1) Hellion is a heavy me… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands under the name Hellion:
1) Hellion is a heavy metal/speed metal band from Los Angeles, California, USA, that was formed in 1981
2) Hellion is a heavy metal band from Washington, D.C., USA, that was active in early 80s.
3) Hellion is a hard rock band from New York, USA, that was formed in 1981
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1) - Hellion are an American heavy metal band from the 1980s. They are noted for having female vocalist Ann Boleyn. Their most highly regarded studio album is The Black Book.
Early days
The band started as a cover group, covering songs by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions and AC/DC. The group's first performances (or "Mega-Parties") were held at a mansion in Tujunga, California which was occupied by Ann Boleyn. While residing at the mansion, Hellion recorded a homemade demo cassette, which resulted in the band gaining attention in both underground and mainstream music magazines.In late 1982, Hellion was approached by Mystic Records, a Hollywood-based punk label, who wanted to include "Nightmares in Daylight" on a compilation album. Several weeks prior to the recording session, Peyton Tuthill left the band, citing Ann Boleyn's involvement in the occult arts as his reason. Tuthill has since become a minister. Following Tuthill's departure, bass player Rik Fox (who was a founding member of W.A.S.P.) was a number of top musicians who auditioned for Hellion, and was invited to return for a second round of auditions. A few days later, however, Fox, was offered a gig with Steeler. At the last minute Brian West of London, who had played in the Seattle-based band, Power Program, with Ann Boleyn, was brought in for the recording session which took place on New Year's Eve.
Hellion became famous after being discovered by Ronnie James Dio in the mid-1980s. Hellion was based in Los Angeles and there were several line-ups, all of which were very good. The band probably would have become very big, if it was not for the major record companies' concept of female singers and the type of music women were expected to perform in the 1980s. Many famous managers and record companies offered Ann Boleyn deals if she agree to become more of a pop-rock singer, such as Pat Benatar. (There is a story that the former manager of Van Halen was convinced that Ann Boleyn was going to be "the next Pat Benatar." Another famous record producer, who had worked with Janis Joplin, said she was the 1980s answer to Janis.) At the same time, most of the record companies thought that the band itself was so heavy that they needed a male singer. These conflicts often caused band members to come and go.
Hellion developed a substantial following in the cities where they regularly performed. Because Ann Boleyn is one of the only metal singers who did not rely on sexy costumes and never "sold out", she has maintained a strong cult following, and releases recordings every several years. The last Hellion album came out in 2003 on Massacre Records (Germany).
She took a few years off from music to go to law school. But, she has said in interviews that she will continue performing and recording when she is done with law school.
2) - Hellion from WA is a heavy metal band, they released just one demo in 1982 called 'You're Not Welcome Here. Most of their line-up was later involved in various Pentagram related projects, like Death Row, Bedemon, Chained Lace, and Pentagram itself.
3) - Hellion is a hard rock band from New York, USA, that was formed in 1981. They released, 'Dangerous Maneuvers in 1984 on Stampede Recording Co. After the band split up some members went on to form Melidian.
Losing Control
Hellion Lyrics
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Where the absence of logic makes reason
Can you see by the look in my eyes
That there's something not right
What can you do when the absence of logic means dager
Nobody knows where I go in the heat of the night
Going around in a circle will only lead nowhere
Around in a spiral, around and you're just going down, no, no
Logic: Gone
Reason: Gone
Have I lost my mind?
Anger: Gone
Passion: Gone
Search but you won't find
The moon it was high in the sky and the house it was empty
Alone in my room I escaped with a bottle of wine
Raising my glass to the stars while the music was playing
Dance in a spiral and wait for the coming of time
Going around in a circle will only lead nowhere
Around in a spiral, around and you're just going down, no, no
We are losing control
We are losing control
We are losing control
We are losing control
Down, down, down, down
Will you tie me down?
No, no, no, no
Don't you even try
Victim of society and acting out the role
No, no, no, no, no
[Solo: Ray Schenck]
We are losing control
We are losing control
We are losing control
We are losing control
The lyrics of Hellion's "Losing Control" begin with a description of a state of mind where logic and reason are absent, and this leads to danger. The singer then questions whether they have lost their mind, and the emotions of anger and passion are also gone. The second verse describes the singer alone in a room, escaping with a bottle of wine and music. They dance in a spiral and wait for the coming of time. The third verse speaks of being a victim of society and acting out a role. The chorus repeats the line "we are losing control" four times, and the song ends with a repeating "down, down, down, down" refrain.
The theme of the song seems to be the loss of control, be it in one's mind or in society. The absence of logic and reason can lead to danger, and it seems the singer is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions. The line "victim of society and acting out the role" suggests that societal expectations and pressure may be contributing to this sense of losing control.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place in your mind
In your psyche, there is a corner of your consciousness
Where the absence of logic makes reason
Where reason eludes one's mind due to a lack of logic
Can you see by the look in my eyes
Can you tell from my piercing gaze
That there's something not right
That there's something amiss
What can you do when the absence of logic means danger
What actions can one take when the absence of logical thinking leads to peril
Nobody knows where I go in the heat of the night
No one is conscious of my whereabouts during dark hours
Going around in a circle will only lead nowhere
Repeating the same pattern will not result in progress
Around in a spiral, around and you're just going down, no, no
Following a spiral path only leads to decline
Logic: Gone
Logic has vanished
Reason: Gone
The capability to think rationally has disappeared
Have I lost my mind?
I question if I've gone insane
Anger: Gone
The emotion of anger has dissipated
Passion: Gone
The capacity to feel an intense emotion of passion has faded away
Search but you won't find
Deliberate but you will not succeed
The moon it was high in the sky and the house it was empty
The domicile was vacant while the moon stood elevated
Alone in my room I escaped with a bottle of wine
I drank alone in my quarters to evade reality
Raising my glass to the stars while the music was playing
With music in the background, I saluted the pristine heavenly bodies
Dance in a spiral and wait for the coming of time
Dance in a rotating pattern and patiently anticipate the new age
We are losing control
Our autonomy is slipping away
Down, down, down, down
Lower and lower we go
Will you tie me down?
Will you restrain me?
No, no, no, no
Absolutely not
Don't you even try
Don't make an attempt
Victim of society and acting out the role
I am a casualty of societal norms, and I play my part accordingly
Solo: Ray Schenck
Musical interlude performed by Ray Schenck
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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