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The Revenge Of Heads On Fire

by White Hills

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  • The Revenge of Heads On Fire - Ltd. Ed. Psychedelic Swirl 2x LP
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    A screaming head on fire penetrated my chest, jolting me from the universal plane back to earth.”

    Guitarist/Singer/Sonic Alchemist Dave W’s vivid fever dream ignited The Revenge of Heads on Fire, WHITE HILLS’ latest release, which harnesses the energy of ferocious, hedonistic rock with blissful passages of dark ambience. Exploring themes of mortality, transformation and rebirth, the band reveals a spiritual depth unparalleled in previous works. The roar of fire, swirling of oceans and hallucinogenic visions can be heard throughout the 75-minute journey. From the intrepid prelude “The Instrumental Head” to the closing punk blaze of “Eternity”, the album ebbs and flows, smoldering and seething in the middle with the 21- minute mammoth opus “Don’t Be Afraid”.

    “’Don't Be Afraid’ alone makes Heads on Fire an essential listen for fans of contemporary psychedelia.” -All Music

    The Revenge of Heads on Fire consummates Dave W’s prototype for the 2007 release on Rocket Recordings, Heads on Fire, later picked up by Thrill Jockey. Six rediscovered songs accompany re-mixed versions of the original material, fulfilling the master arch of the pyre lit long ago. Recorded during the band’s tumultuous early years, the music vibrates with the energy and volatility of a sonic boom.


    “It was chaos”, says Dave of the time back in 2007 when he and Ego Sensation (bass/vocals) were recording with drummer/engineer Bob Bellomo at his studio in Passaic, New Jersey. Both Dave and Ego were bartending at the notorious Darkroom bar in the Lower East Side, ingesting loads of substances to keep pace with being up until 6am and traveling out to the studio to record during the days. Hot-tempers led to fights in the studio, excised songs and ultimately the break-up of the trio.

    “’Visions of the Past, Present and Future’ is pure psychotropic madness.” - PopMatters

    While preparing for the filming of their 2021 concert film Splintered Metal Sky, the band discovered a vintage looking hard drive and a small journal in an old WWII naval trunk that Dave’s guitar rig had been propped up on for years in their studio. The journal contained Dave’s handwritten notes, lyrics and drawings from 2007 detailing an over-arching concept and flow for the album Heads on Fire. Unable to get the drive to launch, they sent it to an IT friend in San Francisco to see if anything could be salvaged. Much to their surprise, long forgotten music was recovered and the band’s passion to finish the original concept was reignited.

    “It’s neither subtle nor pretty, but god damn it rocks.” -Drowned in Sound

    Fierce and passionate, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as one of the most prolific and genre-bending bands of this era. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.
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  • The Revenge Of Heads On Fire - Midnight Black 2x LP
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    For those purists in the bunch we have a limited run of The Revenge of Heads On Fire on midnight black vinyl.
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    A screaming head on fire penetrated my chest, jolting me from the universal plane back to earth.”

    Guitarist/Singer/Sonic Alchemist Dave W’s vivid fever dream ignited The Revenge of Heads on Fire, WHITE HILLS’ latest release, which harnesses the energy of ferocious, hedonistic rock with blissful passages of dark ambience. Exploring themes of mortality, transformation and rebirth, the band reveals a spiritual depth unparalleled in previous works. The roar of fire, swirling of oceans and hallucinogenic visions can be heard throughout the 75-minute journey. From the intrepid prelude “The Instrumental Head” to the closing punk blaze of “Eternity”, the album ebbs and flows, smoldering and seething in the middle with the 21- minute mammoth opus “Don’t Be Afraid”.

    “’Don't Be Afraid’ alone makes Heads on Fire an essential listen for fans of contemporary psychedelia.” -All Music

    The Revenge of Heads on Fire consummates Dave W’s prototype for the 2007 release on Rocket Recordings, Heads on Fire, later picked up by Thrill Jockey. Six rediscovered songs accompany re-mixed versions of the original material, fulfilling the master arch of the pyre lit long ago. Recorded during the band’s tumultuous early years, the music vibrates with the energy and volatility of a sonic boom.


    “It was chaos”, says Dave of the time back in 2007 when he and Ego Sensation (bass/vocals) were recording with drummer/engineer Bob Bellomo at his studio in Passaic, New Jersey. Both Dave and Ego were bartending at the notorious Darkroom bar in the Lower East Side, ingesting loads of substances to keep pace with being up until 6am and traveling out to the studio to record during the days. Hot-tempers led to fights in the studio, excised songs and ultimately the break-up of the trio.

    “’Visions of the Past, Present and Future’ is pure psychotropic madness.” - PopMatters

    While preparing for the filming of their 2021 concert film Splintered Metal Sky, the band discovered a vintage looking hard drive and a small journal in an old WWII naval trunk that Dave’s guitar rig had been propped up on for years in their studio. The journal contained Dave’s handwritten notes, lyrics and drawings from 2007 detailing an over-arching concept and flow for the album Heads on Fire. Unable to get the drive to launch, they sent it to an IT friend in San Francisco to see if anything could be salvaged. Much to their surprise, long forgotten music was recovered and the band’s passion to finish the original concept was reignited.

