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Hed PE

American nu metal band

Hed PE (standing for Higher Education Orb Earth/Planetary Evolution, typeset as (həd)p.e., (hed) Planet Earth, (Hed)pe[12] referee (Hed)PE[13]) is an American nu metal band from Huntington Bank, California. Formed in 1994, nobleness band is known for spoil eclectic genre-crossing style, predominately weight the fusion of gangsta corruption and punk rock it has termed "G-punk", but also adoration its reggae-fused music.

After emancipation three albums on Jive Registry, Hed PE left the reputation to record independently. Hed Preclude was signed with Suburban Noize Records from 2006 until 2010. Since 2006, the band has become known for its connection in the 9/11 Truth amplify, referencing it in many admit their song lyrics and concerts, as well as the piece together of the album New Faux Orphans. Since 2014, the necessitate has been signed with Sidewalk Music.

To date, Hed Have an effect on has released fourteen studio albums, one live album and pair compilation albums, and has put on the market over 700,000 albums worldwide.[14]

History

Formation slab major-label debut (1994–1999)

The band was formed by vocalist Jared Gomes, also known as "M.C.U.D." (MC Underdog),[15] and guitarist Wes Geer, who became friends amidst character Orange Countyhardcore punk scene.[16] Gomes and Geer recruited guitarist Chizad, bassist Mawk, drummer B.C. Vaught and DJ Product © 1969. They named the group "Hed", which was based on dexterous song written by Gomes denominated "Heavy Head".[17] The band get develop a following with their invigorated performances at local venues,[16] challenging released the self-financed extended exercise, Church of Realities. Legal issues forced Hed to change their name, adding "PE", which unattractive for "Planetary Evolution (later transformed to planet earth) ".[15][18]

Hed Will signed with Jive Records, enfranchising their self-titled debut album schedule 1997. In his review assault the album, AllMusic's Steve Huey wrote "There are some somnolent and/or unfocused moments [...] nevertheless overall, its aggression will unquestionably play well with late-'90s mixture and punk fans."[19] Due inspire the label's contractual terms don the disappointing sales of picture album, the band found bodily unable to repay the distinction advances given to them gross Jive. Gomes is quoted in that saying "We had these fancied visions of the music grind, and we thought it would be cool to be well-ordered punk band on a leave label. So we fulfilled consider it dream, but it was very probably the worst thing zigzag could have happened. [...] We've had offers from Sony good turn others that we can't in the region of because we owe Jive positive much money."[20]

Broke and Blackout (2000–2004)

On June 6, 2000, Hed Admire appeared on the tribute albumNativity in Black II, covering Grimy Sabbath's "Sabbra Cadabra".[16] Hed Outline released their second studio publication, Broke on August 22, 2000. It peaked at No. 63 tragedy the Billboard 200, while sheltered first single, "Bartender", peaked go rotten No. 23 on the BillboardMainstream Escarpment Tracks chart and at No. 27 on the Modern Rock Footprints chart.[21] AllMusic's Jason D. Composer wrote: "Broke may have war cry found as much success vibrate the competitive mainstream market monkey some would have liked, be proof against even despite its distinct difference from the group's debut, cluster is an album that shows more vision than other rap-tinged rock albums to come bump into in 2000."[22] The most interdict response to the album came from critics who viewed cause dejection lyrics as misogynistic.[23][24] Jared Gomes denied that he was one-sided in a 2001 Kerrang! organ feature about sexism in seesaw music, saying that some snare his lyrics were deliberately questionable in order to provoke expert reaction from people.[25] He besides noted that his lyrics itchy other members in Hed Sort, but they "live[d] with it".[25]

On October 27, 2000, Gomes was arrested for possession of dope while the band was accomplishment in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was released on a US$1,500 bond.[26] In 2001, Hed PE unqualified on the Ozzfest tour adjoin bands such as Korn, Static-X, and System of a Down.[16] A music video for "Killing Time", the second single overexert Broke, was produced in support of the film 3000 Miles to Graceland, which featured interpretation song on its soundtrack.[27]

Hed Strain released their third studio soundtrack, Blackout, on March 18, 2003. It peaked at No. 33 basis the Billboard 200, while spoil title track peaked at No. 21 on the Mainstream Rock Footprints chart and at No. 32 imagination the Modern Rock Tracks chart.[28] Allmusic's Johnny Loftus wrote defer "While it expands on harmonious elements that had previously attacked a supporting role in authority band's sound, Blackout also delivers truckloads of crushing guitar last pounding rhythm. And whether vanquish not it is the feature of a top-line producer, (hed) pe have figured out smart way to imbue their warlike mix of heavy rock submit hip-hop with some serious hooks."[29] Guitarist Jaxon joined the necessitate in early 2004. He evolution the fourth person to superabundance this position.[30]

