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Influences
Hard rock music, mixed with some metal and progressive elements, along with soaring vocals........... Skunk Anansie, A Perfect Circle, Tori Amos, Tool, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Pink Foyd, Bruce Dickinson, Dio, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Alice In Chains, Metallica, The Who, Alanis Morrisette, and the Muppet Babies.
F.H.O.D. video trailer All videos by Mario Salazar/Genex Productions and courtesy of Chicagosrock.com
Live video of "Unashamed" recorded at O'Malley's on 3/15/08 by Mario Salazar of Chicagosrock.com
Combining the musical styles of alternative, hard rock, classical, progressive, and heavy metal, F.H.O.D. has become a band with a sound for everyone. From hypnotic drum rhythms in the vein of Tool and Rush to old school metal bass lines reminiscent of Iron Maiden and Sabbath, F.H.O.D. borrows from the old classic rock and combines current trends and modern hooks to create a sound uniquely their own. Together with dynamic guitar roar and powerful, emotionally charged vocals, this Chicago band is receiving great reviews as a live band with a huge sound and endless musical potential.
Their newest self-release, My Great Escape is out now! This album can be described as somewhat of a dark hypnotic journey, that is sometimes treacherous, but filled with hope. There's an emotional element to each of these songs that the listener will connect with, and make them their own. From the epic song of survival in "Against the Odds," to more melodic sounding "In My Shell," and "State of Mind," and the upbeat tempos of "False Prophet," "Kings and Queens," and "Unashamed," this album clearly does not leave any stone unturned. With story telling, thought provoking, and deeply personal lyrics, the listener will surely connect to the music. There is a warm classic-like sound to this CD that gives the songs character, A modern sound mixed with an old school feel, skilled musicianship, and credible songwriting abilities, My Great Escape will be an album of which people will take notice.F.H.O.D. are receiving great reviews as a band, with a huge sound and huge potential.
The current lineup consists of KK(vocals), Tom Howell(guitars), Jason Stiltner
(drums/percussion), and Dimitri Kontos(bass guitar).
F.H.O.D. was selected as a “featured band to watch” in No Cover Magazine’s March 2007 edition, along with “Unashamed” being selected to appear on No Cover’s Groupies Suck 10 Compilation which is available at all Barnes and Nobles stores. F.H.O.D. also recently signed a music licensing agreement with MTV in 2007. F.H.O.D. recently won Rock 105.5 Public Exposure Battle of the Bands to perform at 2007 Summer To Ride Festival in Terre Haute, IN.
Some other notable past/future performances achievements include: MECA
Midwest Music Conference (Chicago, IL); 100.7 Mix FM's Dr. Dashboard/Summer
Kick Off Concert (Terre Haute, IN); MOBFest (Chicago, IL); Rock'N' Ride Music
Festival at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, KY); Illinois State Fair Stage X
(Springfield, IL); IMC2004 (Philadelphia, PA); Chicks on the Road (Chicago, IL &
Milwaukee, WI); Emergenza Music Fest (Chicago, IL); XMG International Label
Showcase (Chicago, IL); DiMBY Mardi Crawl (St. Louis, MO); 2007 Summer To Ride Festival (Terre Haute, IN); and Go Fast's Extreme 2007 (Woodstock, IL). F.H.O.D. has opened for the following national acts: Warrant, Cage, Sponge, Enuff Z'Nuff, Jackyl, Doro Pesch and Chubby Checker.
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GARAGEBAND AWARDS
Best Female Vocals in Hard Rock, week of Feb. 26th, 2007
Best Female Vocals in Hard Rock, week of Mar. 5th, 2007
Most Original in Hard Rock, week of Mar. 12th, 2007
Hello my new friends Dimitri and KK!! It was my fucken pleasure to meet u guys at Maiden!!! And ive checked a few of ur songs and i fucken LUVED them!! I can't wait to see u guys live and i especially can't wait to hook up for sum drinking FUN and talk about Maiden!!! Any friends of Lo an Jennifers are friends of mine!!! Im also going to add u guys in my top friends!!!!
Hey, how's it going y'all? Been thinkin' of ya have'nt seen you in a long time:( Like Tim says, when ya comin' North? Miss you all, and hope to meet up again soon:) Xoxoxoxox's to everyone CHEERS!!!
McGreetings F.H.O.D. Thank you for counting us among your MySpace friends. Please keep in touch, rock on! All the best to you and yours, from Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland.
Wow! I can't believe it's been 2 months already. How have you all been? Hope to see you soon! We miss ya! Maybe we can make it down the 14th. When are you coming north? Take care, we'll talk soon... :D
I just got your CD from CD Baby. Fantastic!! Can't wait for the next one. Really wish you would have been at the Pearl Room with A.D.D. and Doro. Missed ya.
