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Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. They released their debut album, Swan Songs, on September 2, 2008, and their live CD/DVD Desperate Measures, on November 10, 2009.[1] They are currently working on their 2nd record, and have released the song "Hear Me Now", which will be on the album, on AOL radio. All of the band members use pseudonyms and wear their own unique mask, most of which are based on the common hockey goaltender design. The band members currently consist of Charlie Scene, Da Kurlzz, Funny Man, J-Dog, and Johnny 3 Tears.
History
Formation (2005–07)
The band originated in 2005 from a song titled "The Kids" that Jorel Decker (J-Dog) and former member Aron Erlichman (Deuce) posted on the band's MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends "Shady" Jeff Philips, George Ragan (Johnny 3 Tears), Jordon Terrell (Charlie Scene), Dylan Alvarez (Funny Man), and Matthew St. Claire (Da Kurlzz). In an interview with Shave magazine, J-Dog explained that when forming the band "Whoever was in the room at the time and played an instrument was in the band."[2]
Swan Songs, Desperate Measures, and record deal (2007–09)
The band only took one year working on their debut album, Swan Songs. The other two years were spent looking for a company that wouldn't try to censor the album. They first signed a record contract with MySpace Records in 2005 but they left the label after the label tried to censor their first album.[3] They then signed a contract with A&M/Octone Records and their first album, Swan Songs was released on September 2, 2008[4] and reached #22 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release, selling 21,000 copies;[5] which was later on released in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2009 with two bonus tracks.[6] On June 23, 2009, Hollywood Undead released Swan Songs B-Sides EP through iTunes.
The band released a CD/DVD set entitled Desperate Measures on November 10, 2009. The set includes a CD of previously unreleased six new songs, three of which being cover songs, as well a previously unreleased remix of "Everywhere I Go", and six live recordings of songs from Swan Songs, and a DVD of a full live performance by the band.[7][8]
Second studio album and departure of Deuce (2009–present)
Recently, the band has been writing material for their second studio album.[9] In early 2010, the band's singer, Deuce (Aron Erlichman), was kicked out of the band for unknown reasons, only to be replaced by touring member Daniel Murillo, who was an American Idol contestant in its ninth season and also the lead singer of the band, Lorene Drive.
On April 1, 2010, the band started its own iheartradio station, with horror and thriller tales.[10] In recent interviews, the band has stated intentions to record their second album in summer 2010 and release it in the fall. James Diener, head of the band's record label, confirmed the next album for a fall 2010 release and believes that it will launch the band into more mainstream success, making it a "big next step" for the group.[11] The band has also confirmed that producer Don Gilmore, who also worked on their debut album, has returned to produce the new album. Recording concluded around mid-november and the band began mixing the album the day after Thanksgiving. No official release date has been announced.
The band has recently stated that they have already finished with the first mix of the new songs, and will later announce more updates. The band has also recently began their marketing campaign for the second album. They will co-headline the Nightmare After Christmas Tour with Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour to support the album. On December 8, the band released the artwork for the album's first single, titled "Hear Me Now". The track was released on December 13 for radio and on the band's YouTube page, and was made available online on December 21. J-Dog says that this is his favorite song that the band has done so far. The songs lyrics tell the story a a person who is depressed and hopeless, taking a very somber tone to the track. Despite this, the instruments and melodies contrast to make a "Great rock smash", reports AOL Radio Blog.[12] Within its first couple days of release, the single made it to number 2 on the iTunes Rock Chart.
Band members
- Current members
- Charlie Scene – vocals, lead guitar (2005-Present)
- Da Kurlzz – drums, percussion, vocals (2005-Present)
- Danny Boy – vocals (2009-Present)
- Funny Man – vocals (2005-Present)
- J-Dog – rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, vocals (2005-Present)
- Johnny 3 Tears – vocals (2005-Present)
- Former members
- Shady Jeff – vocals, band manager (2005–2007)
- Deuce – vocals (2005-2010)
- Touring members
- Biscuitz – drums (2008-Present)
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2008: Swan Songs
References
- ^ "Swan Songs: Hollywood Undead". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Ziyah. "Interview With Hollywood Undead". ShaveMagazine.com. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Corey Apar, Hollywood Undead at Allmusic
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Wins Virgin Mobile USA's 'Book The Band' to Capture Spot on Star-Studded Roster at Virgin Mobile Festival". top40-charts.com. 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Young Jeezy Nets Second Album Chart-Topper. Billboard, September 10, 2008. Accessed September 13, 2008.
- ^ "Play.com (UK) : Hollywood Undead - Swan Songs : CD - Free Delivery". Play.com. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead: 'Desperate Measures' iTunes Pre-Order". Ultimate Guitar. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead's Unleash 'Desperate Measures' – Win A Copy Today!". Icon Vs. Icon. 9 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009. [dead link]
- ^ http://melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=15536
- ^ Exclusive Hollywood Undead: Radio Dead Webisode
- ^ AP (April 8, 2010). "Hollywood Undead lives vibrantly on alt scene". News group. Yahoo!. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
- ^ Nadine Cheung (December 12, 2010). "Hollywood Undead, 'Hear Me Now' -- New Song". AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved December 12, 2010.