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(Hed)P.E. w/ Smile Empty Soul, Sunflower Dead, Signal Rising & Hindsight
March 6, 2014 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm
Tickets for this concert can be purchased here.
Third String Productions & Grand Stafford Theater present:
HED PE
The quest to uncover the truth has given California-based hardcore pioneers (Hed)p.e. new life. While the band has weathered the stormy waters of the music business for over a decade and enjoyed a slew of successful albums, it’s their quest for answers that has given them purpose. Now with the release of their eighth studio album, “Truth Rising”, (Hed)p.e have become the voice for a movement that empowers youth and reveals the seedy underbelly of our current political affairs.
While early (Hed)p.e. albums found the group mixed up in the rock n’ roll lifestyle, they were reborn after aligning themselves with California based Suburban Noize Records. The group’s first release under the partnership was 2006’s “Back 2 Base X”, which saw (Hed)p.e. adopting a socio-political mindset and picked up the torch that giants like Rage Against The Machine had once carried. Since then (Hed)p.e. has been embraced by underground music fans all across the globe who don’t subscribe to mainstream trends. (Hed)p.e’s grassroots rebirth has given the band the biggest success of their career, as their 2007 release “Insomnia” charted at #138 on the Billboard Top 200, and 2009’s “New World Orphans” jumped to #72, proving that the group’s movement continues to grow.
“I believe (Hed)p.e’s longevity is due to the fact that our records than more than just music,” concludes Jahred. “Some of the greatest artists have used their music for social commentary. Bands like Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Sex Pistols, and The Clash, have all empowered their fans to rise up to fight injustice. Since we’ve got involved with The Truth Movement, I’ve heard from thousands of fans who are excited that we’re using our music to explore things other than girl and boy problems. The best bands use their music for more than dancing and getting wasted.”
With the release of “Truth Rising” (Hed)pe has their sights firmly set on the New World Order and they are using their brand of hardcore to bring it down. While early (Hed)pe albums found them mixed up in the rock n’ roll lifestyle, the group have been reborn to become the voice for a movement that empowers the youth and uncovers the seedy underbelly of current political affairs. Always pushing the envelope, (Hed)pe stays true to form on their new album and earmark it with their signature brand of raunchy tracks to round out the mix.
(Hed)p.e. on Facebook | (Hed)p.e. on Twitter | Official Website
Smile Empty Soul
California’s Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998 and quickly rose in the Los Angeles club scene. The band was picked up by Atlantic Records which released their self-titled debut album “Smile Empty Soul” in 2003. The album was best known for the smash hit “Bottom of a bottle” and was certified gold with sales in excess of 500,000 units.
The band toured and built a massive following which spawned the albums “Vultures”, “Anxiety”, “Consciousness” and “3’s”. All met with strong independent success and furthered the bands long standing career.
According to vocalist Sean Danielsen: “Fans have always said they can relate to the band’s ‘heartfelt’ lyrics, as well as their raw and emotional sound. Through many struggles and hardships Smile Empty Soul has always persevered, simply because ‘this is what we love to do’. When you listen to our records it’s obvious where our priorities lie: The music.”
In June 2013 Smile Empty Soul formed an imprint label called Two Disciples Entertainment in conjunction with Pavement Entertainment, and It will see the band controlling all aspects of marketing and promotion. The group has just completed work on their new album “Chemicals” and are planning on a release in the fall of 2013.
Smile Empty Soul on Facebook | Smile Empty Soul on Twitter | Official Website
Sunflower Dead
SUNFLOWER DEAD hail from the Southern California Metal/Hard Rock scene and are no strangers to having their brand of music draw attention. The band is a rebirth of sorts. Three-fifths of the band rise from the ashes of former nationally recognized touring acts DROID and Two Hit Creeper. They are rounded out by additional band members who have toured internationally with Buckethead and In This Moment. Their former bands have earned national recognition by touring alongside Korn, Linkin Park and the Vans Warped Tour. SUNFLOWER DEAD are no strangers to the commitment needed or drive required to win over fans with their own brand of hard rock.
Sunflower Dead on Facebook | Sunflower Dead on Twitter | Official Website
SIGNAL RISING
Rock that will snatch you up….draw you in! Signal Rising (formerly Linus) came together to create music that our fans connect with. We are a regional touring rock band based out of College Station, TX. Signal Rising has exploded on the scene over the last three years playing dates with national touring acts Ten Years, Fair to Midland, Earshot, The Hectic, Flyleaf, Static X, Pat Travers, Skidrow, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Last Place You Look, Deuce,New Medicine and Saturate. Using monstrous guitar riffs, explosive drums, enthralling bass lines and soaring Vocals to draw in new fans at every concert, club gig, and acoustic show!
Signal Rising on Facebook | Official Website
HINDSIGHT
The riff and percussion driven hard rock band “Hind§ight” formed in Sugar Land, Texas at around the turn of the millennium with a group of young musicians desiring to make music that would both rock hard but melodically inspire the minds of an audience. Hind§ight’s music is focused on the life experiences of each of the band members. So, if you are at a Hind§ight concert, feel free to ask them about some of the stories behind the songs. If you are looking for disingenuous Disney pop music written by industry song writers for pop singers who need auto-tune just to get out of bed in the morning, this is not your band and may god have mercy on your soul. If you want some rock music that you can jam to and relate to in your daily life come and rock out with us.