Claymore (BGR)
Claymore is a black metal band originating from Ruse, Bulgaria. They formed in 1999.
History
Claymore formed in Ruse, Bulgaria during the summer of 1999. Drummer Kamen, guitarist Martyn, and bassist Velislav were the founding members. The band soon underwent radical lineup changes, and in time adding keyboardist Tsvetelin (in 2000) and vocalist Svetoslav (in 2007) as permanent members. The band's first concert was in September 1999; they later released several EPs and a bootleg. In 2008 Claymore signed with Distributor of Pain (D.O.P.) for their album "Prolonged ACTIVE Antagonism". They also signed with Toxity Records and their songs are included on "Vodafone live!". On the next year they signed with Forces of Satan Records (owned by Infernus of Gorgoroth and Vile Horg).
Awards
In 2007 the vocalist receives editor’s choice award for outstanding achievements in poetry when he presented the lyrics to the song "Dying in a Dream" to the International Library of Poetry in Maryland, USA.
Members
- Svetoslav "Zealotry" Georgiev - Vocals (2007–present)
- Tzvetelin "Cerberus" Baltov - Keyboard (2000–present)
- Kamen Marinov Manev - Drums (1999–present)
- Velislav Danov - Bass (1999–present)
- Martyn Marinov Manev - Guitar (1999–present)
Former members
- Emil Petev - Guitar (2000–2001)
- Kaloyan Gadjov - Vocals (1999–2000)
- Kremena Gancheva - Clean Vocals, Back Vocals (2000–2001)
- Tzvetan Rachev - Vocals (2000–2007)
- Jena - Keyboards (1999–2000)
Discography
Albums
- 1999: Demo
- 2000: Warriors of Claymore (EP)
- 2004: Released (EP)
- 2008: Prolonged Active Antagonism
- 2009: The Legion of TchorT Compilation #6
External links
- OFFICIAL WEB SITE of CLAYMORE
- CLAYMORE at MySpace