I had the great opportunity to interview this band at the Rockstar UPROAR Festival in Houston, TX. With all the great metal bands to watch and listen too, Hell or Highwater was actually refreshing to me as I like real rock music. Sure metal is great, and people love listening to lyrics they can't hear or understand. I come from the era in which bands such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Boston, The Who ruled the airwaves and yes you could actually sing along! Hell or Highwater has the energy of a true rock band and the passion to succeed. When interviewing Matt, Neal and Joey (guitarists and bassist), they are gelled together in a way that most bands would be envious. It means they get along, but more importantly they are a fine tuned machine onstage. Brandon, the founder and lead singer is a great frontman and his presence on stage demands respect. He's got the passion, the presence and the voice and soon you will know that Hell or Highwater is a band that needs to be added to your mp3 player. Look for my upcoming interview with HH, they are rock and roll at its best.
For more than 15 years, Brandon Saller has put his blood, sweat, and tears into the SoCal metalcore outfit, Atreyu. The seasoned drummer/vocalist has hammered out five studio LPs with four of his best friends, while traveling the globe and performing for legions of exuberant fans. Saller has lived the dream of every musician: to bring the rock 'n' roll to the hungry, fervent masses. And with Hell Or Highwater, formerly known as The Black Cloud Collective, Saller emerges from behind the drum kit, with the same unbridled passion, to ignite the next rock 'n' roll firestorm.
Hell Or Highwater has been brewing for a little over a year and a half, as Saller's songwriting drew inspiration from classic rock, doo-wop, punk and pop. Once armed with a solid collection of tunes, he unleashed his newfound vigor in a slew of gigs prior to the New Year, and it felt totally natural. When Atreyu announced their hiatus in January, Saller felt the timing was spot on to bring Hell Or Highwater to the forefront. Pictured above is Kyle peek, (No longer in band, replaced by Kyle Rosa), Joey Bradford, Brandon Saller, Matt Pauling and Neal Tiemann.
In addition to the release of “Begin Again” and the UPROAR Festival Tour, Saller recorded a cover of “Night Life” with Billy Martin of Good Charlotte for the soundtrack of the upcoming Muppets Movie. The soundtrack also features industry heavyweights like OK GO, The Fray, Andrew Bird, Weezer, Hayley Williams, My Morning Jacket, Alkaline Trio and more. The soundtrack will be released August 23rd at Starbucks worldwide.
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