Artist: LoveHateHero
Genre: Rock
Location: Los Angeles, California
Label Type: Indie
Record Label: Ferret Music
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lovehatehero
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovehatehero
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lovehatehero
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lhhmerch
LA rockers LoveHateHero formed in 2005 are currently signed up to record label, Ferret Music. Only two of the founding members are still in the band, and they are lead vocalist Pierrick Berube and bassist Paris Bosserman. The role of lead guitarist is currently assigned to Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, while Justin Whitesel plays the rhythm guitarist as well as performing on keys, synths and pianos. All three are also capable of performing backing vocals. Many other members have come and gone since their formation six years ago, including the relatively recent departure of drummer Scott Gee. The band can be classed in many different types of genre ranging from punk rock through post-hardcore to emocore, depending on which album you listen to.
To date, IHH have released three studio albums, and the first of these came in 2005, titled ‘Just Breathe’. In the main, this is a heavy punk driven record from which the band have now diverted quite a bit. The best tracks on the record are probably ‘The Risk’ and ‘Second Chance’.
The follow-up to Just Breathe was ‘White Lies’, released in 2007. This particular album is consensually viewed as the best of the three with its wide range of guitar solos, and could be classed as more of a metalcore or even post-hardcore type album. The guitars provide plenty of shredding while the vocals incorporate melodic screaming and low pitch growls. Possibly the best song from this offering is ‘Red Dress’ which offers characteristic melodies and an ever so catchy chorus. However, ‘Goodbye My Love’ would rival this for best track with its awesome guitar solo and repeated riff as well as its heavy upbeat tempo. Another track that deserves a mention is ‘Amity’, one which is found highly appealing to certain quarters of the bands fans.
Two years later saw the release of ‘America Underwater’, taking the band in a surprising new direction. This release has a more pop-rock feel to it with significant improvements made on the melodic vocals and catchy hooks. The lyrics portray deeper meaning and understanding demonstrating the maturity the group have encountered both as musicians and as people. The first single released off this album was the title track ‘America Underwater’ which provides 3 minutes of pure unrivalled energy and has positive influences towards early Taking Back Sunday material. The other stand-out track of the record is undoubtedly ‘Saints and Sinners’ with its infectious and catchy chorus.
The bands fourth studio album is understood to be in the pipeline, but rumours of uncertainty surrounding the bands future have circulated due to the departure of drummer, Scott Gee.
Check out the respective videos for ‘Red Dress’ and ‘America Underwater’ below:
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