live: KILL HANNAH (USA)

"Kill Hannah sound like a hedonistic mix of their friends and influences: 30 Seconds to Mars, My Chemical Romance, HIM, The Rasmus"  

–ROCK SOUND

"Kill Hannah make perfect pop rock that deserves to be recognized as such and given to the masses on one giant, glittering, entertaining platter!" -DISORDER

What did you do the first time a teen crush broke your heart? Mat Devine formed a band, bent on romantic revenge, and named it Kill Hannah.Years later, the hurt is gone, but the name and now famous 'sniper heart' logo have become a permanent part of modern alt-rock iconography.

Starting in the late 90's with a dream to become “an edgier, American version of The Cure”, frontman Devine led his band through years of “paying dues the hard way”, before finally conquering their hometown of Chicago, and going on to navigate a treacherous industry through a relentless worldwide touring schedule, two major label releases, and more than a few VH1 Behind the Music moments. Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) once stated, "Kill Hannah is the future of Chicago Rock", and on the band's third and latest LP, WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS (OSR / Universal Motown), Kill Hannah have lived up to the praise by delivering their deepest and most thought-provoking collection of songs to date.

Those familiar with Kill Hannah‟s previous work on Atlantic Records-including 2003‟s For Never And Ever and 2006‟s Until There‟s Nothing Left Of Us (Featuring breakthrough single "Kennedy", and Top 40 radio favorite "Lips Like Morphine", respectively) will no doubt recognize the band on WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS, but will also appreciate the musical evolution the band‟s undergone the last three years. As Kill Hannah introduces their third album to their stalwart fans, they are keeping a determined eye focused on new converts.

With tracks like the grimy club scene- inspired first single "New York City Speed", the arena rock ready anthem "Strobe Lights", and the brilliant, format defying "Why I Have My Grandma's Sad Eyes", the album pushes the listener into every emotional corner imaginable, not coming up for air until the final, eloquent album closer "Promise Me". As if there were any doubts, the band's across the board eccentricity also comes to light vividly with the list of guest appearances on the collection. Featuring vocal contributions from The Dresden Dolls‟ Amanda Palmer, Good Charlotte‟s Benji Madden,The Birthday Massacre‟s Chibi, and even the Chicago Children's Choir, the songs take on an air of uniqueness and originality that is sorely missed in recent rock releases.

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