Haunted by Heroes (H X H) was an American rock band from Pacifica, California.[1][2] Formerly known as The Thrashers,[3][4] Haunted by Heroes achieved national notoriety for their claim to have been "America's youngest rock band".[5][6][7]
Haunted by Heroes | |
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| Also known as | HxH, H X H |
| Origin | Pacifica, California |
| Genres | Rock and roll, hard rock |
| Discography | Haunted by Heroes (2013) |
| Years active | 2008–2017 |
| Members | Nick Rigling Chris Rigling Max Lazarus |
| Past members | Charley Rutledge Geddy Franco Brandon Lurie |
Career edit
The Thrashers were formed in 2008 by twin brothers Nick and Chris Rigling, influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin and Metallica.[8] They changed their name to Haunted by Heroes as a tribute to older rock legends around 2011.[9] Around the same time, they were reportedly in talks for an untitled television show.[5]
After playing more than one hundred live shows, Haunted by Heroes became contestants on America's Got Talent in September 2012.[10] For their performance of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It", they were joined by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. They had previously appeared on The Today Show, where host Matt Lauer praised the band as "unique, with a larger-than-life sound."[11]
The band was managed by Brent Turner.[12][13] Their self-titled debut album, also called Haunted by Heroes, was produced by Sylvia Massy.[14][15] Their debut music video for "Devil's Slide" came out in January 2013;[16][17] their second music video, "Rocket Girl", was directed by Brian Smith and premiered in June 2013.[3] In 2014, they released the music video for "Stomp It Out", which was produced by Michael Davis and supported by the nonprofit Free2Luv; the video promoted an anti-bullying message.[18]
The band broke up circa 2017,[19] having already lost members Max Lazarus and Charley Rutledge.[citation needed]
Members edit
Current (at time of break-up) edit
Former edit
Discography edit
- Haunted by Heroes (2013)
References edit
- ^ "Meet the Rockers Haunted By Heroes". NBC Bay Area. KNTV. August 9, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Swita, Camden (May 1, 2012). "Where is Live Music Thriving in Pacifica?". Patch Media. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Bartlett, Jean (June 25, 2013). "Out of Pacifica – Haunted by Heroes releases 'Rocket Girl' video". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Haunted By Heroes Release Cover Of The Four Horsemen's "Rockin' Is Ma Business"". Sleaze Roxx. August 3, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Guthrie, Julian (March 1, 2012). "Haunted by Heroes, young rockers, to play Fillmore". SFGate. Hearst Newspapers. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Haunted by Heros". KALW. March 20, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hartmann, Graham (January 5, 2012). "'World's Youngest Rock Band' Haunted by Heroes Show Off Their Chops". Loudwire. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Sugerman, Mike (July 25, 2011). "About The Bay: Pacifica Boys Are World's Youngest Rock Band". CBS News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Elementary boys hit the big times as a rock band". Action News. KNBC. August 11, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Bartlett, Jean (September 4, 2012). "Local band Haunted by Heroes to guest Thursday on 'America's Got Talent'". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "TWISTED SISTER Singer Performs With HAUNTED BY HEROES On 'America's Got Talent' (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. September 15, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Trevenon, Stacy (March 28, 2012). "Haunted by rock dreams". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Maginnis-Honey, Amy (September 14, 2012). "Haunted By Heroes ready to rock candy festival". Daily Republic. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Bartlett, Jean (August 7, 2012). "Pacifica rock band Haunted by Heroes to record with Sylvia Massy". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "HAUNTED BY HEROES To Release Debut Album This Month". Blabbermouth.net. January 3, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "HAUNTED BY HEROES: 'Devil's Slide' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "HAUNTED BY HEROES RELEASE 'DEVIL'S SLIDE' VIDEO". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Bartlett, Jean (February 25, 2014). "Band Haunted by Heroes invites middle schoolers to take a stand on bullies". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Haunted by Heroes". Twitter. October 1, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2024.