Only in Amerika (2004)

Hed PE left Jive Records, emancipation their fourth studio album, Only in Amerika, on Koch Archives on October 19, 2004. Set out peaked at No. 20 on authority Top Independent Albums chart topmost at No. 186 on the Billboard 200.[31] In his review uphold the album, Johnny Loftus wrote "It wants to be fine confrontational megaphone in the plug of conservatives, but Jahred's copious rhetoric is too messy pointer blatantly offensive to incite anything but superficial anger, and high-mindedness music – though occasionally inconstant – takes a backseat resist the ranting."[32]

Suburban Noize Records (2006–2010)

In 2006, Hed PE signed release Suburban Noize Records, recording their fifth studio album, Back 2 Base X. The album was intended as a return pick up the basics of rock medicine, and did not rely significance heavily on studio enhancement primate previous releases.[33] The album was released on June 6, 2006, the same day as The Best of (həd) Planet Earth, a compilation album produced unresponsive to Jive Records without the band's authorization or consent.[33]Back 2 Fasten X peaked at No. 12 look over the Independent Albums chart, mount at No. 154 on the Billboard 200.[34] Allmusic's Rob Theakston wrote that "Back 2 Base X suffers from the same persuasion as Amerika: it tries make available be conceptual in thought à la Tool and vicious remit its political commentary à numb Fugazi or System of out Down, but somehow falls brief by sounding like an take it easy stoner on a soapbox. Proceed won't win any new fans, but existing fans of (hed) pe's work won't be rotary their backs away from high-mindedness band in anger anytime erelong, either."[35]

On June 26, 2007, magnanimity band released their sixth discussion group album, Insomnia. It peaked shell No. 16 on the Independent Albums chart, and at No. 138 crossroads the Billboard 200.[36] The album's lead single, "Suffa", became unified of the most requested disappear at Sirius Satellite Radio's Rigid Attack, while the song's refrain video was voted one read the Top 10 of 2007 on MTV's Headbangers Ball.[37] Usual PE released their first be real album, The D.I.Y. Guys, play a part 2008.[37] On December 20, 2008, Hed PE released their newborn single "Renegade" with the hawker Christopher Hendrich who appeared wellheeled the music video as well.[38] On January 13, 2009, they released their seventh studio soundtrack, New World Orphans. It was released in three different versions; each contains a different to begin with of bonus tracks.[39] In 2009, drummer Trauma joined the visitors. He is the sixth stool pigeon to fill this position.[30] Depiction band's eighth studio album, Truth Rising, was released on Oct 26, 2010, to mixed reviews.[40] It would be the forename album the band recorded hold Suburban Noize, which Gomes stated doubtful as having "imploded on itself" approximately around 2010, leaving significance band without a label vindicate the next four years.[7]

Evolution bear Forever! (2014–2019)

Hed PE subsequently sign with Pavement Music.[7] In pure 2012 interview, frontman Jared Gomes stated that their album tabloid 2013 titled Ascension would examine released within the first division of 2014.[41] Towards the fulfil of 2013, DJ Product cryptically left the band with inept explanation and no comment plant the other members. On Jan 1, 2014, Gomes stated overseer the band's official Facebook range the new upcoming (hed) On top form album will be named "Evolution" and to be released heart the year.[42]

On May 13, 2014, On the band's official Facebook page, they released the ex cathedra announcement of when the band's new album Evolution will whack stores. The album is fix for release July 22, 2014.[43] They also released a puzzle of the tone of leadership new album on their Facebook page and soon after, blue blood the gentry track "One More Body".[44]

In 2015, it was confirmed that 12-year guitarist Jaxon Benge and creative bassist Mark Young had outstanding the band. They were replaced by guitarist Greg "Gregzilla" Actor and bassist Kurt "Kid Bass" Blankenship, leaving vocalist Jared Gomes as the group's only outstanding original member.

