Black Moor (musical group)

Black Moor
OriginHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
GenresHeavy Metal
Years active2005–present
MembersEric Hanlin
Evan Frizzle
Brycen Gunn
Bobby Webb
Past membersRob Nickerson
Kenny Myers
Nick Jones
Sylvain Coderre
Websitewww.black-moor.com (defunct)

Black Moor is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 2005 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. Since their inception, they have worked steadily to expand their fanbase and refine their sound, described as "retro, riding that familiar border between traditional heavy metal and speed metal, putting the band squarely in the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal camp."[1]

In June 2008, the members of Black Moor were involved in a car accident while on their way home from playing a show in Montreal. All survived, but the crash left drummer Sylvain Coderre with severe injuries and the accident set back production on the band's debut album The Conquering by almost a year.[2]

In 2009, the group signed to Halifax-based Diminished Fifth Records and released their debut album The Conquering.[3][4][5][6] They released the album Lethal Waters in 2012,[7][8] and Brave to the Grave in 2016.[9][10][11]

Members

  • Eric Hanlin — Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
  • Evan Frizzle — Lead Guitar / Vocals
  • Brycen Gunn — Bass / Vocals
  • Bobby Webb — Drums

Past members

  • Rob Nickerson — bass
  • Kenny Myers — drums
  • Sylvain Coderre — drums
  • Nick Jones — lead guitar

Discography

  • The Conquering – 2009, Diminished Fifth Records
  • Lethal Waters – 2012, Diminished Fifth Records
  • Brave To The Grave – 2016, Self-Released

References

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  3. ^ "Review: Black Moor – the Conquering (2009) | All Metal Resource". Archived from the original on 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  4. ^ "Altsounds.com Reviews | Black Moor - the Conquering [Album]". Archived from the original on 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2009-09-07.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "MetalReview.com - Review of Black Moor - the Conquering". Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  6. ^ Moore, Bruce. "Black Moor". Puregrainaudio.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  7. ^ Silva, Daniel. "Black Moor - Lethal Waters, December 2012". metal-temple.com. Metal Temple. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  8. ^ Murphy, Sarah. "Black Moor 'Lethal Waters' (album stream), August 2012". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  9. ^ Coe, Matt (8 March 2016). "Black Moor – Brave to the Grave, March 2016". deadrhetoric.com. Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  10. ^ "Brave to the Grave - Black Moor, December 2016". metal-archives.com. Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  11. ^ Fraser, Megan. "Pop Explosion profile: Metal band Black Moor". signalhfx.ca. The Signal. Retrieved 2021-09-10.