BrandofHERO 02.19.10.

Brand of HERO (B.O.H.) is an alternative/hard rock band out of Orange County, CA. The band won the Best Hard Rock Band category at the 2004 Orange County Music Awards. B.O.H.'s music is an original repertoire of sophisticated alternative rock songs with a modern energy of hard rock. The music style of B.O.H. is a mix of influences from rock, grunge, blues, alternative, and modern rock with a message like Jars of Clay, Switchfoot and Life House. Fans say B.O.H. reminds them of bands like Collective Soul to Smashing Pumpkins and Life House, STP to Oasis. B.O.H. was originally formed in 1996 and has independently released and marketed two EP/CDs, RIPPLEaffect (2004) and Project N (1999) and getting ready to release their full fledge CD some time next year. At the request of fans and industry, we have prereleased IMPACTO 2 this past year for marketing and promotional purposes in hopes to represent a taste of what's to come in our upcoming full CD release version.

Winners of "Best Hard Rock Band" 2004 at the OCMAs (Orange County Music Awards), the band has recieved more opportunities in main stream, and Christian arenas of the music industry. B.O.H. won the '04 Orange County Music Awards Best Hard Rock category for their song RIPPLEaffect. Their vision is about communicating a message of Love, Mercy, and Grace in a different tone, through their own form of hard rock music. Art's belief and purpose of the existence of the band, in Art's own words "is not simply about fame, popularity, or money . . . it's about getting an optimistic message across to others through the music and the lyrics we present, in this day and age", as well as doing music that a wide audience would love and enjoy. Also, the most important thing Art wanted to do is to do what he loves most and that is playing and singing, in an alternative-rock band that would share his faith to the audience. "We believe we're a rock band first, with the gift of music, to make a difference in both main-stream and Christian arenas alike" , lead vocalist for B.O.H. said.

The band is comprised of Art Anthony (rhythm guitars, vocals), who happens to be the veteran of the band, new drummer Christian John Healy (CJ) and bassist Jeremy Lucas, with Joey Heshion (lead guitar), old time friend, rounding off the band. The band members consider themselves to be a "rock band" with a positive message of their faith. Their music range is phenomenal along with their talent to perform on stage. The band has played at places like The House of Blues, The Coach House, The Viper Room, The Knitting Factory, The Whisky a Go Go and Galaxy Theatre opening for bands such as The Kry, Kevin Martin and the Hiwatts (Voice of Candlebox), The Outline, LA Guns, The Romantics, to doing ministry benefit concerts at local churches opening for Jeremy Camp, or an indie like Pound Foolish, Union of Saints to playing festivals like Portico (TOMfest) and sharing stages with Emery, Showbread, Rock & Roll Worship Circus, Joy Electric and others. The band crosses all types of stereotype barriers to create what they feel is their own form of cross-over rock, alternative rock and hard rock. Other recognized national acts B.O.H. has opened for includes: Winger, LA Guns, Foghat, Joe Lynn Turner (from Rainbow and Deep Purple), The BulletBoys, Vanilla Fudge, Colin Hay (from Men at Work), Michael Sweet (from Stryper), Tommy TuTone, along with well known local artist, such as Union of Saints, Plumbline, Pax217, East West, Mudbath, Nevada Sky, Silent Noise, Apulse, Scarlet Crush, Makeshift 3 and others.

B.O.H. is in the midst of working on new material for their full-fledge CD, which will be released sometime in 2010. The band is looking to make this album its best with 9 new songs and 3 re-releases. Three of the songs were pre-released as the EP/CD "IMPACTO 2" in 2008. The three songs: Believe, Palms Over and Simple Song have been getting some great interest, via Internet play and radio, such as OCRockRadio.com, ZFM (Australia), iSPINIT radio (Rock 001), PODONOVER, INTROradio, and other stations. "This next album will be more along the lines of Audioslave meets Lit meets Nirvana, that's if you want to compare," said Art, lead vocalist. Although B.o.H. gets inspiration from other bands, they have a unique sound all their own. "B.O.H.'s next album project 'Title to be announced at a later time', is sure to make a big impact, "because we will put our souls and hearts into each song and on the line for this one . . . We can't wait for it to be completely done", said Art. In the EP/CD "RIPPLEaffect", two of the songs, RIPPLEaffect and Carry, were independently released in June 2003, along with a hidden track GIVER, as the CD single RIPPLEaffect for radio play. The song RIPPLEaffect received great reviews from friends and fans and was selected to be on a couple of compilation CDs the previous year, which included Musician Institute's (MI) 2004 compilation CD (Hollywood). In addition, B.O.H. won the '04 Orange County Music Awards 'Best Hard Rock' category for their song RIPPLEaffect.

B.O.H. attained some radio play on 95.9 FM, The FISH, on the Fresh Fish Friday program with the song, GIVER, which received some good reviews and support for radio play. Lastly, B.O.H.'s first independently released EP/CD "Project N" (released in November 1999) is a mix of alternative rock with some hints of underlying classic rock blues. It is a high energy expression of electric and acoustical guitar chord rhythms with strong edgy guitar leads backed by U2 sounding bass riffs and a definite alternative drum and percussion beat. Each song on the album bears its own feeling and emphasis with the vocals exploding with bold lyrics and dynamic verses that rock, and choruses that engage the soul and mind with its warm harmonies.

EP/CD "RIPPLEaffect", two of the songs, RIPPLEaffect and Carry, were independently released in June 2003, along with a hidden track GIVER, as the CD single RIPPLEaffect for radio play. The song RIPPLEaffect received great reviews from friends and fans and was selected to be on a couple of compilation CDs the previous year, which included Musician Institute's (MI) 2004 compilation CD (Hollywood).The "RIPPLEaffect" and "Project N" CDs are available at several local Southern California stores and Internet E-stores. If you want to know more about Internet radio play visit www.BOHmusic.com. While B.O.H.'s purpose is to communicate a positive message of their faith, they want to maintain a rock solid alternative-hard rock sound, that is both distinctly soul searching and straightforward (keeping Jesus in the mix) without breaking the morality bank.

You can listen in at B.O.H.'s IMPACTO 2 pre-released songs on their webpage at www.myspace.com/bohband

Email us - boh@bohmusic.com