Protesting never sounded so good
Protest the Hero take storytelling to a whole new level on Kezia.
The self proclaimed “abstract rock 'n' roll babies of the flapper persuasion” are coming to Fanshawe.
Originally from Whitby, Ontario, this metal core band released their first album EPA Calculated Use of Sound in 2003 under the then band name Happy Go Lucky. Since then Rody Walker (vocals), Tim Millar (guitars, backup vocals), Luke Hoskin (lead guitars, backup vocals, piano), Moe Carlson (drums) and Arif Mirabdolbaghi (bass guitar) signed with Vagrant Records, renamed themselves Protest The Hero and debut their newest addition to their already wide spread fan base. The Canadian release of Kezia debut in August 2005 selling over 500 copies within its first week in stores and went on to sell over 5,000 copies within its first month.
Influenced by the 20th century comedy act, Curly Larry and Moe, Kezia is separated into the perspective of three separate characters, the prison priest, the prison guard and Kezia herself.
Kezia tells an audio story throughout the playlist, which the band affectionately defines as a ‘situationist requiem.' The album tells the story of Kezia, a woman who is the savior of mankind, as well as the sacrifice in order to save mankind from poverty after the killing of God. From “Heretics & Killers” to the finale of “A Plateful Of Out Dead,” the band created all of the characters featured on the album.
Teaming up with well-known producer Julius ‘duice' Butty, who also worked with Alexis On Fire on their gold selling album WatchOut, Protest The Hero was able to produce music seen as more than just a ‘concept,' as they introduce their diverse new sound.
With additional vocal contributions by Jadea Kelly, Julius Butty, Paul Distefano, London Spicoluk, as well as their own musical influences, Between the Buried and Me and The Red Cord, Protest The Hero has developed a sound that would satisfy a diverse group of music enthusiasts.
‘The Divine Suicide of K' incorporates Jadea Kelly sweet female sound to a hard-hitting instrumental background. From there, tracks from beginning to end show off the talent from every aspect, vocal and instrumental.
The future is bright for Protest The Hero as they anticipate the upcoming of yet another album, as well as more tour dates.
The Out Back Shack at Fanshawe College hosts New Music Night on September 14, featuring Protest the Hero, who hit the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Biz Booth in the Student Union Building for $8.
The self proclaimed “abstract rock 'n' roll babies of the flapper persuasion” are coming to Fanshawe.
Originally from Whitby, Ontario, this metal core band released their first album EPA Calculated Use of Sound in 2003 under the then band name Happy Go Lucky. Since then Rody Walker (vocals), Tim Millar (guitars, backup vocals), Luke Hoskin (lead guitars, backup vocals, piano), Moe Carlson (drums) and Arif Mirabdolbaghi (bass guitar) signed with Vagrant Records, renamed themselves Protest The Hero and debut their newest addition to their already wide spread fan base. The Canadian release of Kezia debut in August 2005 selling over 500 copies within its first week in stores and went on to sell over 5,000 copies within its first month.
Influenced by the 20th century comedy act, Curly Larry and Moe, Kezia is separated into the perspective of three separate characters, the prison priest, the prison guard and Kezia herself.
Kezia tells an audio story throughout the playlist, which the band affectionately defines as a ‘situationist requiem.' The album tells the story of Kezia, a woman who is the savior of mankind, as well as the sacrifice in order to save mankind from poverty after the killing of God. From “Heretics & Killers” to the finale of “A Plateful Of Out Dead,” the band created all of the characters featured on the album.
Teaming up with well-known producer Julius ‘duice' Butty, who also worked with Alexis On Fire on their gold selling album WatchOut, Protest The Hero was able to produce music seen as more than just a ‘concept,' as they introduce their diverse new sound.
With additional vocal contributions by Jadea Kelly, Julius Butty, Paul Distefano, London Spicoluk, as well as their own musical influences, Between the Buried and Me and The Red Cord, Protest The Hero has developed a sound that would satisfy a diverse group of music enthusiasts.
‘The Divine Suicide of K' incorporates Jadea Kelly sweet female sound to a hard-hitting instrumental background. From there, tracks from beginning to end show off the talent from every aspect, vocal and instrumental.
The future is bright for Protest The Hero as they anticipate the upcoming of yet another album, as well as more tour dates.
The Out Back Shack at Fanshawe College hosts New Music Night on September 14, featuring Protest the Hero, who hit the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Biz Booth in the Student Union Building for $8.
