The Heart Attacks
Encyclopedia
The Heart Attacks are a glam punk
band from Atlanta
, Georgia
, and are currently signed to Tim Armstrong
's Hellcat Records
. In April/May 2007 the band toured throughout the southern United States as part of a Hellcat Records
package tour. Later that year, the band embarked on an extensive East Coast tour that stretched from Florida to Massachusetts, and included a handful of dates in the Mid-West (e.g. Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland) as well.
Their first album, Heart and Scissor Killers featured all original members, Chase, Tuk, Dave, Paul, and Amos.
The band was offered a place on the 2005 Warped Tour caravan but due to a scheduling conflict and unable to follow the tour,
Amos was replaced by Brad, who became their steady drummer until 2007 when he made the decision to continue his education.
During the Warped Tour, their bus broke down in California and with the aid of locals, they made their way back home to Atlanta.
Fortunately, they also became acquainted with Tim Armstrong
in this time period, and left Brand Name Records for a better-known label.
This decision proved fruitful as the band released a more widely advertised album Hellbound and Heartless in 2006,
featuring a duet between Chase Noles and guest singer Joan Jett
.
In late 2008 lead guitar player Tuk and Bass player Portwood started a side project along with Joey from Vengeance 77 dubbed Poison Arrows. The Heart Attacks have not played a show since the formation of this band, but there is no official word on the band's current status. As of November 2008, the band's official Myspace page reported that the band was on hiatus. After lead vocalist Chase Noles was thrown into jail and Bassist Portwood went back to rehab the Heart Attacks would soon call it quits.
Glam punk
Glam Punk is a music genre that mixes elements of glam rock with protopunk or punk rock ....
band from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and are currently signed to Tim Armstrong
Tim Armstrong
Timothy Lockwood Armstrong is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work with punk rock bands Rancid, Operation Ivy, Downfall, and the Transplants. He is also the owner and operator of Hellcat Records.-Personal life:Armstrong was born November 25, 1965 and was...
's Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. The label, an off-shoot of Epitaph Records, was started as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz carp Bad Religion, the owner of Epitaph, and Tim Armstrong of Rancid, the latter of whom is generally responsible for...
. In April/May 2007 the band toured throughout the southern United States as part of a Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. The label, an off-shoot of Epitaph Records, was started as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz carp Bad Religion, the owner of Epitaph, and Tim Armstrong of Rancid, the latter of whom is generally responsible for...
package tour. Later that year, the band embarked on an extensive East Coast tour that stretched from Florida to Massachusetts, and included a handful of dates in the Mid-West (e.g. Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland) as well.
Their first album, Heart and Scissor Killers featured all original members, Chase, Tuk, Dave, Paul, and Amos.
The band was offered a place on the 2005 Warped Tour caravan but due to a scheduling conflict and unable to follow the tour,
Amos was replaced by Brad, who became their steady drummer until 2007 when he made the decision to continue his education.
During the Warped Tour, their bus broke down in California and with the aid of locals, they made their way back home to Atlanta.
Fortunately, they also became acquainted with Tim Armstrong
Tim Armstrong
Timothy Lockwood Armstrong is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work with punk rock bands Rancid, Operation Ivy, Downfall, and the Transplants. He is also the owner and operator of Hellcat Records.-Personal life:Armstrong was born November 25, 1965 and was...
in this time period, and left Brand Name Records for a better-known label.
This decision proved fruitful as the band released a more widely advertised album Hellbound and Heartless in 2006,
featuring a duet between Chase Noles and guest singer Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
.
In late 2008 lead guitar player Tuk and Bass player Portwood started a side project along with Joey from Vengeance 77 dubbed Poison Arrows. The Heart Attacks have not played a show since the formation of this band, but there is no official word on the band's current status. As of November 2008, the band's official Myspace page reported that the band was on hiatus. After lead vocalist Chase Noles was thrown into jail and Bassist Portwood went back to rehab the Heart Attacks would soon call it quits.
Discography
- Heart and Scissor Killers (2005, Brand Name)
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- Allmusic [ link]
- Hellbound and Heartless (2006, Hellcat)
- Allmusic [ link]
- Allmusic [ link]
Sources
- Hellcat Records bio and tour dates
- The Heart Attacks, Lisa Sharer, PRICK Magazine, September 2006.