Hammers of Misfortune

Originally known by the name Unholy Cadaver, San Francisco's Hammers of Misfortune play what might be described as Celtic fantasy metal. Their style mixes together Thin Lizzy/Iron Maiden-style dual-guitar harmonies, operatic vocals, Celtic-tinged acoustic guitar interludes, and elements of Scandinavian black metal (musically, not lyrically). The quartet is led by guitarist/vocalist John Cobbett, ...more