Band Biography

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 21:42 Written by Black Moor Wednesday, 25 February 2009 15:26

Black Moor is:

• Eric Hanlin - Guitar & vocals
• Nick Jones - Lead Guitar
• Rob Nickerson - Bass
• Sylvain Coderre - Drums

Born in the Fall of 2005, Black Moor is a metal band hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Composed of Eric Hanlin on guitar and lead vocals, Nick Jones on lead guitar, Sylvain Coderre on drums and Rob Nickerson on bass, the band has gradually evolved into something bordering on obsession for four like-minded musicians. Drawing inspiration from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, 80’s thrash and some progressive rock, Black Moor plays melody driven metal that has often been likened to a cross between Iron Maiden and Megadeth.

A near-fatal car accident in June of 2008 nearly cut the band’s career short, and the subsequent turmoil caused disruptions through the end of 2008 and into the early parts of 2009. Emerging stronger than ever from this difficult time, Black Moor released their debut album, The Conquering, in August of 2009 on Halifax based indie label Diminished Fifth Records. The album was well received, earning the boys a nomination for "Loud Recording of the Year" at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards, and is currently available in stores across Canada, on iTunes and through various other online sources.

Black Moor is pleased to have shared the stage with artists such as Joey Belladonna of Anthrax, 3 Inches of Blood, Goat Whore, Priestess, Protest the Hero, Baptized in Blood, Cauldron, Martyr, Toxic Holocaust and many others.