biographical info
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Born in the Fall of 2005, Black Moor is a metal band hailing from
Halifax, Nova Scotia. Composed of Eric Hanlin on guitar and lead vocals,
Nick Jones on lead guitar, Sylvain Coderre on drums and Rob Nickerson
on bass, the band has gradually evolved into something bordering on
obsession for four like-minded musicians. Drawing inspiration from the
New Wave of British Heavy Metal, 80’s thrash and some progressive rock,
Black Moor plays melody driven metal that has often been likened to a
cross between Iron Maiden and Megadeth.
A near-fatal car accident in June of 2008 nearly cut the band’s career
short, and the subsequent turmoil caused disruptions through the end of
2008 and into the early parts of 2009. Emerging stronger than ever from
this difficult time, Black Moor released their debut album, The
Conquering, in August of 2009 on Halifax based indie label Diminished
Fifth Records. The album was well received, earning the boys a
nomination for "Loud Recording of the Year" at the 2010 East Coast Music
Awards, and is currently available in stores across Canada, on iTunes
and through various other online sources.
Black Moor is pleased to have shared the stage with artists such as Joey
Belladonna of Anthrax, 3 Inches of Blood, Goat Whore, Priestess,
Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Baptized in Blood, Cauldron, Martyr,
Toxic Holocaust and many others.
influences
Iron Maiden
Megadeth
Metallica
Judas Priest
Annihilator
Thin Lizzy