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Hellhammer

Country of origin:
Switzerland
Location:
Nürensdorf, Zurich
Status:
Split-up
Formed in:
1982
Genre:
Speed/Thrash/Black Metal
Lyrical themes:
Death, Satan, Destruction, Armageddon
Last label:
Noise Records
Years active:
1982 (as Hammerhead), 1982-1984
Formed in May 1982 under the name Hammerhead, which was soon changed to Hellhammer. The band was formed by Tom Warrior and Steve Warrior after the collapse of their previous band, Grave Hill.