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Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Feb 06 2007 09:14 AM
Hi guys... i been reading here for awhile, and while the hellbenders arn't really surf, this is bout the only place i could think to ask, i been listening to their album nonstop lately, and was wondering if anyone knows how to contact them or if they are ever planning another cd? Whats bad is they are local to me and i didnt know bout them:( Recommend anything in that same genre thats as good? — |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19319 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 09:35 AM
Hi, you are in luck. The Hellbenders are 3/4 of the surf band The Volcanos. Rick (from both bands) is a member here. He may chime in here or you can shoot him a PM. His username is Volcano_Rick. I'm a big Hellbenders/Volcanos fan myself. Midwest_Surf_Guy just posted some Volcanos clips on YouTube, and I have some b&w ones too. Check them out! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:20 AM
The Hellbenders are amazing, and their debut CD is simply brilliant. They also released an EP by the name of "Have a Good Funeral My Friend" some ten years ago or so which has a couple of great non-album tracks. Probably very difficult to track down anymore, but definitely worth the effort. If you want to hear more stuff in the Hellbenders vein, check out the Five Outsiders from Sweden. Very similar feel to the Hellbenders. Click on this link for their label's site about them with two downloadable mp3s and some reviews of their one CD, and on this link for their myspace site (where you can hear four songs). I hope the Hellbenders play again soon - if they do, I'll probably see you there! (I also live in Michigan.). Ivan PS And you should DEFINITELY also check out the Volcanos - genius! —Ivan |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:27 AM
Oh, one more recommendation: "For a Few Guitars More" - a surf tribute to the music of Ennio Morricone's spaghetti westerns. This is a truly excellent compilation, and the Hellbenders also make an appearance! http://www.pollodelmar.com/mart/morricone/ Ivan —Ivan |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19319 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:48 AM
The Volcanos crew released a rare CD called "B-Movie Brain" that contains many cuts from their various alter-ego bands over the years: 3D-Invisibles, Kaos Killers (spy), Hellbenders, Zombie Surfers, etc. etc. I think some of those Hellbenders EP tracks are on there too. See also our Spaghetti Western thread. The For a Few Guitars More compilation is great. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Feb 06 2007 12:02 PM
Thanks a ton for the quick responses guys:) I have the for a few dollars more cd also... great stuff:) I been playing guitar for 20 years and i suck.. really need some lessons.. someday.. And i will check out those other albums also! — |
Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 289 Detroit
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 03:21 PM
Hi Icetech! |
Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2741 New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:50 PM
I loooove the Hellbenders Also, for more of the Spaghetti sound, check out The Moe Greene Specials. It's like the best album Morricone never released — |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19319 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 07 2007 07:58 AM
Can't say enough good things about The Hellbenders. That CD is just brilliant. The "Big Gun Down" cover is totally stunning. It totally captures the movie score feeling even though it's just 4 guys in a small combo. Excellent. And I got to see them play it live too. Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Feb 07 2007 11:27 AM
Rick thanks for the reply:) Love your guys stuff.. hoping you come up with another cd of the western flavor... really great stuff.. I actually heard bout the hellbenders cause i was looking for stuff from a band called the hellcasters that i saw at the 4th street fair, had to be like 12 years ago.. (used to be a great fair just ran by a neighborhood here... homeowners sell beer, stage at either end of the street.. just a fyi for non detroiters that didnt know) anyway... and led me to sg101.. great site for a section of music that you don't get much info on usually:) Anyway thanks again all.. — |
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Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 289 Detroit
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Posted on Feb 07 2007 11:39 AM
The Hellbenders were regulars at the 4th Street Fair for a number of years. It is a cool street-level party, unlike a lot of the corporate-sponsored summer events. — |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Feb 07 2007 12:13 PM
hell.. maybe it was you guys and not the casters i saw then:) ah well.. time makes my memories a big pile that i can't keep straight anymore:) — |
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Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 289 Detroit
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Posted on Feb 07 2007 01:17 PM
It could have been. |
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