Heroes Wear Red
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Bloodmoney (2006–2007) |
| Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Electronica |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Musketeer Records, independent |
| Associated acts | Sugardrive, Made For Broadway, New Academics |
| Website | Heroes Wear Red on Facebook |
| Members | Tim Kroon, Gavin Wienand, Tumi Mothei, Rob Storm |
| Past members | Lorne McGregor,Garth McLeod |
Heroes Wear Red (abbreviated as HWR) is a rock band formed in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2006. The band, which was founded by bass player Gavin Wienand and vocalist Tim Kroon, is currently signed to Musketeer Records.[1] Originally named Bloodmoney, the band changed their name in 2007, coinciding with the release of their debut album Surviving September.[2][3] In 2008, Heroes Wear Red independently released Surviving September, which was co-produced by Rae DiLeo, who has worked with such artists as Filter, Veruca Salt, Henry Rollins, and Grand Master Flash.[4][5] The band's first hit single, Beautiful Way, received favourable reviews from many social media outlets throughout South Africa, including maintaining the number one position on 5FM's Vodafone Hi5@5, for the seven consecutive weeks following that song's release.[6]
Band members
Current Members
- Tim Kroon - vocals (2006–present)
- Gavin Wienand - bass (2006–present)
- Tumi Mothei - guitar
- Rob Storm - drums (2008-present)
Former Members
- Lorne McGregor
- Garth McLeod
Discography
Studio albums
- Bloodmoney EP (2006)
- Surviving September (2008)
References
- ↑ "Heroes Wear Red Interview". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ↑ L Abrahams. "Squeal and Sugardrive to perform at Splashy Fen 2009". MIO Media CC. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
Drummer Garth McLeod and bassist Gavin Wienand joined Bloodmoney, which later changed its name to Heroes Wear Red.
- ↑ Leon Muston. "Record crowds at Rocktober Festival". The Herald Online. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
Tonight marks the first Port Elizabeth appearance by Heroes Wear Red, a group featuring former Sugardrive and Bloodmoney members Garth McLeod on drums and Gavin Wienand on bass.
- ↑ "American producer for Bloodmoney Debut"
- ↑ "Heroes Wear Red Biography". Musketeer Records. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ↑ "No.1 for "Heroes Wear Red"". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
External links
- Interview from More Than Music
- Interview from M-NET:Studio 1.
- HWR's No.1 Single (powerzone)
- HWR & Rae DiLeo (powerzone)
- SAMusic.co.za article
- Powerzone speaks to Rae DiLeo about HWR's album
- MyVideo talks to HWR about name change