Black Hat Villain
Live Video: Black Hat Villain at The Commodore
Aug3109:23 AM
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Watch the LIVE VIdeo highlights of Black Hat Villain performing live at The Commodore Ballroom in downtown Vancouver, BC for 99.3 The Fox Seeds 2010 Launch Party below.
Thanks to our good friend Chris Fisher for filming and putting together this incredibly cool edit for us. Check out some of Chris's amazing live photos beneath the video link as well...
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Black Hat Villain Rocks Vancouver Fox Seeds Party
Aug3011:19 AM
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It was an incredible night of live music at last Friday's big launch party for the 2010 Vancouver Fox Seeds contest, put on by 99.3 The Fox. All three winning bands put on fantastic world class performances: Beyond The Fall, Stars Of Boulevard, and Black Hat Villain.
While our boys in Black Hat Villain didn't take home the "Platinum" prize, it's safe to say that they wooed the crowd and left a lasting impression on hundreds of new fans that night. The reviews are starting to roll in, and it's quite evident this is the start of a very exciting ride for this band.
Check out this review snippet from the Vancouver Concert Addicts blog: Fox Seeds; High Octane Battle:
"Final performers to the platform were Black Hat Villain, from Vancouver Island. The vocalist of this band, came out in a white suit, a towering, lanky man with a big bushy beard. Unlike the first to leads, he brought more power to the stage. This band had the most sincerity and organic rock blood. Each member owned his position, working hard but really pouring themselves into every note. Out of each band in the finals, it was this band that had something truly amazing. Every song felt original, and again unlike the first two bands, not like a rip off of some other group. The explosive presentation rocked the audience, and had the building swaying. By far this was the best group."
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Black Hat Villain: Top 3 Finalist in FOX Seeds!
Jul0512:14 PM
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It was just announced that Black Hat Villain have made the cut and are now in the Final Top 3 for the 2010 Fox Vancouver Seeds competition, courtesy of 99.3 The Fox!
After a gripping and phenomenal performance at The Bourbon on Canada Day, we're thrilled at this latest piece of news for the entire Black Hat Nation. This is a pretty big deal for a rock band in Canada; to be selected as one of the Top 3 by both fans and industry veterans from over 400 total applicants!
Previous SEEDS winners include Art Of Dying, Nickelback, Big Naked, Default, Veer Union, Matthew Good, State Of Shock...and many more!
So for 2010, along with Black Hat Villain, the Top 3 is rounded out by our good friends Beyond The Fall and Stars Of Boulevard.
So what's next? The Top 3 bands will now perform for their Vancouver fans and the Canadian music industry impresario at The Legendary Commodore Ballroom on Friday, August 27, along with headliners The Arkells. After their performances, that very night...on stage...the Big Final Winner will be announced!
Below you'll find a fresh new LIVE video from Black Hat Villain's Canada Day gig that just surfaced this afternoon online, care of the Seeds Documented project put on by Out Front Musik.
If you haven't checked Black Hat Villain out yet, you owe it to rock n' roll to see what all the buzz is about! Do yourself a favour and plop down a measly $6 on iTunes for their just released new EP, 'My Generation'.
Buy it on iTunes here
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Live Video: Black Hat Villain on Canada Day 2010
Jul0401:33 PM
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On Canada Day, July 1st 2010, filmmaker Chris Fisher captured Black Hat Villain's Vancouver Seeds Showcase for the 99.3 THE FOX FM at The Bourbon in Vancouver.
Using only one camera and a day to edit all of the footage, this up and coming film magician captures the passion and energy of Black Hat Villain's live performance and cut it to the studio track "My Generation", the first single from the band's debut six-song EP of the same name.
A big shout-out to Chris for his time, energy and talent and we look forward to creating a full blown music video for this song in the coming months ahead.
In the meantime, please show his work some love and share this video throughout The Black Hat Nation!
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NxEW Feature: Thorny Bleeder Part I: Black Hat Villain
Jun3009:59 AM
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The NxEW music blog, otherwise known as North by East West ("A Geographically Impossible Blog For A Geographically Impossible Country"), has just published the first part in a series of articles and reviews on some of our Thorny Bleeder family. The feature below is an interview with Sam and Scotty from the band Black Hat Villain, where they discuss the band and their relationship with Thorny Bleeder and Brian Thompson, managing partner.
Their feature story is republished below, but please swing by their site and check it out. They're covering some amazing independent Canadian music that the mainstream media is ignoring, assisted by a team of freelance music journalists coast to coast.
