Kill Hannah signed with Atlantic Records in late 2002. They recorded their Atlantic Records debut For Never and Ever in Los Angeles in the winter of 2003 with producer Sean Beavan (No Doubt, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails) and mixer Tim Palmer (U2, The Cure, Tears For Fears). Through much of 2003 and 2004, Kill Hannah has toured separately with Chevelle, H.I.M., and The Sounds, while also opening for Evanescence, Jane's Addiction, Everclear, Eve 6, The All-American Rejects, Fuel, P.O.D., The Distillers, Story of the Year, Three Days Grace, Alien Ant Farm, The Buzzcocks, Andrew WK, Trapt, and many others. The single "Kennedy" debuted at #2 on modern rock radio, was performed on "Last Call with Carson Daly", and featured on such hit television shows as Jack & Bobby, One Tree Hill, and North Shore.
While producing their second album, drummer Garret Hammond left the band for family reasons, although he still performed all of the percussion on the CD. He is no longer a member of the band.
The ex-girlfriend of lead singer, Mat Devine, is the band's namesake. The two met at a college in Normal, Illinois and dove into an intense and strange relationship, which ended in the same fashion. Hannah Eckberg is believed to now live somewhere in Europe.
Current band members include Mat [Matthieu] Devine (vocals, guitar), Dan Wiese (guitar), Greg Corner (bass), and Elias Mallin (drums), and Michale Maddox playing guitar live with the band.
Kill Hannah released their second major label album, "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us" on August 1st 2006 with the single "Lips Like Morphine". They subsequently toured with acts as diverse as 30 Seconds to Mars, Papa Roach, Strata, Sick Puppies, and Flyleaf, ending up their North American touring cycle in support of the record opening for Alice in Chains and Velvet Revolver in summer 2007. Several short England-only tours followed.
In December 2007, Kill Hannah released a self-produced independent CD entitled "Hope for the Hopeless" which included B-sides, rarities, and several heretofore unreleased demos. The CD was released in conjunction with the band's fifth annual Christmas show in Chicago, New Heart for Xmas 5, which was expanded to two nights in 2007 with a small fan show the first night and a show at the Vic Theater for a larger audience the next night.
In January 2008, the band announced that they had signed to Roadrunner Records, and would be touring with Aiden in support of the European release of "Until There's Nothing Left of Us". They then started their headline tour in Europe in Spring 2008, returning after a short break in Autumn with "Hope For The Hopeless". After contending with a massive tour bus fire that blackened most of their belongings and travel documents in the Alps, the band continued thier tour unharmed and ready to fight.
In December 2008 "New Heart For Xmas 6 or NH4X6" proved a huge success for the band with an audience thousands and unbelieveable support from their fanbase [The Kill Hannah Kollective or KHK]*. In fact, there were so many fans that the band yet again extended the show to spread over two days with a special "VIP's only" show at the Metro where they played through their EP album "Here Are The Young Moderns".
Guitarist Jonny Radtke did not join the band on the Europe leg of their fall 2008 Hope For The Hopeless Tour. Tom Schleiter, the guitarist from Powerspace, joined them in his place. Radtke returned to play the band's yearly 'New Heart For Xmas' show in Chicago (during which the band premiered two new songs - "Snowblind" and "Radio", but bassist Greg Corner later confirmed in a radio interview with Chicago's Q101 that Radtke has in fact left the band to pursue other projects and has not been present in recording their new album. Posts on Radtke's Twitter account refer to his new side project, Polar Moon. On September 11, 2009 he confirmed that he has joined the band Ashes Divide.
Kill hannah's newest album, 'Wake Up the Sleepers' was released in 2009, followed by extensive touring, including opening for Smashing Pumpkins and a headline UK tour. Their final performance was at The Metro in Chicago, IL on December 19, 2015.
Cover songs:
Aplogize - One Republic
Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol [On "Hope for The Hopeless"]
Under the Milky Way - The Church [On the USA's version of "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us"]
Under Pressure - Queen [Used as part of the soundtrack for the movie "The Invisibles"]
DVD's
Welcome to Chicago
Sieze the Days
Music Videos:
Lips Like Morphine
Boys and Girls
Unwanted
Agent Orange Skies
From Now On
Hummingbirds The Size Of Bullets
Hit The Planes Down
Crazy Angel
* The Kill Hannah Kollective [KHK]
The Kill Hannah Kolective is a fanbase brought together by founder Jylane Clark and spread over just about all the countires of the world. This global family is here to promote and offer support to the band and have been thanked for their efforts on the inside cover of "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us" and "Wake Up the Sleepers."
