To complete their debut album, recorded for less than £2,000 wandering between a professional studio and their own homes, THE HOPE have battled against incarceration, lost songs, lack of finance and an ex-band member (now a serving police officer).
“A Bullet Called Hope” stands like an analogy of the self-destructive tendencies of the band; regardless of their own strong message of ‘Loving the music and despising the violence,’ they never appear far from controversy or disorder.
Since their first E.P. release in the summer of 2007 “Burn This City” and the subsequent nationwide tour dates that followed (ending prematurely after in-fighting), THE HOPE have been working on new material whilst concentrating on adding to the hardcore faction of their fan base.
Finally at the end of 2008 and through a year’s worth of break-ups and break-downs, “A Bullet Called Hope” finally escaped the womb. Like a two headed beast preaching confrontation whilst simultaneously pleading for compassion and peace, this duel helps define the deep emotional outlay the band have poured into their debut album.
The Album
"A Bullet Called Hope"
Available to order online
"This is the way we live, and every song you hear from us is dragged from the gutter that is our srewed up lives. We certainly do not apologise for writing songs that take a political, social, sexual or multi-cultural stance. It makes a change from the heartless pop most so-called bands today seem to shit out. Were more than happy for you to hate us, because more than likely we hate you back, just with more style and passion. So a massive hug and respect to those in favour and a massive 'FUCK YOU' to those opposed. Cheers for listening................ now go do something meaningful with your life (were trying)."
THE HOPE
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"This band could inspire a new sound of Punk Rock!" - Kerrang!
"There's nothing new about a tattooed Rock band causing a bit of chaos, but these boys look like they f*****g mean business." - Bizarre Magazine
"Here's some rockers with bollocks the size of bowling balls again! New saviors of punk? There wasn't much punk before there was The Hope! Believe it! Get the Bullet right between your eyes, mutherfuckers!"
- Tom Wylde, Hard Rock Radio (US)
".....Ominous, futuristic, with brutally powerful riffs. The Hope is a means to an end. Love The Hope or hate The Hope, there are no in-betweens. Either way, you'll always have to deal with The Hope." - Bury Free Press
“….When I think about bands most likely to inject some passion, some belief, some commitment and some bollocks back into the local music scene, The Hope are always near the top of my list. Coming on live in leaps and bounds, they are now an awe inspiring stage presence – a lean, mean onslaught of noise, energy, melody and attitude….” - R*E*P*E*A*T fanzine
"Remembrance Day is a well put together tune... you guys are awesome... thanks for combining your skills in a way that brings honour to soldier and country!” Troops In Afghanistan (Operation Sandbox), comment on our myspace page. "This Has To Be The Most Direct And Cutting Anthem Of Modern Times"
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I'm Co Hosting The Dave Charles radio show this sunday (1st Nov) 102.3hfm from 19.00GMT, never co hosted a whole show before and a little nervous, so if you could listen in and show some support it would really appreciated x
NEW HEAVY SOUNDS - A club night for those not afraid of aural assault!
A new night of heavy live sounds and DJs to match in a new venue as dark and loud as necsary.
Following the storming first night of New Heavy Sounds in September (with the marvellous BO-NINGEN headlining), we're super excited about the next NHS night, with zombie-baiting wonders CHICKENHAWK supported by the brilliant heavy garage of BAD FOR LAZARUS, the tight'n'heavy FRAFF and Cardiff's great STRANGE NEWS FROM ANOTHER STAR.
DJs include IGOR VOLK (NYPC / Diesel:U:Music Radio rock show) + STU PLIMSOLES. Visuals courtesy of image meister the k e r n s.
From Rock to Extreme Noise, Hardcore to Acid Rock, Grunge to Doom, Garage Rock to Stoner ie anything that is extreme rock'n'roll!!!
hello! Next Tuesday we will play in London at bridgehouse2 canning town with friends WATCHOUT VEGAS will be a pleasure if you come to make some noise for us since arriving from ITALY! thanks
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We are proud to announce that BLACK ARROWS, Southend's TRUEST metal night, will gloriously return to Southend on Saturday 24th October at the Railway Hotel - our finest venue yet!
Thanks a lot for the add ! EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out!
Come along and celebrate the cleansing power of some 6-string aural overload at the first NEW HEAVY SOUNDS night at THE GAFF on WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER. BO-NINGEN + FRAFF + DREAMBOATS live alongside celeb rock DJs. And beer.
It'll be big, but not clever...
Come shake your head to the likes of Sabbath, Kong, Budgie, Pulled Apart By Horses, Wolfmother, Stooges, Mudhoney, Graveyard, Cop Shoot Cop, Dinosaur Jr, Black Flag, Fugazi and a whole bunch more.
It's THIS WEDNESDAY at THE GAFF, 382 Holloway Road, London N7 6PN
Doors 8pm till late. Admission £5/£4 with flyer
Or message New Heavy Sounds on myspace and we'll pop you on the crunch-busting £3 guest list.
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