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Explore Music Features Black Hat Villain
Jun2508:10 AM
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I've worked with a lot of bands over the years, but I've never seen one develop as much momentum as Black Hat Villain have in such a short span of time. The Black Hat Nation received another huge shot in the arm today as Canada's favourite music historian/DJ/author/blogger Alan Cross has featured the band and their track "Country" on his Explore Music website and nationally syndicated radio show. This is the second time he's featured the band this year! Killer.
Here's what Alan Cross had to say on today's feature:
"We’ve also covered Black Hat Villain in the past. They’re from Victoria, BC and play the same kind of stuff you’d hear from Chevelle or Breaking Benjamin. Sludge and snarl. Their EP is called My Generation. See what you think of a song called “Country”."
Check out the Explore Music website here.
Shamwow! But wait, that's not it. In other breaking news this week, rock music blog Rockstar Weekly has featured a live review of Black Hat Villain's recent live performance at the Thorny Bleeder Records Showcase in Vancouver. This is such a glowing review we're blushing! The writer clearly gets the band and feels as passionately about their music and their live show as much as we do.
Check it out the full review below:
Written by Dan Savoie on Wednesday, 23 June 2010
BLACK HAT VILLAIN
MY GENERATION (EP)
Buy it on iTunes
"One of the best bands to come out of Vancouver, BC is the dirty and dangerous rock n’ rollers Black Hat Villain. The band has released a 6-track EP, My Generation, which quite frankly could be the best release of the year. The tracks are hard hitting and grab you from the opening of the title track through to Country, the EP’s closer. The only weakness that I can come up with about the My Generation EP is that it is only 6 tracks long and way too short - but it is only an EP after all.
My Generation is a catchy anthem and could truly be the voice of the next generation, while One Way Street, All My Friends Are Dead and Rain Or Shine are a bit more crunchy and direct. Throughout the CD, there is a powerful rhythm section providing the driving power of the band, while the guitars and harmony vocals sell it.
RockStar Weekly recently attended a Thorny Bleeder Records showcase and that’s where we caught a Black Hat Villain performance. It was the crowd interaction and the fist pumping that made us want to investigate what all the fuss was about. By the time they played My Generation, the audience was transfixed on the band and we were sold on their ability to rock the crap out of us.
It’s exciting to hear a band that loves to rock out and kick some serious ass. Rush might have owned it in the 80s and Nickelback are the current reigning champions of melodic rock n’ roll, but Black Hat Villain are the most likely successor to Canada’s international rock throne. This is honest sounding vintage rock n’ roll with a bit of punch. And a band like this only comes around once in a generation – my generation."
From Rockstar Weekly, appears as originally published here.
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LIVE! Black Hat Villain with Southern Death Threat
Jun2303:27 PM
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Two of the most talked about bands in Vancouver unite for a night of kick-ass rock n' roll that's not to be missed!
BLACK HAT VILLAIN
SOUTHERN DEATH THREAT
with special guests DEAD CITY SCANDAL
Friday, July 23
The Shark Club
Vancouver, BC
180 West Georgia Street
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$10 at the Door
Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm
Join the Facebook Event Page
Free Music? Yes please.
MP3: Black Hat Villain - My Generation
MP3: Southern Death Threat - Addiction
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Breaking News: Black Hat Villain, Top 20 Fox Seeds!
Jun1103:30 PM
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It's official, 99.3 The Fox just made the announcement for the 2010 Top 20 Fox Seeds bands...and Black Hat Villain made the cut!
So to all of the mighty Fox listeners and judges, welcome to the Black Hat Nation!
What's that you ask? The Black Hat Nation is the friends, family, followers, supporters and fans of Black Hat Villain. This isn't about one band against the world, this is a tribe of like minded rock n' rollers baby!
So what's next? The Top 20 bands will now move on to the Showcase Round where they'll battle on stage at The Bourbon in downtown Vancouver in front of both fans and industry judges. After all of the showcases are finished and the judges' votes are in...the final 3 will be chosen!
The Black Hat Villain Fox Seeds Showcase is CANADA DAY
Thursday, July 1 at The Bourbon!
We hope to see everyone there!
And a big congrats to all of the bands who've made it this far. This is shaping up to be the best year yet for this long-running Vancouver rock n' roll tradition.
I'll see you at The Bourbon on July 1st...Canada Day!
View the full list of Top 20 bands here.
