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On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.
Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On.
Recorded March 5, 2025
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.
Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On.
Recorded March 5, 2025
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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