LA’s favorite sons have lost no love and were definitely not forgotten. The temperature from all the body heat was proof of that. When on stage they were there for each of those sweaty souls lined up before them. In this moment in time it’s all about the fans and this band. After the hell they’ve seen they only care about the fans and the music. This attitude reflects a long journey down a hard road. This band has seen it’s share of critics who just don’t get (hed)pe, and is also no stranger to change these days. Members of the band have come and gone, the recording label has changed, but the vibe has stayed the same. They delivered a potent cocktail of volatile metal aggression cut with a hip-hop attitude and a punk DIY ethic, and a sexy side of cool. Major label or not this band can still pack a house and they can also rock it

The show packed tight with tune after tune that kept the crowd moving. Arms thrusting froward with fist to the air, flying birds, or devil horns. Mouths spitting back every word preached out to them in irreverent flippant style. Heads banging tightly in unison to the thick metalic-groove. They played a set list fit to please all their old fans and make some new ones. The set list was a fair mix of the bands career with the bulk of the songs from their second CD Broke and just a couple from the first Self-Titled record (for the fans that go way back). They did a few from the latest CD Only in Amerika among them the (almost) title track “Amerikan Beauty.” They even did a fast tease of the down-right nasty “Crazy Legs” from Broke that lead into a sexy Bob Marley cover. The smooth departure form their angst ridden heavy sound was a temporary breath of fresh air before they cut loose again. The newest members of the (hed) pack axe-man Jaxon and drummer Moke held their own and kept the pace going in grand (hed)pe style. Ultimately it was one satisfying night for the fans and a treat for those who are new to this bands music.

Keep and eye on (hed)pe through their site at http://www.hedrocks.com/