Moving to New York City, USA to pursue a degree in jazz
guitar, Page Hamilton (b. 18 May 1960, Portland, Oregon)
discovered distortion and new influences such as Big Black,
Killing Joke and Sonic Youth during his time with Band Of
Susans. The experience led him to form helmet with fellow
Oregon native, bass player Henry Bogdan (b. 4 February
1961, Riverside, California), Australian guitarist Peter
Mengede and classically schooled drummer John Stanier (b. 2
August 1968, Baltimore, Maryland), a veteran of the Florida
hardcore scene.
Getting their start on the low-budget amphetamine reptile
record label, the band recorded a couple of songs for
compilations and the seminal 'born annoying/ rumble' ep,
which is now unavailable, before setting to work on their
debut More...
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