{"product_id":"hellbender-skumlordz-cd","title":"HELLBENDER - SKUMLORDZ (CD)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"main-title col-md-12 d-none d-sm-block\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aec-product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"aec-main-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSkumlordz [Explicit Content]\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"aec-title-featurelist aec-main-desc\"\u003e(Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"aec-title-featurelist aec-main-artist\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003eHellbender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aec-product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"aec-title-featurelist\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat: \u003c\/span\u003eCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aec-product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"aec-title-featurelist\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aec-title-date\"\u003e11\/28\/2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"primaryinfo-holder col-lg-8 col-12\" id=\"product-primaryinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNLTM Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVendor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmplified Media Services, LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAMPED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUPC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e880280193278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\" id=\"aec-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"aec-desc-label\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoLifeTilMetal Records is very excited to release the new CD from Bay Area thrashers HELLBENDER titled Skumlordz!\u003c\/p\u003e\nFounded in 2011 by lifelong friends Eric Strand (drums) \u0026amp; Clee (guitars), Hellbender was born out of a shared passion for the heavy sounds of legends like Maiden, Scorpions, and Metallica. Their mission was clear and simple: create a band that delivers unapologetic heavy music. In 2014, Hellbender joined forces with long-time ally Dollar Bill (vocals) and recorded their independent debut EP, Steal, Blood and Bone. By August 2013, Hellbender released their second EP, Falling Down, produced by Nick Botello and Julian Kidd.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe band took the San Francisco, CA, Bay Area by storm, quickly building a dedicated local following. Two music videos from Falling Down catapulted the band into the spotlight, securing a tour with the legendary German thrashers Destruction. Hellbender also had the honor of performing at the now-infamous \"Death Angel Christmas Show\" at Slim's in San Francisco.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFast forward to 2019, Hellbender leveled up with the addition of drummer Rob Rampy of D.R.I. fame. With the same production dream team behind \"Falling Down,\" the unleashed our first full-length album, American Nightmare on NoLifeTilMetal Records. The band released a music video for \"Rosa,\" produced by Mike Sloat and Roaring Mouse Productions. The video and new album were a hit, and the band were crowned \"Best Metal Band\" in by The Bohemian.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter weathering the storm of COVID-19, Hellbender regrouped in 2022, adding Sonoma County legend Eric Strand on drums. In April, they claimed victory as the Bay Area finalists in the worldwide 2023 \"Battle for Wacken\" contest. The band to collaborated with Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos of Forbidden fame. With Zack Ohren on board, the band entered Shark Bite Studios in Oakland and recorded, Skumlordz.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBesides constant stage appearance to promote the album, Hellbender continues to promote their music with their latest video for \"Mirror Black,\" once again brought to life by Mike Sloat. Don't miss out on one of the best metal releases of 2025.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ui-tabs ui-corner-all ui-widget ui-widget-content\" id=\"aec-musictabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ui-tabs-nav ui-corner-all ui-helper-reset ui-helper-clearfix ui-widget-header\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"MusicTracks\" aria-controls=\"mt-1\" class=\"ui-tabs-tab ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-tab ui-tabs-active ui-state-active\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"MusicCredits\" aria-controls=\"mt-2\" class=\"ui-tabs-tab ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-tab\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-corner-bottom ui-widget-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"MusicTracks\" id=\"mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tracksonly\" id=\"aec-jukebox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-playlist tracksonly\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e Front Towards the Enemy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Judas Rising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e Skumlordz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e Mirror Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e Wreckage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squatch In The Pit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46944874070269,"sku":"880280193278","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/6889\/8692\/files\/4453662-3442175.jpg?v=1764800475","url":"https:\/\/www.squatchinthepit.com\/products\/hellbender-skumlordz-cd","provider":"Squatch In The Pit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}