RITUAL STEEL BIOGRAPHY
In the mid-nineties, Martin Zellmer, drummer with
the band RED FIRE RAIN (2 CDs), had the idea to form a band,
which should be completely different from all the other German Heavy Metal bands. In
summer 2001 the first line-up was complete and after a few weeks their first single was
recorded ("Orchid Queen"/"Liquid Steel") and released by a small
North-German vinyl label at the end of 2001. The line-up changed a little several times
while the band recorded two albums ("A Hell of a Knight" and "Blitz
Invasion"/2004), and four singles between 2002 and 2005. The band had successful
live-appearances at several festivals like the Headbangersī Open Air and gigs with bands
like TWISTED TOWER DIRE, SLOUGH FEG, VORTEX or SACRED STEEL. During this time, Martin
Zellmer also recorded a Z-IRON split-LP and an ISEN TORR "10! Shortly after the
release of this "10, Martin decided to quit this project, because he couldnīt
identify with the bandīs political message. So, problems were to follow... By the end of
2004, the musicians of RITUAL STEEL decided to go separate ways. Drummer Martin Zellmer
wanted to do something more professional and went in search of a new line-up. The other
band members went on to play under a different name. Another reason for this split-up was
the fact that Martin often had to advance money to pay the bandīs bills, or even pay them
with his own money; and he didnīt want to do this any more. So, a lot of bad rumours
started to circle to ruin Martins career.
Two years later Martin had his new line-up, which in fact was better than ever before!
Martin Zellmer - Drums and Percussions
John Cason (EXILED) - Vocals
Sven Boege (IVORY TOWER) - Guitar
Stefan Ikert (IVORY TOWER) - Bass
On their new single, RITUAL STEEL are more forceful and professional than ever, and the
sound is a lot better than before. This excellent re-start is something no true
Metal-Head, who likes bands like AGENT STEEL, OMEN,
THRUST, MANILLA ROAD or MANOWAR, should miss!
Currently, RITUAL STEEL are in the studio to record their new album "Invincible
Warriors", with songs like "Raiders (from Space)", "Killer
Attack" and "The Witch". All songs are composed by Martin, who was
responsible for classics like "Solar Eagle", "Ritual Steel",
"Victory", "Metalbeasts" and several other songs. At the same time,
the band is recording eight classic songs with their new line-up, to show their fans just
how strong this line-up ist. A few months after their new album, a "Best
of"-album will be released. Karthago Records, which is releasing RITUAL STEEL's
albums, is a label the band can truly count on. While Karthago Records will release the
coming albums on CD (distribution by Twilight), the cult-label Killermetal Records,
specialist for highclass vinyl releases, will be responsible for RITUAL STEELīs vinyl
releases.
Traditional Heavy Metal from the north of Germany with international standard! We hope,
all you Heavy Metal
Maniacs will like it!!!
Martin / RITUAL STEEL |
