THE VIOLENT HOUR (ANTHRAX/Ex-BUTCHER BABIES) Unleash New Single “Hell Or Hollywood” Featuring Zakk Wylde

The Violent Hour — the new project fronted by Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies, current Lords Of Acid) — have unleashed their second single, “Hell Or Hollywood,” today, June 6th.

The track once again features Harvey’s partner, Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), handling production, songwriting, and nearly all instrumentation. Much like their debut single — which included a guest spot from John 5 — this new offering brings in another guitar titan: Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), who rips a signature solo into the mix.

Carla Harvey offered insight into the inspiration behind the track:

“I wanted to write a song that felt the way I did when I first moved to Los Angeles at twenty, like my motorcycle boots hitting the Sunset Strip for the very first time… There were moments that nearly broke me, followed by the kind of euphoric highs that made it all worth it. That’s what ‘Hell or Hollywood’ is: the chaos, illusion and grit in perfect juxtaposition. Wouldn’t leave it if you could…”

Charlie Benante added:

“Carla grew up loving Guns N’ Roses, and since they were so heavily influenced by Aerosmith, I wanted to write something that paid tribute to both. The riff on ‘Hell or Hollywood’ is the kind that stands on its own — even without vocals, it’s got a swagger to it. And having Zakk Wylde on the solo? He brought this raw, six string grit that rips through the track. You hear it and instantly know—it’s him.”

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