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Performed Songs By:

Jeremy Wagner, Ryan Stanek, Ed Hughes, Brian Griffin

Formal Connection With:

Council of the Fallen
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Swamped in Gore," "Loathing," "Grotesque Blessings"

Biography

Chicago-based black metal band Broken Hope was formed by singer Joe Ptacek, guitarist Jeremy Wagner and drummer Ryan Stanek following the dissolution of their previous band, Crypt; adding lead guitarist Brian Griffin and bassist Ed Hughes, the group's early demos soon earned a contract with Grindcore Records, and in 1991 they issued their debut LP Swamped in Gore. Jumping to Metal Blade, Broken Hope resurfaced in 1993 with Bowels of Repugnance; replacing Hughes with ex-Sindrome bassist Shaun Glass, the band next issued 1995's Repulsive Conception, followed two years later by Loathing. Both Stanek and Glass exited prior to recording 1999's Grotesque Blessings, and were replaced by drummer Duane Timlin and bassist Sean Baxter; Ptacek subsequently left Broken Hope as well, resulting in the addition of new vocalist Scott Creekmore. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Broken Hope
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Death metal
Years active 1988–2002
Labels Metal Blade
Former members
Joe Ptacek
Brian Griffin
Jeremy Wagner
Shaun Glass
Scott Creekmore
Dave Duff
Ed Hughes
Sean Baxter
Ryan Stanek
Larry DeMumbrum
Jeff Bumgardner
Duane Timlin

Broken Hope was an American death metal band that was founded in 1988. There were known as an accomplished mid-paced style death metal band with low-pitched gore vocals. As a band, they spanned roughly twelve years, recording five albums between 1991 and 1999.

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History

The core of Broken Hope formed by Joe Ptacek (vocals), Jeremy Wagner (rhythm guitar), Brian Griffin (lead guitar), and Ryan Stanek (drums) scored a deal with the then-fledging Grindcore/RedLight Label and cut their debut album, Swamped in Gore.[1] Following that release, Metal Blade Records signed the band, who released their second album, The Bowels of Repugnance, in 1993.[1] The band's third album, 1995's Repulsive Conception, reached CMJ New Music Monthly's Metal Top 25 chart,[2] as did the follow-up, 1997's Loathing,[3] an album which explored topics such as political domination, necrophilia, and safe sex.[4] The band moved to Martyr Records for their fifth album, Grotesque Blessings, released in 1999.[1] Rumors of the band's demise circulated at this time,[5] and by April 2002, Broken Hope disbanded.[6] In a 2007 interview, Wagner explained that several factors, including band dysfunction and a lack of support in Europe from Metal Blade, contributed to the split.[7] Wagner added that the band members had met "face to face" for the first time in five years and discussed a possible reunion.[7]

Discography

  • 1991: Swamped in Gore
  • 1993: The Bowels of Repugnance
  • 1995: Repulsive Conception
  • 1997: Loathing
  • 1999: Grotesque Blessings

References

  1. ^ a b c Ankeny, Jason. "Broken Hope - Biography". Allmusic (Macrovision Corporation). http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:39fyxqq5ld0e~T10. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  2. ^ "Metal Top 25". CMJ New Music Monthly (College Media, Inc.) (24): 46. 1995-08. ISSN 1074-6978. http://books.google.com/books?id=5iwEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PT45&pg=PT45#v=onepage&q=&f=false. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  3. ^ "Metal Top 25". CMJ New Music Monthly (College Media, Inc.) (45): 48. 1997-05. ISSN 1074-6978. http://books.google.com/books?id=MC0EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA48#v=onepage&q=&f=false. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  4. ^ Iwasald, Scott (1997-04-02). "Broken Hope Grinds onto Scene; Grip Inc. Returns". Deseret News (Deseret News Publishing Company): p. C5. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=98ERAAAAIBAJ&sjid=uu0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5308,513622&dq=broken-hope+band&hl=en. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  5. ^ Stewart-Panko, Kevin (2000-02). "Aggresive Tendencies". Exclaim!. http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=1&csid2=846&fid1=7187. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  6. ^ "Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner: Where It All Went Wrong". Blabbermouth.net. 2002-04-02. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=2496. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  7. ^ a b "Broken Hope to Reunite?". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-07-13. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76711. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 

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