About Me
‘The 1 movement in the clubs from NYC to Vegas to Worldwide is the mash-up.. Take Rock, take Hip Hop take Rap take Metal.. mashed up together as a new style..’
In Sydney, Australia the new band pushing this sound is the freshly formed trifecta of MC Losty on Vocalz, Waza on the Bass and the Beatz and Rick Hammond on vocals and guitar. As individuals they’ve done their time supporting everyone from Silver Chair to The Prodigy, together they’re THE HAVKNOTZ and are currently encamped in Alberts studios, Sydney, finishing their debut EP MUSIC – LIFE – PAIN.
MC Losty: Rhymes
Losty’s dynamic stage presence has seen him support Koolism, Good Buda, The Prodigy, Scribe and The Crystal Method. He won the “Rhyme n Reason†mag’s 1st prize working with American producer Chops, (infamous for his work with Ice Cube, The Game, Kayne West, Snoop). In 2007 he collaborated with legendary ‘Midnight Oil’ drummer Rob Hirst on his new solo independent LP ‘Land of The Lost’.
When he’s not rapping he hosts ‘Sublime’ ‘Australia’s 1 club night (DMA/ITM) and most major Australian dance music events. When Losty talks its time to listen.
Waza: Beat Maker
The Beat maker in the HavKnotz, Waza started playing the bass at the age of 13 inspired by the 90's rock movement. Since then he’s played live shows in Punk, Metal, Hip-Hop and Rock bands, including playing Australia’s ‘The Big Day Out’ with Rap metal band ‘Hollowpoint’. Waza’s supported The Pharcyde with Hip Hop Band Blindhoarse and has developed as producer as well as performer, playing Bass, Guitar, Drums and Piano as well as engineering.
Rick Hammond: Vocals
Multi instrumentalist Rick Hammond brings his dynamic presence to THE HAVKNOTZ. Rick is at home on guitar, bass, drums & vocals. His previous collaborations include LoKI (with Stu Tyson aka DJ Bass Kleph), Sweet M16 (with Barney Bashir – DEF Fx), Ghostwriters (with Rob Hirst – Midnight Oil & Rick Grossman – Hoodoo Guru’s) Rick’s passionate vocals are delivered with unmistakable emotion and power.
MUSIC – LIFE – PAIN presents THE HAV KNOTZ groundbreaking style; a powerful mix of rap, metal, rock and hip hop, delivered with raw intensity and emotion. The EP also features strong collaborations with artists Sadat-X (Brand Nubian) and Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) & Dj Morgz (Thundamentals, Obese Records).
When not in the studio in the final stages of recording, you’ll occasionally catch them venturing out to drop sound bombs from the album live onto unsuspecting crowds. By bringing their unique sound to life with stage performances so powerful they’ve been taking the roof off, the band is gathering momentum, a legion of fans is starting to form and they’re receiving International recognition through the acts they’re supporting, including Suburban Noise’s Kotton Mouth Kings and NECRO (US).
MUSIC – LIFE – PAIN is slated for release in early 2010, so expect to hear them coming as they hit the road to unleash it live!
THE HAVKNOTZ "666" LIVE FROM CONCEPTION DAY 2009
THE HAVKNOTZ "ON A STORM" LIVE FROM CONCEPTION DAY 2009
THE HAVKNOTZ "MY TEACHER" LIVE FROM CONCEPTION DAY 2009
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