Van Helsing

Van Helsing are an English death metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1994. The band consists of Dan Chamberlain (vocals), Christopher Northwood (guitar), Alex Karas (rhytm guitar), Jarno Jarevski (bass), and Nico Richard (drums). They have cited major influences in Bloodbath and Death, along with many other death metal bands.

Formation and early years
Van Helsing, named after the character, was formed in 1994 by Dan Chamberlain (vocals) and Christopher Northwood (guitar). Alex Karas, Swedish immigrant Jarno Jarevski, and Nico Richard soon joined on. The band recorded their first demo in 1995, aptly titled Death Cult.