THE VIOLENT HOUR – The Violent Hour (2025) *HQ*
THE VIOLENT HOUR — the new project featuring vocalist Carla Harvey (ex- Butcher Babies) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera) — have announced a July 25th release date for their self-titled debut EP.
Harvey penned all the lyrics and handled vocals on the five-song EP, while Benante composed the music and performed all the instruments, save for a few guest appearances. John 5 and Zakk Wylde lent their guitar skills to singles “Sick Ones” and “Hell or Hollywood,” respectively, while Crobot frontman Brandon Yeagley provided guest vocals on “Portland, Oregon.”
Carla said: “This new msuic reflects all sides of me: it’s made by the 16-year-old who loved everything from Lynyrd Skynyrd to thrash metal, the grit and riot girls of the ’90s, and the danger of Guns N’ Roses. It’s raw and it’s real. Working with Charlie on these songs was a dream. He is so talented and he really inspired me to be better; I couldn’t have made this album without him.
Benante added, “Carla was my Muse in all of this, I was inspired and motivated by her to write the songs that fit her voice. Once we got started, it was that lightning-in-a-bottle-feeling. I think that this EP, when people hear it — I don’t care if you’re 13, 33, or 63 — I think you’re going to feel the power of it.”
”The Violent Hour” packs 5 songs of infectious hard rock with catchiness, Carla’s rocking voice and a sharp instrumentation / production by Benante.
01 – Sick Ones (feat. John5)
02 – Hell Or Hollywood (feat. Zakk Wylde)
03 – Portland, Oregon (feat. Brandon Yeagley)
04 – Sex and Cigarettes
05 – The Violent Hour
Carla Harvey – vocals
Charlie Benante – drums, bass, guitar, piano
Pre order:
www.amazon.com/Violent-Hour/dp/B0FFNF8S62
