RED HALO: Red Halo

Red Halo

Red Halo

© 2005 Red Halo (606041193628)

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Rock and roll that peels your face off. Big riffs and bigger songs. A band that will matter to YOU...

tracks

1 Amphetamine
2 Devil Made Me Do It
3 Living Free
4 Why Fight It
5 Die Young
6 Last Time
7 Save Me
8 My Everything
9 Ride of My Life
10 Like a Drug
11 Sex, Love, or ?

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notes

RED HALO: Red Halo - Produced by Damon Johnson and Red Halo; Mixed by Kelly Gray; all songs written by Red Halo and Damon Johnson; Recorded at Double Dragon Studio, Alabaster, AL

(See also Red Halo: Dead Man's Vitamin, from 2003)

There was a time when rock-n-roll was real. Guns N Roses had Appitite For Destruction, and the hairspray fog was beginning to lift. Axl and company had kick-started a resurgence of raw, dirty, attitude drenched rock that hadn't been heard since the glory days of early Aerosmith. Bands like Motorcycle Boy and The Throbs reminded us that rockers were not supposed to be role models. Here it is 2005, and we have all seen what has become of the music industry. Thankfully, I found myself at the Mercury Lounge in New York City for what felt to me like a ride on a rock-n-roll time machine. Red Halo arrived from Birmingham Alabama, Hell-bent on taking a room full of industry blockheads and A&R guys, and blowing them away. That's exactly what they did. Like pages straight from a rock history book, Red Halo took the stage with Les Paul's and Flying V's blistering through Marshall amps. Four skinny white guys dressed in black, with jet-black hair. I swear it was if the 90's had never happened. No grunge, no rap-rock, no nu-metal, just amphetamine laced power chords and an impressive stack of bone crushing songs with ballads to die for. This being the boys' first trip to the big apple, it was crucial for Red Halo to make a lasting impression. Six solid songs later, word was out. I haven't heard anything like this in ages! Rock and Roll has a facelift, a new resurgence, and that resurgence is RED HALO!

Marchant-vocals
Deacon-guitars
JD-Drums, backing vocals
Erath-Bass, backing vocals

reviews

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  • Buy it now
    author: Chris Kaiser

    I have to admint that I was afraid of what RED HALO would sound like without Damon Johnson. I was surprised to hear that they still sound the same(some re-recorded songs)and I think the vocals are very strong.

  • This doesn't miss a beat...
    author: Hooper

    I was a bit hesitant without Damon singing. But the re-recorded versions sound great. I can't understand why these guys aren't bigger. If it weren't for Brother Cane and Damon's involvement, I never would have heard. Now I am hooked.

  • dear jon
    author: from birmingham

    Marchants vocals are better than Damons. I was not a fan of the Dead Mans Vitamin EP, but this self-titled CD is good all of the way through. The best songs are Last Time, Save Me, Ride of my Life, and Sex Love ? I was at the chevelle show Jon was talking about (below) and Red Halo killed (that is good!) This CD is worth buying. If JD left RED Halo for The Deadline he will regret it soon because The Deadline will not go anywhere. Jon all of these guys are professional musicians (atlantic records is the real deal!). Until 50 dollars get to their level, your trying to be hurtful opinions will not mean a thing .... you act like someone from the band has hurt your feelings ... Marchant maybe ?

  • Rebuttals to bones boy's messageboard-like review
    author: http://www.fiftydollars.ws/

    Rebuttals to bones boy's thoughts on my review, listed below: 1. True, Marchant's vocals weren't annoying in Virgos Merlot, Virgos, or the Devine, because Marchant did not sing in either Virgos Merlot or the Devine, and he wasn't even in Virgos. 2. Opinions of subject matter should affect one's opinion of the music in general, unless one commpletely ignores the lyrics, which comprise half of the artistic statement in question. Update: Red Halo are no more. JD Charlton left the band to pursue his career with theDeadline full-time. Why did he leave? Ask someone how well Red Halo was received when they opened for Chevelle at Sloss Furnace.

