Hemlock (band) explained
| Hemlock |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genre: | Heavy metal, groove metal |
| Years Active: | 1993–present |
| Label: | Independent |
| Current Members: | Chad Smith
Jerad Johnson
Brian Smith
Timothy Groce |
Hemlock are a heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1993.
History
Hemlock were founded in 1993 by Chad and Brian Smith in Las Vegas.[1] A prolific touring band, they have performed multiple national tours,[2] [3] as well as international tours.[4] They have performed as an opening act for groups such as Slayer, Slipknot, Ministry, Meshuggah, Trivium, and Lamb of God.[5]
Following a two year pause in touring, the band released two albums, KARMAgeDDOoN and Violence & Victory, in 2021. The two albums were mixed and mastered by [6] producer and former Machine Head guitar player Logan Mader.
The band's bumper stickers, cut in the shape of a gaseous cloud emitted from a source, can be seen across the western United States affixed to numerous road signs which warn of the presence of deer and elk, positioned to make it appear that the animal is flatulating.
Discography
- Controlance (1996)
- Shut Down (1999)
- Pigeonholed (2001)
- Bleed the Dream (2004)
- No Time for Sorrow (2008)
- Back in the Day (compilation album) (2012)
- The Only Enemy (2012)
- Viva 'Lock Vegas (live album) (2013)
- Mouth of the Swine (2015)
- XXV (2018)
- Violence & Victory (2021)
- Karmageddon (2021)
Band members
- Chad Smith – lead vocals, bass
- Brian Smith – drums, percussion
- Jerad Johnson – guitar, backing vocals
- Timothy Groce – guitar, backing vocals
Notes and References
- Web site: Longtime Las Vegas metal band Hemlock unleashes two new albums. Las Vegas Weekly. Ventura. Leslie. February 11, 2021. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: Vegas legends Hemlock come home for an anniversary celebration. Las Vegas Weekly. Bell. Josh. August 28, 2013. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: Vegas metal band Hemlock celebrates a quarter century with a Downtown show. Las Vegas Weekly. Bell. Josh. May 3, 2018. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: Local man tours Europe with metal band. Nodaway News Leader. Rice. Christina. November 18, 2016. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: Hemlock back together for Friday the 13th. Las Vegas Sun. Staff writer. February 13, 2009. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: Prato . Greg . HEMLOCK’S CHAD SMITH – “HEMLIFE, HEMLOCK, HEMLOVE! . Bravewords . 18 June 2024.
