Houston
Music - The Hunger
The Hunger began as an electro-metal garage
band started by some local kids who admired bands like Ministry and The Cure.
Before they knew it this small Houston band had a huge following and a record deal
with an independent label. Leave Me Alone, their first full length CD release
was never properly supported by the record label due to its early demise, yet
amazingly they still managed to get airplay, a
spot
on the Billboard charts and decent record sales based largely on their
incredible live performances. Relying on unconventional and conventional venues
like the legendary and now defunct nightclub J. Larkins of Webster fame this
band took their electrified techno metal music strait to the fans with dramatic
success.
Word quickly spread about the Hunger and this lead to their second CD
release, entitled Grip, which was put out on their own label, Gut Records. It
sold 15,000 units
and several songs from the CD
got radio play. Very impressive indeed for a small label start-up. Their third
release Devil Thumbs a Ride, was picked up by Universal Records
and put them in the
national spotlight with their single "Vanishing Cream". It would
eventually reach #4
on the rock charts and paved the way for a national tour of the entire country.
Their next release Cinematic Superthug, was very well received by critics and
fans this album furthered their acclaim allowing them access to audiences of up
to 15,000 people, headlining and supporting the Deftones, Foo Fighters, and Creed.
The Hunger's fifth release, Spaceman's Last Goodbye, brought a new element of
experimentation fused with diverse influences and the great musical sense of
style that the Hunger is known for.
Known to be really accessible to the fans and
generally nice people to hang with, brothers and vocalists / synthesists Jeff and Thomas Wilson, guitarist Stephen Bogle,
bassist Darren Nelson, drummer Giovanni Capelo, create unique and intense songs
driven by hook laden melodies and fueled by pure energy. The shows are not to be
missed and have been key in driving this bands success. They haven't lost a step
either. At a recent performance at the Scout bar that was attended by our label
they proved without a doubt the Hunger still have an appetite for connecting
with the fans and making great music.
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