HolyHell: the name itself is indicative of the band's music. Combining angelic operatic female vocals with demonic thunderous metal riffs, HolyHell is something new and unexpected in the world of heavy music. Unlike the myriad of female-fronted hard music acts that have appeared on the scene, HolyHell presents a new metal sound without any pretenses, bolstered by the talents of debuting vocalist Maria Breon, a classically trained singer possessing a unique and powerful voice.
HolyHell is a multifaceted creation of six diverse and talented musicians. Breon leads the combined strengths of acclaimed metal guitarist Joe Stump, bassist Jay Rigney, ex-MANOWAR drummer Rhino, keyboardist Francisco Palomo and guitarist Tom Hess. The unified effort of all of these fantastic artists is truly something that must be heard to be appreciated. Mixing elements of classic metal and hard rock with orchestral arrangements and haunting gothic melodies, making HolyHell a tour de force of powerful, heavy music. Their exciting upcoming single, produced by Joey DeMaio of MANOWAR, will feature the epic rock anthem "Last Vision", the stomping grooves meet crystalline vocalizations on "Apocalypse", the classic metal piece with an angelic twist on "Resurrection" and a live rendition of the modern opera classic "Phantom Of The Opera" featuring a very special guest appearance from MANOWAR vocalist Eric Adams.
HolyHell has performed in front of thousands of fans, completing a North American tour and appearing at the German Earthshaker Fest 2005 and the Czech Masters of Rock Festivals. As a feature attraction on the Demons, Dragons and Warriors 2007 tour with MANOWAR and Rhapsody Of Fire, HolyHell is a force to be reckoned with. Come and hear it for yourself!
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September 12th, 2007:
HOLYHELL To Perform In Bulgaria For A Special New Year’s Eve!
Female-fronted powerhouse HOLYHELL will present a very special New Year’s Eve performance in Kavarna, Bulgaria. HOLYHELL previously performed in Kavarna as special guests at the Kaliakra Rock Fest, which took place on June 30th, 2007 and featured such notable acts as MANOWAR, Motorhead and Heaven and Hell. HOLYHELL now have the honor of being invited back by Kavarna’s “metal mayor†Tsonko Tsonev for a celebration that will include live music and free food and drinks for all who attend.
HOLYHELL is comprised of lead vocalist Maria Breon, guitarist Joe Stump, guitarist Tom Hess, bassist Jay Rigney, Keyboardist Francisco Palomo and drummer Rhino. HOLYHELL has toured extensively with MANOWAR and Rhapsody Of Fire and has also been a part of the Magic Circle Music Festival. HOLYHELL’s debut single “Apocalypse†was released on March 23rd, 2007 through Magic Circle Music and entered the German top 100 charts.
For more information, please visit www.holyhell.com and www.magiccirclemusic.com .
June 14th, 2007:
Magic Circle Festival Adds Second Date!!
HOLYHELL will perform BOTH DAYS!!
Yes it's really true the festival is exploding and has now been extended to two days. The festivities will now begin on July 6th, 2007, in addition to the original date of July 7th, 2007.
The festival will take place in Bad Arolsen, Germany with the amazingly low admission price of 10 Euros for each day. Tickets for the 7th are available now at the official Magic Circle Festival website, http://www.magiccirclefestival.com and tickets for the 6th will be available very soon.
June 1st, 2007:
HOLYHELL to play in Bulgaria on June 30th
HOLYHELL has been confirmed as one of the acts to perform at the Kaliakra Rock Fest in Bulgaria on June 30th, 2007.
Tickets are available for sale at the following locations:
http://www.ticketstream.bg
http://www.eventim.bg
NDK (National Palace of Culture) Box Office - Tel. +359 2 916 63 69.
May 7th, 2007:
All fans who purchase HOLYHELL's debut single "Apocalypse" through the band's official website, www.holyhell.com, will get a free HOLYHELL t-shirt. Only while supplies last, valid only for CD orders. Don't miss this opportunity!
April 17th, 2007:
Confirmed! HOLYHELL Will Appear At July's Magic Circle Festival In Germany. Magic Circle Music has confirmed that HOLYHELL will appear at The Magic Circle Festival to be held on July 7th in Bad Arolsen, Germany.
The first band to join MANOWAR at what is certain to be the music event of the year, HOLYHELL has consistently thrilled and mesmerized audiences.
HOLYHELL is a multifaceted creation of six diverse and talented musicians. Famed shredder Joe Stump has built a loyal worldwide following as one of the leading lights on the modern neo-classical scene. In addition to his solo guitar recordings and work with The Reign Of Terror, he is the "Metal Specialist" at the Berklee College of Music. Awe-inspiring keyboardist Francisco Palomo, who has studied the instrument since the age of six, is regarded among Mexico's best players. Guitarist Tom Hess, a consummate musician and prolific songwriter, has been involved in projects ranging from classical music to progressive rock and metal. He is now determined, however, "to bring HOLYHELL to the top of the musical world." Drumming monster Rhino, forged his reputation during the early 1990s with Manowar. His performance on the band's 1992 masterpiece "The Triumph Of Steel," continues to reverberate throughout the metal and drumming communities. Helping Rhino maintain the foundation of this mighty assemblage of virtuosity is four-string master Jay Rigney, who first gained acclaim as the bassist in The Reign Of Terror.
Rounding out HOLYHELL is the most amazing and powerful female voices to come along in decades, perhaps one of the greatest you will ever experience, Maria Breon.
HOLYHELL has taken the world by storm since debuting as Manowar's featured attraction on the Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour. And now, the band's landmark debut single, "Apocalypse," is quickly clawing its way up the charts throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where it is available in record shops. Produced and co-written by Manowar's Joey DeMaio, the single is also available at the band's shows, Holyhell.com and other online platforms.
"Apocalypse" also features a live rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," a duet with Manowar vocalist Eric Adams, captured during their 2005 Masters of Rock Festival appearance in the Czech Republic. The single includes enhanced bonus video material including an electronic press kit and video of HOLYHELL's live "The Phantom of the Opera" performance.
Magic Circle Festival tickets soon will be available for sale at just 10,00 €. Plan your trip to Bad Arolsen and find out why HOLYHELL has quickly become a force to be reckoned with; a musical force that has received overwhelming receptions in the Czech Republic, Germany and Greece.
The small town located in Northern Hesse, Germany is not prepared for the metallic might that will be unleashed at The Magic Circle Music Festival on July 7th.
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