Gallhammer

The Profile

Gallhammer is a Japanese all-female extreme metal trio from Tokyo formed in 2003. Known for blending black metal, doom metal, and crust punk, the group featured Vivian Slaughter, Risa Reaper, and Mika Penetrator. Releases include Gloomy Lights, Ill Innocence, and The End.

Formed in Tokyo in 2003; members: Vivian Slaughter (bass, vocals), Risa Reaper (drums, vocals), Mika Penetrator (guitar, vocals); name inspired by Hellhammer; active until 2013; released albums including Gloomy Lights, Ill Innocence, and The End; associated with Peaceville Records.

Both reviews focus on Ill Innocence, highlighting Gallhammer’s fusion of black metal, punk, and doom. One notes Oslo recording sessions under Nocturno Culto and a Peaceville release. Vocals are described as horror-film-like with occasional pop-tinged touches; lyrics are sparse. The consensus points to an unconventional, sometimes repetitive record with intriguing textures.