Royal Hunt
Encyclopedia
Royal Hunt is a progressive metal
band based in Denmark
, founded in 1989 by keyboardist Andre Andersen
. The band is known for creating melodic music with a progressive and symphonic flair. They made a huge success during mid-90s with their classic albums Moving Target
and Paradox
mainly in Japan and Europe. They have experienced several lineup changes throughout their history, and have recently acquired singer Mark Boals
, who replaced former vocalist John West
. In 2011 after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide they decided to reunite with their former vocalist D. C. Cooper
for a special tour, covering the first four albums of the band. They have sold more than 1 million albums worldwide.
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band based in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, founded in 1989 by keyboardist Andre Andersen
André Andersen
André Andersen is a Russia-born multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the keyboardist and founder of the Denmark-based progressive metal band Royal Hunt...
. The band is known for creating melodic music with a progressive and symphonic flair. They made a huge success during mid-90s with their classic albums Moving Target
Moving Target (album)
Moving Target is the third studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Last Goodbye" – 6:33# "1348" – 4:32# "Makin' a Mess" – 4:00# "Far Away" – 4:58...
and Paradox
Paradox (Royal Hunt album)
Paradox is the fourth studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt. This is a concept album, with lyrics inspired by religion and divinity.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen except where noted....
mainly in Japan and Europe. They have experienced several lineup changes throughout their history, and have recently acquired singer Mark Boals
Mark Boals
Mark Boals is an American rock singer, noted most for his work with Yngwie J. Malmsteen. He was born on December 5, 1958 , in Youngstown, Ohio, United States...
, who replaced former vocalist John West
John West
The Rev. John West emigrated from England to Van Diemen's Land in 1838 as a Colonial missionary, and became pastor of an Independent Chapel in Launceston's St. John's Square in 1839. His contribution to Launceston and Australian life was great and varied promoting private and charitable...
. In 2011 after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide they decided to reunite with their former vocalist D. C. Cooper
D. C. Cooper
Donald Christopher "D.C." Cooper is an American singer and musician.-Biography:He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman...
for a special tour, covering the first four albums of the band. They have sold more than 1 million albums worldwide.
Studio Albums
- Land of Broken HeartsLand of Broken HeartsLand of Broken Hearts is the debut studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Running Wild" – 5:08# "Easy Rider" – 4:59# "Flight" – 4:00# "Age Gone Wild" – 4:32...
(1992) - Clown in the MirrorClown in the MirrorClown in the Mirror is the second studio album released by Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Intro/Wasted Time" – 5:41# "Ten to Life" – 3:41# "On the Run" – 3:16...
(1993) - Moving TargetMoving Target (album)Moving Target is the third studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Last Goodbye" – 6:33# "1348" – 4:32# "Makin' a Mess" – 4:00# "Far Away" – 4:58...
(1995) - ParadoxParadox (Royal Hunt album)Paradox is the fourth studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt. This is a concept album, with lyrics inspired by religion and divinity.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen except where noted....
(1997) - FearFear (Royal Hunt album)Fear is the fifth studio album released by Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Fear" – 9:38# "Faces of War" – 6:56# "Cold City Lights" – 5:23# "Lies" – 7:44# "Follow Me" – 6:22...
(1999) - The MissionThe Mission (Royal Hunt album)The Mission is the sixth studio album released by Royal Hunt. It is a concept album based around Ray Bradbury's sci-fi classic 'The Martian Chronicles'...
(2001) - Eyewitness (2003)
- Paper BloodPaper BloodPaper Blood is the eighth studio album released by the band Royal Hunt. It is the first album without long time members Jacob Kjaer and Steen Mogensen who both left the band in December 2003.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen....
(2005) - Collision Course... Paradox 2 (2008)
- XX (Royal Hunt album)X is the tenth studio album released by the band Royal Hunt on January, 20th, 2010 on Scarlet Records in Europe and on Marquee/Avalon Records in Japan.-Track listing:All songs written by André Andersen.# "Episode X " - 1:59...
(2010) - Show Me How to LiveShow Me How to Live (album)Show Me How To Live is the eleventh studio by Royal Hunt. The album marks the return of american singer D.C. Cooper after thirteen years away from the band, as well as the band's return to "classic Royal Hunt sound".-Track listing:# One More Day [6:31]...
(2011)
Live Albums
- 1996 (1996)
- Closing the Chapter (1998)
- Double Live in Japan (1999)
- 2006 Live2006 Live2006 Live is a live album by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt, released on CD and DVD by Frontiers Records in 2006. It is the only official live recording with singer John West.-Disc one:# "Paper Blood" – 06:26# "Time" – 03:23...
(2006)
Singles/EPs
- The Maxi EPThe Maxi EPThe Maxi EP is an EP released in Japan to introduce the upcoming album Clown in the Mirror by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt...
(1993) - Far Away (EP) (1995)
- "Message to God" (1997)
- Intervention (2000)
- The WatchersThe Watchers (Royal Hunt album)The Watchers is an album released by Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt, comprising a new long suite, already published in Japan in the EP titled Intervention - Part 1, re-recorded versions of old songs and some live tracks...
(2001)
Best Of / Compilations
- The First 4 Chapters... and More (Japan release) (1998)
- The Best (Japan release) (1998)
- The Best Live (Japan release) (1998)
- On the Mission 2002 (Japan release) (2002)
Members
- André AndersenAndré AndersenAndré Andersen is a Russia-born multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the keyboardist and founder of the Denmark-based progressive metal band Royal Hunt...
(keyboards, guitars [occasional]) (1989–present) - D. C. CooperD. C. CooperDonald Christopher "D.C." Cooper is an American singer and musician.-Biography:He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman...
(lead vocals) (1994–1998, 2011-present) - Allan SørensenAllan SørensenAllan Sørensen is a Danish drummer.-Biography:He began playing drums at age of 4 influenced by his parents. In the beginning he was influenced by Danish pop and rock acts. Soon he discovered the world of metal from bands like AC/DC, Kiss, Saxon, Dio, etc...
(drums) (1996–2000; 2007–present) - Andreas Passmark (bass) (2009–present)
- Jonas Larsen (guitar) (2011–present)
Former Members
- Henrik BrockmannHenrik BrockmannHenrik Brockmann is a Danish heavy metal singer.Henrik started singing at the age of 13 in local school bands...
(vocals) (1990–1994) - Mark BoalsMark BoalsMark Boals is an American rock singer, noted most for his work with Yngwie J. Malmsteen. He was born on December 5, 1958 , in Youngstown, Ohio, United States...
(vocals) (2007–2011) - John WestJohn West (singer)John West is an American musician.He was born in Syracuse, New York on October 29 and has sung for such bands as Artension, Royal Hunt, Badlands, Lynch Mob, Cozy Powell, Michael Lee Firkins, Yngwie Malmsteen, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, James Murphy, Marc Ferrari, Sun Red Sun, Many Moons, Rider and...
(vocals) (1999–2007) - Kenneth Olsen (drums) (1989–1996; 2004–2007)
- Jacob Kjaer (guitars) (1992–2003)
- Marcus Jidell (guitars) (2004–2011)
- Steen Mogensen (bass) (1989–2003)
- Per Schelander (bass) (2005–2009)
- Allan Tschicaja (session drums on Eyewitness/tour) (2002–2003)