Cloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They… Read Full Bio ↴Cloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities around 2000. The band was closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, along with renowned acts such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head. Throughout the years, Cloven Hoof underwent numerous changes in their lineup, with only the founding bassist, Lee Payne, remaining a constant member.
Early Years: 1979–1987
During their early years, Cloven Hoof experienced several lineup changes before finally settling on a stable formation that lasted for their initial recordings. From the very beginning, the four band members embraced a theatrical approach and adopted pseudonyms inspired by the four elements: David "Water" Potter, Steve "Fire" Rounds, Lee "Air" Payne, and Kevin "Earth" Poutney. This lineup successfully recorded a demo tape in 1982, as well as The Opening Ritual EP and their self-titled debut album in 1984.
Following the release of their debut album, David Potter departed from the band and was replaced by Rob Kendrick, who took on the pseudonym "Water." This lineup only managed to record the live album Fighting Back (1987) before disbanding, leaving Lee Payne as the sole remaining member.
1988–1990
In 1988, Lee Payne revived the band and recruited vocalist Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood from the band Tredegar, along with drummer Jon Brown. With a fresh lineup in place, the band abandoned their stage names and went on to produce two more albums: Dominator (1988) and A Sultan's Ransom (1989). Lee Jones, a former member of Tredegar, joined as a second guitarist shortly after the release of these albums. However, contractual issues led to another breakup in 1990.
2001–2007
In the summer of 2001, Lee Payne began assembling a new lineup for the next iteration of Cloven Hoof, following a discussion with Andy Wood regarding the previous contractual difficulties that had caused the band's decade-long hiatus. The band made a live appearance at the Keep It True II Festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany, on April 10, 2004.
They recorded and released Eye of the Sun in 2006, featuring musicians Matt Moreton on vocals, Andy Shortland on guitars, and Lynch Radinsky on drums. The album was produced by Tom Galley. Due to various members' work commitments, the band was unable to perform live, prompting Lee Payne to once again recruit new personnel.
Vocalist Russ North returned to England and rejoined the band after spending some time living in Spain. The band's lineup was eventually completed by Mick Powell and Ben Read on guitars, along with Jon Brown on drums.
2008–Present
In early 2008, the band released a collection of re-recorded songs titled The Definitive Part One, with plans to release a new EP called Throne of Damnation in 2010.
Cloven Hoof co-headlined the Metal Brew Festival in Mill Hill with Pagan Altar in 2008. Both bands also performed at the British Steel IV Festival at the Camden Underworld in 2009. On June 27, 2009, Cloven Hoof appeared at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany, sharing the stage with bands like W.A.S.P., U.D.O., Blind Guardian, and Journey, despite the heavy rain during their set.
The track "Nightstalker" from Cloven Hoof's debut album was featured in the soundtrack for the Brütal Legend computer game.
In early 2010, following Russ North's departure, Matt Moreton was enlisted to record the vocals for the Throne of Damnation EP. However, Moreton left the band shortly afterward due to health issues. On December 13, 2010, Cloven Hoof released their first DVD titled A Sultan's Ransom - Video Archive. It featured footage from a 1989 concert at Lichfield Art Centre, as well as two music videos for the songs "Mad, Mad World" and "Highlander" from A Sultan's Ransom.
In 2011, Lee Payne embarked on rebuilding the band by bringing in guitarist Joe Whelan from the band Dementia and guitarist Chris Coss from UK/DC. Drummer Mark Gould and Ash Cooper joined as well, providing vocals. This lineup released a music video called "I'm Your Nemesis" and an updated version of "Nightstalker." However, Russ North parted ways with Cloven Hoof for the final time in July 2012, following a controversial performance in Cyprus. Mark Gould also left the band in August 2012, and Jake Oseland replaced him on drums in time for a series of live shows in 2013.
The 2013 lineup of Cloven Hoof scheduled their debut UK concert appearance at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on March 30, 2013, alongside Jameson Raid and Hollow Ground. On April 27, 2013, Cloven Hoof performed a concert at the Parkhotel Hall in Tirol, Austria, which was recorded by producer Patrick Engel for a future live album release. The band had plans to release a studio album provisionally titled Resist or Serve on High Roller Records.
On June 23, 2013, Cloven Hoof played at the R-Mine Festival in Belgium, sharing the bill with Hell, Tygers of Pan Tang, and Tank. They also made an appearance at the Heavy Metal Night 6 Festival in Italy on September 21, 2013. In 2014, Cloven Hoof was added to the lineup for the Sweden Rock Festival, performing alongside Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper. They were also scheduled to perform at the Power and Glory Festival in Hatfield on August 23, 2014, with additional European tour dates planned for the year.
