Hermano (band)

Hermano

Hermano is an American stoner rock band, formed in 1998.

History

Formed as a side project in 1998, the original lineup consisted of vocalist John Garcia (Kyuss, Unida, Slo Burn), bassist Dandy Brown, drummer Steve Earle (Afghan Whigs) and guitarists Mike Callahan (Earshot) and David Angstrom. After passing tapes and CDs amongst each other for six months, the band members entered the studio in early 1999 to begin recording their debut album. The record was completed in the early 2000; however, it was another two years before it was released, due to an assortment of contractual obligations.

The band released Only a Suggestion on Tee Pee Records in 2002. The release was followed by some brief touring in North America and Europe. They quickly attracted a large fan base, aided by John Garcia's fame associated with Kyuss. During this period, drummer Steve Earle was replaced by Supafuzz drummer Chris Leathers; Leathers joined the band for the first time at the Azkena Festival in Spain in 2003.

Hermano signed to Dutch label Suburban Records and released Dare I Say in 2004.

In 2005 they released Live at W2, a live CD from their Angry American tour. It was followed by a DVD of the show in 2006.

Hermano have since recruited additional vocalist Aleah X. Hermano released their third album ...Into The Exam Room, in late 2007. They will tour to support the new album in Europe in December 2007, and Australia in 2008.[1]

Members

• John Garcia (1998–present) – vocals
• David Angstrom (1998–present) – guitar
• Mike Callahan (1998–present) – guitar
• Dandy Brown (1998–present) – bass
• Steve Earle (1998–2003) – drum kit
• Chris Leathers (2003–present) – drum kit

Discography

• 2002: ...Only A Suggestion (Tee Pee Records)
• 2005: Dare I Say... (MeteorCity Records)
• 2005: Live at W2 (Suburban Records)
• 2007: ...Into The Exam Room (Suburban Records)

External links

• Hermano official website