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Page Hamilton
Page Hamilton (born May 18, 1960) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet. Most of his work has been in the hard rock and alternative metal styles, though he trained in jazz guitar and has substantial connections with avant-garde music and film soundtrack composition. Life and career Background Hamilton was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Medford, Oregon. He studied guitar at the University of Oregon before moving to New York to study jazz guitar at the Manhattan School of Music. While there he played in avant-garde composer Glenn Branca's guitar orchestra, performing the composer's ''Symphony No.6 (Devil Choirs at the Gates of Heaven)'', and joined noise rock band Band of Susans, performing on their ''Love Agenda'' album and Peel Sessions, before finally forming his own group, Helmet. Helmet Helmet initially signed to Amphetamine Reptile Records, releasing a number of 7" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portland, Oregon
Portland (, ) is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon. Portland had a population of 652,503, making it the 26th-most populated city in the United States, the sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle. Approximately 2.5 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous in the United States. About half of Oregon's population resides within the Portland metropolitan area. Named after Portland, Maine, the Oregon settlement began to be populated in the 1840s, near the end of the Oregon Trail. Its water access provided convenient transportation of goods, and the timber industry was a major force in the city's early economy. At the turn of the 20th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, educa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Size Matters
''Size Matters'' is the fifth album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released in 2004 on Interscope Records. It is the first new album since the band ended with a bitter break-up in 1998, and it is also their final album to be released through Interscope. Background Page Hamilton, the band's founder and chief songwriter, is the only original member appearing on the album. Therefore, some fans object to it being called "Helmet" and consider it to be a Page Hamilton solo project. According to Hamilton, founding members John Stanier (drums) and Henry Bogdan (bass) both declined the invitation to reunite. Stanier even publicly criticized Hamilton and the new Helmet in 2004. Despite any objections, the album carries on in the Helmet tradition with Hamilton's trademark staccato sound. Hamilton said to ''Deseret News'' in October 2004, "I can see why John is upset. There are some people who feel that only the original lineup can constitute a group. But then there are o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aftertaste (album)
''Aftertaste'' is the fourth album by American alternative metal band Helmet, released in 1997 on Interscope. It was the band's final album with original members John Stanier (drums) and Henry Bogdan (bass). Guitarist Rob Echeverria, who appeared on Helmet's previous outing, '' Betty'', left the group to join Biohazard. Subsequently, the album was recorded as a three-piece, with Page Hamilton covering all the guitar parts. Guitarist Chris Traynor (formerly of Orange 9mm) came on board for the supporting tour. ''Aftertaste'' harkens back to Helmet's earlier sound, omitting some of the experimental/jazz tendencies of '' Betty''. The album met with a mixed critical reaction from some critics, and a relatively poor commercial response, going out of print in 2006. This album along with '' Meantime'' and ''Betty'' is considered one of the definitive works of post-metal. Writing and music Hamilton claimed in July 1997 that his goal when writing the album was to create a greater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty (Helmet Album)
''Betty'' is the third album by American alternative metal band Helmet, released in 1994 on Interscope. It is Helmet's highest charting album in the US. The album was highly anticipated by both music critics and fans as a result of the band's success with the previous album, '' Meantime'' (1992). Rob Echeverria (guitarist of New York hardcore band Rest in Pieces) replaced Peter Mengede on guitar. After recording and touring in support of the album, Echeverria left Helmet in 1995 to join Biohazard; however, his departure was more amicable than Mengede's. Prior to ''Betty''s release in June 1994, the album's biggest hit, "Milquetoast", appeared in alternate form on '' The Crow soundtrack'' as "Milktoast". Its video was in regular rotation on MTV, and videos for "Wilma's Rainbow" and "Biscuits for Smut" were also released. In 2015, the band announced a ''Betty'' tour, where they performed the album in its entirety. Musical style Usually regarded as Helmet's experimental album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meantime (album)
