History Music / Gloryhammer

Gloryhammer are an AffectionateParody of PowerMetal, led by the vocalist of Music/{{Alestorm}}, Chris Bowes. In this band, he originally played the keyboards and the voice of evil sorcerer Zargothrax[[note]]until he stepped down to keep his commitments to Alestorm from interfering with Gloryhammer[[/note]]. They decided to do the usual HeavyMithril PowerMetal fare, but set it in UsefulNotes/{{Scotland}} so they didn't have to make up place names. The first two albums, ''Tales from the Kingdom of Fife'' and ''Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards'' have been concept albums, with the second one being the first one JustForFun/RecycledInSpace. The third album, ''Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex'', is a direct sequel to the second that takes place in an alternate universe. The fourth album, ''Return to the Kingdom of Fife'' tells the tale of Angus [=McFife-] II's journey through the nucleear wasteland of the Imperium Dundaxia to avenge his father's death. The lyrics of this band are considered ludicrous even by power metal standards.

Gloryhammer are an AffectionateParody of PowerMetal, led by the vocalist of Music/{{Alestorm}}, Chris Bowes. In this band, he plays the keyboards and the voice of evil sorcerer Zargothrax. They decided to do the usual HeavyMithril PowerMetal fare, but set it in UsefulNotes/{{Scotland}} so they didn't have to make up place names. The first two albums, ''Tales from the Kingdom of Fife'' and ''Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards'' have been concept albums, with the second one being the first one JustForFun/RecycledInSpace. The third album, ''Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex'', is a direct sequel to the second that takes place in an alternate universe. The fourth album, ''Return to the Kingdom of Fife'' tells the tale of Angus [=McFife-] II's journey through the nucleear wasteland of the Imperium Dundaxia to avenge his father's death. The lyrics of this band are considered ludicrous even by power metal standards.

Michael Barber [[note]][[superscript:2016-present]][[/note]], Positronic Oscillator Command, [[note]][[superscript:Keyboards,]][[/note]] Zargothrax, [[EvilSorcerer Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty]], and [[TheBadGuyWins Dark Emperor of Dundee]] in the alternate universe.
* Paul Templing [[note]][[superscript:2010-present]][[/note]] – Dark Matter String Manipulation Interface, [[note]][[superscript:Guitar,]][[/note]] Ser Proletius, Grand Master of [[EliteMooks The Unbeatable Knights of Crail]], and his [[VirtualGhost Holographic Likeness]] in the future, and his [[FaceHeelTurn evil counterpart]] in the alternate reality.
* James Cartwright [[note]][[superscript:2010-present]][[/note]] – Trans-Dimensional Subsonic Cluster, [[note]][[superscript:Bass,]][[/note]] Hootsman, Immortal [[BarbarianHero Barbarian Warrior (and Astral Demigod) of Unst]].
* Ben Turk [[note]][[superscript:2010-present]][[/note]] – Percussive Phi-Quason Battery, [[note]][[superscript:Drums,]][[/note]] Ralathor, [[TheHermit the Mysterious Hermit (and Submarine Commander) of Cowdenbeath]]
* Sozos Michael, Voice-Modulated Star Nucleus, [[note]][[superscript:Vocals, 2021-present]][[/note]] Angus [=McFife=], [[WarriorPrince Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Fife]]; and his [[IdenticalGrandson Descendants]], Angus [=McFife=] II, Angus [=McFife=] V and Angus [=McFife=] XIII
* Christopher Bowes [[note]][[superscript:2010-present]][[/note]], Founder and songwriter[[note]]Bowes originally played keyboards, but eventually stepped down to keep his commitments to Alestorm from interfering with Gloryhammer[[/note]]

* Christopher Bowes [[note]][[superscript:studio 2010-present[[/note]], Founder and songwriter[[note]]Bowes originally played keyboards, but eventually stepped down to keep his commitments to Alestorm from interfering with Gloryhammer[[/note]]

Gloryhammer are an AffectionateParody of PowerMetal, led by the vocalist of Music/{{Alestorm}}, Chris Bowes. In this band, he plays the keyboards and the voice of evil sorcerer Zargothrax. They decided to do the usual HeavyMithril PowerMetal fare, but set it in UsefulNotes/{{Scotland}} so they didn't have to make up place names. The first two albums, ''Tales from the Kingdom of Fife'' and ''Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards'' have been concept albums, with the second one being the first one JustForFun/RecycledInSpace. The third album, ''Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex'', is a direct sequel to the second that takes place in an alternate universe. The lyrics of this band are considered ludicrous even by power metal standards.

