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.
The Black Book
Hellion Lyrics
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Life on the edge, my mind about to break
Parents said they'd warned me and my friends said
It's a shame
Doctor said the stress was playing tricks upon my brain
Doctor he told me I had to get away
Climbed a jet liner, bound for the UK
Something deep inside was playing tricks in side my mind
Tricks inside my mind
There in the wall it lay throughout the years
Pages of secrets, the source of all their fears
Hidden reasons, flashing eyes, something isn't right
What can you do when you're running out of sight
Hiding from the light
Nightmares waken me at night
Shadows hiding from the night
[Solos: Kenny Andrews / Chet Thompson / Kenny Andrews / Chet Thompson]
Old parchment pages that crack when opened wide
There in the Black Book the magic came alive
Hidden reasons, flashing eyes, something isn't right
What can you do when you're hiding out of sight
Welcoming the night
Shadows waken me at night
See the Black Book come alive
The lyrics of Hellion's The Black Book are a journey through the singer's troubled life up to the discovery of an ancient and mystical book. The song opens with the singer admitting he has reached a breaking point in his life, with his stresses and fears causing him to push everyone away. Even his parents and friends had tried to warn him, but he found himself in a state of crisis. It is at this point that the singer turns to a doctor for help, who suggests that he takes a break and goes far away. The singer takes the advice, and travels to the UK to find some relief from his troubles.
Once in the UK, the singer finds himself drawn to an old wall with a hidden secret, the Black Book. As he opens the pages, he realizes that it is filled with magic beyond his comprehension. The Black Book becomes a metaphor for the singer's desire to escape his troubles and embrace the unknown. The flashing eyes, the hidden reasons, the shadows, and nightmares waken him at night, but he finds comfort in the Black Book. It becomes a powerful force in his life, enabling him to embrace the darkness and welcome the night.
In summary, The Black Book is a song about an individual's struggles with their internal demons and their desire to escape from their problems. It is through the discovery of the ancient book that they find the strength and willpower to confront their fears.
Line by Line Meaning
There came a time I'd had all I could take
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by life
Life on the edge, my mind about to break
I felt like I was on the brink of a breakdown
Parents said they'd warned me and my friends said
It's a shame
My parents and friends warned me about the danger I was in
Doctor said the stress was playing tricks upon my brain
My doctor said that the stress was affecting my mental health
Doctor he told me I had to get away
My doctor advised me to take a break and get away from everything
Climbed a jet liner, bound for the UK
I boarded a flight to the UK to escape my problems
Resting in the countryside, L.A. far behind
I took refuge in the countryside, leaving LA and its stress behind
Something deep inside was playing tricks in side my mind
I still felt like something was wrong with my mind
There in the wall it lay throughout the years
The secret was hidden in the wall for years
Pages of secrets, the source of all their fears
The pages contained secrets that caused fear in those who knew them
Hidden reasons, flashing eyes, something isn't right
There were hidden reasons behind everything, and something felt wrong
What can you do when you're running out of sight
Hiding from the light
When you're hiding, there's not much you can do to escape
Nightmares waken me at night
Shadows hiding from the night
I couldn't escape the nightmares and shadows that haunted me
Old parchment pages that crack when opened wide
The pages were old and brittle, cracking when opened
There in the Black Book the magic came alive
The Black Book contained something that brought magic to life
Welcoming the night
Shadows waken me at night
See the Black Book come alive
The night brought a sense of relief, even though it was haunted by shadows and the power of the Black Book
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.