Johnny Jones & The Suffering Halos
Johnny Jones & The Suffering Halos
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Heavy 70's Hard Rock, Heavy Psychedelic Art Rock, Stoner Rock, Classic Rock, 70's Metal
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Johnny Jones & the Suffering Halos have been crowned by rock critics & fans as "Long Beach's Kings Of Hard Rock".
Live on stage, the Halos explode in a trial by fire with Jones' haunting stage presence fronting a ferocious band of musicians. The Halos command their stage. A Halos show is an event.
Artist & Singer/guitarist Johnny Jones was born the son of a "Hellfire & Brimstone" preaching Baptist minister and a psychiatric ward head nurse. At the age of 16 he left the church choir and his strict bible belt home on a religious pursuit of Art, Sex, Drugs & Rock-n-Roll.
Jones relocated to Los Angeles from New York City and met his "right hand man" and songwriting collaborator Billy Blaze. Blaze, a drummer and guitarist with heavy international tour and eclectic recording session experience recently completed sessions with TSOL and Pearl Jam's Mike McCready.
With the addition of the thunderous bass virtuoso Greg Coates (Low Five as well as a live stint with Masters Of Reality) and the electric psychedelic fire of lead guitarist Bryan McIntyre (Wonderlove), the Halos had arrived. The Halos immediately became a headlining act in the underground Long Beach club circuit. Jones was featured along side David Baerwald and Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow) with Mike Martt's "Song Shop" Showcases, a notable feat for a commercially unknown songwriter. The Halos have performed 2 back to back years at Long Beach Festival "Beach Fest" main-stage. They have opened for Mike Watt, Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction's Banyan and Jello Biafra to name a few.
The Halos sound is hard & heavy 70's art-rock. Jones' voice, lyrical content & unique guitar tunings combined with Blaze's
concussive beat and the orchestral fury of Coates & McIntyre fuels the Halos sound. Influenced by bands such as
Black Sabbath, Aerosmith ("Rocks" Era), Monster Magnet, Mountain, The Blue Cheer, The James Gang, Pink Floyd & early Kiss combined with Jones' love for strange & disturbing imagery, the Halos preach their gospel of psychedelic soliloquy and flame throwing apocalyptic Rock-n-Roll.
PRESS:
"Jones' Town. A writer of torrid & intense works." -LONG BEACH PRESS TELEGRAM
"Forthright, theatrical & soul-baring" -LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Haunting & sexy as hell. The devil has been chasing Johnny Jones' soul.
His melodies are absolutely dangerous. The Suffering Halos ROCK." -OC WEEKLY
"Movie star good looks and a haunting stage presence. A rare combination of bound-for-glory qualities: A warm rich voice, first rate material, boy next door charisma and rock-star finesse.
I knew I was going to have to share Johnny Jones with the world the first moment I saw him." -LONG BEACH GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS
"Incendiary. A band to be reckoned with. Long Beach's Messiah of guitar rock." -ANTIMUSIC.COM
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Knowledge
author: uh yeahKnowledge is what is known. Like the related concepts truth, belief, and wisdom, there is no single definition of knowledge on which scholars agree, but rather numerous theories and continued debate about the nature of knowledge.
I just wanna make love to [them].
author: Brian KesslerThe only reason I gave only four stars was because the album doesn't quite nail their energy; that is to say: I saw the show, then bought the album—it was a bit anticlimatic. Still, it rocks. They rock. We all rock. Rock.
Suberb. Best indie CD I ever bought.
author: EdThis Long Beach band is relentless raw power rock. The guitar work is flash-back while fresh and the songwriting is fantastic. I love this band, great CD!
JJ&SH are former Wonderlove (LA) guitarists new band.
author: Lisa OCGone is Wonderlove's edgy (& eclectic) pop-rockin' sound, JJ&SH get down to business with their brand of hard driving sex rock with a seventies flavor. Primarliy known as a dynamite live act in LA, these 12 songs capture, to say it best, the ROCK. This CD is great. -Black Sabbath, QotSA, Aerosmith, AC/DC.
Saviors of a guitarist's master...
author: Rick FredricksonThe almighty Riff. These guys can riff like nobodies biz. One hell of a lot of fun to listen to. Plus EVERY song has a sick guitar solo. I highly recommend Johnny Jones & Suffering Halos. There is hope for Guitar Rock. I would call it a hybrid of Black Sabbath, Sound Garden & Bad Company. I give it a rating of 5 out 5 stars.
I LOVE you Johnny Jones
author: JessicaI love Tastiest Bite. 90% of this is cool super-rock but on Tastiest Bite they go for it. Tastiest Bite listens like being over come with an erotic drug. I love this band. p.s. And Johnny Jones is going to come & carry me off to have his babies.
BUY THIS CD if you want to ROCK!
author: Brent BI heard Hussy on Atomic 8ongload. Found it bought it lovin' it. My new favorite band. Retrostyle Hard Rock. Sabbathy with a great singer. They look and sound like rockstars like the Darkness.
This CD rips.
author: RobExcellent band from California. This CD kicks ass every song, listen on here to this band rock hard. JJ and the Halos need to come to Chicago.
