EPK – The Bloody Hell – Nobody Cares (2022)
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“The album took about 3 years to complete due to covid restrictions, lockdown, and all the madness that was the pandemic. With this album, we feel our sound has evolved nicely from the previous record released in 2018. We have worked hard to shape our songwriting and storytelling abilities and that is thoroughly displayed over the nine tracks on this album.” – The Bloody Hell
Album Title: Nobody Cares
Release Date: November 10, 2022
Label: Self-Release
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“Sound wise it’s very accessible, an up-tempo and fun listen that is easy on the ear and compelling to the mind, with influences that the band cite as ranging from Misfits, Nirvana, and Motorhead and it’s filled with catchy hooks and grungy raw-edged vocals, a winning combination in this particular context, it’s very broad spectrum and if you like a horror twist then it could be even more appealing to you. Lyrically the content is interestingly often ambiguous and delivered with clarity of content so you can give them your own interpretation.” – The Punk Globe (Self-Titled 2018)
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Album Title: Nobody Cares
Release Date: November 10, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. As Above – 1:10
2. Hide Away – 3:47
3. When You’re Gone – 3:20
4. Barbra – 2:09
5. G – 6:00
6. Nobody Cares About America Anymore – 3:38
7. Rulers of the Night – 3:34
8. Dead to Me – 3:01
9. So Below – 1:38
Album Length: 28:20
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Bloody Hell
• All songs were written by: The Bloody Hell
• Produced by: Ian Kean
• Mixed by: Alex Burris
• Mastered by: Alex Burris
• Album Artwork by: James Densley
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album and Live Band Lineup:
Ian Kean – Guitar / Vocals
James Densley – Lead Guitar / Piano
Kyle Cantfell – Drums
Joe Woods – Bass
Discography:
2022 – Nobody Cares LP
2022 – Punk Canada Volume 1 – Punk Covers compilation
2018 – Self Titled LP
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Track by Track:
It’s a true story and we mean every word, hook, or note.
Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY) explained:
As Above is the brainchild of James Densley- He is not so secretly a great piano player so I asked him to whip up some piano parts to open and close the album and gave him free reign to create what he needed to express himself in that regard.
Hide Away is fast and punky with a driving riff and slick earworm guitar lead. Lyrically it’s about being unable to commit emotionally and paying the price for it.
When You’re Gone is an aggressive anti-love song of sorts. I wish we never met but I won’t forget you when you’re gone. It’s as if the saying “ The axe forgets but the tree remembers” was turned into a song.
Barbra is a cover of an old Canadian punk song by Vancouver legends Modernettes. Just a great driving song with super cool teenage angst and lyrics.
G is a song we had kicking around for a while but it never felt complete. The saxophone did the trick and became a total left field kinda track for us. Keep them guessing.
Nobody Cares About America Anymore is an anti-political song. We consider it as a radically indifferent social commentary. It’s sharp and biting aggressive and doesn’t hold back or pull punches.
Rulers of the Night is a little more laid back than the rest of the album and is sort of a teenage fantasy type of theme about being the anti-cool kids, loosely based on the movie The Lost Boys.
Dead to me is our bastardization of the classic blues formula. It’s a true story of a love gone terribly wrong.
So Below is the other half of the piano piece by James Densley, creepy and soothing to close out the album.
L-R – The Bloody Hell – Kyle Cantfell – Drums, James Densley – Lead Guitar / Piano, Ian Kean – Guitar / Vocals, Joe Woods – Bass
Photo Credit – Ian Kean
Formed in 2017, The Bloody Hell has gotten dirtier and more polished at the same time, with the band infecting fans with their pop-cultural hooks and concepts, while the guitars keep getting louder and the vocals becoming uglier. The Bloody Hell is pretty much what would happen if George Thorogood sang for the Misfits, but all the songs were written by Tom Petty.
Super catchy horror rock songs about drinking and heartache are played at punk rock speed with a lineup that features vocalist/guitarist Ian Kean (guitar, vocals), guitarist and pianist James Densley also known from Bubbles and The Shit Rockers, the band fronted by the character Bubbles from the hit TV show The Trailer Park Boys, drummer Kyle Cantfell (Elektric Mistress), and bassist Joe Woods (Root Cellar).
Fast forward now to 2022, and these Canadian punk rockers from Halifax, Nova Scotia return in 2022 to finally release their long-awaited follow-up to their 2018 debut self-titled album. Entitled “Nobody Cares”, the sophomore full-length is out now as of November 10th. Over the last two years during the Covid pandemic, the band shared two singles and music videos, “Nobody Cares About America Anymore” and “When You’re Gone” off the record to a great reception from fans.
“The album took about 3 years to complete due to Covid restrictions, lockdown, and all the madness that was the pandemic. With this album, we feel our sound has evolved nicely from the previous record released in 2018. We have worked hard to shape our songwriting and storytelling abilities and that is thoroughly displayed over the nine tracks on this album. We are hoping that fans who loved our first album will be super excited to hear this one to see how our songwriting has progressed. And we hope that people hearing us for the first time will find something in our sound to relate to or sing along with.” adds vocalist/guitarist Ian Kean.
“Nobody Cares” features The Bloody Hell’s signature sound of raspy aggressive, catchy horror, and politically charged antics over nine tracks that clock in at just over 28 minutes. From tracks like “Hide Away” with its fast punky driving riff and slick earworm guitar lead to “Barbra” a cover of an old Canadian punk song by Vancouver legends Modernettes to even having saxophone on “G” along with added piano on “As Above” and “So Below”, punk fans will find it to be an energetic and passionate sonic experience that conveys stories from lived experiences that many can relate to.
“It’s a true story and we mean every word, hook, and note on it. We give an emotional rollercoaster for your eyes and mind with twists and turns, ups and downs. Just as life is. All the lyrics come from personal experiences whether it be a relationship failure or success, a wild story of substance abuse, or just an observation about world events. I write what I know and try to be truthful in my lyrics.” says Kean.
With a big emphasis on storytelling, so are the two music videos they released to support the album, which can be viewed below.
When You’re Gone – https://youtu.be/FjE2iDebguY
Nobody Cares – https://youtu.be/4QVIfLQY2Ys
Suitable for a variety of fans, The Bloody Hell cites influences ranging from Misfits, Nirvana, and Motorhead, anyone who enjoys a fun and dirty romp with a bull horn of grungy vocals.
Their new album “Nobody Cares” is available on all digital platforms and cassette as of November 10th, 2022 at https://linktr.ee/thebloodyhellhfx.
Shared Stage with:
Propagandi, Heart Attack Kids, Raygun Cowboys, Orchids Curse, Diner Drugs,
Which Witch is Which, Old Blood, Hitman, Cluttered
Tours and Festivals:
2022 – Merciless Metalfest – Stanley Nova Scotia
2019 – Nova Scotia Music Week –Truro Nova Scotia
Music Placements:
Bone Cage – 2019 – Award-winning indie film
Past Features:
– When You’re Gone – Song of the day – Dropoutentertainment.com
– Q104 radio – Route 104 artist showcase – Interview plus 3 songs
Corporate sponsors/artist endorsements:
Music Nova Scotia Artist Development Grant 2020
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