Originally starting out as a two piece band Gavin Harper and Christopher Bowes, Battleheart recorded an independent EP in Gavin's home studio in early 2006. The band was soon rounded out after some early rotation by bassist Dani Evans and drummer Doug Swierczek. Battleheart played their first live show only five days after the members had all met together for the first time.
A second EP was recorded the same year, with Evans now featuring in the recording line-up (the drums were again programmed). Later in the year, the song "Terror on the High Seas" from the EP was featured on Metal Hammer's "Battle Metal V" cd with other such bands as Týr, Firewind, Hammerfall and Blind Guardian.
Dani Evans briefly switched instrument to rhythm guitar was Jason Heeny replacing him on bass, but within a few months Heeny was out and Evan returned to his previous role.
In early 2007, drummer Doug Swierczek departed from the band and was replaced by the band's friend Ian Wilson. Later in the year the band changed their name to Alestorm and were signed by Napalm Records. A debut album, "Captain Morgan's Revenge" was released in early 2008. The song "Captain Morgan's Revenge" was also featured on "Metal Hammer's Battle Metal VI".
Source: http://artists.letssingit.com/alestorm-j6qhh/biography
