Helltrench is a Brazilian metal band[1] formed in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro in March 2023. The current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Nikolai Trinchero alongside drummer and backing vocalist Laurie Trinchero.[2]

Helltrench
Helltrench group photo. Laurie (left) and Nikolai (right)
Background information
OriginRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresHeavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Nu Metal
Years active2023-present
MembersNikolai Trinchero, Laurie Trinchero
Past membersZeca Mattos, Rafael Miranda
Websitehttps://sites.google.com/view/helltrench

History

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The city of Rio de Janeiro, where the band was created

Helltrench was created on the 5th of March 2023, under the name of HellCirkus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Nikolai and Laurie Trinchero with Nikolai on vocals and Laurie on drums, on the same day Nikolai would also take on duties as the guitarist of the band, thus creating their first official lineup. Helltrench was originally called HellCirkus but changed it’s name due to it sounding too similar to another band’s name, it was then renamed to Forest of Hell due to Rio’s nature and violence, however the name was too long and eventually the band settled for the name Helltrench.[3]

Isolation (2023)

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The band recorded Isolation in 2023, making it their first song, during this time bassist Zeca Mattos would briefly join the band after hearing it[3], he would stay with the band for a couple of months, however he did not play with Helltrench, and did not write anything. During this time the band did not perform any shows however they started working on songs that would later be featured on their debut album Freedom is Slavery and their self titled EP.

Helltrench and Freedom is Slavery (2023-present)

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The album's cycle started in June 2023, sampler/backing vocalist Rafael Miranda would join the band in May 2023 after being invited by Nikolai, he stayed with those roles until April 2024 being disposed of sampling duties as it no longer fit the band's sound, due to schedule difficulties he temporarily parted ways with the band. It would also be during this period that after unsuccessful attempts of finding a bass player, Nikolai started playing bass in studio.[3] On May 5th 2024, the band would start recording the album with the original lineup. September 28th 2024 would mark Helltrench's first show, featuring bassist Zeca Mattos playing the entire set with them, however he only returned to play that show. Rafael Miranda was who recorded the show. On November 23rd 2024, the band would record their self titled debut EP containing 5 songs that would be featured on Freedom is Slavery. While the EP was recorded in one day, bass parts needed to be added after recording sessions and as such it was only released later.

Influences

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The band cites Slipknot, Sepultura, Angra, The Offspring, Millencolin, Iron Maiden, Machine Head, Megadeth, MxPx and Helloween as notable influences.[4]

Band members

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Timeline

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Discography

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  • Isolation (2023)[6]

References

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  1. ^ "helltrench". sites.google.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Helltrench's Instagram page". Instagram. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "helltrench - History". sites.google.com. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  4. ^ "helltrench - Influences". sites.google.com. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  5. ^ "helltrench - Members". sites.google.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  6. ^ "helltrench - Discography". sites.google.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.