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Black Hat Villain Interview on Rock 107.1 in Kansas
Jun1011:27 AM
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Joel Jarrett from Rock 107.1 FM in Columbus, Kansas had a live on-air interview yesterday with Scotty Tuesday, lead singer for Black Hat Villain.
It's a pretty cool little story how Black Hat Villain's current single, My Generation, ended up in rotation on Rock 107.1. Their program director found the song when it was featured as a free download on Tunelab.com. After checking it out he knew his listeners would love it, so he quickly added it to their station's playlist. However, none of the band or ourselves here at Thorny Bleeder knew anything about it until one of Rock 107.1's listeners dropped by the Black Hat Villain Facebook Page and let us know where he had discovered the band...
You gotta' love the social power of the interwebs! As an artist manager and record label, it's tough getting your bands played on the radio...especially getting them into regular rotation. There's no shortage of competition, that's for sure. But when a radio station adds your song without you having to nag them...well...that's just bloody cool as hell.
Here's an mp3 of that interview from June 9th:
MP3 Podcast: Interview with Scotty Tuesday
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Black Hat Villain, 2010 Seeds Finalist
Jun0701:24 PM
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The good news continues to roll in today! And here I thought Monday's were supposed to suck, no?
After an amazing performance at The Shark Club in Vancouver this past Saturday, it was just announced that Black Hat Villain has made the Top 50 for the 2010 Fox Vancouver Seeds competition, courtesy of 99.3 The Fox.
View the full list of Top 50 bands here.
The Top 50 will be whittled down to a Top 20 which will be announced this Friday, June 11 at 6pm. If the band makes the next cut, they'll move on to the next phase which is the live showcase round. Stay tuned to the Fox and to Thorny Bleeder for more updates!
And if you haven't checked out the band yet, you owe it to rock n' roll to see what all the buzz is about!
Do yourself a favour and drop down a measly $6 on iTunes for their just released new EP, 'My Generation'.
Buy it on iTunes here
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Thorny Bleeder Showcase:
Free Music Download with Online Pre-Sale
May2004:38 PM
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We like giving away free music. It makes us happy. It makes you happy.
So in honour of this philosophy we've decided to offer everyone a FREE download when you buy an advance ticket online to our upcoming Thorny Bleeder Records Showcase on June 5th at The Shark Club in Vancouver.
The Free Download contains new music from all 3 bands on the bill, including BRAND NEW, unreleased material from Quartered's upcoming album, 'Walks Like A Ghost'!
Exclusive 3-Song Download
with Each Ticket Pre-sale!
BUY ADVANCE TICKETS HERE
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Join the Black Hat Nation...and VOTE!
May1803:59 PM
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Sooo...who's voted on Supernova today for the Vancouver Seeds contest? With your support, together we can help spread the awesomeness that is Black Hat Villain to the rest of Canada!
Let's do it. Let's show the world what the power of a tribe can do.
Vote once a day here: http://cfox.supernova.com/
Black Hat Villain has entered Vancouver Seeds contest, put on by 99.3 The Fox and Supernova.com. This is a fan-based competition based on voting...so head over to Supernova.com, create yourself a quick personal profile...and VOTE for Black Hat Villain!
This is a highly prestigious and well-respected competition in the music industry, which has been responsible for launching the international careers of Nickelback, Default, Art Of Dying, and many more....
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New Animated Video from Black Hat Villain!
May1201:44 PM
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Black Hat Villain bring the dirty and dangerous rock & roll back into view with their debut EP, My Generation.
One Way Street reflects the melodic tension and driving force of their musical mayhem and so does this unique music video, written and directed by lead singer Scotty Tuesday.
It's a multi-layered video with a cool storyline and subtitles, so it will probably take a few views to digest all of it. This video took several months to make and we're really excited to see what thinks of it. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear from you!
So without further delay...here's the worldwide debut release of the new video for One Way Street:
This is a fan-based competition based on voting...so head over to Supernova.com, create yourself a quick personal profile...and VOTE for Black Hat Villain!
You can vote once a day, so if you love this band show your support each and every day of the week. Voting starts Monday, May 17.
Find their profile page here: http://cfox.supernova.com/BlackHatVillain
Let's show the world what Black Hat Villain is about!
LISTEN and BUY the new Black Hat Villain EP here:
or on iTunes here.
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Thorny Bleeder Showcase: June 5th, Vancouver
May0404:44 PM
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We're thrilled to announce an incredibly special night of unparalleled, hard-hitting LIVE music in Vancouver on Saturday, June 5th! Mark this one down in your calendars baby, this night will be off the hook!
