Black Market Hero

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Name = Black Market Hero


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Origin = New York
Genre = Metalcore
Years_active = 2006 - present
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Associated_acts = 40 Below Summer Flaw Five Bolt Main
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/officialblackmarkethero Official Myspace]
Current_members = Max Illidge Joey D'Amico Micah Havertape Matt Fortin Angel Vivaldi
Past_members =Ryan Jurhs Hector Graziani Ali Nassar
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Black Market Hero is a five person Metalcore band, comprised of members from the bands 40 Below Summer and Flaw.The Black Market Hero story begins in New York City, with the hiatus of rock bands Flaw and 40 Below Summer in full effect by the fall of 2005. At that time Max Illidge (vocals) and Joey D’Amico (guitar) of 40 Below Summer, connected with Ryan Jurhs (guitar) of the band Flaw. They continued as 40 Below Summer, but soon realized that too much had changed. They subsequently made the decision to change the name and direction of the band. The trio sensed that one crucial ingredient was missing and that in order to truly emerge as a force to be reckoned with they would need to find an amazing drummer. The decision was easy. Micah Havertape (drums) of the band Flaw was called-upon. With the notoriety of their previous groups, much hype ensued after the announcement. In March of 2006, once again the band found itself searching for another member. After a long and somewhat-entertaining audition process, the band found what they were looking for. In August of 2006, Matt Fortin (bass) signed on with Black Market Hero.

Flaw and 40 Below Summer have combined album sales nearing 600k records and toured extensively. Those tours included Ozzfest 2002, Mudvayne, Slipknot, Drowning Pool, Ill Nino, and Mushroomhead, to name a few. Black Market Hero is looking to capitalize on a huge built-in fan base.

Black Market Hero is a dynamic, hard-driven, aggressive heavy metal band with an intense blend of bottom-heavy riffs and soulful, accessible melodies. There’s true substance, passion, emotion and relevancy in each of their songs. Black Market Hero is dedicated to realizing its unique musical vision and will take advantage of every moment and opportunity, allowing nothing to derail their intention of making hard rock and heavy metal take notice.

With the line-up complete and an arsenal of new material, Black Market Hero will open the book on a new phase of their journey.

Music

Early before the five song demo, there was album called "6 Song Demo" that Black Market Hero didn't like and only gave to a few people:

1. Freedom Dealer (3:47) 2. Worship (4:41) 3. 3D (3:24) 4. Popsicle (3:17) 5. Last Rights (4:44) 6. Daylight Savings (3:40)

"Popsicle" and "Daylight Savings" were later sold at concerts.

In 2006, Black Market Hero released a 5 song demo now available for purchase on myspace. The track list is:

1. Walking the Plank (3:25) 2. 3D (3:21) 3. Hate Mail (3:21) 4. Worship (4:45) 5. How Long (3:09)

In 2007, Black Market Hero released 3 more Demos:

"Freedom Dealer" (3:27) "Truth Serum" (4:32) "Scapegoat" (4:15)

Recently, on the band's Myspace all of their songs besides "Popsicle" and "Last Rights" have been made available to buy, with the addition of a new song, "Waiting in Exile." On July 28, 2008 they put up a new song called "Hand of God," and week later "Asphyxiate."

Members

Current

* Max Illidge - Vocals (40 Below Summer) (2005-present)
* Joey D'Amico - Rhythm Guitar (40 Below Summer) (2005-present)
* Angel Vivaldi - Lead Guitar (2008-present)
* Matt Fortin - Bass (ex-Confliction) (2005-present)
* Micah Havertape - Drums (ex-Flaw) (2005-present)

Former

* Chris (ReDD) Kerrigan - guitar (Revenge of the Dragon) (2007) (filled in 2 shows)
* Ryan Jurhs - Guitar (Flaw) (2005-2007)
* Hector Graziani - Bass (40 Below Summer) (2005) (never played any shows)
* Ali Nassar - Drums (40 Below Summer) (2005) (never played any shows)

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/officialblackmarkethero Myspace Page]
* [http://waitinginexile.proboards46.com/index.cgi Black Market Hero Fan Message Board]