KICK ASS,GUT WRENCHING AND BALL BUSTING MUSIC.
author: NICNACBEING JONNIES BROTHER IN LAW ,I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A KICK ASS CD THAT I NEW HE WAS CAPABLE OF PUTTING OUT.THE HALOS KICK ASS LIKE RIDDICK DOES IN THE CRONICLES,TURN YER STEREO AS LOUD AS YOU CAN,GRAB A BOTTLE OF WHISKY AND A GIRL AND LET THE MUSIC TAKE YER SOUL. FUCKING FABULOUS.
soul crushing metal groove rawk with tons o tone melodies
author: skuzzlereminds me of what it would be like to get sabbath,zep,cream,mountain,the james gang,soundgarden,and some crazy soul/r&b group together and let them fight over a big old bag of coke, a gallon or four of j.d. and a never ending bongload... and then jam on some bitchin toonz for real!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tight as a bull's ass in poke berry season
author: SanderI can't get these songs out of my head!!! Where's the shot gun?
Super rock from a super band.
author: JamieHeard their single Jesse James & checked it out. This is a great CD. Can't get 'Hussy' out of my head.
Excellent.
author: Darren H.Hard rocking and great songs. Cool retro thing going on. Excellent.
This CD is will stomp your skull in to the ground.
author: FloribamaThen it will kick your ass so hard your neck will break clean off. This sucker is a prime grade A jammer. I highly recommend it for those of you about to rock.
Gawds of Rawk
author: LE in LACongratulations. You just stumbled upon the best kept secret in the L.A. rock 'n' roll scene. Add to cart and prepare to rawk.
I've waited 20yrs for this stuff to come back!!
author: Jada PradhanLike Velevet Revolver, or The Cult, theses guys could bring that heavy metal vibe back to the sunset strip! Time to unpack your spandex!! I love these guys!
Best hard rock I've heard in years!
author: Jeanne ReidGreat guitar, drums, and vocals! The sample music makes me yearn for more!
Dirty, greasy rock-n-roll
author: Amboy DukeThese 70's throw-backs from Long Beach will bring a tear to Ted Nugent's eye. You can smell the B.O. track after track.
Hard & Heavy Explosive Rock-n-Roll!
author: Rock ExtremeDynamite new band from Long Beach, California. 12 tracks of pure rock fury. If you are looking for that 1971 feel-good arena rock, look no further. JJ&SH are a one-trick pony, but they do one hell of a trick. This is a horse to be WRECKoned with.
Heard Jesse James on 103.1fm Los Angeles
author: Scott HThis CD rules! Love it. Great band.
LOVE IT!!!
author: Jersey DanoThis CD could very possibly kill off all that nu-metal rap in one fatal blow. "Snake Charmer (Gets Your Rocks Off)" perfect blend of AC/DC and Cheap Trick. If you like the band Jet, try these guys. They are a heavier dose of old school rock-n-roll.
A refreshing kick in the butt.
author: J. AndersonHumble Pie meets Sabbath. Singer is a cross between Lemmy Kilmister & ....Bowie???. Great CD, super riffs & kicks holy ass. You can't go wrong with this one.
Camaro ‘n’ beer music
author: Long Beach Gazettes.com12 cuts of chugging often sludgy rock-n-roll informed by everyone from Sabbath to Soundgarden. It's all punctuated by Jones' glam rock pipes. The riffs are rock solid, no question. It's good Camaro 'n' beer music.
Warning: This CD is hazardous to your health.
author: Metal Storm UKWarning: When listening in your car YOU WILL keep turning the volume up and YOU WILL keep stepping on the gas pedal. Before buying this CD invest in a good pair of speakers & save some money for speeding tickets. EVERY song is good, not just one or two. This CD sounds the best LOUD with a cold pint in your hands. It's metal up your arse and about time. We are moving to Long Beach.
A bass players wet dream or worst nightmare!
author: Gary "Pops" HillBassists never get the glory. I have been a bassist professionally on both coasts for over 40 years, now retired & just instruct. This oufit & CD is terrific, given. But bassist Greg Coatez deserves a nod, as this kid can play. He's got plenty of skill & chops but reserves his "flash" for taste. This is not a Hamm or Sheehan CD but more in the vein of John Paul Jones. A must for all low-end connoisseurs. Bravo! Greg! I am your fan.
I love this band & this CD is excellent.
author: Amy McMahonSaw them in concert and I was hooked. They are fantastic live & really put on a show. This CD rocks hard and captures what they are like live which a lot of band's CD's don't do. They remind me of Sound Garden plus all of them are Chris Cornell HOT!
In a word.....Fantastic....check out Strangleroot!
author: Robert GullicksonHeavy Melodic and groovy.
The sound of a thousand tortured souls
author: Greg MellangEach song draws you deeper. Johnny channels the emotions of a thousand tortured souls. He is exorcising demons from his musical congregation as well as from within. The CD is a must have for any music enthusiast. The Halo's are a tremendous band and you can tell they all believe in the music.
Hard enough to get my rocks off!
author: S. LongI bought my CD at one of their live shows (worth seeing)! It satisfies all my musical moods. Sexy rock and hard rock with a hint of the supernatural. Live it, love it, own it!
This CD kicks ass!
author: Bent LarsenWas just browsing through this great site , many great rocking CD's but this one seemed to stand out all on it's own! Heavy riffs , classic , but new and original . I went to Johnny Jones' webpage but that's as far as I could get. Please get your site up and running as I'd like to find out more about this amazing band.