Warlord (hardcore band)

Warlord was a Christian metal that formed in 1997. The band's sound was described as "doom hardcore", a mix between Doom metal and hardcore punk.[2] The band was signed to Solid State Records during their brief existence.[1] Before disbanding, the band did a tour with fellow Solid State band, Training for Utopia.[4] The band has a compilation coming out, to help drummer Timothy Henderson with his health problems.[5] The compilation has a new song and an unreleased track from Rock the Foe Hammer.[5]

Warlord
Origin	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	Christian metal,[1] doom metal,[2] hardcore punk,[2] doom hardcore,[2] doomcore[3]
Years active	1997-1999, 2015
Labels	Solid State
Associated acts	Mr. Bishop's Fist, Roadside Monument, Catechumen, Fuse of Ire
Past members	Ricky Rodgers Brian Fletcher Phil Smith Tim Henderson

Members

Last known line-up

• Ricky Rodgers – vocals, lead guitar (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Fuse of Ire and Catechuman)
• Phil Smith – bass (1998–1999, 2015) (World Against World)
• Timothy Henderson – drums, backing vocals (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Mr. Bishop's Fist and Catechuman)

Fill-in musicians[5]

• Jonathan Ford – bass, backing vocals (1997–1998) (formerly of Roadside Monument, Catechuman and Mr. Bishop's Fist)

Former[4]

• Brian Fletchner – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1997–1998) (Pilgrims, AAPOAA)

Timeline

Discography

EPs

• Warlord (1997; Solid State)[2]

Studio album

• Rock the Foe Hammer (1999; Solid State)[3][6][7]

Compilation appearances

• "Set Sail to the Kingdom" on We Bear the Scars (2017)

References

1. Sciarretto, Amy (February 2000). "A Joyful Noise? Christian Metalcore". CMJ New Music Monthly (78): 70. ISSN 1074-6978.
2. Spencer, Josh. "Warlord - Warlord". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
3. Rockstroh, Joe (September 6, 1999). "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
4. Patterson, Eric (October 6, 2007). "Brian Fletchner (Quiver Society, Pilgrims, formerly of Warlord)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
5. Henderson, Tim (April 19, 2015). "Tim Henderson of Warlord and Mr. Bishop's Fist". Interviewed by Trav Turner and Stephen Sarro. As the Story Grows. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
6. Huey, Steve. "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". AllMusic. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
7. Gramlich, Chris (September 1, 1999). "Warlord - Rock the Foe Hammer". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 28, 2015.