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| Storm Seeker | |
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 Storm Seeker (2019) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Neuss, Germany and Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Genres | Pirate metal, Folk Metal |
| Years active | 2013 (2013)–present |
| Labels | NoCut Entertainment |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | https://www.storm-seeker.com/ |
Storm Seeker is a German pirate-folk-metal band from Düsseldorf and Neuss. It was founded by brothers, Marius and Timo Bornfleth.
History
The band was founded in 2013. After multiple lineup changes, they released the EP Pirate Scum in 2016, via Aeterna Records. Within time, the band played increasingly large concerts, festivals and international gigs, such as Dong Open Air 2017 and Metaldays 2018. In 2018, guitarist Patrick Stäudle left the band. Due to that, Marius Bornfleth took over the guitar and Julian Hauptvogel joined as the drummer. At the end of 2018, Patricia Büchler left the band. For the Tanz und Triebe Tour 2019, Fabienne Kirschke ("Fabi") was found as a replacement. After the tour, she became a permanent member.
The first album Beneath in the Cold was released on 18 May, 2019. In the same year, some singles and music videos were released.
In 2020, they switched to the label NoCut from Hamburg and re-released their first album Beneath in the Cold with them.
Within the Covid-Year 2020, they played a headliner gig, three concerts with Mono Inc and at the Online Musik Festival. In the same year, drummer Julian Hauptvogel left the band.
The second album Guns Don’t Cry was released on 29 January, 2021. It contains special appearances from Mr. Hurley & die Pulveraffen, Sebastian Levermann from Orden Ogan, and Tanzwut.
In September 2021, they announced a new upcoming album called Calm Seas Vol. 1, to be released on 26 November, 2021. The album will feature acoustic versions of previously released songs, as well as the two traditional songs they covered in 2021 (see Discography). After the album was released, cellist Sandra Schmitt left the band. As of mid-2022, she still hasn't been replaced.
On 29 July, 2022, the band announced that Paul Martens had joined on guitars.
On October 21, 2024, lead singer Timothy "Timo" Bornfleth announced his departure from the band.
Musical style
Besides guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and rough male main vocals, Storm Seeker's music features a Hurdy Gurdy, a cello, flutes and a Nyckelharpa. On some songs, Fabi and Sandy also sing, either solo parts or sometimes an entire song (such as One More Day, where Fabi is the sole singer). The style defines itself over the whole range of Folk-Metal. The band describes itself as "a mix of boozy folk music with strong, breaking metal riffs and a pinch of epicness". The band's repertoire contains progressive, serious and long pieces as well as party-friendly Drinking songs. Topics are primary nautical themes and piracy.
Members
Current members
- Timo "Timothy Abor" Bornfleth – lead vocals, bass guitar (2013–present)
- Marius "Olaf Abor" Bornfleth – drums, percussion (2013–2018, 2020–present), backing vocals (2013–present), guitars (2018–2022)
- Tim "Ughar der Schrecklich Durstige" Braatz – keyboards, accordion (2015–present)
- Fabienne "Fabi" Kirschke – hurdy-gurdy, recorders, backing and lead vocals (2019–present)
- Paul Martens – guitars (2022–present)
Former members
- Sandra "Sandy McGnomsen" Schmitt – cello, nyckelharpa, backing vocals (2013–2021), lead vocals (2018–2021)
- Wanda Schikarski – keyboards, whistles (2013–2014)
- Andreas Schaffrath – guitars (2013–2014)
- Patrick Stäudle – guitars, backing vocals (2015–2018)
- Patricia "Patty Gurdy" Büchler – hurdy-gurdy, whistles, backing and lead vocals (2015–2018)
- Julian "Ju" Hauptvogel – drums, percussion (2018–2020)
Timeline
Discography
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 94 |
Studio albums
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Beneath in the Cold | 18 April 2019 | Self-released (2020 re-release at NoCut Entertainment) |
| Guns Don't Cry | 29 January 2021 | NoCut Entertainment |
| Calm Seas Vol. 1 | 26 November 2021 | NoCut Entertainment |
| Nautic Force | 28 April 2023 |
EPs
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pirate Scum | 22 April 2016 | Aeterna Records |
Singles/Music videos
| Year | Title | Album/EP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Destined Course | Pirate Scum | |
| 2017 | The Longing | Pirate Scum | |
| 2019 | Pirate Squad | Beneath in the Cold | |
| 2019 | Drag O Below | Beneath in the Cold | |
| 2020 | row row row | Guns Don't Cry | |
| 2020 | Rum | Beneath in the Cold | |
| 2020 | Guns Don't Cry | Guns Don't Cry | |
| 2020 | Naval Hitchhike | Guns Don't Cry | |
| 2020 | How To Be A Pirate | Guns Don't Cry | |
| 2021 | Deathwatch Beetle Party | Guns Don't Cry | feat. Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen |
| 2021 | Wellerman | Calm Seas Vol. 1 | trad. |
| 2021 | Randy Dandy Oh | Calm Seas Vol. 1 | trad. |
| 2021 | Destined Course (Calm Seas Version) | Calm Seas Vol. 1 | Acoustic version of Destined Course |
References
- metal-heads.de/behind-the-scenes/mead-greed-2020-storm-seeker-im-interview/
- "Geburtsort, Biografie von Storm Seeker" (in German).
- "Patty Gurdy". Facebook (in German).
- "Tanz und Triebe Tour".
- "Storm Seeker". Facebook (in German).
- "Storm Seeker stürmen mit NoCut".
- "Storm Seeker & BlackBeers am 12.09.2020 in Fürth" (in German).
- Kay L. (2020-09-02). "Mono Inc., The Raven Flies Again Tour 2020 am 29.08.2020 in Hamburg, im Rahmen der Cruise Inn Open Air Reihe". Time for Metal – das Metal Magazin (in German).
- "Online Musik Festival" (in German).
- "Alles Klarschiff: Storm Seeker releasen neue Single "Guns Don't Cry"".
- Robert. "STORM SEEKER - Single Premiere - Metal News" (in German).
- "Storm Seeker - Calm Seas Vol. 1 (CD-Digipak) ➠ [NoCut.Shop | Merchand, 15,95 €".
- "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- Ralfi Ralf (2020-03-22). "Mead & Greed 2020: Storm Seeker im Interview". Metal-heads.de (in German).
- Chris Strieder (2021-01-19). "Interview mit Storm Seeker zum Album "Guns Don't Cry" (darkstars.de Webzine)". Darkstars.de Webzine (in German).
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Storm Seeker – Guns Don't Cry" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Storm Seeker - Calm Seas Vol. 1 (CD-Digipak) ➠ [NoCut.Shop | Merchand, 15,95 €".