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Helmet is an American alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989 by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton. Helmet has had numerous lineup changes with Hamilton as the only constant member. Since 2010, the band has consisted of Hamilton, drummer Kyle Stevenson, guitarist Dan Beeman and bassist Dave Case.
- Betty (1994) Where Meantime was an aural assault, its follow-up Betty was an altogether different beast. By the time the band entered the studio, Peter Mengede left and was replaced by Rest in Pieces’ guitarist Rob Echeverria.
- Meantime (1992) After the success of Nirvana’s Nevermind, labels were climbing over themselves to sign their very own alt-rock cash-cow, and the modest sales of Strap It On led to an estimated 20 labels trying to sign the band.
- Strap It On (1990) Helmet’s debut seven-inch Born Annoying was an all-out attack on the senses: unrelenting distorted guitars, jackhammer drums, and drill sergeant vocals.
- Size Matters (2004) Hamilton's former band mates declined the offer to rejoin Helmet seven years later. His new charges would include Orange 9mm guitarist Chris Traynor on bass, and White Zombie drummer John Tempesta.
Dec 12, 2023 · Below, Page Hamilton – band frontman, guitarist and leader – discusses the album, hanging out with Ozzy Osbourne, and getting song tips from David Bowie. Maybe the best description of Helmet’s style comes from the record company bio: “deceptively simple, reductionist hard rock”.
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Dec 4, 2023 · Liz Ramanand, Loudwire. Helmet 's Page Hamilton was the guest on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio show, stopping by to chat about the band's ninth studio album, Left. As you might glean from...
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Jun 23, 2023 · Listen to Helmet’s Meantime on Apple Music and Spotify. 'Meantime' was Helmet's excellent major label debut. Released in 1992, it was lumped in with grunge, but stood completely on its own.
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Jul 10, 2023 · HELMET, the iconic alternative rock band known for its groundbreaking sound and electrifying performances, will release a new studio album, "Left", in November via earMUSIC. To coincide with...
Nov 10, 2023 · About Helmet. Helmet have never been your typical heavy-metal band. While clearly a fan of Black Sabbath’s down-tuned power chords, founder Page Hamilton spent his pre-Helmet years studying jazz and minimalist music as well as playing with New York’s Band of Susans, whose ear-splitting dissonance was popular among fans of noise rock and ...
