United Kingdom

Alestorm

Alestorm are a Scottish heavy metal band formed in Perth in 2004. Their music is characterised by a pirate theme, and as a result, they have been dubbed a "pirate metal" band by many critics and their fanbase. The group currently consists of lead vocalist/keytarist Christopher Bowes, bassist Gareth Murdock, drummer Peter Alcorn, keyboardist/harsh vocalist Elliot Vernon and guitarist Máté "Bobo" Bodor.

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Folk/Power Metal

Lineup

Christopher Bowes

Keyboards, Vocals

2007-present

Gareth Murdock

Bass, Vocals (backing)

2009-present

Peter Alcorn

Drums

2010-present

Elliot Vernon

Keyboards, Vocals (backing)

2012-present

Máté Bodor

Guitars

2015-present

Dani Evans

Bass (2007-2008), Guitars, Vocals (backing)

2008-2015

Ian Wilson

Drums

2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010

Gavin Harper

Guitars, Vocals (backing)

2007-2008

Tim Shaw

Guitars, Vocals (backing)

2008

Alex Tabisz

Drums

2008

Elliot Vernon

Keyboards

2011-2012

Cory Hofing

Drums

2014

Patty Gurdy

Hurdy gurdy, Vocals

2024-2025

Barbara Blackthorne

Vocals

2024