''Meantime'' is the second studio album and major label debut by American alternative metal band Helmet. It was released on June 23, 1992 through Interscope Records. Despite initially only achieving moderate commercial success, peaking at number 68 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart upon release in 1992, the album influenced multiple bands in its wake, and has been well received by music critics and is considered an influential album of the metal genre. ''Meantime'' has continued to sell consistently well in the years since its release, and in 1994 was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Helmet released one single from ''Meantime'', " Unsung", which was a charting success on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, and remains their best-known song. Music videos were also made for "Unsung", "Give It" and "In the Meantime". Background After the release of their nine-song debut album '' Strap It On'', the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protective function are sometimes worn. Soldiers wear combat helmets, often made from Kevlar or other lightweight synthetic fibers. The word ''helmet'' is derived from ''helm'', an Old English word for a protective head covering. Helmets are used for recreational activities and sports (e.g., jockeys in horse racing, American football, ice hockey, cricket, baseball, camogie, hurling and rock climbing); dangerous work activities such as construction, mining, riot police, military aviation, and in transportation (e.g. motorcycle helmets and bicycle helmets). Since the 1990s, most helmets are made from resin or plastic, which may be reinforced with fibers such as aramids. Designs Some British gamekeepers during the 18th and 19th centurie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Peel Sessions (Band Of Susans Album)
''The Peel Sessions'' is an EP by Band of Susans, recorded in 1988 and 1989 from sessions with John Peel but not released until 1992. The first four tracks feature the same line-up as '' Love Agenda'' (with the latterly relatively famous Page Hamilton as one of the guitarists) but the latter two feature a line-up that never recorded any other material. "Child of the Moon" (a Rolling Stones cover) and "Which Dream Came True" had been on '' Love Agenda'' whilst "Throne of Blood" and "Hope Against Hope" were on the debut. The remaining two tracks are covers of Wire's "Too Late" and Gang of Four's "I Found That Essence Rare" and were never on any Band of Susans album released on Blast First or Restless Records. Track listing # "I Found That Essence Rare" (Gang of Four) - 2:41 # "Throne of Blood" (Robert Poss) - 4:09 # "Child of the Moon" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 4:04 # "Hope Against Hope" (Robert Poss) - 6:22 # "Which Dream Came True" (Robert Poss) - 6:27 # "Too Late" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Agenda
''Love Agenda'' is the second album by Band of Susans, released on April 17, 1989 by Blast First and Restless Records. Page Hamilton, later frontman for Helmet, played guitar on the album and sang the lead vocals on the track "It's Locked Away". Also notable was bassist Susan Stenger singing her first lead vocals on the songs "The Pursuit of Happiness", "Birthmark" and "Hard Light". Robert Poss was an admirer of the Rolling Stones and CD versions of ''Love Agenda'' features a cover of "Child of the Moon". Track listing Personnel Adapted from ''Love Agenda'' liner notes. ;Band of Susans * Karen Haglof – electric guitar, backing vocals * Page Hamilton – electric guitar, lead vocals (A2) * Robert Poss – electric guitar, lead vocals (A4, B2, B4), production * Ron Spitzer – drums * Susan Stenger – bass guitar, lead vocals (A1, A3, B3) ;Production and additional personnel * Chris Gehringer – mastering * Jim Klein – enginee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Branca
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Glenn may refer to: Name or surname * Glenn (name) * John Glenn, U.S. astronaut Cultivars * Glenn (mango) * a 6-row barley variety Places In the United States: * Glenn, California * Glenn County, California * Glenn, Georgia, a settlement in Heard County * Glenn, Illinois * Glenn, Michigan * Glenn, Missouri * University, Orange County, North Carolina, formerly called Glenn * Glenn Highway in Alaska Organizations *Glenn Research Center, a NASA center in Cleveland, Ohio See also * New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle * * * Glen, a valley *Glen (other) A glen is a valley, typically one that is long, deep, and often glacially U-shaped, usually in Scotland. Glen may also refer to: People * Glen (given name) * Glen (surname) Places * River Glen (other); covering "Glen (river)", "River G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avant-garde
The avant-garde (; In 'advance guard' or ' vanguard', literally 'fore-guard') is a person or work that is experimental, radical, or unorthodox with respect to art, culture, or society.John Picchione, The New Avant-garde in Italy: Theoretical Debate and Poetic Practices' (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2004), p. 64 . It is frequently characterized by aesthetic innovation and initial unacceptability.Kostelanetz, Richard, ''A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes'', Routledge, May 13, 2013 The avant-garde pushes the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm or the '' |
