HellsBelles (www.hellsbelles.co.uk) has announced that ‘Buckshee Baz’ Barry Titler has joined the band on drums.
Barry, formerly of Mandrake and a raft of other outfits, said: “The band is just fantastic, that is really what I think, oh by the way, which one’s Hell?”.
Commenting on the new skinsman, lead vocalist/guitarist and founder member Paul Quigley commented: “Baz is a phenomenal drummer. John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham now has a rival! His energy and enthusiasm are warmly welcomed in this band. We’re really looking foward to working with this man thundering behind the kit.”
For more information, contact HellsBelles (www.hellsbelles.co.uk) via the Contact page.
HellsBelles, the British heavy metal band, has just released the second of two promo videos for new single ‘(Why Did They Kill) Joe Hill’ on YouTube and Vimeo.
The video of the band members was filmed in Manchester, England, by film director Steve Fitzhulme.
The ‘band cut’ version follows the ‘story version’ released last week (10th November 2011) which is already receiving wide critical acclaim across the web.
HellsBelles’ vocalist and guitarist, Paul Quigley, who wrote ‘(Why Did They Kill) Joe Hill’ commented: “Yet again, Steve and the team peformed wonders and did us all proud. This song warranted a particular look and feel to do the song and its sentiment justice, and as usual, everyone at Team HB and 2bm delivered. We’re all very proud.”
Steve Fitzhulme of 2bm added: “Paul’s song needed a particular atmosphere to capture the feelings in the lyrics and in the narrative. The band’s sombre mood to the sentiment lends itself perfectly to this particular cut. It’s great working with this band as they know exactly how they want to portray everythig, and the actors and expertise we worked with, Rob Ireland, Ian Lomas, Rachael Pollard, Rory Connell and Sharon Sweenty, such a raft of talent, is now there for all to see in this great HellsBelles song. We’re looking forward to it being received as well as all the others. Roll on the next one.”
HellsBelles are currently in the studio working on the next album, with a third single and video slated for release in the New Year.
For more information, contact HellsBelles via the ‘Contact’ page.
British rock band release landmark single and videos to mark launch of new material
Manchester, England/ November 6, 2011 — HellsBelles, the original British heavy metal band founded in 1984 has just released a new single “Why Did They Kill) Joe Hill’ – together with two new promo videos for the song on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook.
The new videos, filmed on location in South Dakota, mark a major new departure for the band, moving into new areas of music as well as their tradional Eighties British heavy roots.
Songwriter Paul Quigley commented “I’ve had this little gem of a song up my sleeve for over three years now, and it was about time it was released to an unsuspecting world to wake them all up a bit out of their slumber.”
Paul plays acoustic guitar and Steve Steadman plays cello.
The current video, with its cast of renowned actors and actresses, was filmed by Steve Fitzhulme on location, with the band shots filmed in Manchester.
Commenting on the videos, Steve said: “This video cut was particularly challenging because the weather was a major factor in whether we got the shots done before the heavens opened. I think we managed it.” Steve’s YouTube channel is at twoblindmen and HellsBelles’ YouTube channel is at HellsBellesYTChannel.
The second ‘band’ video is slated for release 13th November 2011.
HellsBelles, the original British heavy metal band, is to feature in the new Radio Horror radio station launched tonight at 11pm GMT at Erebus Horror.
The launch show, delayed by technical issues from its initial midnight ‘witching hour’ Halloween launch broadcast last night (31st October), will now broadcast on the Internet,
The show can also be accessed after broadcast on Radio Horror’s website
Paul Quigley, lead vocalist and guitarist for HellsBelles said: “We are thrilled to be part of the launch of Radio Horror. It’s gonna be a real exciting show, so stay tuned for some spells and surprises.”
Manchester, England — HellsBelles [http://www.hellsbelles.co.uk) has just released an extended producer cut of the new video for 'Abyssinian Demesne' on YouTube.
The video, shot on location in Manchester, was produced by film director Steve Fitzhulme and features a timewarp cameo appearance by lead singer Paul Quigley in 1984.
The band is currently working on new material, with new promo videos slated for release later in the Fall. For more information, follow the band on Twitter – @HellsBelles_UK and on Facebook.
‘Abysinnian Demesne’ (radio edit) is the first episode in the new chapter of the band, with an extended edit versioon of the track, in glorious technicolour, slated for public release via YouTube on Sunday 25th September 2011.
The video was directed by Steve Fitzhulme on location in Manchester, England.
The band is currently working in the studio on new material and will be filming segments for the next promo videos during the Fall of 2011.
British heavy rock band HellsBelles (www.hellsbelles.co.uk) have announced that Steve Steadman has joined the band on bass.
Steadman, a seasoned pro, is a veteran bassist in England and has worked with name acts and toured extensively over the years.
Commenting on the decision to join the fold, Steadman said “I am thrilled to finally be playing with a proper band! Can’t wait to get this show out there, it’s going to be good.”
The band is currently in the studios rehearsing and preparing new material ready for live shows and recorded output later in the year.
For more information, contact HellsBelles via the Contacts page on www.hellsbelles.co.uk
HellsBelles tap Twittersphere for fans to stay in touch with band
(www.hellsbelles.co.uk) the original British heavy metal band, has just launched their own Twitter feed for fans and followers to keep up-to-date with the band on the road.
Singer Paul Quigley commented “All this new-fangled faddery is such a lot of fun, especially for our loyal band of fellow ReBelles to stay in the loop – it’s great – so follow HellsBelles_UK – stay cool, stay twatted!”
The new channel – HellsBellesYTChannel – will feature the new promo videos from the band as well as other video content and information.
Fans of the band are welcome to visit the channel and get in touch via the comments areas and to subscribe.
Paul Quigley, lead vocalist, guitarist said “Ever since the birth of MTV back in the day, the video medium has proved to be very powerful to support the music – I remember when we did the Girlschool videos back in 1983, we were some of the first rock videos to be put on high rotation back then – so much so that Beavis & Butthead even picked up on one of them – Play Dirty – and featured a segment from it with my fight sequence with Billy Knight – in one of their TV shows – so we know how powerful it can be in reaching out to new people. So we’re looking forward to getting our new material out there for fans to see and hear – watch this space – HellsbellesYTChannel.”
For more information, or to arrange press interviews, contact the band’s managment via the Contacts page.
HellsBelles (www.hellsbelles.co.uk) are set to film new promo videos for their upcoming new material.
The videos will be director by the hip and talented flim-maker Steve Fitzhulme and will be released on HellsBelles’ YouTube channel in the summer.
Commenting on the video shoots, director Fitzhulme said “HellsBelles is a unique act to video, they are so different to anything I’ve worked on before. These films are going to be incredible. I’m really looking forward to working with this band.”
HellsBelles vocalist, guitarist Paul Quigley added: “Steve is a consummate professional film director. We chose Steve because he shares our vision for unique musical video composition, screenplay and is a great guy. Let the cameras roll.”
The videos will be shot on location and in-studio, and will be available in HellsBelles EPK and streamed in the channels as well as on DVD.
Additional information:-
For more information on syndication and administation, contact HellsBelles management via the contact page. Press enquiries to PR agency via the contact page.
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