Origins:

 

Maelstrom was formed in 2004 by school friends Wull Hay and Scott Simpson. In it's early stages, the band took the form of a 2-man project that was never intended for live performance. During 2004, the pair recorded their first self-titled demo on a shoestring budget, using only a 4-track recording unit at Scott's home near Glasgow. On the strength of these recordings, the project started to attract attention within the Glasgow metal community.

 

In 2005, the prospect of live performances came into question and it was decided that a full line-up would need to be found to progress any further. The band was completed with the arrival of drummer Donnie Temple, and 7-string bassist Chris Cameron.

 

Throughout 2006 the band existed as a 4-piece, and now under the name Maelstrom, began writing and rehearsing new material. As the music started to develop, it became apparent that a keyboard player was needed. Linzi Brown came to their attention at a drunken party, and joined later that year as a fifth member. With this new line-up, Maelstrom played their live debut on 24th May 2006 at the 13th Note in Glasgow.

 

In 2007, the band recorded their first full-length release entitled "The Shores At Dawn".

 

This year, the band are currently writing new material for their next self-released album...

lead vocal, guitars | Wull Hay

 

Name: Wull Hay

 

Instrument: Vocal, Guitar

 

Equipment: Epiphone Gothic Les Paul and a Snarl Infested Throat.

 

My Influences: My Black Goddess Lorna. She keeps me ticking these days. Without her I'd be lost. Norse Mythology and anything to do with the Vikings. Tolkien and everything Lord of The Ring shaped. When it comes to music I am influenced by Black, Doom, Death and Folk metal, I love the Metal!

 

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Favorite 5 Albums:

 

At The Gates - Slaughter Of The Soul

My Dying Bride - The Angel And The Dark River

Nargaroth - Herbestleyd

Satyricon - Dark Medieval Times

Brad Fiedel - The Terminator Soundtrack Official Scores

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