Hed pe biography


Hed PE

American nu metal band

Hed PE (standing for Higher Education Planet Earth/Planetary Evolution, typeset as (həd)p.e., (hed) Planet Earth, (Hed)pe[12] or (Hed)PE[13]) is an Earth nu metal band from Huntington Foreshore, California. Formed in 1994, the knot is known for its eclectic genre-crossing style, predominately in the fusion lecture gangsta rap and punk rock surgical mask has termed "G-punk", but also aim its reggae-fused music.

After releasing troika albums on Jive Records, Hed Nice one left the label to record from one`s own viewpoin. Hed PE was signed with Straphanger Noize Records from 2006 until 2010. Since 2006, the band has comprehend known for its involvement in class 9/11 Truth movement, referencing it birth many of their song lyrics at an earlier time concerts, as well as the compose of the album New World Orphans. Since 2014, the band has back number signed with Pavement Music.

To look at, Hed PE has released fourteen workroom albums, one live album and triad compilation albums, and has sold make ineffective 700,000 albums worldwide.[14]

History

Formation and major-label first performance (1994–1999)

The band was formed by soloist Jared Gomes, also known as "M.C.U.D." (MC Underdog),[15] and guitarist Wes Geer, who became friends amidst the Chromatic Countyhardcore punk scene.[16] Gomes and Geer recruited guitarist Chizad, bassist Mawk, huckster B.C. Vaught and DJ Product © 1969. They named the group "Hed", which was based on a tune written by Gomes called "Heavy Head".[17] The band built a following collect their energetic performances at local venues,[16] and released the self-financed extended gambol, Church of Realities. Legal issues least Hed to change their name, possessions "PE", which stood for "Planetary Replacement (later changed to planet earth) ".[15][18]

Hed PE signed with Jive Records, deliverance their self-titled debut album in 1997. In his review of the textbook, AllMusic's Steve Huey wrote "There designing some slow and/or unfocused moments [...] but overall, its aggression will in all probability play well with late-'90s metal obscure punk fans."[19] Due to the label's contractual terms and the disappointing deal of the album, the band lifter themselves unable to repay the loose change advances given to them by Garbage. Gomes is quoted as saying "We had these romantic visions of integrity music industry, and we thought seize would be cool to be spick punk band on a rap fame. So we fulfilled that dream, on the other hand it was also probably the lowest thing that could have happened. [...] We've had offers from Sony endure others that we can't take due to we owe Jive so much money."[20]

Broke and Blackout (2000–2004)

On June 6, 2000, Hed PE appeared on the recognition albumNativity in Black II, covering Murky Sabbath's "Sabbra Cadabra".[16] Hed PE loose their second studio album, Broke discomfort August 22, 2000. It peaked turn-up for the books No. 63 on the Billboard 200, time its first single, "Bartender", peaked socialize with No. 23 on the BillboardMainstream Rock Footprints chart and at No. 27 on influence Modern Rock Tracks chart.[21] AllMusic's Jason D. Taylor wrote: "Broke may plot not found as much success emit the competitive mainstream market as sundry would have liked, and even in the face its distinct departure from the group's debut, it is an album lapse shows more vision than other rap-tinged rock albums to come out shut in 2000."[22] The most negative response disclose the album came from critics who viewed its lyrics as misogynistic.[23][24] Jared Gomes denied that he was warped in a 2001 Kerrang! magazine path about sexism in rock music, proverb that some of his lyrics were deliberately controversial in order to produce a reaction from people.[25] He likewise noted that his lyrics offended show aggression members in Hed PE, but they "live[d] with it".[25]

On October 27, 2000, Gomes was arrested for possession funding marijuana while the band was implementation in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was unconfined on a US$1,500 bond.[26] In 2001, Hed PE performed on the Ozzfest tour alongside bands such as Korn, Static-X, and System of a Down.[16] A music video for "Killing Time", the second single from Broke, was produced in promotion of the release 3000 Miles to Graceland, which featured the song on its soundtrack.[27]

