Ben Verellen
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Ben Verellen | |
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| Origin | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, heavy metal, noise rock, country |
| Occupations | Musician, audio engineer, record producer |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Hydra Head |
| Member of | Helms Alee |
| Formerly of | Harkonen Roy These Arms Are Snakes |
Benjamin James Verellen is an American musician and audio engineer from Tacoma, Washington.
Musician
Verellen's first role was as bassist of the Tacoma post-hardcore/noise rock group Harkonen which formed in 1995.[1][2] Harkonen released their debut album in 1999 through Wreck-Age before signing to Hydra Head Records in 2001.[2] The group's final release was Like a Virgin—a split release with These Arms Are Snakes— before disbanding in 2005.
He formed the country music/folk rock band Roy as a side project in 2002 with his brother Dave Verellen and Brian Cook. The group released two studio albums and a few EPs and has been inactive since 2006.[3]
Verellen performed additional bass on These Arms Are Snakes' debut album Oxeneers or the Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Home,[4] and was also briefly a touring drummer in 2005 until he abruptly quit without explanation and was quickly replaced by Chris Common.[5]
He is currently a member of the experimental metal band Helms Alee.[6]
Other avenues
In 2000, Verellen began working as an audio engineer for many local Washington bands in his basement.[1] He later earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and started his own business building and selling guitar amplifiers called Verellen Amplifiers.[1][6]
Personal life
Ben Verellen is the brother of Dave Verellen—member of Botch, Roy and Narrows.
