Biography
Formed in late 89/90 by Scot and Johnny. Kidd Havok went though several lineup changes over the next few years. Due to a powerful live show, the band gained a considerable following. There 10 song demo gained them radio airplay on both coasts as well as several TV appearances. Kidd Havok was featured in national magizines ,LiveWire, Powerline and Metal Edge magazines.
Scot and Johnny called it a day sometime in 1994. In 2006 Suncity Records offered them a chance to put that demo out! of course they said yes! the cd "Roll The dice" is now available on itunes, emusic, napster, sony connect, rhapsody and musicnet!
After a successful reunion show with Rob Barone and Tommy Pinello and
Two Great shows with Poison, Ratt and VOJ Johnny ,Scot ,Tommy and Jimmy are Live and Loud yet again!!!
They are now back and working on new songs, a 2nd cd and more live shows!!!! New photos coming soon!
SunCityRecords.com Press ReleaseÂ
Wow, talk about hitting it big, we have a treat for you. Suncity Records have signed up some of the best Hard Rock bands of late and we are continuing that trend with the signing of Florida's best-kept secret, Kidd Havok.
With the Florida music scene in the early 90's being known widely as being almost as strong as California's and Cleveland's, Kidd Havok show why.
Formed from the ashes of Scrooge in the mid/late 80's by Scot Marcs and Johnny B. Kidd Havok went though several line-up changes before finding the perfect combo of Shawn St. Pierre and Rob Barone. Due to a powerful live show, the band gained a considerable following. Their 10-song demo found them with good radio airplay on both coasts of America as well as several TV appearances.
Kidd Havok's music can be described as some of the very best hair metal, certainly that I have ever heard, both released and un-released material. These guys could of easerly stood tall with the big boys that were signed to the major labels back in the day. Axeman, Scot Marcs brings blazing guitars to the music reminiscent of the great Nuno Bettercourt. From Slash to Harry Cody to even the best of C.C. Deville's guitar chops that he was busting out in the early 90's. From the opening riff you will be stopped in your tracks at his genius! This is very special stuff, every song holding its very own piece of magic. In periods of the album you can almost hear Marc go surfing with the alien, O.K. you get the point, this guy shredds!!
Having said all that, you probably are thinking the album is the Marcs show but I'm here to tell you it's not. Every member of the band in their own right a seasoned songwriter. With years of experience under their belt, vocalist Johnny B has all the attitude that all great hair metal bands need. Rob Barone on drums and Shawn St. Pierre on bass don't put a foot wrong either.
Kidd Havok play their own brilliant type of Extreme/Skid Row type street sleaze metal with axe work that sends shivers down your spine. Other comparisons go to Dirtyworks, Bad 4 Good, Hericane Alice, Dirty Rhythm, Slik Toxik, Slash Puppet, Sven Gali and Lillian Axe. All in all, to me this is perfectly crafted hair metal and over time, may even go down as a classic hair metal album.
Now to the hardest part, choosing the track that we will feature for the fans. Every song on this album is a winner, how many albums can you say that about? Take a listen to some pure hair metal bliss with the song "Cold Sweat" which will incidentally be off the new Kidd Havok album entitled "Roll The Dice". This will give you an idea of what to expect from these guys and what the band are all about.
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