Distoriam
Distoriam | |
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 Distoriam performing in Waterloo, QC promoting Chapter I: Vinlanders, July 16th, 2016. From left to right: Tommy Dufault, Marc-André Lépine (Ex Member), Sabrina Mazerolle (Ex Member), Jean-Christophe Arsenault (Ex Member) and Yann Pouliot (Ex Member). Not in the picture: Francis Beaudet, Dominic Bourke | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Vinlanders (2010–2011) |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Folk metal, epic metal |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Past members |
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| Website | distoriam |
Distoriam (formerly Vinlanders) is a Canadian "Epic historical" folk metal band founded by Francis Beaudet and Tommy Dufault in 2010. Its name was inspired by a mix of the words History and Distortion. They are sometimes called "Canada's answer to Sabaton."
Members[edit]
- Current members
- Frakkur Kladiusson (Francis Beaudet) – Growling vocals, Irish Bouzouki (2010–present)
- Sir Thomas Samael Friedrik Rex I (Tommy Dufault) – Clean Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (2010–present)
- Drüminïk (Dominic Bourke) – Drums (2017–present)
- CrowMan (Marc-André Dugas) – Bass guitar, Backing vocals (2018–present)
- Former members
- Saäb Mazerdothir (Sabrina Mazerolle) – Keytar, Backing vocals (2016–2018)
- Stormblood (Yann Pouliot) – Bass guitar, Backing vocals (2014–2018)
- Volcanthor (François Bertrand) – Lead Guitar (2017–2018)
- Marküs Blackthørn (Marc-André Lépine) – Drums (2015–2017)
- Sire Le Brave (Jean-Christophe Arsenault) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–2016)
- Sophie the Tavern Wench (Sophie Robillard) – Keyboards, Hurdy-Gurdy, backing vocals (2012–2015)
- Le-Tappeux du Pied-Chaussé (Pierre-Antoine Chaussé-Castonguay) – Mandolin, whistle, backing vocals (2014–2015)
- Arnaud Tremblay-Roy – Bass guitar (2010–2014)
- David Massicotte – drums, backing vocals (2010–2013)
- Alexandre Pitre – Lead Guitar (2010-2013)
- Vincent Lalumière – Keyboards (2011-2012)
- Philippe Pageau – Keyboards (2010-2011)
- Philip Le rouge (Philipp Portelance) – Lead Vocals (2010)
- Raphael Leclair – lead guitar (2010)
- Dave Hazel – Drums (2010)
- Touring members
- Éric Grenier – Lead Guitar (2018–Present)
- Dom Archambeault – Rhythm, Lead Guitar (2012, 2014)
Timeline[edit]
Discography[edit]
- Demo
- Demo (2011)
- EP
- Les Voyageurs (2015)
- Distrollbar (2017)
- Studio albums
- Chapter I : Vinlanders (2015)
- Chapter II : ??? (To be Released)
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Details | Director(s) | Album | Type | Link |
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| 2015 | "The Call to Freedom" | François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault | Les voyageurs (EP) | Animated promo | [1] |
| "Us, Travelers" | François Bertrand | Lyrics video | [2] | ||
| "Venturing Forth" | Xavier Yuvens | Chapter I: Vinlanders | Narrative | [3] | |
| "Duel of a Hundred Lights" | François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault | Animated promo | [4] | ||
| 2016 | "Steel and Steeds" | François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault | [5] | ||
| "Hymn to Mead" | Xavier Yuvens | Narrative | [6] | ||
| 2017 | ''Magnetic North (Alestorm Cover) | Tommy Dufault | Distrollbar | Lyrics Video |
References[edit]
- ^ "Distoriam - The Call To Freedom (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Distoriam - Us, Travelers (Official Lyrics Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-01. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Distoriam - Venturing Forth (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Distoriam - Duel of a Hundred Lights (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Distoriam - Steel and Steeds (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Distoriam - Hymn to Mead (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
External links[edit]
- [Official Website http://www.distoriam.com]
- [Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/distoriam]