Quorthon
The members of Quorthon changed over the years 1992-1995, but was originally founded in Hamilton in 1992 by Ben Thomas, Simon Saunders and Sean McGlynn.
Although after a few months on 1992 a different singer was recruited, he was fired after a certain Sepultura video tape went missing. Sean McGlynn was then back to doing vocals.
Quorthon played extremely heavy and slow bowel rumbling metal inspired by a medical dictionary's description of constipation and it's ailments. Often found supporting Sinfeeder at seedy Hamilton venues or once on tour in Rotorua.
Quorthon often played live wearing meat and bones around their necks and even played once at a vegetarian party, needless to say, that went down well. Their first gig was at The Club on Ulster Street in Hamilton, as part of a Hamilton Deathfest in 1992, along with such bands as Sinfeeder. They were interviewed for a New Zealand music program the same night backstage after the gig. That interiew, unfortunately, never saw the light of day.
Recorded a demo cassette "Bestial Caveman" in 1992 and the next year released "Extreme Constipation" on side A of a vinyl 7" in 1993. Sinfeeder had their output released on side B.
Original members
Ben Thomas - Drums, Vocals
Simon Saunders - Bass
Sean McGlynn - Guitar, Vocals
Releases
Bestial Caveman, 1992
Extreme Constipation, 1993
