Orange Goblin Explained

Orange Goblin
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Alias:Our Haunted Kingdom (1995–1996)
Origin:London, England
Genre:Stoner metal,[1] heavy metal
Years Active:1995–present
Label:Rise Above, The Music Cartel, Sanctuary, Candlelight, Man's Ruin, Mayan, Eccentric Man
Associated Acts:Ravens Creed, Electric Wizard, Capricorns, Dukes of Nothing
Current Members:Ben Ward
Joe Hoare
Chris Turner
Harry Armstrong
Past Members:Pete O'Malley
Martyn Millard

Orange Goblin are an English heavy metal band from London. Formed in 1995, the band's lineup currently consists of singer Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, drummer Chris Turner, and bassist Harry Armstrong. Their most recent album Science, Not Fiction was released in July 2024.

History

Orange Goblin was originally formed in 1995 under the name Our Haunted Kingdom, with original bassist Martyn Millard and fifth member Pete O'Malley on rhythm guitar.[2] The band released a split 7-inch single, Electric Wizard/Our Haunted Kingdom, with Electric Wizard in 1996 on Rise Above Records before changing their name to Orange Goblin. The first three studio albums under the name Orange Goblin—Frequencies from Planet Ten (1997), Time Travelling Blues (1998) and The Big Black (2000)—were in the stoner metal and doom metal genres,[3] and have also been described as space rock.[4] However, starting with 2002's Coup de Grace, they began to add punk rock, hard rock, and other influences to their sound.[5] The album Thieving from the House of God was released in 2004 and featured a cover of ZZ Top's "Just Got Paid".[6]

Their first five releases were issued by Rise Above Records. O'Malley left the band in 2004 to pursue a career as an artist and was not replaced. Their 2007 album Healing Through Fire was released on Mayan/Sanctuary Records. In 2008, the band announced that they had signed with Candlelight Records.[7] Two new songs were revealed in May 2009, though the associated album was delayed until 2012.[8]

In mid-2010, the band's back catalog was reissued on Rise Above Records in digipak form.[9] Their long-delayed seventh album A Eulogy for the Damned was released in February 2012.[10] The album earned the band critical acclaim.[11] [12] The band then embarked on a world tour in 2013, playing 161 shows across 28 countries.[13]

In March 2013, Orange Goblin released A Eulogy for the Fans: Orange Goblin Live 2012. The CD/DVD package included the band's complete performances at Bloodstock Festival on 11 August 2012 and Hellfest in France on 15 June 2012.[14] In October 2014, the band released the studio album Back from the Abyss through Candlelight Records.[15]

In December 2015, the band undertook a 13-date 20th anniversary tour of the United Kingdom.[16] In December 2016, singer Ben Ward received national media coverage in the UK for setting up a JustGiving campaign aiming to raise money for the staff of music publisher TeamRock who were laid off when the company went into administration.[17] [18] [19] [20] As part of the fundraising effort, Orange Goblin played a gig at the Black Heart in Camden, London on 5 January 2017 with all proceeds going to the campaign.[21]

Orange Goblin's ninth studio album, The Wolf Bites Back, was released in June 2018.[22] In October 2020, bassist Martyn Millard announced his amicable retirement from the band;[23] he was replaced in mid-2021 by Harry Armstrong.[24] The band's first new album in six years, Science, Not Fiction, was released on July 19, 2024.[25]

