Valkyrie (American band)

Driven by brothers Jake and Pete Adams, Valkyrie draws from pre-metal style to create a stoner metal sound. They formed in summer 2002 as a three-piece consisting of vocalist/guitarist Jake Adams, bassist Eric Seaman, and drummer Luke Shafer.[1] In 2004 Jake's brother Pete was introduced on second guitar and a five-song demo was recorded at a local college radio station.[1] Shafer soon departed and was replaced by Mike Hoke on drums and a new demo, Sunlight Shines, and a split 7-inch with VOG were recorded. Seaman and Hoke parted ways with the band at the end of 2004 and were replaced by bassist Nick Crabill and drummer Nic McInturff.[1] This line-up recorded the eponymous debut album, which was released by Twin Earth Records. In early 2006 Valkyrie again parted ways with its rhythm section and recruited current bassist Will Barry-Rec and drummer Gary Isom (Spirit Caravan, Pentagram). Isom and Valkyrie parted ways in mid-2007 and Valkyrie recruited drummer Warren Hawkins.

Current members

• Jake Adams - guitar, vocals (2002–present)
• Pete Adams - guitar, vocals (2004–present)
• Alan Fary - bass (2012–present)
• Warren Hawkins - drums (2007–present)

Former members

• Eric Seaman - bass (2002-2004)
• Luke Shafer - drums (2002-2004)
• Mike Hoke - drums (2004)
• Nick Crabill - bass (2004-2006)
• Nic McInturff - drums (2004-2006)
• Gary Isom - drums (2006-2007)
• Will Barry-Rec - bass (2006-2012)

• Split 7-inch with VOG (2005 self-released)
• Valkyrie (2006 Twin Earth Records)
• Split 7-inch with Bible of the Devil (2008 Heavy Birth), red and blue vinyl
• Man of Two Visions (2010 Noble Origin)
• Valkyrie/Earthling split 7-inch (2012 Tension Head Records)
• Shadows (2015 Relapse Records)
• Fear (2020 Relapse Records)

• Official Valkyrie Page
• Official Facebook Page