"It's a movement, not a trend" - Mat Devine.
Boys & Girls
Kill Hannah Lyrics
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Baby
She wants to go fast, and never come back, and never collapse.
And he's a real animal gone out of control, who'd rather die young then get old.
[Repeat: x27]
Baby
Boys and girls,they dance like it's the end of the world.
Boys and girls,they dance,dance,dance.
Boys and girls,they'd know if it's the end of the world.
Boys and girls,they dance,dance,dance.
[Repeat: x27]
Baby
She's in designer jeans, on amphetamines.
I want you badly.
And he's a real cannibal and suicidal.
Or have we gone heavy meatal?
[Repeat: x27]
Baby
Boys and girls,they dance like it's the end of the world.
Boys and girls,they dance,dance,dance.
Boys and girls,they'd know if it's the end of the world.
Boys and girls,they dance,dance,dance.
Boys and girls they dance like it's the end
Boys and girls they dance like it's the end
Boys and girls they dance like it's the end
Boys and girls, girls girls, girls.
The song "Boys and Girls" by Kill Hannah talks about a lifestyle of partying and living fast, with lyrics that suggest a reckless attitude towards life. The opening line of the song "She wants to go fast and never come back, and never collapse" talks about the desire to live life at such a breakneck speed that it never ends. The following line "And he's a real animal gone out of control, who'd rather die young then get old" cements this idea of living life like there's no tomorrow.
The chorus of the song is slightly ambiguous, with the repeated line "Boys and girls, they dance like it's the end of the world" creating a sense of impending doom. The following line "Boys and girls, they'd know if it's the end of the world" then counters this, potentially suggesting that the party lifestyle is a way to embrace life and live it to the fullest, rather than succumbing to fear or anxiety about the future.
The verses return to the idea of a wild and dangerous lifestyle, with references to drug use, desire, and self-destructive behavior. The somewhat nonsensical line "Or have we gone heavy meatal?" adds a slightly ironic touch to the song, with the suggestion that the lifestyle is so extreme that it's almost a parody of itself.
Overall, "Boys and Girls" is a song that celebrates reckless abandon and living life to the fullest, with a hint of irony and a sense of impending apocalypse. It's a testament to the power of music to inspire and motivate people, even in the face of adversity and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
She wants to go fast, and never come back, and never collapse.
She desires to live life at full throttle, without any regrets or consequences.
And he's a real animal gone out of control, who'd rather die young then get old.
He lives recklessly, and prefers to leave the world young than becoming old and restrained.
Boys and girls,they dance like it's the end of the world.
The youth seeks pleasure and indulgence in the present moment as if the end of the world is imminent.
Boys and girls,they dance,dance,dance.
Restless, they move their bodies to music, seeking temporary relief from the monotony of everyday life.
She's in designer jeans, on amphetamines.
She is fashion-conscious and indulging in amphetamines, chasing after the ecstasy and excitement of the moment.
I want you badly.
The singer yearns for someone or something intensely, with fervor and passion.
And he's a real cannibal and suicidal.
The man's destructive tendencies and self-destruction can be likened to that of a cannibal and the act of suicide.
Or have we gone heavy meatal?
The lyrics question whether the youth is crossing the line into heavy metal, the genre of music that often delves into darker and morbid themes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW DEVINE
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captainkpeanuts
mat's voice is just so effing good! i went to a concert where kill hannah were opening for another band (whom I actually went to see) and i came out a bigger fan of kill hannah instead, they are just sooooo good live plus mat is sexy which is just an added bonus to their vids
Victor Martinez
great song, great music, killer guitar solo riffs, great lyrics and voice, great Rock music to watch listen and dance to.. yes DANCE to!! this kids are young and full of...talent. don't be afraid Kill Hanna wont turn you gay. the future is here. go Chicago!!
Hhhhhh
Those who dislike this are afraid of things that are different, I have never heard a band that sounds like Kill Hannah before, for me it's positive, but I know people who hate it. Mat's voice is unique and it makes me sad that everyone seems to think that the most important thing is whether people are gay or not.
Whorticia
I'm into metal, but i LOVE this song
anatomia
I blame my mom for blasting this song in the car when I was really little. I love this band so much
Jennifer Scalzo
Love this band!🎉🎉 best music ever!!👍✌
Raven Ciara
I love Kill Hannah!!!!!!!!!!! Very unique bandddd!!!!! In concert they're even better
Vegan Monster
something about Kill Hannah seems to unite metal heads with a different genre...its AWESOME! lol
ImprobableHumanity
Still rocking it 2019!!!!
Kyoengrey
they are fucking amazing live i would see them over and over again!!!!!!!!=D