Formed in San Diego, California last year, Forced Hammer is a metal trio that has swiftly become a must-watch act within the heavy metal scene. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as Metallica, Megadeth, Motörhead, Rush, The Cure and Iron Maiden, the band has fused these influences into a sound uniquely their own.
Comprising three musicians with diverse backgrounds including guitarist and vocalist Darrin Brightmon, drummer and vocalist Loren Jarvis and bassist Lee Davies, Forced Hammer delivers a potent mix of raw energy, technical skill and meaningful depth in their songwriting. Darrin, a former Marine combat veteran, brings a visceral intensity to the band’s music, infusing each track with an unmistakable grit. Loren, with his extensive experience playing in multiple bands and working as a road tech for the likes of Cinderella and Black Oak Arkansas, provides a rock-solid rhythmic foundation.
Meanwhile, Lee Davies, hailing from the UK with a wealth of performance experience across various genres, rounds out the trio with his powerful bass lines. Together, these artists create a sound that’s at once fierce and intricate, blending covers with original material.
Following the release of their debut single “The War Machine” in February, Forced Hammer returns with “Mt. Snowport (L’Ange De La Mort),” a track that deepens their sonic and thematic exploration. The song is a metal epic, inspired by the lethal temptation of a fictional snow-covered peak named Mt. Snowport, a nod to the real-life perils of K2, often referred to as the Savage Mountain.
“Mt. Snowport (L’Ange De La Mort)” presents a chilling context centred around the spectral warnings of a young French climber who perished on the mountain. Now known as The Death Angel, his ghostly voice echoes through the track, delivering ominous cautions to those daring enough to attempt the ascent.
Wrapped up in an epic metal sound that builds from the ringing guitar notes with the lively shuffle of drums and hurried basslines, gravelly vocals add to the edge of the sound. With slick instrumental flourishes, a raw sound and gripping theme, “Mt. Snowport (L’Ange De La Mort)” sees Forced Hammer continue to go from strength to strength on their sophomore outing.
Listen to Mt. Snowport (L’Ange De La Mort) below
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