Marcel Schirmer
| Schmier | |
|---|---|
 Schmier performing at Bloodstock Open Air in August 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marcel Schirmer |
| Born |
22 December 1966 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany |
| Genres | Thrash metal, black metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | SPV/Steamhammer, AFM, Nuclear Blast |
| Associated acts | Destruction, Headhunter, The German Panzer |
| Website | www.destruction.de |
Marcel Schirmer, born on 22 December 1966,[1] is a German heavy metal musician. Commonly known as Schmier, he is a founding member of the thrash metal band Destruction, where he is the lead vocalist and bass player.[2] He left Destruction in 1989 to form Headhunter and reunited with them in 1999.[2] Schmier owned a pizzeria named Barracuda in Istein, but sold it in 2006. He lives in Freiburg im Breisgau.[2] Around late 2014, he formed The German Panzer, a teutonic heavy metal trio which consists of guitarist Herman Frank (Accept, Victory), and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (Accept).[3]
Equipment
Schmier plays a custom made Dean V bass and uses for amplification Trace Elliot Bass Amp 450W, Sans Amp, and Boss Noisegate effects. His speakers are Ampeg 8x10 Classic.[4]
References
- ↑ "Destruction - bandprofile". Destruction official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- 1 2 3 "Schmier". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- ↑ http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/3566033.the-german-panzer.html
- ↑ "Bassplayer Schmier of Destruction". Dean Guitars official website. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
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