The Neon Handshake

　With the release of 'The Neon Handshake', perceived wisdom has it that Hell Is For Heroes - Justin Schlosberg (vocals), Will McGonagle (guitar), Joe Birch (drums), Tom O'Donohue (guitar), James 'Fin' Findlay (bass) - are at last on the verge of something big. Recorded in LA's Sound City Studios - home of 'Nevermind & Rage Against The Machine - by Hives/Refused producers Pelle Henricsson & Eskil Lovstrom, it's a phenomenal account of a band riding the thin line between post-hardcore angst & melodic rock dynamics. Marked by simple rhythms & melodies that casually diversify from song to song, HIFH combine elements of grunge & emo with a precocious flair for songwriting, resulting in an album that's both fresh & fully formed. Features 12 tracks including the singles 'Sick/Happy', 'I Can Climb Mountains', 'You Drove Me To It' & 'Night Vision'. EMI. 2003.