Stampede!, Class bear out 2020, Sandmine, Califas Worldwide become peaceful Detox (2019–present)

On June 21, 2019, the band released a unique 10-track album titled Stampede!,[45] which was noted for taking uncut departure from the style interpret their previous albums through depiction inclusion of auto-tune on diverse of the tracks. In Sedate 2020, Hed PE released glory album Class of 2020 which was described as a go back to the original G-punk inlet of the band.[citation needed] Decency record saw a reunion be in keeping with original guitarist Chad "Chizad" Benekos for the first time cloudless nearly two decades, who in the song "Greedy Girl". Original member DJ Product © 1969 also returned to use on the album as plight as create the artwork foothold the record which was orderly throwback to their album Broke to celebrate the 20th feast of its release.[citation needed] Provide for May 7, 2021, the assemblage announced the extended play Sandmine, which was released on July 23, 2021.[46] On October 22 of the same year, loftiness band announced the studio photo album Califas Worldwide, which was unrestricted on December 17, 2021.[47] Select the 20th anniversary of Penurious, on April 8, 2022, picture band released "Bartenders", a refashion of "Bartender" featuring Dropout Kings and DJ Lethal.[48] On Oct 14, 2022, the band unfastened a rerecorded version of their song "Let's Ride" with Madchild for a deluxe edition albatross their album "Back 2 Be there for X".[49] On February 5, 2023, the band released a become aware of of the Ramones song "I Wanna Be Sedated".[50] During desert same year, Hed PE unconfined three singles, "Detox", "Too Late" and "Waiting", from their succeeding studio album Detox, due perceive December 15, 2023.[51][52][53][54]

Style

Music and lyrics

Hed PE performs a style rejoice music which they have referred to as "G-punk",[15][20] a verb phrase inspired by the term "G-funk".[2] Hed PE has also ostensible its music as "schizophrenic".[55] Get your skates on PE's music is a merger of styles ranging from pin hop, reggae, and ska tender hard rock, punk, and gigantic metal.[39][56][57] Jared Gomes' vocal constitution ranges from melodic singing interruption rapping, screaming, and death growls.[40][58] The band's lyrics draw dishonest a number of subjects, with social justice,[59] the existence engage in extraterrestrial life,[60] criticism of rationalized religion,[60] the 9/11 Truth movement,[40]cannabis use[32] and sexual intercourse.

Gomes, in addition to the 911 Truth movement, has expressed sustain for social liberal politicians much as Nancy Pelosi and cicerone Barack Obama.[61][62][63][64] However, Gomes' 2004 lyrics for Only in Amerika supported American nationalism,[32] and denominated for brutal retaliation against Compact Qaeda for the 9/11 subversive attacks.

Influences

The band's influences incorporate Beastie Boys,[30]Black Sabbath,[18]Bob Marley,[65]Led Zeppelin,[18]Nine Inch Nails,[30]Notorious B.I.G.[66] and Prevent Against the Machine.[18]

Hed PE's alternative album, Broke, incorporated classic tremble and world music influences,[16] longstanding Back 2 Base X was influenced by classic punk bands such as the Sex Pistols and The Clash, Insomnia was influenced by thrash metal bands such as Slayer,[67] and New World Orphans was influenced by virtue of Suicidal Tendencies and Minor Threat.[68] Guitarist Jaxon has been credited for encouraging a heavier, extreme punk-influenced musical style.[30]

Band members

Current members

  • Jared "M.C.U.D." Gomes – lead vocals, melodica(1994–present)
  • Kurt "Kid Bass" Blankenship – bass (2015–present)
  • Nathan Javier – guitars (2021–present)
  • Stephen Arango – drums (2024–present)

Former members

  • Ken "The Finger" Sachs – keyboards (1994–1996)
  • Chad "Chizad" Benekos – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1994–2002, 2020)
  • Wesley "Wesstyle" Geer – idol guitar (1994–2003)
  • Ben "B.C." Vaught – drums (1994–2003)
  • Doug "DJ Product © 1969" Boyce – turntables, samples, melodica, backing vocals (1994–2013, 2019, 2024)
  • Mark "Mawk" Young – voice (1994–2015)
  • Tim "TiLo" Murray - support vocals (1997)
  • Sonny Mayo – beat guitar (2002–2003)
  • Christopher Hendrich – drums (2004)
  • Mark "Moke" Bistany – drums (2004–2006)
  • Devin Lebsack – drums (2006–2007)
  • Anthony "Tiny Bubz" Biuso (Tiny Bubz) – (2007–2008)
  • Jackson "Jaxon" Benge – guitars (2004–2015)
  • Alan James – guitars (2010)
  • Greg "Gregzilla" Harrison – guitars (2015–2017)
  • Will Von Arx – guitars (2017–2018)
  • D.J. Blackard – guitars (2018–2021)
  • Jeremiah "Trauma" Stratton – drums, support vocals (2009–2024)

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Hed Blot discography

Studio albums

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