Last year, HILLHAVEN dropped seven singles to introduce the band to the hard rock scene.
Today, the band shares its first taste of new music in 2025 with the video for the single "Say My Name."
Watch it below.
The song is not the only thing that's new in Hillhaven's universe.
The band's lineup has shifted and is now comprised of Chris Kelly on vocals; Zach Moiser on drums; Chris LaPlante on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
Kelly touches on the new material and the lineup change.
"'Say My Name' marks a new, more refined and developed era of Hillhaven," says Kelly. "We've worked to combine several of the various elements listeners loved from last year's cycle of music and, simply put — the project is taking on a clearer identity. I'm incredibly honored and grateful to welcome my good friends Zach Moiser and Chris LaPlante into the fold. To say I'm excited for audiences to see these guys in action is a gross understatement."
He continues, "Equal honor and gratitude needs to be extended to Ricky Armellino, Maty Madiro, and Jimmy Bennet for being a part of last year's cycle, as well as Hillhaven's debut live performance. Their individual talent cannot be overstated and I am beyond proud to call them my friends. It is no secret to anyone that they will continue to do great things within their respective bands."
Kelly finishes, "The boys and I are eternally grateful for the audience that has rallied around us. We're excited for another year of new music and growth, and can't wait to show everyone what we've been up to."
Hillhaven Drop "This Time Tomorrow" Video
HILLHAVEN have unleashed their seventh single "This Time Tomorrow," which premiered over at SiriusXM's Octane.
Watch and listen below.
"We've been releasing angry songs for the past seven months and we're due for a palate cleanser," says singer Chris Kelly. "'This Time Tomorrow' is an anthem of healing and hope; a song about making it through the darkest times of your life and finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It seems only fitting to finish the year out with a future-focused track"
It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream," "The God You Think You Are," "GAPS," "SYCOPHANTS," "LIAR," and "Temple & Tomb."
The Hillhaven lineup is comprised of the aforementioned Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
Even with seven singles under their belt and in your ears, there is even more to come from Hillhaven in 2025... so keep on watching this space.
Hillhaven Drop "Temple + Tomb" Video
HILLHAVEN have unleashed their sixth single "Temple & Tomb." Watch the video below.
It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream," "The God You Think You Are," "GAPS," "SYCOPHANTS," and "LIAR."
"'Temple & Tomb' is the chronicling of my own intrusive thoughts," says singer Chris Kelly. "Anxiety, depression, dysmorphia, the struggle for self-worth, pretty much all the bad shit makes an appearance here. It's angry and painful, but as a result, incredibly cathartic. The song was written and recorded in isolation, which really comes through on a visceral level, as I think most of us would attest that our worst thoughts often get louder when we're alone. Corny as it is to say, I very much hope people are able to connect to this song and find their own catharsis. If nothing else, it's confirmation that you're not alone."
The Hillhaven lineup is comprised of the aforementioned Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
There is even more to come from Hillhaven so watch this space..
Hillhaven, Featuring Members of Ice Nine Kills + From Ashes to New, Share "Sycophants" Video
Earlier this year, members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN.
Today, they have shared the official video for their fourth single "SYCOPHANTS." Watch it below. And prepare to get your party mosh on!
It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream," "The God You Think You Are," and "GAPS."
"I think this might be the one we've all been most excited about, especially after shooting the video," says singer Chris Kelly. "It kind of felt like we were all getting a little peek at what a Hillhaven show might actually look like and, honestly, it doesn't get any less fun to watch, which I've done more times than I care to admit. There's an energy and charisma to this song that makes you wanna let loose and that's exactly what we did on set; one of those 'core-memory' type moments for us. Is party moshing a thing? Because it might have to be now."
The Hillhaven lineup is comprised of the aforementioned Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
Hillhaven, Featuring Members of Ice Nine Kills + From Ashes to New, Share "GAPS" Video
Earlier this year, members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN.
Today, they have shared the official video for their third track "GAPS." Watch it below.
It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream" and "The God You Think You Are."
"GAPS" is a slight change of pace for the band, but still captures who the Hillhaven is at its core.
"This song was quite literally the conception of Hillhaven," says vocalist Chris Kelly. "I had originally written it for another project, but when that didn't work out, I sent it to Maty [Madiro, drums] and, almost immediately, the conversation became one about starting something new. The thought was exciting, but terrifying at the same time."
He continues, explaining. "I had never been a frontman, I was VERY new to writing lyrics, and this was going to involve a level of vulnerability that would surely push beyond my comfort zone. Still, though, it was a no brainer — having the chance to make something fresh with guys at this level. A lot of Hillhaven's lyrics are deeply cathartic, covering darker subjects as a way of healing. This is one of the hopeful songs.
Kelly finishes. "It's got a little more of a 'feel-good' vibe than the last two songs we've put out and I think listeners are gonna dig that. The usual 'doom and gloom' lyricism in rock and metal can be a little numbing at times, so it's nice to throw some positivity into the mix."
The lineup is comprised of the aforementioned Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
Hilllhaven, Featuring Current + Former Members of Ice Nine Kills + From Ashes to New, Share "The God You Think You Are"
Current and former members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New have formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN. Last month, they shared the video for the debut single "Damned to Dream." Watch it here.
Now, they are back with another track — and it's quite the rager.
They have shared the visualizer for "The God You Think You Are." Watch and listen Below.
"'The God You Think You Are' is a frontal assault on the manipulative narcissist," the band states. "At one point or another, we've all endured this type of personality — whether that be through family, friends or even within ourselves. It's an aggressive, forward, unapologetic ego killer of a song."
The lineup is comprised of Chris Kelly (ex-INK, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
Current + Former Members of Ice Nine Kills + From Ashes to New Form Hillhaven, Share "Damned to Dream" Video
Current and former members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New have formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN.
Today, they have shared the video for the new single "Damned to Dream."
Watch it below.
The lineup is comprised of Chris Kelly (ex-INK, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino on guitars; From Ashes to New's Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
"Hillhaven is two-and-a-half year's life experience, distilled into a single body of work and bolstered by four monster-level players," Kelly says. "We've all been in this business for a long time and releasing something new, outside of what we're all typically known for, is both exciting and nerve-racking. A lot of thought has gone into planning this year of releases and, in my opinion, 'Damned to Dream' is the best way to kick it off. It's loud, it's real, it's energetic, it's the perfect taste of what's to come and we're all really looking forward to seeing how listeners respond to it."
"Damned to Dream" is just the beginning. There is plenty more coming from Hillhaven this year, so get to know 'em now. And stay tuned for the next transmission.