THORNY BLEEDER RECORDS SHOWCASE
with
QUARTERED
SPECIAL OPS
BLACK HAT VILLAIN
JUNE 5th
The Shark Club
Vancouver, BC
Concert Announcement: MotoFest 2010
Apr2711:18 AM
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HUGE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Thorny Bleeder Records managed artists Columbia and Black Hat Villain have just been added to the coolest rock festival in the Okanagan, MotoFest 2010!
We're thrilled to announce they'll be playing at this wicked all-day, outdoor concert alongside Mariana's Trench, Swollen Members, Gob, These Kids Wear Crowns, Run The Red Light, Whitfield, The Malibu Knights, and Shattered Tone.
Check it out and get your tix now!
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It's New Release Day at Thorny Bleeder!
Apr2611:21 AM
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Today is a HUGE day for Thorny Bleeder!
We've got THREE albums which are now available digitally worldwide! Go to iTunes and support some of our amazing independent bands.
REDEMPTION
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
CD in Stores: Tuesday, May 25
THROUGH THE HEART OF THE INFIDEL
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
CD in Stores: Tuesday, May 25
MY GENERATION (EP)
Digital Release: Tuesday, April 27
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LIVE: Black Hat Villain with Like A Storm in Vancouver
Apr1612:05 PM
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The First 100 People Through The Door Receive a Free Black Hat Villain Wristband!
Listen: Black Hat Villain - My Generation
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This is an early show, so be sure to show up at 8pm otherwise you're going to kick yourself for missing out on the debut Vancouver performance of Black Hat Villain. Only $10 at the door!
Also performing are the one and only Like A Storm and Hybrahma.
Click this poster and Add Yourself to the Official Facebook Event >>
About Like A Storm:
"Fresh off two US arena tours with rock giants Creed, Shinedown and Puddle of Mudd, New Zealand-bred Like A Storm have been turning heads in every city they've played across America.
The band strikes a balance between warm electronics and massive hard rock. Matt describes their style comprehensively. "It's a big rock sound with a lot of different textures. Every time you listen to it, you'll hear something new. It's a combination of all of our favorite sounds - from heavy rock to electronic music."
http://www.myspace.com/likeastorm
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Free Show! Black Hat Villain to Perform for the Victoria Salmon Kings Fans
Apr0505:50 PM
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Black Hat Villain will be warming up the Victoria Salmon King hockey fans with a FREE outdoor performance this Thursday, April 8th at 5:30 PM in front of the Save On Foods Memorial Arena.
This is an official Salmon Kings event and is sponsored by The Zone 91.3 FM.
Join the Black Hat Nation and see what all the buzz is about, see you there!
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New Release Announcement: April 27
Apr0501:35 PM
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April 27 is a HUGE day for Thorny Bleeder Records! We've got THREE albums coming out on the same day, and each one is completely different from the next, so there's something for everyone!
Support independent music and jot this date into your calendar. Here's what we have coming...
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Thorny Bleeder Records Impacting at Radio
Apr0510:02 AM
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We've been kicking things into high gear lately with some incredible support from our good friends at radio stations across Canada.
Check out the following list of our new singles which have recently been added into regular rotation!
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Black Hat Villain Announces Worldwide Digital Release
Apr0110:50 AM
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Thorny Bleeder kicks it up a notch with Black Hat Villain, Band Of The Month on The Zone 91.3 FM! Pop on over to theZone.fm and you'll find three exclusive free downloads from the band.
Check out the two radio teasers below from The Zone as we lead up to the Official April 27th Worldwide Digital Release of their debut six-song EP entitled My Generation.
But the buzz doesn't stop there! Black Hat Villain are also a Featured Artist on one of the best hard rock music blogs in the world, TuneLab Music. Check out the TuneLab feature page here, where you're able to grab a Free Download of their first single, My Generation.
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Black Hat Villain - The Zone Band of the Month!
Mar2407:48 PM
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Victoria bad boys Black Hat Villain will be Band Of The Month on The Zone 91.3FM in April.
On April 1st head over to TheZone.fm where we'll be featuring three exclusive Free Downloads from Black Hat Villain's brand new, yet-to-be- released My
Black Hat Villain will be receiving a huge presence on TheZone.fm for the entire month and will then headline a Band of the Month showcase gig at Evolution on Thursday, April 29.
The first 50 people at the showcase (between 9:00-10:00 pm) pay no cover, and are entered to win an early bird prize for a cool Zone prize of the month.
