Hammerhedd

Hammerhedd is an American thrash metal band from Prairie Village, Kansas.[1] It was formed in 2012 by brothers Abe, Eli, and Henry Ismert, and the trio gained notability for the talent they showcased at a young age.[2]

Not to be confused with the noise rock band Hammerhead.
Hammerhedd
GenresThrash metal, progressive metal
Years active2012–present
Members
  • Abe Ismert
  • Eli Ismert
  • Henry Ismert
Websitehammerhedd.com

History

Hammerhedd was formed in 2012 by guitarist Henry Ismert, drummer Eli Ismert, and bassist Abe Ismert. The brothers were aged 9, 7, and 4 respectively.[3] The members are largely self taught and managed by their mother.[4]

In 2016, a video of the band playing covers of Metallica songs went viral.[5] Impressed with the young age of the trio, Metallica publicly reposted the video. The band subsequently turned down requests to perform on America's Got Talent and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[4]

In 2018, the band released their debut EP Essence of Iron.[6] That October, they were offered a record deal by Attila frontman Chris Fronzak.[7]

In 2021, they released the LP Grand Currents, which was distributed by The Orchard.[8] They subsequently released music videos for the singles "Foundation" and "Sediment".[9][10]

In 2022, Hammerhedd was on tour with Swedish metal band In Flames. They released three singles, "Tunnel", "Fruition" and “Pioneer To Be”.[11][12] The songs appeared on their sophomore LP Nonetheless, released on February 24, 2023.[13]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Grand Currents (2021)
  • Nonetheless (2023)

Extended plays
  • Essence of Iron (2018)

References
  1. Senter, Jay (21 September 2016). "Prairie Village brothers get shout out from Metallica for spot-on cover of metal classics". Shawnee Mission Post. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. Trapp, Philip (2 December 2022). "Talented Kid Band Hammerhedd Crushes Metallica's 'Eye of the Beholder' on the Street". Loudwire. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. Keenan, Hesher (10 November 2022). "Hammerhedd's Latest Single "Fruition" Proves They're More Talented Than Most People Were Their Age". MetalSucks. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  4. Gutierrez, Lisa (20 September 2016). "Meet Hammerhedd, the kid metal band that became a sensation playing Metallica". The State. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  5. Scapelliti, Christopher (15 September 2016). "Three Kids Play Flawless Metallica Medley, Get Thumbs Up from Band". Guitar World. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  6. "Get to know the Band: Hammerhedd". Art in the Loop. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  7. "Attila's Chris Fronzak Offers Teenage Metal Band Hammerhedd A Record…". Kerrang!. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  8. "Fraternal Metal Trio HAMMERHEDD Announce Worldwide Release for Debut LP 'Grand Currents'". The Gauntlet. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  9. Kennelty, Greg (6 April 2021). "HAMMERHEDD Out-Plays And Out-Riffs Us All On New Song "Foundation"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  10. Westbrook, Corinne (9 July 2021). "Teen Metal Sensation HAMMERHEDD Drop Punishing New Video "Sediment"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  11. "HAMMERHEDD Release Visualizer Video for New Single 'Fruition'". Sonic Perspectives. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  12. "Hammerhedd Premiere "Pioneer To Be" Music Video, New Album Due "Nonetheless" Due In February". Theprp. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  13. Keenan, Hesher (24 February 2023). "Hammerhedd Go Animated with Their Music Video for "Nonetheless"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
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