Keith gets right to the "Soul" of… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Denehy: Lead Vocals, Guitar
Keith gets right to the "Soul" of the matter, with powerful, heartfelt, multi-faceted, dynamically expressed vocals. His talent as a guitarist is outstanding, with a range that defies description. He drives the band with amazing intensity.
Justin Piper: Guitar, Vocals
Justin is a guitar genius in his own right, complimenting Keith Denehy's incredible guitar work, in a manner that is simply "meant to be". The two become one as they invoke their "six-string magic". Every song is rich, full and power- packed... It's like they are reading each other's minds.
Josh Roberts: Bass, Vocals
Josh has more chops than your average bass player, and he KNOWS how to use them. Whether he's "thumb-slapping" with a funk that makes you NEED to get up on your feet, pounding a rhythmic back-beat that moves you off your seat, or just laying down that perfect bass part that lets you know that the bottom will NEVER fall out in THIS band's Rock 'n Roll... you will be "Josh-i-fied".
Sean Roberts: Drums, Vocals
Sean has been compared to Jon Bonham and Neil Pert, because he is the epitome of power and skill. But Sean is just being Sean, and his own abilities are astounding. He is as solid a drummer as you will ever find... The "Backbone" of Angry Hill.
Angry Hill has released five CD's selling thousands. The first CD is "The Man In Your Brain", second CD is the self-titled "Angry Hill", third CD is "Insomniacs Awake", fourth CD is "The Rezz" --- all of which have garnished an abundant quantity of praise in critical revue. Their fifth release, "Time to Meet The Stranger" is packed with the same explosive talent and unbridled, pure energy as its predecessors... and The Hill has one more up their sleeve, as they are in production readying the release of their next CD... this time with a"twist".
Angry Hill has teamed up with Real Rock TV's Ian Barrett (esteemed videographer who has done Video shoots with GodSmack & Sevendust among many others) and Studio Metronome (engineer Pete Peloquin at the controls), and have recorded a "LIVE" DVD of the band on July 22, 2006, (sponsored by Shamrock Transportation Systems) to be released in conjunction with a CD recorded at the same venue - both of which will be Mastered soon, with a RELEASE date in the VERY near future! (As if that weren't enough, they are currently in the studio - "The Den" - with owner/engineer Doug Batchelder, recording yet ANOTHER CD, (entitled "FLY"), chock full of NEW ANGRY HILL songs!)
Angry Hill has been played on a variety of national and local radio stations. They have also played with national recording artists such as Godsmack, Sevendust, Filter, Non Point, Reveille, & Ear Shot, just to name a few. Also, their music has been featured on MTV's The Real World vs The Road Rules.
Additionally, Keith Denehy performed at Toronto's Live 8, singing lead vocals on "All Along The Watchtower" with DMC, and was a featured background vocalist, performing "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith members Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton.
If you haven't checked out Angry Hill... You don't know what you're missing. These guys are the REAL THING.
So What
Angry Hill Lyrics
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It's something I trust
I clear my mind of
Things I need to erase
The fear is blatant
So afraid to taste it
Don't try, just hate it
If so, so what
Will I face it?
If courageous
Play it safe, pure sexual
No one will dominate me
The fear is blatant
So afraid to taste it
Don't try, just hate it
Will I die alone?
If so, so what
These walls they barricade my soul
This isolation's kept me cold
No stomping ground
There's no parade
These cuts don't bleed, need no Band-Aids
To heal if betrayal
The fear is blatant
So afraid to taste it
Don't try, just hate it
Will I die alone?
If so, so what
The lyrics of Angry Hill's song "So What" delve into themes of fear, isolation, and trust issues. The first two lines, "I'll take the bottle / It's something I trust," suggests that the singer of the song finds solace in alcohol and may even use it to numb their thoughts and feelings. The next few lines, "I clear my mind of / Things I need to erase / The fear is blatant / So afraid to taste it" reveal that there are certain thoughts and emotions that the singer wants to escape from, but they are also hesitant to confront them. The fear of these thoughts and emotions is made clear in the repetition of the line "The fear is blatant / So afraid to taste it / Don't try, just hate it."
The second verse delves deeper into the themes of fear and trust, as well as issues around sex and power. The line "No one will dominate me" suggests a fear of taking on a subservient role, but the singer is also wary of being vulnerable, as indicated by the line "Will I be alone? / If so, so what / Will I die alone? / If so, so what." The chorus is repeated once again, driving home the anxiety around confronting one's inner thoughts and emotions.
In the final verse, there is a sense of being trapped and alone, "These walls they barricade my soul / This isolation's kept me cold." The singer is struggling to heal from betrayal, as indicated by the line "To heal if betrayal," but the fear and isolation they feel continue to hold them back. The song ultimately ends on the same note of fear and uncertainty as it began.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take the bottle
I rely on alcohol to get through tough times
It's something I trust
I believe alcohol is my comfort zone
I clear my mind of
I try to forget about
Things I need to erase
My painful memories and problems
The fear is blatant
I am scared
So afraid to taste it
I am too scared to face my fears
Don't try, just hate it
I avoid dealing with my fears and instead hold onto my anger
Will I be alone?
Am I destined to be alone?
If so, so what
If I end up alone, I do not care
Will I face it?
Can I confront my fears?
If courageous
If I manage to find the courage to face my fears
Play it safe, pure sexual
I choose to engage in safe, emotionless sex
No one will dominate me
I refuse to let anyone control me
These walls they barricade my soul
I have built emotional walls around myself
This isolation's kept me cold
I feel emotionally detached and isolated
No stomping ground
I do not feel like I fit in anywhere
There's no parade
I have nothing to celebrate or be proud of
These cuts don't bleed, need no Band-Aids
I have numbed myself to pain and hurt, avoiding any healing process
To heal if betrayal
I struggle to recover from being hurt by those I trusted
Will I die alone?
Am I doomed to die alone?
If so, so what
If I die alone, I do not care
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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trudy
can't believe he was only 19 in this. so beautiful
umm khaled
he was 20
Sofar Sounds
@Trudy Baer And still so talented! He's the best : )
Sofar Sounds
A real standout, very exciting
StormLight99
I... I wept...
This performance is so moving. His voice is beauteous!
k.t mARTin
I thought I was the only one <3
StormLight99
So true!!! <3 <3 <3
Sofar Sounds
@StormLight99 He's the man
Ladybird Mclean09
A TRUE ARTISTE creates music that someone of a different generation can connect to...LOVE "Timeless" George Ezra.