Band Line Up 2019

Voluntas are a four piece Thrash Metal band formed in bristol in 2015. Influenced by a range of metal sub genres - including bands the like of Pantera, Metallica, Maiden & Bloodshot Dawn - Voluntas bring an energetic, thrash/death fusion in the form of pit-enducing riffs, chuggy breakdowns, plenty of fast solos- all tied together with catchy momentum. A play-off of deep growls and clean vocals set them apart from other bands, creating a varied and progressive style of thrash.

Originally formed by members Mark Watkins (lead vocals, rythm guitar) and K-lum Schmit (lead guitar) brainstorming riffs and practicing together. Shortly after, Jo Barton (Vocals, bass) was brought in to enhance their sound further, enabling them to write a full album of material.

A year on, Voluntas needed a drummer to start gigging which came in the incredibly talented form of Alex Bennet who then proceeded to re-write drum tracks and add major energy to their set.

Now with a full line up, 2017 saw Voluntas take to the stage in most every metal venue Bristol had to offer, including entering M2TM Bristol, winning a spot in the final in 2018 and being crowned winners in 2019.

With a Bloodstock booking under their belt and many more stages to conquer, Voluntas' brutal delve into the depths of metal has just begun. 

Their debut EP 'Walk to Hell' released 03/08/19 - Available on Itunes, Spotify and other major online retailers.

It goes without saying this is a massive opportunity for us as a band, we live to get that pit churning and to do it at one of the biggest metal meetups of the year is an absolute honour

BRING ON THE HORDES OF THE NEW BLOOD!