kevinbower1959 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Great posts by you guys, and special thanks to Jeff for highlighting our near-quarter-million YT hits. The support and encouragement I get on here is SO appreciated. OK - just to set the record straight, the original incarnation of HELL missed out on the whole NWOBHM thing, which was really in decline by the time the band formed in late '82 - the world had moved on, the whole US Bay Area thrash scene was in its ascendancy, whilst in the UK the market was being driven towards softer, more melodic rock as spearheaded by Def Leppard. My previous band (Paralex) was, however, right there in the middle of the NWOBHM in '79-'81. The Paralex track 'White Lightning' appears on the Lars Ulrich 'NWOBHM Revisited' album, and this song came within a whisker of being chosen to appear on Metallica's 'Garage Days' record. There's some hugely embarrassing footage on YT - containing me playing my 4-digit Standard which I'd covered with white tape to make it stripey. I was young and stupid........ Anyway - thanks again to all of you, your support means everything. Finally, I'd like to share these 'Human Remains' accolades with you; Germany - #46 chart position Finland - #22 chart position Sweden - #26 chart position Sweden Rock Magazine - 2011 Album Of The Year Heavy Metal Haven Magazine - 2011 Album Of The Year Bloodstock - 2011 Album Of The Year Metal Hammer Magazine (UK) - #6 in 'Best Of 2011' Metal Hammer Magazine (Germany) - #3 in 'Best Of 2011' Bloodstock Open Air (the biggest metal festival in the UK) - 'Best 2011 Mainstage Performance' There's more - but you get the picture Thanks again guys.
cynic Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 No need to be shy Kev You seem to have worked your ass off to be where you are today, and continue to bust your ass to put out great music. All the good stuff coming your way is well deserved. Thanks for the record.
polara Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Well LOL I don't think you guys sound that NWOBHM but what the um...hell...figured I'd put some props for you guys in that AV Club post. Ya earned it. It's a fine record.
kevinbower1959 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 With a user name like 'cynic' I should have expected that. You m*th**f**k*r
sledhead44 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Congrats Kev on the accolades for "Human Remains!"That Parelex video is great! Nothing to be embarassed about. I love how each band member gets the spotlight and love the dual lead guitar part.
Carl.B Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Kevin you deserve all the accolades, it's great to see! You seem to be a great person too! Congrats
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