At 12:30 am, Hot House Pizza brings pizza for everyone there and, at the end of the night, we'll make our grand prize draw for our huge Zone prize of the month!
The band has some very cool merch too, including this bag of swag that's sitting on Dave Sawchuk's desk. Send him a message on Twitter or give him a call and he'll give you one for free!
Black Hat Villain is a freight train of rock n roll swagger waiting to grab you by the collar and make you pump your fist in the air. Rock n' Roll is back baby!
FREE MP3
Listen: Black Hat Villain - My Generation
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Columbia and Black Hat Villain Perform During the 2010 Olympics
Feb0808:39 PM
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MP3: BLACK HAT VILLAIN - MY GENERATION
MP3: COLUMBIA - 10 Out Of 10
THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 12th, Columbia and Black Hat Villain will be performing during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, aboard the Russian Tall Ship, Kruzenstern!
The ship will be turn into an exclusive night club every night during its stay in Vancouver.
Tickets are $50 each and include two drinks, some post-party munchies, two bands and a DJ!
We're pretty excited over here at Thorny Bleeder, not only because this is a great opportunity for both of our bands to be a part of this special once-in-a-lifetime event, but this will also be the debut Vancouver performance for Black Hat Villain! Rumour has it that the band will be giving away lots of freebies to everyone in attendance, so this is without a doubt a night you don't want to miss.
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Black Hat Villain is Coming...
Nov2605:53 PM
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Black Hat Villain went over to Vancouver on Monday, Nov. 23rd & came back with a management deal & a Mike Fraser mix of one of our favorite songs, My Generation. Here are the details:
MANAGEMENT!!!
Black Hat Villain are extremely excited to announce our friend & music industry veteran, Brian Thompson from Thorny Bleeder Records, as our Manager!
Brian's established relationships with some of the music industries top players, coupled with his passion for Black Hat Villain's music, make him an extremely important asset in BHV's quest for world domination!Click To Read More...
Shows Announced: Vancouver Island in August
Jul2310:46 PM
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RUINED ENTERTAINMENT
&
THORNY BLEEDER RECORDS PRESENT:
OVER THE COALS
BURNING BORDERS
BLACK HAT VILLAIN
VICTORIA: AUGUST 21: SUGAR NIGHTCLUB
*update, this show has been cancelled*
NANAIMO: AUGUST 22: SPICE NIGHTCLUB
* this show is still on! *
JOIN THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK HERE
Black Hat Villain Post New Songs
Jul2309:46 AM
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Black Hat Villain have just posted six new pre-production, rough cut recordings on their MySpace page from their current studio work with Adam Sutherland at the controls (from 604 Records' Armchair Cynics).
Listen to the rough versions of their new songs here:
http://www.myspace.com/blackhatvillain
Black Hat Villain will be performing at the following dates on Vancouver Island, with more shows being added soon:
August 15 - Station House Pub - Langford, BC (with Armchair Cynics)
August 21 - Sugar Nightclub - Victoria, BC (with Burning Borders and Over The Coals)
August 22 - Spice Nightclub - Nanaimo, BC (with Burning Borders and Over The Coals)
Visit BHV's online home at:
http://www.blackhatvillain.com
Black Hat Villain: Live Peformance Footage
Jul1411:17 AM
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Black Hat Villain have just posted seven new live performance videos from their recent show at Sugar Nightclub in Victoria, BC on Scott Valentine's Vimeo site.
You can check out the videos at this location:
http://vimeo.com/scottvalentine/videos
...or view the videos below, after the jump.
Black Hat Villain are currently in the studio recording their debut EP with new vocalist Scott Valentine. Yes, that's the same Scott Valentine who we talk about frequently on this site, the singer/songwriter who has released the epic 5-disc masterpiece, Seasons. Valentine's solo project differs considerably from his work with Black Hat Villain, they showcase two very different sides to a diverse musical mind.
The MySpace site for Black Hat Villain currently features recordings with their former vocalist, so for the time being these new videos are the only place where you can get a taste of what's to come from this exciting five piece.
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Band to Watch: Black Hat Villain
Jun1501:44 PM
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I just got back from Victoria (on Vancouver Island) yesterday, after going to check out the newly re-launched Black Hat Villain, which now features Scott Valentine on vocals. While this was only their second live performance with their new lineup, you'd never guess it judging by how unbelievably solid these guys are. 'Pro' is an understatement. These guys are ready to go and I won't be surprised if they have major labels knocking on their door very soon.
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