Texas Hippie Coalition

Texas Hippie Coalition
Background information
Also known as THC, The Band of Outlaws
Origin Denison, Texas, U.S.
Genres

Groove metal

Years active 2004–present
Labels Carved
Website thcofficial.com
Members Big Dad Ritch
John Exall
Cord Pool
Timmy Braun[1]
Nevada Romo
Past members Randy Cooper
Ryan Bennett
Alden "Crawfish" Nequent
Michael Hayes
Scott "Cowboy" Lytle
Cody Perryman
Wes Wallace
Gunnar Molton
Jason Elmore

Texas Hippie Coalition (sometimes stylized "THC") is a heavy metal band from Denison, Texas.

History

The band was formed in Denison, Texas by Big Dad Ritch, along with his friend John Exall and other friends. Several lineup changes occurred before their debut album, Pride of Texas.

Pride of Texas (2008) and Rollin' (2010)

The group recorded their album, Rollin, with multi-platinum producer Dave Prater.[2] Rollin arrived on July 6, 2010, which was their first national release.[3]

Peacemaker (2012)

In early 2012 the group began working with producer Bob Marlette. Their first single "Turn It Up" was released in June of that same year. The album was released on August 14, 2012[4] and was ranked 20 on Billboard Hard Rock Albums.[5]

Ride On (2014)

In February 2014, it was announced that Ride On, the fourth studio album from the quartet is expected to be released October 7, 2014. The record was produced by Skidd Mills, known for working with Saving Abel, Sick Puppies and others, at Sound Kitchen Studios.[6] "Ride On" has been described by the band as, "the next level,[7]" "a little more raw, a little grittier,[8]" and "our way of letting everybody know that rock ‘n’ roll ain’t dead.[9]"

During that same year, the ensemble also performed at Rocklahoma[10] and Rock on the Range[11] in May in addition to Mayhem Festival in the summer of 2014.[12]

Dark Side of Black (2016)

Big Dad Ritch

On 23 February 2016, the ensemble announced that their fifth studio album would be entitled Dark Side of Black, and would be released on 22 April 2016.[13] In April and May of 2016, the band is scheduled to tour in support of this work, which includes performances at Rock on the Range, Rocklahoma and River City Rockfest.[14]

In June 2016, the band announced the addition of guitarist Nevada Romo.[15]

Personnel

John Exall
Cord Pool

Current members

Former members

Discography

Timmy Braun
Nevada Romo
Texas Hippie Coalition performing at Trees in Dallas as part of Ride for Dime

Studio albums

Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[20]		 US Heat
[21]		 US Indep
[22]		 US Hard Rock
[5]		 US Rock
[23]
Pride of Texas
  • Release date: February 12, 2008
  • Label: Self-released
 — — — — —
Rollin'
  • Release date: July 6, 2010
  • Label: Carved Records
 — 29 — — —
Peacemaker
  • Release date: August 14, 2012
  • Label: Carved Records
 — 4 31 20 — US: 16,000[24]
Ride On 119 4 22 5 31
Dark Side of Black — 2 18 6 26

Singles

Year Title US
Main. Rock[25]
2013 "Turn It Up" 39
"Damn You to Hell" 40
2014 "Monster In Me" -
2015 "Rock Ain't Dead" -

Music videos

Year Title Album Director
2008 Pissed off and Mad About It (Version 1) Pride Of Texas Clark Deal
Leaving
2009 No Shame
2010 Pissed off and Mad About It (Version 2) Rollin'
2012 Turn It Up Peacemaker
2016 Angel Fall Dark Side of Black

Trivia

References

  1. 1 2 3 bravewords.com. "TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Announce New Album Ride On For October; Release Lyric Video "Monster In Me"". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  2. ↑ "Randy Cooper of the Texas Hippie Coalition". Deanguitars.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  3. ↑ bravewords.com. "> News > TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION - New Album Rollin' Due In July, EPK Available Now". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  4. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition, ‘Peacemaker’ – Exclusive Song Premiere". Loudwire.com. 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  5. 1 2 "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  6. 1 2 "Ride On Drops October 7; Release Credits". THCofficial.com. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  7. ↑ Allis, GG. "Interview with BIG DAD RITCH from Texas Hippie Coalition; Touring with @MAYHEMFEST NOW! @THCOFFICIAL". Live High Five. Live High Five. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
  8. ↑ Drew, M. "Riding On with the Texas Hippie Coalition". Bloody Good Horror. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
  9. ↑ Childers, Chad. "Texas Hippie Coalition Talk ‘Ride On’ Album, Mayhem Festival + More". Loudwire. Loudwire. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
  10. ↑ "Rocklahoma daily lineup announced". News OK. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  11. ↑ "Rock on the Range 2014 Set Times Revealed". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
  12. ↑ "The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Announces Official 2014 Artist Line-Up - KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News Source". Kmph-kfre.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  13. 1 2 "TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION To Release 'Dark Side Of Black' Album In April". Blabbermouth.net. February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition Reveal 'Dark Side of Black' Album". loudwire.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  15. 1 2 "BigDadRitch & the band of OUTLAWS THC... - Texas Hippie Coalition - Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition fills a musical void : Go&Do: Entertainment in the Quad-Cities". Qctimes.com. 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
  17. ↑ "Meet the good ol' boys behind metal's Texas Hippie Coalition, raised in the backwoods and on Southern rock". Okgazette.com. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
  18. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition, David Prater, James Richard Anderson, Randy Lee Cooper, John… – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  19. ↑ "Listen to Texas Hippie Coalition – Pissed Off and Mad About It for free". Simfy.de. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  20. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history - Billboard". billboard.com. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  21. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  22. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  23. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history - Billboard". billboard.com. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  24. ↑ "Metal By Numbers 5/15: Unstoppable Sales". Metal Insider. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  25. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
  26. ↑ "John Exall". Facebook. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
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