Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) Launches New Project The Violent Hour, Debuts Single “Sick Ones” Featuring Charlie Benante & John 5

Carla Harvey, formerly of Butcher Babies, has officially unveiled her latest venture, The Violent Hour, kicking things off with the debut single “Sick Ones.” The hard-hitting track was co-written by her partner, Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), and features a blistering guest solo from guitarist John 5 (Mötley Crüe, ex-Rob Zombie).

Harvey described the song as a personal and empowering anthem:

“‘Sick Ones’ is a rock ’n’ roll anthem about cutting the toxic people out of your life. It’s a call of freedom, a fist-to-the-face to anyone who has tried to hold you down, hold you back or dim your light. It was written at a vulnerable time in my life when I was forced to end relationships I thought would last forever.”

She added that the phrase “Cut the Sick Ones Loose”, pulled from a 1999 journal entry, became a guiding mantra during the writing process. That sentiment is now chanted over a driving riff from Benante and amplified by John 5’s searing guitar work.

Benante offered his take on the project’s debut:

“‘Sick Ones’ has a modernized NWOBHM vibe to it. The riff is very catchy and stays with you like a good riff should. ‘Sick Ones’ is just the tip of the iceberg for this project. Many of the songs we crafted for The Violent Hour are unlike anything Carla has ever done as a vocalist, reflecting different moods and a new beginning.”

A music video for “Sick Ones”, directed by Vicente Cordero (Cradle Of Filth, Jinjer), is set to premiere on April 25th.

Outside of music, Harvey works as a grief specialist and end-of-life doula, and recently joined Lords Of Acid as a touring vocalist.

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