The Burning Hell (band)

The Burning Hell

The Burning Hell at the 2014 Peterborough Folk Festival
Background information
Origin Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Genres Indie rock
Folk Rock
Labels (weewerk), Rough Trade
Associated acts Nick Ferrio and His Feelings, Stanley Brinks, Freschard, Construction & Destruction, Jeffrey Lewis, Wax Mannequin, Shotgun Jimmie
Website wearetheburninghell.com
Members

Mathias Kom
Nick Ferrio
Ariel Sharratt
Jake Nicoll

Darren Browne

The Burning Hell is a Canadian band with an international cult following from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, now based in St. John's, Newfoundland. They have drawn comparisons to The Silver Jews, They Might Be Giants, Jonathan Richman and The Mountain Goats.

History

The Burning Hell is the songwriting project of Mathias Kom.[1] In the past, band members have fluctuated. However, the regular touring and recording lineup since 2011 has consistently been Kom, Ariel Sharratt (clarinet), Darren Browne (guitar), Nick Ferrio (bass) and Jake Nicoll (drums), although they are sometimes joined by guest musicians. Since 2013 Kom and Sharratt have embarked on occasional duo tours.

Known for their strong live show and literate and humorous lyrics,[2] The Burning Hell have toured extensively in Europe and Canada through DIY channels and networks. In 2012 the band played 10 shows between the Netherlands and Slovenia in twenty-four hours.[3] The band dedicated the record to DIY scenes. A film crew accompanied the band and documented the trip.

In 2011, Kom and Sharratt co-founded the Lawnya Vawnya festival in St. John's, Newfoundland, an independent music and arts festival.

In 2014, the tribute album My Name Is Mathias, featuring Canadian and international musicians performing the band's songs, was released, featuring covers by artists such as John K. Samson, Mike O'Neill (musician), Mike Feuerstack, Dan Mangan, Susie Asado and members of the Pizza Underground.[4]

Discography

Singles and EPs

Albums

Cassettes

See also

References

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