Halestorm

Not to be confused with Alestorm.
For the album, see Halestorm (album).

Halestorm
Halestorm performing at Rock am Ring 2019
Halestorm performing at Rock am Ring 2019
Background information
OriginRed Lion, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active1997–present
LabelsAtlantic
Members
  • Lzzy Hale
  • Arejay Hale
  • Joe Hottinger
  • Josh Smith
Past members
  • Leo Nessinger
  • Nate Myotte
  • Matt Grisco
  • Roger Hale
  • Scootch Frenchek
  • Phil Connolly
  • Dave Hartley
Websitehalestormrocks.com

Halestorm is an American rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, drummer Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith.[6] Siblings Lzzy and Arejay founded the band in 1997. The group's self-titled debut album was released in 2009 through Atlantic Records.

The lead single "Love Bites (So Do I)" from their second album The Strange Case Of... (2012) won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.[7][8] The band's third album, Into the Wild Life (2015), peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.[9] Their fourth album, Vicious (2018), debuted at number eight on the chart, becoming their second top 10 record.[9] Their fifth album, Back from the Dead, was released in 2022.

Halestorm is known for their constant touring, often performing as many as 250 shows a year.[10][11] After touring as supporting artists for hard rock and heavy metal acts, they sold out their first headlining arena show in 2016.[12] They have gone on to host tours throughout the United States and internationally, and they are a regularly appearing act at music festivals.

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  12. ^ Wendowski, Andrew (April 2, 2016). "HALESTORM Cause Mayhem at their SOLD OUT First Headlining Arena Show". Music Mayhem Magazine. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2024.