1) Lionheart is a B… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands with the name Lionheart:
1) Lionheart is a British hard rock supergroup formed in late 1980, originally featuring singer Jess Cox (ex-Tygers of Pan Tang), guitarist Dennis Stratton (ex-Iron Maiden), guitarist Steve Mann (ex-Liar, later with MSG, Michael Schenker and Eloy), and bassist/vocalist Rocky Newton (ex-The Next Band, Wildfire), and drummer Frank Noon (ex-The Next Band, Def Leppard). The band split up in 1986 but reformed in 2016 with a line-up featuring Stratton, Mann, Newton, plus vocalist Lee Small (Shy and Phenomena) and Clive Edwards (ex-UFO and Wild Horses) on drums.
2) An Alternative Rock band from Hertfordshire, England. Their eagerly anticipated first album, I Need To Shout, is soon to be independently released.
3) The second was a Rock Against Communism band also hailing from the United Kingdom which was founded in the late 80's and existed into the mid 90's.
4) Lionheart is one of U.S.A.'s leading ensembles in vocal chamber music. It is best known for its interpretation of medieval and Renaissance a cappella music, with Gregorian Chant as the keystone of its repertoire.
5) A Russian melodic power metal band.
6) Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area, Lionheart are at the forefront of the new breed of hardcore monsters.
Clearly influenced by NYHC and rooted in “mosh core”, Lionheart have enough technical ability and metal influence to also appael to a broader range of aggressive music fans. “The Will To Survive” was originally released by Sacramento’s West Coast Worlwide in late 2007, and quickly sold over 1,000 copies with no retail presence or distribution at all, solely via mail order and through the band during their rugged tour schedule.
Following in the foot steps of Northern California bands like Hoods and Powerhouse, the band has built an intensely loyal grassroots following. Lionheart’s lyrics deal with strength, pride and growing up in a world with no handouts.
It will be only a matter of time before Lionheart are mentioned along with bands like Terror, Hatebreed and Madball.
Lionheart is:
Vocals – Rob Watson
Guitar – Rob McCarthy
Guitar – Earl Pitts
Bass – Evan Krejci
Drums – Jay Scott
LHHC '17
Lionheart Lyrics
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Where we at?
We′re in Northern California
Welcome to the West Coast
Were's you at?
This is LHHC
Started this band, 2004
Fuck a co-sign, rather did it on my own
Rather write a couple songs
See what the fuck I have going
So let me get it on the record,
Never gave a fuck about selling records
So our bags are packed, rock out the Bay all my players
SO when they ask me where I′m from
You know the answer to that, it goes
Welcome to the West Coast
Where we at?
We're in Northern California
Welcome to the West Coast
What you rep?
This is LHHC
Started DA 2007
I spent my last red cent on a studio session
Nobody else could give a fuck
But couldn't fuck with my vision
So I stay yelling, fucked the one now the
Whole world′s rocking with us
Let′s get it
Welcome to the East Coast
Where we at?
We from MLP to NYC
Welcome to the East Coast
Why you there?
'Cause it′s deep in HC
Where we at?
We're in Northern California
What you rep?
This is LHHC
Where we at?
We from MLP to NYC
Why you there?
′Cause it's deep in HC
Hey yo L
What up J?
Thought we′d always do it dog
We made our own way
LHHC
Now ya'll must have forgot?
We've been here for 13 years
We′re still on top
Well said, I still won′t stop
Right hand to God
You're either with us or dissed us
You′re either with us or against us
And if not fuck all of ya'll
The opening lines of the song "Welcome to the West Coast, Where we at? We're in Northern California, Welcome to the West Coast, What you rep? This is LHHC" introduce the location of the band Lionheart, which is the West Coast of the United States, specifically Northern California. The song then takes us on a journey of the band's history and how they made their name in the hardcore scene. The lyrics convey a strong sense of pride in their hometown, as well as a no-nonsense attitude towards how they built their career, without relying on mainstream success.
The lyrics "Started this band, 2004, Busking demos out at shows, dropping flyers at the door, Fuck a co-sign, rather did it on my own" indicate that Lionheart is a self-made band that started from humble beginnings, performing on the streets and handing out flyers to promote their music. They did not rely on anyone else to put them on the map, but rather took matters into their own hands. The lines "Never gave a fuck about selling records, so our bags are packed, rock out the Bay all my players" also suggest that Lionheart's main focus was not on commercial success but rather on performing for their fans, and they are not afraid to travel to do it.
Overall, LHHC '17 is an anthem to the band's hardcore roots and their evolution over the years. From their busking days to becoming a staple in the scene, Lionheart has remained true to their vision, and this song is a testament to their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the West Coast
Greeting to the Western part of the US
Where we at?
What is the exact location?
We're in Northern California
We are in the northern part of California
Were's you at?
Where are you?
This is LHHC
This is Lionheart Hardcore
Started this band, 2004
We formed this band in 2004
Busking demos out at shows, dropping flyers at the door
We distributed our demos and flyers outside music shows
Fuck a co-sign, rather did it on my own
We preferred to do things independently without influence or support from others
Rather write a couple songs
Prefer writing a smaller number of songs with quality over quantity
See what the fuck I have going
Let's see how things turn out
So let me get it on the record, Never gave a fuck about selling records
I want to make it clear that we don't care about making money from selling records
So our bags are packed, rock out the Bay all my players
We are prepared to perform in the San Francisco Bay Area with my bandmates
SO when they ask me where I′m from, You know the answer to that, it goes
When people ask me where I'm from, I always answer with pride
Started DA 2007, I spent my last red cent on a studio session
In 2007, I spent all my remaining money to book a studio session
Nobody else could give a fuck, But couldn't fuck with my vision
No one else cared but I was determined to pursue my vision
So I stay yelling, fucked the one now the Whole world′s rocking with us
I kept spreading the word and now we have a massive following
Let′s get it
Let's do it
Welcome to the East Coast
Greeting to the Eastern part of the US
Why you there?
What is the reason for being there?
′Cause it′s deep in HC
Because it is deeply rooted in hardcore music culture
We from MLP to NYC
We are from Monterey Park to New York City
Hey yo L, What up J?
Hey, L! What's up, J?
Thought we′d always do it dog, We made our own way
We always believed we could make it on our own, and we did
Now ya'll must have forgot?, We've been here for 13 years, We′re still on top
You may have forgotten but we have been here for 13 years and we are still successful
Well said, I still won′t stop, Right hand to God
Well said, but I will not give up. I swear to God
You′re either with us or dissed us
You are either with us or against us
And if not fuck all of ya'll
And if not, then we don't care about any of you
Writer(s): Lionheart
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.