Cryostorm

Cryostorm is a British melodic death metal and thrash metal group from the United Kingdom, active since 2007. The band forms in late December 2007 and develops a sound that combines melody and lead guitar work with the technicality and aggression of death metal.

History

Based in Devon, the quartet grows from a local act into a recognised name in underground metal in the south-west of England over the following year. It performs live alongside acts including Trigger The Bloodshed, Ingested, Shaped By Fate and Detonation, and appears on stages including the O2 Arena in London and Bloodstock’s New Blood stage.

In 2011, Cryostorm wins Devon’s Metal 2 The Masses competition. It records a mini-album, Destroyer Of Ardor, for release at Bloodstock Open Air, and the recording leads to further shows with Onslaught, Gama Bomb, Beholder and The Defiled.

Members

The band consists of James (Munky) Baillie-Hamilton on guitar and vocals, Jack Gliddon on guitar, Tim Hodgson on bass, and Tom Rorstad on drums.

Musical style

Cryostorm’s music is described as melodic death thrash metal, with bright melodies, solos, and a heavy, grinding rhythm section. Its live performances are noted for their speed and technical guitar work.