Black Heart Saints Explained
| Black Heart Saints |
| Origin: | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genre: | Hard rock |
| Years Active: | –present |
| Label: | Cleopatra Records |
| Current Members: | Josh LeBlanc
Mark Sean
Ian C.G.
Nathan Flores |
Black Heart Saints is an American rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 2014. In 2019, they won Austin Chronicle's "Best Metal Band" award, being recognized along with Willie Nelson, Jackie Venson, and Ghostland Observatory.[1] [2]
History
On April 12, 2018, Mayor Steve Adler proclaimed April 12 to be "Black Heart Saints Day."[3]
In 2020, the singles "Lines" and "Misery" topped out at #24 and #19, respectively, on Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts.[4] [5] The latest Billboard-charting single is "Reach the End", which peaked at #21 in October, 2021.[6]
In 2021, the band was deemed an 'Artist You Need to Know' by Rolling Stone[7]
On January 20, 2023, the single "Human Xstacy" was released on Cleopatra Records, along with an announcement that the band will tour with Steel Panther and The Winery Dogs.[8]
Members
- Josh LeBlanc – vocals
- Mark Sean – lead guitar
- Ian C.G. – bass
- Nathan Flores – drums
Discography
Albums
Extended Plays
Singles
Notes and References
- Web site: Black Heart Saints - Metal - Austin Music Awards - 2018 - Best Performing Bands - The Austin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle. 2022-05-01.
- Web site: Austin Music Awards honors Shakey, Schneider, Shinyribs and more. Austin American-Statesman. 2022-05-04.
- Web site: City Council Regular Meeting Session Transcript – 04/12/2018. City of Austin. 4 April 2018. 16 April 2022.
- Web site: BDSRadio Charts . Billboard . 9 May 2020 . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200509235045/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=54 . 9 May 2020 . dead.
- Web site: BDSRadio Charts . Billboard . 23 August 2020 . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200823012515/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=54 . 23 August 2020 . dead.
- Web site: BDSRadio Charts . Billboard . 2 October 2021 . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211002013807/http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=54 . 2 October 2021 . dead.
- Web site: Hudak . Joseph . Black Heart Saints: Artist You Need to Know . Rolling Stone . 10 December 2021. 2022-05-01.
- Web site: McVeigh . Darren . AUSTIN'S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK BAND BLACK HEART SAINTS RELEASE NEW SINGLE "HUMAN XSTACY" VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS . Metal Planet Music . 18 January 2023. 2023-01-22.