    “It’s neither subtle nor pretty, but god damn it rocks.” -Drowned in Sound

    Fierce and passionate, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as one of the most prolific and genre-bending bands of this era. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.
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    *Cover & Vinyl image is a mock-up and may differ from actual product

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Revenge Of Heads On Fire via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • The Revenge Of Heads On Fire - Ltd Edition - SPLATTER Vinyl - Deluxe Glossy Gatefold Cover
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    Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl Variant housed in a Deluxe Glossy Gatefold Cover exclusively available via Pre-Order directly from us.
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    A screaming head on fire penetrated my chest, jolting me from the universal plane back to earth.”

    Guitarist/Singer/Sonic Alchemist Dave W’s vivid fever dream ignited The Revenge of Heads on Fire, WHITE HILLS’ latest release, which harnesses the energy of ferocious, hedonistic rock with blissful passages of dark ambience. Exploring themes of mortality, transformation and rebirth, the band reveals a spiritual depth unparalleled in previous works. The roar of fire, swirling of oceans and hallucinogenic visions can be heard throughout the 75-minute journey. From the intrepid prelude “The Instrumental Head” to the closing punk blaze of “Eternity”, the album ebbs and flows, smoldering and seething in the middle with the 21- minute mammoth opus “Don’t Be Afraid”.

    “’Don't Be Afraid’ alone makes Heads on Fire an essential listen for fans of contemporary psychedelia.” -All Music

    The Revenge of Heads on Fire consummates Dave W’s prototype for the 2007 release on Rocket Recordings, Heads on Fire, later picked up by Thrill Jockey. Six rediscovered songs accompany re-mixed versions of the original material, fulfilling the master arch of the pyre lit long ago. Recorded during the band’s tumultuous early years, the music vibrates with the energy and volatility of a sonic boom.


    “It was chaos”, says Dave of the time back in 2007 when he and Ego Sensation (bass/vocals) were recording with drummer/engineer Bob Bellomo at his studio in Passaic, New Jersey. Both Dave and Ego were bartending at the notorious Darkroom bar in the Lower East Side, ingesting loads of substances to keep pace with being up until 6am and traveling out to the studio to record during the days. Hot-tempers led to fights in the studio, excised songs and ultimately the break-up of the trio.

    “’Visions of the Past, Present and Future’ is pure psychotropic madness.” - PopMatters

    While preparing for the filming of their 2021 concert film Splintered Metal Sky, the band discovered a vintage looking hard drive and a small journal in an old WWII naval trunk that Dave’s guitar rig had been propped up on for years in their studio. The journal contained Dave’s handwritten notes, lyrics and drawings from 2007 detailing an over-arching concept and flow for the album Heads on Fire. Unable to get the drive to launch, they sent it to an IT friend in San Francisco to see if anything could be salvaged. Much to their surprise, long forgotten music was recovered and the band’s passion to finish the original concept was reignited.

    “It’s neither subtle nor pretty, but god damn it rocks.” -Drowned in Sound

    Fierce and passionate, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as one of the most prolific and genre-bending bands of this era. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.
    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    *Cover & Vinyl image is a mock-up and may differ from actual product

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Revenge Of Heads On Fire via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • The Revenge Of Heads On FIre - Deluxe Gatfold CD
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    A screaming head on fire penetrated my chest, jolting me from the universal plane back to earth.”

    Guitarist/Singer/Sonic Alchemist Dave W’s vivid fever dream ignited The Revenge of Heads on Fire, WHITE HILLS’ latest release, which harnesses the energy of ferocious, hedonistic rock with blissful passages of dark ambience. Exploring themes of mortality, transformation and rebirth, the band reveals a spiritual depth unparalleled in previous works. The roar of fire, swirling of oceans and hallucinogenic visions can be heard throughout the 75-minute journey. From the intrepid prelude “The Instrumental Head” to the closing punk blaze of “Eternity”, the album ebbs and flows, smoldering and seething in the middle with the 21- minute mammoth opus “Don’t Be Afraid”.

    “’Don't Be Afraid’ alone makes Heads on Fire an essential listen for fans of contemporary psychedelia.” -All Music

    The Revenge of Heads on Fire consummates Dave W’s prototype for the 2007 release on Rocket Recordings, Heads on Fire, later picked up by Thrill Jockey. Six rediscovered songs accompany re-mixed versions of the original material, fulfilling the master arch of the pyre lit long ago. Recorded during the band’s tumultuous early years, the music vibrates with the energy and volatility of a sonic boom.


    “It was chaos”, says Dave of the time back in 2007 when he and Ego Sensation (bass/vocals) were recording with drummer/engineer Bob Bellomo at his studio in Passaic, New Jersey. Both Dave and Ego were bartending at the notorious Darkroom bar in the Lower East Side, ingesting loads of substances to keep pace with being up until 6am and traveling out to the studio to record during the days. Hot-tempers led to fights in the studio, excised songs and ultimately the break-up of the trio.

