Warlord (hardcore band)

For the heavy metal band based in Los Angeles, see Warlord (California band).

Warlord was an American band whose sound was described as "doomcore", a mix between doom metal and hardcore punk.^[1] Formed in 1997, Warlord was signed to Solid State Records during their brief existence.^[3] Before disbanding, the band did a tour with fellow Solid State band, Training for Utopia.^[4] The band has a compilation coming out, to help drummer Timothy Henderson with his health problems.^[5] The compilation has a new song and an unreleased track from Rock the Foe Hammer.^[5]

Warlord
Origin	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	Doom metal[1] hardcore punk[1] noise rock[2]
Years active	1997–1999, 2015
Labels	Solid State
Past members	Ricky Rodgers Brian Fletcher Phil Smith Tim Henderson

In their tenure, the band released an EP, titled Warlord, and a debut album Rock the Foe Hammer, both of which came out through Solid State.^[6]

Members

Last known lineup

• Ricky Rodgers – vocals, lead guitar (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Fuse of Ire and Catechuman)
• Phil Smith – bass (1998–1999, 2015) (World Against World)
• Timothy Henderson – drums, backing vocals (1997–1999, 2015) (formerly of Mr. Bishop's Fist and Catechuman)

Fill-in musicians^[5]

• Jonathon Ford – bass, backing vocals (1997–1998) (formerly of Roadside Monument, Catechuman and Mr. Bishop's Fist)

Former^[4]

• Brian Fletchner – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1997–1998) (Pilgrims, AAPOAA)

Timeline

Discography

EPs

• Warlord (1997; Solid State)^[1]

Studio album

• Rock the Foe Hammer (1999; Solid State)^[7][8][9]

Compilation appearances

• "Set Sail to the Kingdom" on We Bear the Scars (2017)