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Once recruiting bass player Cole Parker, the now completed line-up set began their quest for fame as they began producing original material with the result in the form of demos “Someday” and “Broken” which would end up featuring in their debut EP “Far From Close” eventually released in 2003 through indie label Brickden Records. Having drummed up local support by playing in plenty of hometown shows and taking part in music competitions to help fund their releases.
In 2004 after Parker’s departure, the band were joined by Mark King (rhythm guitar) and Mike Rodden (bass). Following the release of “Far From Close”, the band received label interest from Atlantic, Roadrunner and Universal, eventually signing with Universal Records in 2005. With their new label on board Hinder released their debut full length album “Extreme Behaviour” later that year peaking at number three in the US charts and going triple platinum. The album featured the hit singles “Lips of an Angel”, “Get Stoned” and “Better Than Me”. Spending subsequent years touring nationwide and across the glove, Hinder shared the stage with the likes of: Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, “3 Doors Down” and “Theory of a Deadman”.
Bestowed with one of the highest local honours, in 2007 Hinder were inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame with the Rising Star Award joining Carrie Underwood, Woody Guthrie and Wanda Jackson. The following year the band released their second album “Take It to the Limit” which debuted in the US album charts at number four. After releasing two further albums “All American Nightmare” (2010) and “Welcome to the Freakshow” (2012), the band parted ways with Winkler and was later replaced by Marshall Dutton.
In 2015, Hinder took to crowdfunding website Pledge for their fifth studio album “When The Smoke Clears”, offering rewards and exclusive access to contents to loyal fans also known as the Hinder Army who pledge from opportunities to tour manage the band for a day to personalised gifts. With an independent label and an allegiance of fans behind them, Hinder are stronger than even ever as they embark on this new chapter.
Angst and teenage emotion colored my image of Creed. If you grew up in the early 2000’s, you probably slow-danced to Creed at your high school prom. "With Arms Wide Open" would queue up and you finally worked up the courage to ask that pretty Senior girl to dance. She said yes, because she was nice, but it’s all the same to you. For those 4 odd minutes, you were floating to the voice of Scott Stapp and bass laden guitars.
This rosy memory is quickly replaced for anyone who has seen Creed live. Many forget that these guys come from a grugier time in rock and have as many ties to Metal as they do Adult Contemporary (whatever the heck that is). I had the chance to revise my perception of Creed in 2012 at Dallas’ Verizon Theater.
After seeing their live show, the same tired Creed jokes didn’t to make sense anymore. Their sound is heavy, almost sinister, for a band so often labeled as borderline Christian Rock. I was supremely impressed with the drumming of Scott Phillips as he beat down one of the most intricate drum sets I’ve ever seen. The speed-metal influenced guitar riffs are overlooked on their recordings but take center stage during the live performance. My face was nearly melted off during "Bullets." Even the songs we’ve all heard too many times like "Higher" came off as fresh.
I left with a new appreciation for Creed, a true rock band.
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Hinder is one of my favorite bands. If you like good solid hard rock then Hinder is the band for you. They remind me a lot of Aerosmith in their younger days.
These guys brought back the rock ballads with Lips Of An Angel. It has been a while since we all heard the softer side of hard rock. Hinder proves you can still be a bad ass with a soft side.
When you see them live you can't help but want to jump on stage and rock out with them. Their live performance sounds a little more raw compared to their studio recordings. That's the beauty of seeing them live. The little imperfections are heard but you know this band is real. No band sounds the same as they do in studio. If they do then you can bet there is some lip syncing going on.
Their lead singer has a strong powerful vocals that really grab your attention. They sound like the blues and hard rock had a baby. I can honestly say they are one of my favorite bands. If they come around to your neck of the woods and you want superb entertainment, get your buddies together and go check them out. You will be glad you did. Hinder is definitely worth more than ticket price.
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