Hellripper - Coagulating Darkness (2017)

Hellripper - Coagulating Darkness (2017)

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Hellripper is a one-man black/speed metal band formed by James McBain in 2014. Cited musical influences include black metal bands such as Venom and Darkthrone; thrash metal bands Megadeth, Metallica and Sabbat; and punk-oriented bands like Motörhead and Anti-Cimex. Lyrically, Hellripper focuses on witchcraft, Occult, and Satanic themes, sometimes drawing from historical events such as the possession of Anneliese Michel in the song "Anneliese", or the Affair of the Poisons in the song with the same title.

Live performances

Hellripper began performing live shows in 2016, has done several European tours, and performed at music festivals such as Metaldays and Roadburn Festival. When performing live, Hellripper performs with additional musicians.

Hellripper Band Members / Musicians. Live Members

Clark Core - Bass (2016–present)

Joseph Quinlan - Guitar (2017–present)

Max Southall - Drums (2018–present)

Mark Lerche - Guitar (2016–2017)

Peter Barron - Bass (2017–2018)

Calum Carruthers - Drums (2016–2017)

Ross Findlay - Drums (2017–2018)

Hellripper Discography Full

2017 Coagulating Darkness

2020 The Affair of the Poisons

2023 Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags

Singles

The Manifestation of Evil EP (2015)

Complete and Total Fucking Mayhem (2016) (Compilation)

Black Arts & Alchemy EP (2019)

Splits with other artists

Split with Batsheva (2015)

Split with Acid Cross and Kriegg (2015)

Prophecies of Ruin Split with Fetid Zombie (2016)

Speed Motorized Bastards Split with Nightrider, Dulvel and Wastëland Riders (2018)

Split with Barbatos (2018)