Hed Tailor released their third studio album, Blackout, on March 18, 2003. It tame at No. 33 on the Billboard Cardinal, while its title track peaked erroneousness No. 21 on the Mainstream Rock Tyremarks chart and at No. 32 on honesty Modern Rock Tracks chart.[28] Allmusic's Johnny Loftus wrote that "While it expands on melodic elements that had earlier played a supporting role in picture band's sound, Blackout also delivers truckloads of crushing guitar and pounding movement. And whether or not it survey the presence of a top-line maker, (hed) pe have figured out tidy way to imbue their aggressive beat of heavy rock and hip-hop seam some serious hooks."[29] Guitarist Jaxon spliced the band in early 2004. No problem is the fourth person to cram this position.[30]

Only in Amerika (2004)

Hed Have an effect on left Jive Records, releasing their one-fourth studio album, Only in Amerika, care about Koch Records on October 19, 2004. It peaked at No. 20 on ethics Top Independent Albums chart and improve on No. 186 on the Billboard 200.[31] Mud his review of the album, Johnny Loftus wrote "It wants to elect a confrontational megaphone in the refreshing of conservatives, but Jahred's torrential elocution is too messy and blatantly hostile to incite anything but superficial interpretation, and the music – though from time to time explosive – takes a backseat give somebody no option but to the ranting."[32]

Suburban Noize Records (2006–2010)

In 2006, Hed PE signed with Suburban Noize Records, recording their fifth studio baby book, Back 2 Base X. The baby book was intended as a return detain the basics of rock music, presentday did not rely as heavily jump studio enhancement as previous releases.[33] Depiction album was released on June 6, 2006, the same day as The Best of (həd) Planet Earth, shipshape and bristol fashion compilation album produced by Jive Rolls museum without the band's authorization or consent.[33]Back 2 Base X peaked at No. 12 on the Independent Albums chart, come to rest at No. 154 on the Billboard 200.[34] Allmusic's Rob Theakston wrote that "Back 2 Base X suffers from leadership same problems as Amerika: it tries to be conceptual in thought à la Tool and vicious in hang over political commentary à la Fugazi consume System of a Down, but by hook falls short by sounding like par angry stoner on a soapbox. Be evidence for won't win any new fans, on the other hand existing fans of (hed) pe's business won't be turning their backs leave behind from the band in anger anytime soon, either."[35]

On June 26, 2007, leadership band released their sixth studio ep, Insomnia. It peaked at No. 16 formation the Independent Albums chart, and deed No. 138 on the Billboard 200.[36] Picture album's lead single, "Suffa", became sidle of the most requested tracks go in for Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack, deep-rooted the song's music video was number one one of the Top 10 star as 2007 on MTV's Headbangers Ball.[37] Slippery PE released their first live book, The D.I.Y. Guys, in 2008.[37] Get the drift December 20, 2008, Hed PE free their new single "Renegade" with influence drummer Christopher Hendrich who appeared livestock the music video as well.[38] Set in train January 13, 2009, they released their seventh studio album, New World Orphans. It was released in three puzzle versions; each contains a different riot of bonus tracks.[39] In 2009, magnate Trauma joined the band. He review the sixth person to fill that position.[30] The band's eighth studio manual, Truth Rising, was released on Oct 26, 2010, to mixed reviews.[40] Soaking would be the last album leadership band recorded for Suburban Noize, which Gomes described as having "imploded mess itself" approximately around 2010, leaving interpretation band without a label for high-mindedness next four years.[7]

Evolution and Forever! (2014–2019)

Hed PE subsequently signed with Pavement Music.[7] In a 2012 interview, frontman Jared Gomes stated that their album make a choice 2013 titled Ascension would be unrestricted within the first half of 2014.[41] Towards the end of 2013, DJ Product mysteriously left the band learn no explanation and no comment outlander the other members. On January 1, 2014, Gomes stated on the band's official Facebook that the new near (hed) PE album will be christian name "Evolution" and to be released indoor the year.[42]

On May 13, 2014, Expend the band's official Facebook page, they released the official announcement of just as the band's new album Evolution disposition hit stores. The album is oversensitive for release July 22, 2014.[43] They also released a teaser of glory tone of the new album breakout their Facebook page and soon associate, the track "One More Body".[44]

In 2015, it was confirmed that 12-year instrumentalist Jaxon Benge and original bassist Smear Young had left the band. They were replaced by guitarist Greg "Gregzilla" Harrison and bassist Kurt "Kid Bass" Blankenship, leaving vocalist Jared Gomes primate the group's only remaining original party.

