Hightower (band)
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| Origin | Paris, France |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 2013–2021 |
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| Past members | Attila Racz |
Hightower is a French punk rock band from Paris founded in 2013 by two cousins, Romain Mariani and Jeremie Lombard, who grew up listening to punk rock music from the 1990s. The band is notable for their combination of heavy vocals and intense melodies which create an original mix of energy and thrill.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Hightower was founded in 2013 by Romain Mariani (drums) and Jeremie Lombard (guitar) . They were later joined by Alexis Calvi (bass), Benjamin Dubois (guitar) and Vincent Crespel (vocals)
In 2014, they recorded their debut album Sure. Fine. Whatever. at The Omen Room Studio in Los Angeles, California. The album was produced by Steve Evetts.
In 2015, their debut album Sure. Fine. Whatever. was released on vinyl and CD by Knives Out Records.[3] In the same year, they toured Europe and UK to promote the record. They also played several shows in France, supporting US bands.
In late 2016, they recorded their second album "Club Dragon" with Steve Evetts at The Omen Room Studio with Attila Racz on vocals.
On May 9, 2017, they signed on Krod Records for the European release.[4]
A first single entitled "The Party" was released on May 22 and the release of the album Club Dragon was planned for September 2017.[5][6][7]
The band splits in 2021
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "The Party", DL, Krod Records, 2017
Albums/Eps
[edit]- Sure. Fine. Whatever., LP/CD/DL, Knives Out Records, 2015
- Club Dragon, LP/CD/Tapes/DL, Krod Records/Joe Cool Records, 2017
Compilations
[edit]- ...Already Heard?, DL, No Panic Records, 2015
References
[edit]- ^ "HIGHTOWER - Sure. Fine. Whatever. (Knives Out) - 02/04/2015 @ 07h42". VS Webzine (in French). April 2, 2015.
- ^ "Chronique : Hightower - Sure.Fine.Whatever". Alternativ News (in French). October 26, 2015.
- ^ "HIGHTOWER : "SURE. FINE. WHATEVER." EN ÉCOUTE". Rock Ur Life (in French). October 24, 2014.
- ^ "HIGHTOWER mit brandneuem Musikvideo". Burn Your Ears (in German). May 22, 2017.
- ^ "Hightower – Club Dragon: Neues Album und erste Single". Stageload (in German). May 23, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ^ "Hightower release music video for new single "The Party"". Punkanormal Activity. May 27, 2017.
- ^ "HIGHTOWER – 'The Party'". Punk Online. May 28, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.