Distoriam (formerly Vinlanders) is a Canadian "Epic historical" folk metal band founded by Francis Beaudet and Tommy Dufault in 2010. Its name was inspired by a mix of the words History and Distortion. They are sometimes called "Canada's answer to Sabaton."

Distoriam
Distoriam performing in Waterloo, QC promoting Chapter I: Vinlanders, July 16th, 2016. From left to right: Tommy Dufault, Marc-André Lépine (Ex Member), Sabrina Mazerolle (Ex Member), Jean-Christophe Arsenault (Ex Member) and Yann Pouliot (Ex Member). Not in the picture: Francis Beaudet, Dominic Bourke
Distoriam performing in Waterloo, QC promoting Chapter I: Vinlanders, July 16th, 2016. From left to right: Tommy Dufault, Marc-André Lépine (Ex Member), Sabrina Mazerolle (Ex Member), Jean-Christophe Arsenault (Ex Member) and Yann Pouliot (Ex Member). Not in the picture: Francis Beaudet, Dominic Bourke
Background information
Also known asVinlanders (2010–2011)
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresFolk metal, epic metal
Years active2010–present
Members
  • Francis Beaudet
  • Tommy Dufault
  • Dominic Bourke
Past members
  • Sabrina Mazerolle
  • François Bertrand
  • Yann Pouliot
  • Marc-André Lépine
  • Jean-Christophe Arsenault
  • Sophie Robillard
  • Pierre-Antoine Chaussé-Castonguay
  • Arnaud Tremblay-Roy
  • David Massicotte
  • Alexandre Pitre
  • Philippe Pageau
  • Vincent Lalumière
  • Philip Le rouge
  • Raphael Leclair
  • Dave Hazel
Websitedistoriam.com

Members

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Current members
  • Frakkur Kladiusson (Francis Beaudet) – Growling vocals, Irish Bouzouki (2010–present)
  • Sir Thomas Samael Friedrik Rex I (Tommy Dufault) – Clean Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (2010–present)
  • Drüminïk (Dominic Bourke) – Drums (2017–present)
  • CrowMan (Marc-André Dugas) – Bass guitar, Backing vocals (2018–present)


Former members
  • Saäb Mazerdothir (Sabrina Mazerolle) – Keytar, Backing vocals (2016–2018)
  • Stormblood (Yann Pouliot) – Bass guitar, Backing vocals (2014–2018)
  • Volcanthor (François Bertrand) – Lead Guitar (2017–2018)
  • Marküs Blackthørn (Marc-André Lépine) – Drums (2015–2017)
  • Sire Le Brave (Jean-Christophe Arsenault) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–2016)
  • Sophie the Tavern Wench (Sophie Robillard) – Keyboards, Hurdy-Gurdy, backing vocals (2012–2015)
  • Le-Tappeux du Pied-Chaussé (Pierre-Antoine Chaussé-Castonguay) – Mandolin, whistle, backing vocals (2014–2015)
  • Arnaud Tremblay-Roy – Bass guitar (2010–2014)
  • David Massicotte – drums, backing vocals (2010–2013)
  • Alexandre Pitre – Lead Guitar (2010-2013)
  • Vincent Lalumière – Keyboards (2011-2012)
  • Philippe Pageau – Keyboards (2010-2011)
  • Philip Le rouge (Philipp Portelance) – Lead Vocals (2010)
  • Raphael Leclair – lead guitar (2010)
  • Dave Hazel – Drums (2010)


Touring members
  • Éric Grenier – Lead Guitar (2018–Present)
  • Dom Archambeault – Rhythm, Lead Guitar (2012, 2014)


Timeline

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Discography

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Demo
  • Demo (2011)
EP
  • Les Voyageurs (2015)
  • Distrollbar (2017)
Studio albums
  • Chapter I : Vinlanders (2015)
  • Chapter II : ??? (To be Released)

Music videos

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Year Details Director(s) Album Type Link
2015 "The Call to Freedom" François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault Les voyageurs (EP) Animated promo [1]
"Us, Travelers" François Bertrand Lyrics video [2]
"Venturing Forth" Xavier Yuvens Chapter I: Vinlanders Narrative [3]
"Duel of a Hundred Lights" François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault Animated promo [4]
2016 "Steel and Steeds" François Bertrand, Tommy Dufault [5]
"Hymn to Mead" Xavier Yuvens Narrative [6]
2017 ''Magnetic North (Alestorm Cover) Tommy Dufault Distrollbar Lyrics Video

References

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  1. ^ "Distoriam - The Call To Freedom (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  2. ^ "Distoriam - Us, Travelers (Official Lyrics Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-01. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  3. ^ "Distoriam - Venturing Forth (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  4. ^ "Distoriam - Duel of a Hundred Lights (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  5. ^ "Distoriam - Steel and Steeds (Official Release Video)". YouTube. 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  6. ^ "Distoriam - Hymn to Mead (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
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