  • This is what rock is all about!
    author: Greg

    Great music, wonderfully produced.....this is a CD that should be in everyones rock collection!

  • balls to the wall rock....
    author: www.awesomemusiclinks.com

    dead mans vitamin was awesome & so is this cd... if you like real rock & roll, not adjective rock, you will love this... more to come soon i hope...

  • balls to the wall rock....
    author: www.awesomemusiclinks.com

    dead mans vitamin was awesome & so is this cd... if you like real rock & roll, not adjective rock, you will love this... more to come soon i hope...

  • What Rock is missing!
    author: Doug Johnson

    I heard about this band through a friend of mine in Texas and can't stop listening to it. It seems some of these reviews are based on previous bands or production, but to me it is killer!!! I hope this band comes to Arizona, I hear they are a must see live band. Die Young is my favorite, but Ride of my life is very good too.

  • GREAT!! Enjoy this release!
    author: bones boy

    I disagree somewhat with Jon's review above. He shouldn't let his distaste for certain subject matter affect his review of the CD. In any event the album is great. For the Virgos/Red Halo uninitiated, I tell them that if they like the energy of bands gone by, like Buckcherry and Local H, with the musicianship of someone like Sevendust, then they will enjoy this CD. I find nothing boring about Deacon's guitars on the disc. Additionally, Marchant's singing was never annoying in The Devine or either Virgos adaptation, and it's not annoying to me here. There are one or two weak moments (Die Young sounds rather cornball-ish) but Last Time, My Everything, Save Me, Ride of My Life and Like a Drug get played over & over in my CD player. A strong disk and a relief to all Virgos fans that the crux of the band could come back ... and so delightfully.

  • This band is badass!!!
    author: Crashboxnyc.com

    This band is badass!!! This is comparable to "appetite for destruction" from GN'R song for song!!

  • Pure Rock At Its Best!
    author: Alexis

    This albumn is a must...

  • Can Music actually be this good?
    author: Gerard Tremblett

    I first bought Dead Man's Vitamin awhile back and loved the band. This cd's is in great comparison with the first. I knew they would do awsome, even with a new singer. What tracker that are on this album that were on the firsts are redone perfectly. I'm hoping Red Halo makes it big. I'd like to see them come here to Newfoundland (although highly unlikly).

  • great cd
    author: vnield

    not sure if I like the Dead Mans Vitamin version better or not so I guess I'll listen to BOTH thanks for saving rock and roll

  • Surprisingly good; some strong songs.
    author: Jon Bernreuter

    I have to admit this disc really isn't bad. It would have better if Damon Johnson [Brother Cane] were still the vocalist, but Marchant has proven to be a very capable, if moderately annoying, lead vocalist. 1. Amphetamine - the original version of this song has a swing feel, which gave it a lot more balls than this boring remake. 2. Devil Made Do It - really mediocre song. Worthless lyrics and lackluster music. 3. Living Free - this song is the first really strong song on the disc. Good lord, this bastard is catchy. 4. Why Fight It - Red Halo standard; needs no introduction. 5. Die Young - Although Marchant wimps out on the high notes in the bridge, his vocal performance is actually an improvement over that on the old version of this song. This version has less backing vocals, which gives the song a more somber feel. 6. Last Time - The return of Virgos Merlot much? :) And yes, that is a very good thing. 7. My Everything - my least favourite. 8. Save Me - this song alone is worth the price of the CD. Incredible. 9. Ride of My Life - this one harks back at the glory days yet again with obvious nods to "Kiss My Disease" and "Next Time [Around]". 10. Like a Drug - another incredible song. 11. Sex, Love, or Confusion - this is another Red Halo standard; I personally like this one much better than Why Fight It. General commentary: This album was not mixed will at all. The drum and vocal production is really amateur sounding, and be prepared to cut out all treble on your stereo eq or risk blowing out your tweeters. Also, the lead guitar playing is a little boring, and the cussing and drug references sound really forced and silly. Get this CD though; it's worth it I promise.

  • good stuff
    author: ed nachman

    This is a really good disk. Lots of cool tunes, definately worth the cost ...

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