Upon arriving in the space behind the wormhole, Angus [=McFife=] XIII finds that he's traveled to an alternate past where Zargothrax has conquered Dundee, reforging it into his own dark kingdom. Also, to the horror of Angus [=McFife=] XIII, the Hammer of Glory no longer has any effect on Zargothrax. Now, the valiant hero must recharge his ancient weapon and gather a force to finally defeat the dark sorcerer once and for all... [[RealLifeWritesThePlot until Thomas Winkler (McFife) was suddenly kicked out of the band]] in August 2021 following some kind of behind-the-scenes dispute, amidst a [[https://loudwire.com/alleged-leaked-chat-gloryhammer-misogynists-racists/ wider controversy]] involving some [[{{Understatement}} exceptionally questionable]] texts between Bowes and the remaining band members. Bowes has since apologized for the things said in the leaked chats, but it's obviously not a good look. Winkler subsequently [[StartMyOwn founded the very similar band]] Music/AngusMcSix.

* Christopher Bowes [[note]][[superscript:studio 2010-present, live 2010-2016]][[/note]]/Michael Barber [[note]][[superscript:live 2016-present]][[/note]], Positronic Oscillator Command, [[note]][[superscript:Keyboards,]][[/note]] Zargothrax, [[EvilSorcerer Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty]], and [[TheBadGuyWins Dark Emperor of Dundee]] in the alternate universe.

* Sozos Michael [[note]][[superscript:2021-present]][[/note]] - Vocals, Angus [=McFife=] V, Angus [=McFife=] II

* Thomas Winkler, Voice-Modulated Star Nucleus, [[note]][[superscript:Vocals, 2010-2021]][[/note]] Angus [=McFife=], [[WarriorPrince Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Fife]]; and his [[IdenticalGrandson Descendant, Angus McFife XIII]]

Upon arriving in the space behind the wormhole, Angus [=McFife=] XIII finds that he's traveled to an alternate past where Zargothrax has conquered Dundee, reforging it into his own dark kingdom. Also, to the horror of Angus [=McFife=] XIII, the Hammer of Glory no longer has any effect on Zargothrax. Now, the valiant hero must recharge his ancient weapon and gather a force to finally defeat the dark sorcerer once and for all... [[RealLifeWritesThePlot until he was suddenly kicked out of the band]] in August 2021 following some kind of behind-the-scenes dispute, amidst a [[https://loudwire.com/alleged-leaked-chat-gloryhammer-misogynists-racists/ wider controversy]] involving some [[{{Understatement}} exceptionally questionable]] texts between Bowes and the remaining band members. Bowes has since apologized for the things said in the leaked chats, but it's obviously not a good look.

* Sozos Michael [[note]][[superscript:2021-present]][[/note]] - Vocals, Angus [=McFife=] V

* AwesomeMcCoolName: Angus [=McFife=] XIII, doesn't get much better than that.
* AnAxeToGrind:
** The "crystal laser battle axe" of the King of the Astral Dwarves of Aberdeen.
** "The Hollywood Hootsman":
--->With his mighty battle axe,\\
He slaughtered everything,\\
'Til all of California,\\
Did call the Hero King!

* Paul Templing [[note]][[superscript:2010-present]] – Dark Matter String Manipulation Interface, [[note]][[superscript:Guitar,]][[/note]] Ser Proletius, Grand Master of [[EliteMooks The Unbeatable Knights of Crail]], and his [[VirtualGhost Holographic Likeness]] in the future, and his [[FaceHeelTurn evil counterpart]] in the alternate reality.
* James Cartwright [[superscript:2010-present]] – Trans-Dimensional Subsonic Cluster, [[note]][[superscript:Bass,]][[/note]] Hootsman, Immortal [[BarbarianHero Barbarian Warrior (and Astral Demigod) of Unst]].
* Ben Turk [[superscript:2010-present]] – Percussive Phi-Quason Battery, [[note]][[superscript:Drums,]][[/note]] Ralathor, [[TheHermit the Mysterious Hermit (and Submarine Commander) of Cowdenbeath]]
* Sozos Michael [[superscript:2021-present]] - Vocals, Angus [=McFife=] V

* Christopher Bowes [[note]][[superscript:studio]][[/note]]/Michael Barber [[note]][[superscript:live]][[/note]], Positronic Oscillator Command, [[note]][[superscript:Keyboards,]][[/note]] Zargothrax, [[EvilSorcerer Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty]], and [[TheBadGuyWins Dark Emperor of Dundee]] in the alternate universe.
* Paul Templing – Dark Matter String Manipulation Interface, [[note]][[superscript:Guitar,]][[/note]] Ser Proletius, Grand Master of [[EliteMooks The Unbeatable Knights of Crail]], and his [[VirtualGhost Holographic Likeness]] in the future, and his [[FaceHeelTurn evil counterpart]] in the alternate reality.
* James Cartwright – Trans-Dimensional Subsonic Cluster, [[note]][[superscript:Bass,]][[/note]] Hootsman, Immortal [[BarbarianHero Barbarian Warrior (and Astral Demigod) of Unst]].
* Ben Turk – Percussive Phi-Quason Battery, [[note]][[superscript:Drums,]][[/note]] Ralathor, [[TheHermit the Mysterious Hermit (and Submarine Commander) of Cowdenbeath]]
* Sozos Michael - Vocals, Angus [=McFife=] V (2021-present)