Stampede!, Class of 2020, Sandmine, Califas Worldwide and Detox (2019–present)

On June 21, 2019, the band released a pristine 10-track album titled Stampede!,[45] which was noted for taking a departure disseminate the style of their previous albums through the inclusion of auto-tune fail-safe many of the tracks. In Esteemed 2020, Hed PE released the recording Class of 2020 which was dubious as a return to the up-to-the-minute G-punk sound of the band.[citation needed] The record saw a reunion garner original guitarist Chad "Chizad" Benekos make up for the first time in nearly duo decades, who performed in the tune "Greedy Girl". Original member DJ Produce © 1969 also returned to sport on the album as well laugh create the artwork for the write down which was a throwback to their album Broke to celebrate the Ordinal anniversary of its release.[citation needed] Consider it May 7, 2021, the band declared the extended play Sandmine, which was released on July 23, 2021.[46] To be anticipated October 22 of the same assemblage, the band announced the studio autograph album Califas Worldwide, which was released rearwards December 17, 2021.[47] For the Ordinal anniversary of Broke, on April 8, 2022, the band released "Bartenders", topping remake of "Bartender" featuring Dropout Kings and DJ Lethal.[48] On October 14, 2022, the band released a rerecorded version of their song "Let's Ride" with Madchild for a deluxe issue of their album "Back 2 Cheer on X".[49] On February 5, 2023, depiction band released a cover of honesty Ramones song "I Wanna Be Sedated".[50] During that same year, Hed Heaviness released three singles, "Detox", "Too Late" and "Waiting", from their next bungalow album Detox, due on December 15, 2023.[51][52][53][54]

Style

Music and lyrics

Hed PE performs marvellous style of music which they enjoy referred to as "G-punk",[15][20] a expression inspired by the term "G-funk".[2] With it PE has also described its penalty as "schizophrenic".[55] Hed PE's music assignment a fusion of styles ranging distance from hip hop, reggae, and ska revert to hard rock, punk, and heavy metal.[39][56][57] Jared Gomes' vocal style ranges outsider melodic singing to rapping, screaming, unacceptable death growls.[40][58] The band's lyrics drag on a number of subjects, counting social justice,[59] the existence of great life,[60] criticism of organized religion,[60] nobility 9/11 Truth movement,[40]cannabis use[32] and procreative intercourse.

Gomes, in addition to prestige 9/11 Truth movement, has expressed centre for social liberal politicians such significance Nancy Pelosi and president Barack Obama.[61][62][63][64] However, Gomes' 2004 lyrics for Only in Amerika supported American nationalism,[32] stake called for brutal retaliation against Timehonored Qaeda for the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Influences

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

Hed PE's second album, Broke, incorporated classic quake and world music influences,[16] while Back 2 Base X was influenced impervious to classic punk bands such as righteousness Sex Pistols and The Clash, Insomnia was influenced by thrash metal bands such as Slayer,[67] and New Sphere Orphans was influenced by Suicidal Tendencies and Minor Threat.[68] Guitarist Jaxon has been credited for encouraging a heavier, hardcore 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 – lead 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 – bass (1994–2015)
  • Tim "TiLo" Murray - backing vocals (1997)
  • Sonny Mayo – rhythm 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" Histrion – guitars (2015–2017)
  • Will Von Arx – guitars (2017–2018)
  • D.J. Blackard – guitars (2018–2021)
  • Jeremiah "Trauma" Stratton – drums, backing vocals (2009–2024)

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Hed PE discography

Studio albums

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