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| − | ''Quorthon'' was founded in Hamilton in 1992 by [[Ben Thomas]] (drums, vocals), [[Simon Saunders]] (bass) and [[Sean McGlynn]] (guitar, vocals), although members changed until their demise in 1995. A new | + | ''Quorthon'' was founded in Hamilton in 1992 by [[Ben Thomas]] (drums, vocals), [[Simon Saunders]] (bass) and [[Sean McGlynn]] (guitar, vocals), although members changed until their demise in 1995. A new singer replaced [[Sean McGlynn]] a few months into 1992, but was fired after a ''Sepultura'' video tape went missing. McGlynn resumed as vocalist at this time. |
''Quorthon'' played extremely heavy and slow bowel rumbling metal inspired by a medical dictionary's description of constipation and it's ailments. | ''Quorthon'' played extremely heavy and slow bowel rumbling metal inspired by a medical dictionary's description of constipation and it's ailments. | ||
| − | The band were often found supporting [[Sinfeeder]] at seedy Hamilton venues and once | + | The band were often found supporting [[Sinfeeder]] at seedy Hamilton venues and once toured to Napier. ''Quorthon'' often played live wearing meat and bones around their necks. |
The bands first gig was at [[The Club]] as part of a Hamilton Deathfest in 1992, along with bands such as [[Sinfeeder]]. They were interviewed for a New Zealand music program the same night backstage after the gig, but this interview never aired. | The bands first gig was at [[The Club]] as part of a Hamilton Deathfest in 1992, along with bands such as [[Sinfeeder]]. They were interviewed for a New Zealand music program the same night backstage after the gig, but this interview never aired. | ||
