Martin Kearns
| Martin Kearns | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Kiddie |
| Born | 7 March 1977 |
| Died | 14 September 2015 (aged 38) |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1994–2015 |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Bolt Thrower |
| Website | http://www.boltthrower.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Custom Kit | |
Martin "Kiddie" Kearns (7 March 1977 – 14 September 2015) was an English drummer, specializing in death metal, known for his association with Bolt Thrower since 1994. He joined the band at age 17 after playing in several local bands in Coventry, playing anything from metal to reggae; he had been playing pub gigs since the age of 14.
Kearns subsequently left due to personal reasons in 1998. Band and fans alike were happy that he returned to Bolt Thrower in 2000. Martin was the longest standing drummer for Bolt Thrower. He recorded drums on both the Honour-Valour-Pride album, and on Those Once Loyal, the latter of which has been met with widespread critical acclaim from magazines such as Rock Sound, Rock Hard and Metal Hammer.
Kearns died unexpectedly at the age of 38 on September 14, 2015.[1] The remaining members of Bolt Thrower eventually decided to dissolve the band rather than replace Kearns, with frontman Karl Willetts stating, "I can confirm that Bolt Thrower are definitely over for good. There will be no reunion tours etc... no compromise."[2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Honour – Valour – Pride (Metal Blade Records, 2001)
- Those Once Loyal (Metal Blade Records, 2005)
References
- ↑ "Bolt Thrower Tour Cancelled Due To Tragedy". metalobsession.net. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Bolt Thrower Officially Splits Up: 'There Will Be No Reunion Tours'". Blabbermouth.net. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.