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Hell Yeahs Bio
The Hell Yeahs are a four-piece rock band from Portland, Oregon with sonically bombastic songs and an uncompromising artistic direction. Influences include: The MC5, AC/DC, Pabst Blue Ribbon, The Stooges, cigarettes, hockey and the Rolling Stones. Guitar World magazine singled out guitarist Carl Hinds for his "thashing abandon and vigorously dirty guitar work..." and Hit Parader has called his song writting "...startlingly fresh, startlingly alive and just plain startling." The Hell Yeahs, until now known primarily for their over the top live shows, driven by the explosive rhythm section of Ty Durbrow and Kevin Moll on bass and drums, have now released their first full length album. Recently bringing Detroit native Paul Becker into the fold as a second guitarist is sure to bring the energy of the live show to even higher levels. Carl's former band, Dandelion, which CMJ referred to as the "Best New Thing From Out Of Nowhere", released 2 albums on Columbia Records and performed with the likes of : the Ramones, Radiohead, the Flaming Lips, Monster Magnet, Agent Orange, Redd Kross, and many others. After breaking up in the late 90's, Carl relocated from Philadelphia to Portland. Eventually finding Ty and Kevin then formed The Hell Yeahs.
The Hell Yeahs sound can be described as 70's infused garage rock with subversively rabid vocals on top of smashing drums and heavy bass. Picture a "primal scream" era John Lennon playing with Wayne Kramer. With an emphasis on energy and songwriting, The Hell Yeahs scream to be heard, and more importantly... have something to say. Their songs dance with the devils in our lives...you know... all the wrong things: bad relationships, bad choices, monday hangovers, crooked politicians, pawn shops, and the unending quest for the perfect high.
In July 2004, The Hell Yeahs released their self-titled debut album on the indie label Jump The Gun Records. Adam Rohosy and Carl Hinds recorded this highly anticipated album in 2004 at Andras Music studios in Portland, OR. A video for the song "Stronger than God" is included on the cd. It was filmed by Rob Noble And Crux Films. Since that time The Hell Yeahs have been preparing to launch a national tour from the confines of their rehearsal compound.
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