Discography
Cloven Hoof (1984)
Fighting Back (1986)
Dominator (1988)
A Sultan's Ransom (1989)
Eye of the Sun (2006)
Throne of Damnation (2014)
Who Mourns for the Morning Star? (2017)
The Age of Steel (2020)
Time Assassin (2022)
Early Years: 1979–1987
During their early years, Cloven Hoof experienced several lineup changes before finally settling on a stable formation that lasted for their initial recordings. From the very beginning, the four band members embraced a theatrical approach and adopted pseudonyms inspired by the four elements: David "Water" Potter, Steve "Fire" Rounds, Lee "Air" Payne, and Kevin "Earth" Poutney. This lineup successfully recorded a demo tape in 1982, as well as The Opening Ritual EP and their self-titled debut album in 1984.
Following the release of their debut album, David Potter departed from the band and was replaced by Rob Kendrick, who took on the pseudonym "Water." This lineup only managed to record the live album Fighting Back (1987) before disbanding, leaving Lee Payne as the sole remaining member.
1988–1990
In 1988, Lee Payne revived the band and recruited vocalist Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood from the band Tredegar, along with drummer Jon Brown. With a fresh lineup in place, the band abandoned their stage names and went on to produce two more albums: Dominator (1988) and A Sultan's Ransom (1989). Lee Jones, a former member of Tredegar, joined as a second guitarist shortly after the release of these albums. However, contractual issues led to another breakup in 1990.
2001–2007
In the summer of 2001, Lee Payne began assembling a new lineup for the next iteration of Cloven Hoof, following a discussion with Andy Wood regarding the previous contractual difficulties that had caused the band's decade-long hiatus. The band made a live appearance at the Keep It True II Festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany, on April 10, 2004.
They recorded and released Eye of the Sun in 2006, featuring musicians Matt Moreton on vocals, Andy Shortland on guitars, and Lynch Radinsky on drums. The album was produced by Tom Galley. Due to various members' work commitments, the band was unable to perform live, prompting Lee Payne to once again recruit new personnel.
Vocalist Russ North returned to England and rejoined the band after spending some time living in Spain. The band's lineup was eventually completed by Mick Powell and Ben Read on guitars, along with Jon Brown on drums.
2008–Present
In early 2008, the band released a collection of re-recorded songs titled The Definitive Part One, with plans to release a new EP called Throne of Damnation in 2010.
Cloven Hoof co-headlined the Metal Brew Festival in Mill Hill with Pagan Altar in 2008. Both bands also performed at the British Steel IV Festival at the Camden Underworld in 2009. On June 27, 2009, Cloven Hoof appeared at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany, sharing the stage with bands like W.A.S.P., U.D.O., Blind Guardian, and Journey, despite the heavy rain during their set.
The track "Nightstalker" from Cloven Hoof's debut album was featured in the soundtrack for the Brütal Legend computer game.
In early 2010, following Russ North's departure, Matt Moreton was enlisted to record the vocals for the Throne of Damnation EP. However, Moreton left the band shortly afterward due to health issues. On December 13, 2010, Cloven Hoof released their first DVD titled A Sultan's Ransom - Video Archive. It featured footage from a 1989 concert at Lichfield Art Centre, as well as two music videos for the songs "Mad, Mad World" and "Highlander" from A Sultan's Ransom.
In 2011, Lee Payne embarked on rebuilding the band by bringing in guitarist Joe Whelan from the band Dementia and guitarist Chris Coss from UK/DC. Drummer Mark Gould and Ash Cooper joined as well, providing vocals. This lineup released a music video called "I'm Your Nemesis" and an updated version of "Nightstalker." However, Russ North parted ways with Cloven Hoof for the final time in July 2012, following a controversial performance in Cyprus. Mark Gould also left the band in August 2012, and Jake Oseland replaced him on drums in time for a series of live shows in 2013.
The 2013 lineup of Cloven Hoof scheduled their debut UK concert appearance at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on March 30, 2013, alongside Jameson Raid and Hollow Ground. On April 27, 2013, Cloven Hoof performed a concert at the Parkhotel Hall in Tirol, Austria, which was recorded by producer Patrick Engel for a future live album release. The band had plans to release a studio album provisionally titled Resist or Serve on High Roller Records.