    “’Visions of the Past, Present and Future’ is pure psychotropic madness.” - PopMatters

    While preparing for the filming of their 2021 concert film Splintered Metal Sky, the band discovered a vintage looking hard drive and a small journal in an old WWII naval trunk that Dave’s guitar rig had been propped up on for years in their studio. The journal contained Dave’s handwritten notes, lyrics and drawings from 2007 detailing an over-arching concept and flow for the album Heads on Fire. Unable to get the drive to launch, they sent it to an IT friend in San Francisco to see if anything could be salvaged. Much to their surprise, long forgotten music was recovered and the band’s passion to finish the original concept was reignited.

    “It’s neither subtle nor pretty, but god damn it rocks.” -Drowned in Sound

    Fierce and passionate, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as one of the most prolific and genre-bending bands of this era. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Revenge Of Heads On Fire via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Radiate 04:29
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Inoke Tupo 02:46
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Electronic Oceans Of Sound The Shore Of Her Un-sleeping Mind Floating Wide-Eyed Toward Morning Stolen Never To Come Back Electronic Oceans Of Sound Winding Down Into The Night Sky Her Eyes Fixed Upon Nothing Laughing, Joking, Accusing Electronic Oceans Of Sound Electronic Oceans Of Sound Electronic Oceans Of Sound Electronic Oceans Of Sound
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Speed Toilet 07:26
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Man Is A Monster Children Are Sane Riding The Boundary Between Time & Space My Own Reason Is My Own Rhyme They Say All Good Things Come In Time But Is This The Road Such A Road That It Stings Why Do I Embrace Mine When It's Time To Take It Away And Ease The Seat Back I'm Such A Young Man I Shouldn't Complain I've Got My Arms My Legs My Brain A Day In A Life My Head Could Explode The Saints In This World Sit At Home Alone But Is This The Road Such A Road That It Stings Why Do I Embrace Mine When It's Time To Take It Away And Ease The Seat Back
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VTDS 03:09
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Fly High Above Blackened Sky Through Body Through Body And Mind Your Spirit So Sublime You're Riding The Gateway Of Time Don't Be Afraid...
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See What Happens When Heathens Stray
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Eternity 04:27

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A screaming head on fire penetrated my chest, jolting me from the universal plane back to earth.”

Guitarist/Singer/Sonic Alchemist Dave W’s vivid fever dream ignited The Revenge of Heads on Fire, WHITE HILLS’ latest release, which harnesses the energy of ferocious, hedonistic rock with blissful passages of dark ambience. Exploring themes of mortality, transformation and rebirth, the band reveals a spiritual depth unparalleled in previous works. The roar of fire, swirling of oceans and hallucinogenic visions can be heard throughout the 75-minute journey. From the intrepid prelude “The Instrumental Head” to the closing punk blaze of “Eternity”, the album ebbs and flows, smoldering and seething in the middle with the 21- minute mammoth opus “Don’t Be Afraid”.

“’Don't Be Afraid’ alone makes Heads on Fire an essential listen for fans of contemporary psychedelia.” -All Music

The Revenge of Heads on Fire consummates Dave W’s prototype for the 2007 release on Rocket Recordings, Heads on Fire, later picked up by Thrill Jockey. Six rediscovered songs accompany re-mixed versions of the original material, fulfilling the master arch of the pyre lit long ago. Recorded during the band’s tumultuous early years, the music vibrates with the energy and volatility of a sonic boom.

“It was chaos”, says Dave of the time back in 2007 when he and Ego Sensation (bass/vocals) were recording with drummer/engineer Bob Bellomo at his studio in Passaic, New Jersey. Both Dave and Ego were bartending at the notorious Darkroom bar in the Lower East Side, ingesting loads of substances to keep pace with being up until 6am and traveling out to the studio to record during the days. Hot-tempers led to fights in the studio, excised songs and ultimately the break-up of the trio.

“’Visions of the Past, Present and Future’ is pure psychotropic madness.” - PopMatters

While preparing for the filming of their 2021 concert film Splintered Metal Sky, the band discovered a vintage looking hard drive and a small journal in an old WWII naval trunk that Dave’s guitar rig had been propped up on for years in their studio. The journal contained Dave’s handwritten notes, lyrics and drawings from 2007 detailing an over-arching concept and flow for the album Heads on Fire. Unable to get the drive to launch, they sent it to an IT friend in San Francisco to see if anything could be salvaged. Much to their surprise, long forgotten music was recovered and the band’s passion to finish the original concept was reignited.

“It’s neither subtle nor pretty, but god damn it rocks.” -Drowned in Sound

Fierce and passionate, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as one of the most prolific and genre-bending bands of this era. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.

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released September 16, 2022

Dave W. - Guitar, Vocals, Synth.
Ego Sensation - Bass & Vocals
with Bob Bellomo - Drums
Mixed & Produced by Dave W.

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White Hills New York, New York

White Hills are proponents of transformation through sound. The music made by Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, while being hyper-conscious of society’s constant desire for a new and better drug.

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