Band Line Up 2021
From Old England's heart a new Devil is spawned! PEMPHIGOID unleash their sonic assault! Crushing slabs of old fashioned Death Metal, raw and primal, churning and evil!
The name of a rare autoimmune blistering skin disease, PEMPHIGOID was chosen as the band’s moniker. And this medical theme features prominently in the bands lyrics. Songs telling stories of disease, mental illness, surgery and various clinical institutionalised horrors...
It all began in mid 2016, when Rich (Drums) and Ash (Guitar and Vocals) first met in another local Death Metal band. They soon agreed that this project had a limited future, so they set out on their own. Their mission was a simple one; both desired a return to the Old School Death Metal sound of the late 80’s and early 90’s. PEMPHIGOID aimed for an emphasis on song writing over speed, and a prominence of brutality rather than technicality. Soon Bill joined the band on Bass Guitar, he shared this Old School ethos, and so the triumvirate was complete.
The debut album ‘Where Compassion Comes to Die’ released in March 2018 cemented the bands mission statement. Old School Death Metal for fans of Bolt Thrower, Obituary, Autopsy, Six Feet Under, Cancer, Master, Carcass etc.
During 2018 and 2019 the band have busied themselves with gigs up and down the country, and have built a loyal and sizeable fan base, as can be seen in the video footage of their successful Bloodstock 2019 performance. Furthermore, print runs of the band’s shirts and CD’s have been selling out rapidly.
During 2020, like many other bands, writing became the order of the day, cancelled gigs did not perturb the bands as they concentrated on pre-production for their second album. In March 2021 the bands announced that their sophomore effort would be titled ‘Merchants of Despair’ and would be produced by the acclaimed Dan Mullins (My Dying Bride, Bal Sagoth, Blasphmer, etc) The band are planning a Summer release along with new merchandise and a string of live performances. The band remains hopeful that 2021 will be a good year for metal!
Bloodstock is our favourite festival, and as fans we have been attending for many years. Playing the Jagermeister stage in 2019 was a career high point. Being asked to return in 2021 for the New Blood stage is an honour and a privilege!
