Last month metalcoreband Despicable Heroes took another big step in their career: the band won the Metal Battle 2018. Therefore the gentlemen were allowed to play on the annual “Hemelvaart Metal Fest” that took place on May 10th in Apeldoorn (Netherlands). Quality filmed video footage of that show can be watched below.
Their new EP “Arrival” has been released on Dec. 4th.“Arrival” shows the full potential of the band with low-tuned riffing, ground-shaking breakdowns and catchy sing-a-longs. The Band Welcomes Koen Vroom (Ashes of Many) as their new Frontman. Packed with energy and a powerful message the band sets sail for their brand new chapter.
Despicable Heroes started in 2010 in a small town called “Barneveld” (Netherlands). Kevin (screamer/guitarist) and Gino (bass) were troubled during the proces of creative songwriting because of the absence of a drummer, Sam was found few weeks later making all aspects of a band complete. During the first year ‘DH’ has won the play-off on a local band competition, qualifying themselves by winning the semi-finals, at the finals of the provincial bandcontest in “Willemeen, Arnhem” during the “GESEL XL weekend”
In the following years many shows were played, nationally and internationally, and lots of new songs have been written. Faster, heavier, more intense and more energetic each time a new song was finished and ready to hit the stage and crowds. Characterizing and defining the band’s identical and versatile sound. Despicable Heroes combines true hardcore riffing and massive polyrithmic breakdowns, creating total chaos and unsustainable crowds.
In the beginning of 2013 Despicable Heroes signed with Unite Records and producer Dimitri Stolk making is able to release their first record. The result was an 8-track fulllength called “Shipwrecked” which was released on the 18th of May 2013.
In June 2017, the band announced a new vocalist: Koen is the vocalist in Ashes of Many and for Koen it was about time to take the next step musically so he decided to join forces with us as well.
Our review of Despicable Heroes‘s “Shipwrecked” album can be found here.
The current line-up: Koen Vroom – Vocals, Kevin Bos – Guitar/Vocals, Sander van Tent – Guitar, Gerjo, Drums, Gino van Middendorp – Bass.
Upcoming Shows
Jun 1 – In de Steigers: Metalcore (Despicable Heroes, Dock83 +), Astrant Ede, Ede
Jul 28 – Stonehenge Festival 2018, Stationsplein, Steenwijk
Sep 15 – Baroeg Open Air 2018, Baroeg Open Air, Rotterdam
Sep 22 – Tattoofest 2018 edition 11, Tattoofest, Nijverdal
Oct 20 – Rocktoberfest 2018, Estrado Harderwijk, Harderwijk
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