Band members

Current lineup

Former members

Session musicians

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Live albums
EPs
Singles
Compilation appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 Essential Stoner Rock Albums. Dome. Malcolm. Metal Hammer. 16 October 2016. 21 May 2017. 8 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180308231148/http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-10-16/10-essential-stoner-rock-albums. dead.
  2. Web site: Wilson . MacKenzie . [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p276559/biography|pure_url=yes}} Orange Goblin Biography ]. AllMusic. 11 April 2012 .
  3. Web site: Van horn Jr. . Ray . Orange Goblin: Back from the Abyss . Blabbermouth.net . 21 November 2014 . 6 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Rivadavia . Eduardo . 11 Great Space Rock + Metal Albums You Need To Know . Loudwire . 6 June 2018 . 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Rivadavia . Eduardo . Orange Goblin: Coup de Grace . AllMusic . 6 June 2018.
  6. Web site: Rivadavia . Eduardo . Orange Goblin: Thieving from the House of God . . 6 June 2018.
  7. http://www.komodorock.com/latest-news/latest-news/orange-goblin-sign-with-candlelight-records-200809037297/ Orange Goblin Sign With Candlelight Records
  8. Web site: ORANGE GOBLIN: First New Songtitles Revealed . Blabbermouth.net . 6 June 2018 . 6 May 2009.
  9. Web site: Rise Above Records: Orange Goblin . 6 March 2013 . Rise Above Records . 6 June 2018.
  10. Web site: Orange Goblin Reveals New Album Release Date, Announces U.K. Shows . Metal Underground . 6 June 2018 . 26 October 2011.
  11. Web site: Alisoglu . Scott . Orange Goblin: A Eulogy for the Damned . Blabbermouth.net . 4 March 2012 . 6 June 2018.
  12. Web site: Orange Goblin, A Eulogy for the Damned: 2012's First Highlight is Set to Drink You Under the Table . The Obelisk . 6 June 2018 . 15 December 2011.
  13. Web site: McIntyre . Ken . Orange Goblin: Lock, Stock, the Fucking Lot . Louder . 6 June 2018 . 3 November 2014.
  14. Web site: ORANGE GOBLIN: 'A Eulogy For the Fans – Orange Goblin Live 2012' CD/DVD Trailer . Blabbermouth.net . 6 June 2018 . 28 January 2013.
  15. Web site: Dome . Malcolm . Our First Impressions of the New Orange Goblin Album . Louder . 6 June 2018 . 21 August 2014.
  16. Web site: Munro . Scott . Orange Goblin Tour to Mark 20th Anniversary . Metal Hammer . 6 June 2018 . 28 April 2015.
  17. Web site: Orange Goblin Frontman Sets Up JustGiving Campaign for Team Rock . The Guardian . 6 June 2018 . 20 December 2016.
  18. Web site: O'Connor . Roisin . Orange Goblin Frontman Launches JustGiving Campaign for Team Rock Staff Made Redundant before Christmas . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/team-rock-administration-classic-rock-justgiving-page-orange-goblin-a7488096.html . 24 May 2022 . subscription . live . The Independent . 6 June 2018 . 21 December 2016.
  19. Web site: Ackerman . Naomi . Orange Goblin Singer Raises £66,000 for Metal Hammer and Classic Rock Journalists after Redundancies . Evening Standard . 6 June 2018 . 23 December 2016.
  20. Web site: Rock Fans Rraise £78,000 in Five Days for Team Rock Staff . BBC News . 6 June 2018 . 24 December 2016.
  21. Web site: Rosenberg . Axl . Orange Goblin Announce Benefit Show for Team Rock (Metal Hammer) Staff . MetalSucks.net . 6 June 2018 . 23 December 2016.
  22. Web site: Munro . Scott . Orange Goblin Unleash The Wolf Bites Back . Classic Rock . 6 June 2018 . 1 June 2018.
  23. Web site: Millard . Martyn. Orange Goblin Bassist Martyn Millard Announces His Departure From The Band . BraveWords . 20 November 2020 . 29 October 2020.
  24. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2021-06-25 . ORANGE GOBLIN Parts Ways With Founding Bassist . 2022-06-22 . Metal Injection.
  25. Web site: Lewry . Fraser . 2024-04-07 . Orange Goblin announce first album in six years, confirmed as headliners of new UK rock festival . 2024-04-08 . Classic Rock . en.

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