Artist
Formed in 1986 as a punk band in Cape Town by guitarist Greg McEwan Marriot, V.O.D. are considered "the Godfathers of South African metal".
After incessant performances, underground tape compilation appearances and several demo effort releases, the band strikes it big by signing to German record label Morbid Records in 1995. Watershed album "Bloedrivier" (Afrikaans for "Blood River") was released the following year. V.O.D. toured through much of Europe, finally returning back home to play at the 1998 Oppikoppi and 1999 Woodstock festivals.
The group disbanded in 1999 (with March 2009 having seen a reunion tour).
Members have included vocalists Neil "The Viking", Stewart Hendry and finally Francois Breytenbach Blom; drummers Neil "Thunder", Dangerous Dan Dion and Paul André Blom; Johan De Jager on 2nd guitar (for a short period); Radley Clack (Wacky Clacky Radley) and Diccon Harper on bass duties; with the only constant being guitarist Greg McEwan Marriott.
Tracks
1
O Come All Ye Faithful
2
Lo How A Rose E'er Bloomin'
3
In The Bleak Midwinter
4
Behold An Ancient Voice Is Calling Us
5
Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)
6
Out Behind The Old Hotel
7
The Friendly Beasts
8
Silent Night
9
Into The Dark
10
The Body Of God
11
Purer Than Purest
12
O Come O Come Emmanuel
13
Dona Nobis Pacem
14
The Birthday Party
15
The Holly And The Ivy
Releases
Members
Paul Blom,
Diccon Harper,
J. De Jager,Greg McEwan (2),Francois Blom,Mad Bastard Stewart
