DEATHWISH
DEATHWISH - ZAANDAM (NOORD-HOLLAND) 1980 - 1985

BIOGRAPHY: Deathwish was formed by the two Krancher brothers in 1980. Drummer Cliff Krancher and guitarist Vincent Krancher started Deathwish at a very young age (Vincent only being 14 years old!). Soon Bert Dijkema (bass) and Jelle Wiersma (vocals) joined the band. In 1982 the band realeases it's first demo named "Seven days in Hell" which was good 80's hard rock / heavy metal with a Dutch touch (as can be heard on "Sinner"). The band wasn't really the most technical band on earth. But they did their music with class, rooted on early blues-orientated hard rock / metal. Just like a lot of NWOBHM bands! The band does a lot of gigs in the region of Amsterdam, like in the famous Paradiso and Melkweg. They even supported bands like Loudness! The band gets pretty well-known in their regio, mainly due to the airplay the band gets on the national radio. Around '85 the band splits up after various line-up changes. Vincent Krancher, which was a gifted guitarist for sure, continued with some guys under the banner of Mover, which was in fact a more melodic rock band.

Paul/Stefan/Julian

MEMBERS:

Jelle Wiersma – Vocals
Simon Menting - Vocals
Vincent Krancher – Guitar (Other bands: Mover)
Bert Dijkema - Bass
Cliff Krancher - Drums

DISCOGRAPHY:

1982 Seven days in Hell (DEMO)
198? Demo II

MEMORABILIA:



Pictures of Deathwish-guitarist Vincent Krancher