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HeKz

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"You like Iron Maiden? You like Judas Priest? You like Dio? Pretty much all you need to know to figure out if you’ll like HeKz ..."

- Audio-Democracy.com
Like those mentioned above, memorable hooklines, squealing guitar solos and soaring vocals are what HeKz is all about. From the short pacey numbers to long drawn out epics, they'll take you on a journey through all things musical and mythical, but without losing that much needed sense of fun. With two EPs and a wealth of gigging experience under its collective belt, the band continues to thrive and, in the words of a certain Mr Iommi, " keeps the flag flying."

Live is where the band truly shines, bringing their songs to life as only they can, with an inherent spontaneity (and a bizarre dress sense) which only heightens the sense of excitement these boys can generate. Whether it be saddling up on someone's shoulders for an aerial guitar solo around the venue, getting down to it in a pair of furry bellbottoms or the pang of a cowbell, HeKz strive to put the "show" in "show" ;-).

Now, I know you're thinking, "That's all well and good, but what do the critics say?" Well, you need look no further -


"In the true and honorable tradition of English heavy metal music, they are bang on the money" - Big George (BBC 3CR)

"An eyewateringly blistering set full of finger-bleeding solos and thumping riffs."
-The Cambridge Evening News
"... the most amazing sound you will ever hear!"
- Gareth Lloyd (The Box Office, BBC 3CR)

"I thought Hekz were great ... I had no ideas kids that young nowadays were listening to the kind of stuff I was listening to when I was that age."
– John Wheeler aka Barley Scotch (Hayseed Dixie)

"It’s really great for a band to be playing rock music at 14-16 years old … We need kids like this to be the coming into the business to keep the flag flying. Stick to what you're doing boys and keep it up." - Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist

"Iron Maiden with an equal measure of Dragonforce, add a dash of Dio-style fantasy metal and just a pinch of Justin Hawkins" - Chrissie Miller (Bedford Esquires)

"Its refreshing to see a band not giving a shit about trends and fashions and entertaining people in the way that they did ... a band that entertaining so young I can see great things ahead of them." - Dave, DTA Promo


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Member Since: 10/22/2005
Band Website: hekz.co.uk
Band Members: Matt Young: Bass & Vocals

Adam Billington: Rhythm & Lead Guitar

Dan Young: Rhythm & Lead Guitar


Influences: Great riffs, epic stories and Iron Maiden
Sounds Like: "The lyrics are thought provoking whilst the music is simply mind-blowing."
-Martin Stapleton
(Bedford Esquires)


"An eyewateringly blistering set full of finger-bleeding solos and thumping riffs."
-The Cambridge Evening News

"Inventive drumming, awesome guitar work, operatic vocals"
-Keith Pickering
(Bedford Metal)


"... the most amazing sound you will ever hear!"
-Gareth Lloyd
(The Box Office, BBC 3CR)


"You like Iron Maiden? You like Judas Priest? You like Dio? Pretty much all you need to know to figure out if you’ll like HeKz ... one of the many bands around the world that over the past couple of years have gone, 'You know what’s awesome? Proper classic metal!'"
-www.Audio-Democracy.com

Type of Label: None

My Blog

**SNO! BAR GIG CANCELLATION**

Just a quickie to say that the Sno!Bar show on the 17th April has been cancelled, as it falls on the same day as my A2 formal music recital. Sorry to anyone who was planning on coming, we’ll be ...
Posted by HeKz on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:32:00 PST

**Vote HeKz**

Vote HeKz as your favourite Unsigned Band!Just click the link below, select "HeKz - Another Time," fill in the short questionnaire and you're away! And what's more, if you send us an email at HeKz@HeK...
Posted by HeKz on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:35:00 PST

BANDS WANTING AIRPLAY - READ NOW!!

If you get in touch with this very nice young lady and provide her with a review and/or biog (and obviously the song you want playing) she'll give you a spin on her rock show on the award winning Bang...
Posted by HeKz on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:54:00 PST

GIG CANCELLATION - SATURDAY 15th SEPT!

Self explanatory really. Due to circumstances beyond our control we are unable to perform this Saturday. Sincerest apologies to anyone who was intending to go. We hope to see you at one of our upcomin...
Posted by HeKz on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:02:00 PST

CAMDEN GIG INFO **PLEASE READ**

Hey everyone! Here's some rather important information regarding our debut gig in Camden. We will be headlining the BARMONSTA on Saturday 11th August, playing alongside Luton natives Blumunki and MONS...
Posted by HeKz on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:31:00 PST

Vote HeKz for Rhythms of the world!

As some of you may be aware we're in a competition to win a slot at this years Rhythms of the world festival (as will one other finalist band/act) There's two ways to vote for us, first: Ring 01582 44...
Posted by HeKz on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:37:00 PST

**NEW INTERVIEW**

'Ey up lads and laddesses! Here's a brand spankin' new HeKz interview with Metal Insanity for your delectation Bon Apetite! Hailz n Wailz! Matt (I'm not really recumbent, I'm just curious as to what ...
Posted by HeKz on Thu, 17 May 2007 01:29:00 PST

Vote HeKz to play Bloodstock!

You can now vote for us to play this year's Bloodstock Festival. All you's got to do is click the link below, watch the video and give it a rating out of 5 (red) stars =D! You might have to register a...
Posted by HeKz on Sun, 13 May 2007 02:24:00 PST

THE WHOLE INTERNET'S GETTIN' IT IN THE EARHOLE!

Morning all! Tonight you can hear us played on Rock247 Radio on Chris Nelson's Hair Metal Haven (5pm-6pm). You can tune in by visiting the Rock 247 Online homepage at www.rock247online.co.uk and ...
Posted by HeKz on Sat, 12 May 2007 03:34:00 PST

Barton Rocks!

Many thanks to all the bands and people who attended making it such an awesome night! we raised around £500 or more for the local scouts and played the crazyist bunch of ppl the halls ever seen! Many ...
Posted by HeKz on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:43:00 PST