Hell (American band)

Hell is an American doom metal solo project formed in 2008 by M.S.W., a multi-instrumentalist from Salem, Oregon. Hell began as a creative outlet for M.S.W., but it eventually gained momentum and grew to include a touring band. According to M.S.W., the project disregards typical religious themes and instead focuses on the concept of a "personal Hell".

History

In 2008, M.S.W. created Hell as a solo endeavor. Regarding the project developing into something greater, he said:
In 2009, the project's first album, Hell I, was released through Woodsmoke as a cassette limited to 100 copies. The debut's follow up, Hell II, was released a year later in 2010, and incorporated new subgenres of extreme metal for the project, like black metal. The conclusion of the initial trilogy, Hell III, was released in 2012 and adopted operatic and symphonic elements. After gathering an underground following, Hell performed at Roadburn 2016 and 2018 In 2017, Hell released its self-titled album to critical acclaim.
Many of Hell's studio albums borrow their cover art style from the work of Gustave Doré, albeit tinted red.

Band members

Hell

M.S.W. – songwriting, vocals, guitars, bass, drums

Additional touring members

Liam Neighbors – drums
Nate Meyers – bass
Sheene Coffin – guitar

Past touring members

Gina Hendrika Eygenhuysen – violin
Kyle Wattson – drums
Adam T. – drums
Paul Reidel – guitar
Kento Woolery – guitar

Discography

Studio albumsHell I Hell II Hell III Hell Submersus
Extended playsHell
SplitsAncestortooth/Hell – with Ancestortooth Resurrection Bay – with Thou Amarok/Hell – with Amarok Live Split – with Hail Hell/Mizmor – with Mizmor Hell/Primitive Man – with Primitive Man
CompilationsTour Through Hell 2013 Trilogy MMXVI Splits
Live albumsSheol

''Live at Roadburn 2018''