The ‘Sleaze Roxx Readers’ Top 20 Albums Of 2012′ had one entry in particular that peaked my curiosity - Halestorm‘s The Strange Case Of… which was ranked number 9. This time, it was the website’s own readers that provided my source for discovering some great new music. Over the last seven years or so, Sleaze Roxx has been my source for discovering many great new bands - from Finland’s Wolfchild (who unfortunately disbanded), to Sweden’s Sister Sin, to Australia’s Airbourne. Wolfgang Van Halen – background vocals (12) Joe Hottinger – guitar and background vocalsĪrejay Hale – drums, percussion and background vocals You Call Me A Bitch Like It’s A Bad Thing You Call Me A Bitch Like It's A Bad Thing (3:12)ġ3-halestorm-dont_know_how_to_stop_(bonus_track).mp3ġ4-halestorm-private_parts_(feat._james_michael_of_sixxa.m._bonus_track).mp3ġ0-halestorm-you_call_me_a_bitch_like_its_a_bad_thing.mp3ġ5-halestorm-hate_it_when_you_see_me_cry_(bonus_track).mp3Ġ0-halestorm-the_strange_case_of-(deluxe_edition)-2012-proof.jpgĠ0-halestorm-the_strange_case_of-(deluxe_edition)-2012.nfoĠ0-halestorm-the_strange_case_of-(deluxe_edition)-2012.sfvĠ0-halestorm-the_strange_case_of-(deluxe_edition)-2012.10. Josh Smith - Bass Guitar, backing vocals (2004–present)ġ0. Joe Hottinger - Lead Guitar, backing vocals (2003–present) Lzzy Hale - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, keyboard (1998–present)Īrejay Hale - Drums, Percussion, backing vocals (1998–present)
Their second full length album, The Strange Case Of. Hyde, a sneak preview of four songs from their upcoming studio album. On January 24, 2012, Halestorm released the EP Hello, It's Mz. On March 22, 2011, Halestorm released an EP called ReAnimate containing covers of songs of different genres, including "Out Ta Get Me" by Guns N' Roses, "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga, and the first single "Slave to the Grind" by Skid Row. On NovemHalestorm released a live CD/DVD entitled Live in Philly 2010, which was recorded at The TLA in Philadelphia in early 2010. Halestorm also appeared on the 2010 Taste of Chaos tour. Halestorm appeared on the first annual Rockstar Energy drink Uproar Festival, and in October 2010 the band traveled to Japan to participate in the Loud Park Festival. Since 2006 they have toured with many hard rock and heavy metal acts including Chevelle, Seether, Staind, Papa Roach, Trapt, Three Days Grace, Theory of a Deadman, Buckcherry, Disturbed, Shinedown, Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Hellyeah, and Heaven & Hell. Halestorm is well known for their near non-stop touring, often performing as many as 250 shows a year. Singles and videos for "Love/Hate Heartbreak" and "Familiar Taste of Poison" were released in 2010. Both the song and video for their second single, "It's Not You", were released in late November 2009. The song "I Get Off" served as the album's lead single and has gained heavy radio play. The EP, now out of print, featured an early live version of "It's Not You." Their self-titled debut album was released on April 28, 2009. The group signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records on Jand released a live EP titled One and Done. In Halestorm's earliest incarnation, Lizzy and Arejay's father Roger Hale played bass before Josh Smith joined the group in 2004.
The teen siblings released an EP titled Don't Mess With the Time Man in 2000. Both brother and sister started learning piano at the age of 5 Lizzy later progressed to a keytar and Arejay to the drums. Siblings Arejay and Elizabeth "Lzzy" Hale have been actively writing and performing original music since 1997 when they were 10 and 13 years old, respectively. Their second album is set for release on April 10, 2012. The group's self-titled debut album was released on Apthrough Atlantic Records. Halestorm is an American rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania.