EPK – The Bloody Hell – Are You Happy? (2025)
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“Are You Happy? is the second single off the upcoming third album from The Bloody Hell, which is slated for release in the fall of 2025. The video is compiled of in-studio footage of the band’s recording sessions, coupled with live footage from a string of shows played in 2024. Musically, the track is a big step forward in our songwriting approach, showcasing how our two new members have enhanced and morphed our sound, with this song bordering on hard rock, even slightly prog in the breakdown section. The majority of our previous releases have always been more straightforward, more fast-paced, and more punk rock, so it is exciting to step outside that “box” and let the song venture into places we’ve yet to explore. Also interesting to see how this will be received by the public, we feel it’s one of our strongest singles yet, but we’ll let the audience be the judge, let us know …..Are You Happy?” – Ian Kean Vocals – The Bloody Hell
For fans of The Misfits, Nirvana, Motorhead
Band: The Bloody Hell
Single Title: Are You Happy?
Single Length: 3:35
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Label: Self-Release
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“Punk and horror punk fans should find Nobody Cares of great interest. ” – Metal Talk
“Catchy horror punk” – That’s Good Enough For Me
“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)
“After forming a year and a half ago, Halifax’s horror punk four-piece the Bloody Hell have just released their self-titled debut album. The release follows their singles “Evil Everywhere,” which was out this past February, and “Last Word,” which surfaced just seven days ago. With all of the dark and morbid imagery it has to offer, The Bloody Hell lives up to its genre while still discussing topics relatable to our everyday lives.” The East Mag (Self-Titled 2018)
Band: The Bloody Hell
Single Title: Are You Happy?
Single Length: 3:35
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Bloody Hell
• All songs written by: The Bloody Hell
• Produced by: Ian Kean
• Mixed by: Alex Burris
• Mastered by: Alex Burris
• Album Artwork by: James Densley
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Single and Live Band Line Up:
Ian Kean – Vocal
James Densley – Guitar
Andrew Welsman- Guitar
Ben Schulman – Drums
Joe Woods – Bass
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About The Single Artwork:
I had a dentist appointment that was double-booked, so they put me in the children’s room, which had all this hand-drawn artwork on the wall. I lay there waiting for a good 15 minutes, nothing to do but stare at the wall. The image of the smiling flower caught my eye, and it just had this really cool vibe, and I immediately knew I wanted it to be the single for “Are You Happy?”. I snapped a photo with my cell phone and sent it to our graphic designer, who turned it into the awesome piece it is now. Credit to whichever little kid drew the flower, you inspired a small piece of rock and roll
About the Single as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
Are you happy is fast paced and hard hitting, driven by an earworm guitar riff with explodes into an off time rhythmic assault, while the raw and gritty vocal tells a story of the high and lows of a toxic relationship, and the lesson learned by a letting go ultimately ending in self reflection, and that oh so very important question – Are You Happy?
The Bloody Hell is what would happen if George Thorogood sang for the Misfits but all the songs were written by Tom Petty – Super catchy guitar rock songs about hardship and heartache played with intensity and passion, at punk rock speeds.
Since forming in early 2017, The Bloody Hell have gained a local following by tearing up stages with touring acts Propagandhi, DOA, Ripcordz, RayGun Cowboys, and Heart Attack Kids as well as local favorites such as The Blackrats, Worst Part, Cluttered, Diner Drugs, Hitman, and Orchids Curse.
2018’s self-titled debut “The Bloody Hell”, went on to spawn 6 singles and music videos, and earned nominations for “Loud Recording” of the year at the 2018 Nova Scotia Music Awards and “Canadian Independent Music Video” Of The Year 2019 from Dropout Entertainment dot com
When the global pandemic canceled all of the gigs The Bloody Hell had lined up for 2020 / 2021, it didn’t slow the creative process or forward momentum of the band. The Bloody Hell returned to Fang recording studio in Summer 2020 and Spring 2021 to record their sophomore album.
In November 2022, “Nobody Cares” was officially released, from which three singles have been released thus far, each accompanied by a unique and thought-provoking music video. The video for the second single “When You’re Gone” was recently nominated for “Canadian Independent Music Video” of the Year by Dropout Entertainment dot com. Our second nomination for this award in three years. The video for the single “Out of Our Minds” was also nominated for that award in 2019. The sophomore album has also earned a nomination from Music Nova Scotia for “Loud Recording of the Year” 2023 and has been regarded as a huge step forward for the band by both fans and critics alike.
In fall 2024, The Bloody Hell hit the studio to work on their new album “Blood Code”, which is slated for release in 2025.
The Bloody Hell is:
Ian Kean – Vocals
James Densley – Lead Guitar
Joe Woods – Bass
Andrew Welsmen – Guitar
Ben Schulman – Drums
Discography:
2025 – I Feel It Too (single)
2022 – Nobody Cares LP
2022 – Punk Canada Volume 1 – Punk Covers compilation
2018 – Self Titled LP
Movie Placements: Bone Cage – Award winning indie film (2020)
Shared Stage with: D.O.A – Ripcordz – Propagandhi – Heart Attack Kids – Raygun Cowboys – Turbo – Worst Part – Orchids Curse – Cluttered – Customer Service
Tours and Festivals:
Gutterfest 2024 – Windsor NS
Spoonapoloopza 2024 – Halifax NS
Merciless Metal Fest 2022 – Stanley NS
Nova Scotia Music Week 2019 – Truro NS
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