Hamferð
Encyclopedia
Hamferð is a Faroese doom metal
band from Thorshavn. The band was formed in 2008 with one goal: To bring slow, crushing and atmospheric music to the Faroe Islands
, the home to a bleak and depressive atmosphere that can only be properly communicated through the funeral march of doom metal
.
This summer Hamferð appeared on several well known festivals in the Faroe Islands
, including Summarfestivalurin
and the G! Festival
. Shortly after their concerts on both festivals Kerrang!
critiqued their performances and handed them an impressive 4 out of 5 stars.
Hamferðs main influence is said to be the impressive surroundings on the Faroe Islands, where the sea and the long cold winter play the major role as main contributors.
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
band from Thorshavn. The band was formed in 2008 with one goal: To bring slow, crushing and atmospheric music to the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
, the home to a bleak and depressive atmosphere that can only be properly communicated through the funeral march of doom metal
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
.
Biography
Since winning the Faroese battle-of-the-bands-style competition Sement in 2010 Hamferð have progressed and had a rapid growth.This summer Hamferð appeared on several well known festivals in the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
, including Summarfestivalurin
Summarfestivalurin
Summarfestivalurin was first held in August 2004 in Klaksvík in the Faroe Islands. Only 3000 tickets were printed this year and all tickets were sold...
and the G! Festival
G! Festival
The G! Festival is held annually at the seaside village Gøta on Eysturoy. It is one of the two largest music festivals on the Faroe Islands, the other being Summarfestivalurin. It was founded by Sólarn Solmunde and musician Jón Tyril, both locals. Jón is also the present chairman of the festival...
. Shortly after their concerts on both festivals Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
critiqued their performances and handed them an impressive 4 out of 5 stars.
Hamferðs main influence is said to be the impressive surroundings on the Faroe Islands, where the sea and the long cold winter play the major role as main contributors.
Current members
- Jón Hansen - Vocals (2008–Present)
- John Áki Egholm – Guitars (2008–Present)
- Theodor Kapnas – Guitars (2009–Present)
- Esmar Joensen – KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
(2009–Present) - Tinna Tótudóttir - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2008–Present) - Remi Kofoed Johannesen - Drums (2008–Present)
Former members
- Turið Nólsøe - ViolinViolinThe violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
(2008–2009) - Jenus í Trøðini Bass Stand in