Hi there metalheads!
Leadsucker could probably best be described as a hardcore punk/metal fusion, featuring downtuned guitars, odd-time signatures, and politically-charged lyrics. The three-piece outfit was founded by P.J. Hearn, a former government employee who became the focus of smear campaigns and retaliatory attacks from his own co-workers after bringing to light some shady activity that he became aware of, from within his own department. After putting up with it for some time, and realizing nothing was going to change, Hearn angrily quit his post, and channeled his frustrations into Leadsucker, adding bassist Austin Welch and drummer Sam Terrace into the mix.
The bandmembers are known for their use of pseudonyms, and the decision to blur their faces out of publicity photos, in an attempt to prevent former co-workers from identifying Hearn. Their debut album, "Burn", due out on August 28th, is a blunt look at the state of America today; an album as urgent as it is necessary.
Check out "America Doesn't Give a Fuck About You" and "Haute Culture" below. And keep on rockin'!
America Doesn't Give a Fuck About You
Haute Culture
Thanks!