On June 23, 2013, Cloven Hoof played at the R-Mine Festival in Belgium, sharing the bill with Hell, Tygers of Pan Tang, and Tank. They also made an appearance at the Heavy Metal Night 6 Festival in Italy on September 21, 2013. In 2014, Cloven Hoof was added to the lineup for the Sweden Rock Festival, performing alongside Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper. They were also scheduled to perform at the Power and Glory Festival in Hatfield on August 23, 2014, with additional European tour dates planned for the year.
Discography
Cloven Hoof (1984)
Fighting Back (1986)
Dominator (1988)
A Sultan's Ransom (1989)
Eye of the Sun (2006)
Throne of Damnation (2014)
Who Mourns for the Morning Star? (2017)
The Age of Steel (2020)
Time Assassin (2022)
Notre Dame
Cloven Hoof Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Notre Dame' by these artists:
Animales Arde Notre Dame mientras miras -sin mirar- el mar por primer…
Carlos simpson No more time to waste No more life to waste my…
Clopin (Paul Kandel) Frollo (Tony Jay) Archdeacon (David Ogden Stiers) & Chorus Olim, olim deus accelere Hoc saeculum splendidum Accelere fi…
Gazo La mélo est Gangx (mmh-mmh) Ton gars Sherko est l'ingé' (mmh…
Gazo & Tiakola La mélo est gangx Ton gars Sherko est l'ingé' Eh Parisien, …
Ill Humans Walls collapsing Canvases on fire Panic in the hearts and…
Neima Ezza Fumo sul tetto del mondo aspettando che passi Vicino a un…
Paris Paloma I′m in the rafters looking down It's cold up here Between wa…
Pat Hardy Notre Dame caught fire today As I was looking by your…
The Bombpops Well it seems like things are getting worse You're the black…
Tish Cerco un letto in mezzo al mare Così se resto sola Ci…
Warbringer Oh, you thought that you might rule They have played you…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Cloven Hoof:
"Laying Down The Law" I guard these sleazy streets, From gambling joint to speakea…
1001 Nights Salam o' exalted one, Come share a vision with me. Back…
Age of Steel See the metal men are marching, bloodlust raging on the stre…
Alderley Edge Sit very still you can hear distant marching, over on Alderl…
Anti Matter Man Out of the sea of radiation He came, From origin unknown. No…
Apathy What is wrong with the world today? it seems caught in…
Ascension In darkest night, the anvils pound. Out of sight, far beneat…
Astral Rider Take a trip out of consciousness across the great divide, …
Bathory Daughter of nobility, quest for immortality. Restoring her b…
Bedlam In my cell, cold alone. confined by thoughts misery. Trapped…
Cloven Hoof The House of God has been, violated. Blasphemy here this nig…
Could This Be Love I remember the first time I saw you, Standing over by…
Crack The Whip Gonna ride you hard, hold on fast. We can last the…
D.V.R Spectral rider, Screaming out of hell. Challenging all come…
Daughter of Darkness Woman, I can remember a woman Warm were her kisses and…
Dominator Cloned for perfection, Born to lead. Test tube selection, Fo…
Eye Of The Sun Temple reaches to the sky, In this year of feathered serpent…
Eye Of The Zombie Don't go messing around Down there, At devils bayou, In the …
Forgotten Heroes I'm a soldier Born and raised to kill, Nerves of steel Forg…
Fugitive Wild on the run, Wild on the run. I′m after you. No walls…
Gates Of Gehenna [Part 1 - The Grand Deception] Look on high son of…
Gods Of War Rally men the empire looms again, while we sleep. Our cities…
Golgotha My God Why hast thou forsaken me? Done all that's asked in…
Highlander I am born a highlander, Into battle I ride. With the…
Jekyll and Hyde All alone in you're little room, Tonight you're not safe…
Judas Here I am my fingers burned, I gave everything, you give not…
King For A Day I roam the plains Got no name, Don't need anybody. You are…
Laying Down The Law I guard these sleazy streets, From gambling joint to speakea…
Mad Mad World We are all on a ship of fools, Who make…
Mutilator Your all gonna Die! Razor backed, Bringer of pain. Laser …
Nightstalker Never pay no heed to those who oppose my lifestyle Feel…
Nova Battlestar Star war rage in the heavens At the heart of Andromeda Flags…
Reach for the Sky The stars are our home Roaming the galaxy We're free Raiders…
Return Of The Passover [Part 1 - The Coming] He comes forth spanning starways That…
Road of Eagles Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, a trained fightin…
Silver Surfer I blaze across the heavens, Into the great unknown. Riding …
The Invaders Against insurmountable odds the Andromedian front line defen…
Touch The Rainbow When I look at my time, justify this life of mine. Nobody…
Victim Of The Furies Can't fight his vengeance from the grave, nobody told me th…
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