - bassist - Peaceville Records 2001
- Choronzon - bassist - Earache Records 2003
- Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone - bassist - Earache Records 2005
References
- ↑ M!ck. "Akercocke News". Earache.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ↑ "Peter Theobalds". AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ↑ "Loucifer Speaks Forum - Maintenance Mode Enabled". Louciferspeaks.proboards104.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ↑ "Myspace". Myspace. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ↑ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - END OF LEVEL BOSS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From STINKING LIZAVETA Tour Available". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- "Akercocke official website". Retrieved 2007-12-21.
- "Peter Theobalds discography". Retrieved 2007-12-21.