"I don't got any plans, I got a terrible habit..."
The Official Video for "Ugly on the Inside" by alt garage rock provocateur Hyattsvillain plays like a horror movie, horror tropes are amped up for ultimate effect, and the adrenaline rush provided by girls in peril by a mask wearing, knife wielding maniac in the woods is the perfect visual for the blistering, blasting, bloody sonic pummeling of "Ugly on the Inside" that feels more garage rock and psych punk than heavy metal (in any sense) and I love that. The guitar hook and screaming single and dual-esque lead sounds is incredible, addictive and just so beautifully frenetically raw. The tropey twist, the parable, the message of the song and video might be not to trust the heroes who reach out an outstretched hand to help you into 'their' life boat ("cough, hack, aaaaarghtrump"). False heroes are many, they are around us, in our halls of academia, in the halls of government and even in our homes.
I believe in both gritty punk rock and personal hygiene.
I believe that it’s ok to be pissed-off at the current state of things — our ignorance, lack of empathy and general idiocracy are maddening. I create music that reflects those feelings with one of the best drummers in the world.
I believe that people still want, need, and love those fast aggressive songs with distorted guitars. Artists have lost touch with how to do it right — and I'm here to fix that.
I believe in the dynamics of live instruments and the technology that helps enhance them.
I believe that a chorus can be catchy without being cliche, corny or elementary.
I believe in two-minute songs and the effect of getting punched in the jaw.
I believe that when we are not pissed-off, we should try our best to enjoy our time here. I do so by making fun, infectious, party songs with one of the best engineers on the planet.
I believe that you will sing along with me — either in your car with a fist in the air or at the disco dancing with sweat seeping from your pores.
Hyattsvillain: artist or band or collective releases their debut album "Short Songs for a Fast Life" (great title by the way) on January 14th via Super Heavy Records.
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Hyattsvillain: New Garage Rock. Usually Fast. Sometimes Pissed.
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