Upon arriving in the space behind the wormhole, Angus [=McFife=] XIII finds that he's traveled to an alternate past where Zargothrax has conquered Dundee, reforging it into his own dark kingdom. Also, to the horror of Angus [=McFife=] XIII, the Hammer of Glory no longer has any effect on Zargothrax. Now, the valiant hero must recharge his ancient weapon and gather a force to finally defeat the dark sorcerer once and for all... [[RealLifeWritesThePlot until he was suddenly kicked out of the band]] in August 2021 following some kind of behind-the-scenes dispute, amidst a [[https://loudwire.com/alleged-leaked-chat-gloryhammer-misogynists-racists/ wider controversy]] involving some [[{{Understatement}} exceptionally questionable]] texts between Bowes and the remaining band members.

* Christopher Bowes, Positronic Oscillator Command, [[note]][[superscript:Keyboards,]][[/note]] Zargothrax, [[EvilSorcerer Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty]], and [[TheBadGuyWins Dark Emperor of Dundee]] in the alternate universe.

* Sozos Michael - Vocals, Angus McFife V (2021-present)

* Sozos Michael - Vocals (2021-present)

* {{ChewingTheScenery}}: When characters speak within songs, each of them use an exaggerated throaty growl and very emphatic pronunciation. Most often this is Zargothrax, Proletius speaks a few times, and the Hootsman gets one epic pre-asskicking speech in In The Fires Of Ancient Cosmic Destiny.

* AllDrummersAreAnimals / DumbAndDrummer: Averted, the BarbarianHero Hootsman is the ''bassist'', with the drummer being the wise and mystical hermit Ralathor

Upon arriving in the space behind the wormhole, Angus [=McFife=] XIII finds that he's traveled to an alternate past where Zargothrax has conquered Dundee, reforging it into his own dark kingdom. Also, to the horror of Angus [=McFife=] XIII, the Hammer of Glory no longer has any effect on Zargothrax. Now, the valiant hero must recharge his ancient weapon and gather a force to finally defeat the dark sorcerer once and for all... [[RealLifeWritesThePlot until he was suddenly kicked out of the band]] in August 2021 following some kind of behind-the-scenes dispute.

Gloryhammer are an AffectionateParody of PowerMetal, led by the vocalist of Music/{{Alestorm}}, Chris Bowes. In this band, he plays the keyboards and the voice of evil sorcerer Zargothrax. They decided to do the usual HeavyMithril PowerMetal fare, but set it in UsefulNotes/{{Scotland}} so they didn't have to make up place names. The first two albums, ''Tales from the Kingdom of Fife'' and ''Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards'' have been concept albums, with the second one being the first one RecycledInSpace. The third album, ''Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex'', is a direct sequel to the second that takes place in an alternate universe. The lyrics of this band are considered ludicrous even by power metal standards.

* SequelHook: All three albums emd with one:

* Michael Sozos - Vocals (2021-present)

* Michael Sozos - Vocals

** "Tears of a unicorn lost in the rain" from "Apocalypse 1992" is a reference to the "Tears in Rain" speech by Creator/RutgerHauer in Film/BladeRunner.

* AGodAmI
** Zargothrax's power intoxication when he [[NoSell No-Sells]] a blow from The Astral Hammer is palpable:
--->Pathetic mortal scum, In this dimension your hammer has no power over me! Now, kneel before your emperor! '''Kneel before YOUR GOD!'''
** This is Zargothrax's ultimate goal in ''Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex'', channeling the power of the Knife of Evil through an arcane incantation during a solar conjunction to become a god of the multiverse.
** In the AlternateUniverse, the Hootsman, who sacrificed his life to save the galaxy at the end of ''Space 1992'', is worshiped as a god. [[spoiler: It turns out that not only was he not killed by his HeroicSacrifice, but he was also bestowed godlike power from the terrorvortex. He arrived at a point in time before even Zargothrax, and ruled the world of the AlternateUniverse as a god and was worshiped as such.]]

Upon arriving in the space behind the wormhole, Angus [=McFife=] XIII finds that he's traveled to an alternate past where Zargothrax has conquered Dundee, reforging it into his own dark kingdom. Also, to the horror of Angus [=McFife=] XIII, the Hammer of Glory no longer has any effect on Zargothrax. Now, the valiant hero must recharge his ancient weapon and gather a force to finally defeat the dark sorcerer once and for all...

Gloryhammer consist of:

* Thomas Winkler, Voice-Modulated Star Nucleus, [[note]][[superscript:Vocals,]][[/note]] Angus [=McFife=], [[WarriorPrince Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Fife]]; and his [[IdenticalGrandson Descendant, Angus McFife XIII]]

* WellIntentionedExtremist: Played for laughs when Zargothrax says his demon army will "liberate the multiverse from slavery and fear", an isolated claim of good intentions that's contradicted by every single other thing he's ever said or done (though with *everyone* dead...).