California, summer 2003 - Three handsome guys step out of the plane in San Francisco with their instruments on their back, knowing that they will spend the next three months in a rusty van and cheap motels. There is only one gig confirmed at that moment, but they don't care about such details, nothing can spoil their motivation to rock out.

Roger Haemmerli (l)	Vocals, Guitar
Deniz Danaci (r)	Bass
Jérôme Galli (m)	Drums

And they were right. They made it to 15 Gigs from Seattle to LA, a Live TV show and, finally, a contract with US star-producer Sylvia Massy (System of a Down, Tool, Powerman 5000, etc.). Their following in the states proved to be loyal and started growing.
One year later, the same power trio arrives in San Francisco again. They do not only carry their instruments this time, but also their debut CD which was recorded at Radiostar Studios in California in the meantime. Another promo-tour for six shows in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is set - including a showcase at the Roxy Club in Hollywood.
The tour leads to negotiations with the Californian indie label National Recorder that is currently representing them throughout the US. Having waked the interest of N-Gage Productions, the aspiring European label saw the writing on the wall and eventually signed them in order to release their album in Europe in fall 2006. The nationwide US-release will follow in march 2007.

Henchman melts their ideas with their musical influences (Bad Brains, Faith No More, Helmet) to a new and fresh conglomerate. They achieved to define their own sound and fill the gap between their musical roots and the presence: Rocking hard, modern, but still melodic. Henchman's songs hit you like an avalanche and you can't get rid of their hooklines, once you've listened to the songs.

Speaking of power: Their live gigs are as energetic as well. They claim to provide a strong, vivid and authentic performance and want to give the hungry fans what they deserve. Having played with international acts like Seether or DogEatDog, Henchman convinced the viewer with their musical skills and charismatic appearance on and off the stage.

Don't be surprised when you are slightly dazed after a Henchman show: The avalanche has gone down, the vibes are still sensible. The positive energy found its way to the crowd and remains in the air for another moment. Don't miss them!

"I was surprised that the three mild mannered, good looking Swiss guys, called Henchman, could tear up the studio with such ferocity! Their songs have such strength and character, with dark, grinding riffs and biting lyrics, a unique sound all their own!"
Sylvia Massy Shivy, Producer

 

2003	Untitled EP
2006	"UNMISTAKEN" Album N-Gage (NG 01901-2) MV (CH) / twilight-Vertrieb (D/A)

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