Hillbilly Herald is a Five-piece hard rock outfit, based in Los Angeles, California. The band plays energetic rock 'n' roll fused with hoarse melodies and guitar-driven hooks. The band were formed by Lead singer Jimmy Herald, on the advice of a certain Guns And Roses guitarist by the name of Slash .
Herald named the band in homage to his family heritage, which originates in West Virginia, before they relocated to Herald's hometown of Elkhart, Indiana. They are influenced by AC/DC Aerosmith and Lynryd Skynryd. and the current lineup consists of Ryan Snyder and Trevor Bentley joining on guitars, bassist Ronnie "Elvis" James, and drummer Ryan Figarelli.
Hillbilly Herald recently released Live In Hollywood this April in anticipation of their first full-length album, produced by another famous Gun, guitarist Gilby Clarke. The album will be released via Golden Robot Records but first comes this celebration of the band's recognized loud, high-energy stage shows. I was pleasantly struck by the length of the show, coming in at over 23 minutes. The recordings are an insight into what to expect from a band that has been around for over a decade.
Opener Dead On The Money is a no-nonsense, rocker replete with thunderous drumming and a catchy chorus. The guitars synch with harmony to build towards a rapturous standstill. Herald is a charismatic singer with gritty vocals and a tough-as-nails attitude that leads the crowd into a receptive welcome.
'Wicked City' is another fun song that shows the band's penchant for risque lyrics. The track reminds me of Detroit Rock City by Kiss without the gloomy backstory. A hearty singalong chorus with memorable guitar riffs that instantly tell the listener this band is enjoying a party.
'Eat 'Em and Smile' is a crowd-pleaser with the band having fun screaming the chorus with slick rhythm passages that rebound off one another, as the vocals act as a platform for one of those dazzling solos.
The band continue with a sterling rendition of Steppenwolf classic Born to be Wild segues into the Country ballad Pretty Shitty, a parody of what it is like to fall for the wrong person. This was another jocular track that again introduced new fans to their style of having fun, as well as writing good rock songs.
And finally, Yellow Belly completes things with a rousing, foot-stomper. The band's signature dual guitars, unrestrained vocals, and fun-loving persona wrap up an enjoyable twenty-plus. minutes. My only slight is I would have liked to have heard the set go on longer.
Hillbilly Herald is a band that shows what it is like to not be serious. Live In Hollywood is worth the experience.
You can find out more about the band by clicking on the links below;
https://www.hillbillyherald.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hillbillyheraldband/
https://www.instagram.com/hillbillyherald/
https://www.youtube.com/c/HillbillyHerald
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