Hidden Figures
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2020 | SELF
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Metalcore outfit, Hidden Figures have released a new single and music video "Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out". - InsaneBlog
This week, in a change of pace episode Patsy and Ashes are joined by Nick Farrar (lead vocals) and Casey Evans (rhythm guitar/vocals) of the band Hidden Figures, and filmmaker Dan Hourihan, who directed their debut music video.
They discuss the formation of the band, the meaning of the name and how it was chosen, the significance of the lyrics, and the process of creating the video to match the message of the music.
They also get to answer some getting into character questions and give excellent responses.
All this plus a sneak peek at a couple of the songs, the meaning behind the episode title, and battle results! Follow the band! Website: https://hiddenfiguresofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenFiguresOfficial Instagram: @hiddenfigures_official, @njfarrar, @hdn_rikky, @cuhsuh, @hdn_devv, @zeeflat Also Skully Kouture's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/skullykouture Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/973e2dba-00a3-4331-9758-d0853399f464 - Throwdown Thursday Podcast
Our friends in HiddenFigures have released their KILLER new track "Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out" everywhere you find music!
FFO: Like Moths To Flames, Wage War, Architects
Check these guys out now! - Scene Daddy
" "Damaged Art" goes in hard both melodically and also vocally, whilst also delivering heartfelt lyrics about losing someone close to you." - Music Crowns
"Damaged Art” is about our experiences as individuals and as a band in the aftermath of the death of our longtime friend and bandmate Timothy Plouffe. We wanted to include a song on the EP For the Both of Us that was both our farewell and promise to him. It signifies we would find the strength to continue chasing the dream that Tim was always a part of." - Into The Void
Hidden Figures are joined by Ice Nine Kills co-vocalist/guitarist Ricky Armellino (also of Hawk) on their new single “Damaged Art“. Armellino also produced this new track, which finds the band tackling their struggles to deal with the passing of their long-time friend and bandmate Timothy Plouffe. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming EP “For The Both Of Us“.
Speaking of this track, Hidden Figures vocalist/guitarist Casey Evans said: “We wanted to include a song on ‘For The Both Of Us‘ that was both our farewell and promise to him that we would find the strength to continue chasing the dream that he was always a part of.” - The PRP
"When someone close to you dies, their memory doesn't have to die with them." - Death Moth Press
"The song itself, and generally the EP that we’re putting out, is loosely based on the stages of grief. This particular song is about acceptance and sort of pulls it all together. " - Worcester Magazine
Hidden Figures are pumping out hardcore goodness with their new single ‘Damaged Art’, an absolute monstrosity featuring Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills. - Love It To Death
Hidden Figures from Worcester, MA is back with their fourth song called “Damaged Art” from their upcoming EP “For the Both of Us”. It hits close to home for anyone who lost someone in their lives recently, as it touches on the topic of their personal experiences after losing their friend and bandmate Timothy Plouffe. There are countless amounts of struggles and grief when losing someone, but lyrics such as “And I know that I was meant to be something more than damaged art” show that they are moving forward in honor of him and continuing his legacy with this dedicated track. Produced by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills, who also makes a special guest appearance, the song features bouncy guitar riffs in the verses and open chords in the choruses, syncopated drum grooves to match the guitars, and some aggressive vocals. Anyone who’s a fan of metalcore-structured songs will also be a fan of this so go check it out!
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Zb5g8LAMadOV6ZeSurMno?si=c8b5ec3663794e44 - nightfire mag
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"For The Both of Us"
Set to release in 2021
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Hidden Figures is an American Metalcore band from Worcester, Massachusetts formed in 2020 by Rikky Fay and Casey Evans. The band was formed after their previous band Kerrigan was put on indefinite hiatus after the passing of their Guitarist Tim Plouffe. The two were joined by other members of Kerrigan, Zach Sharp and Devin LaPlaca, new to the lineup however the band is being fronted by vocalist Nick Farrar
In March of 2020 the band went into the studio with Ian Van Opijnen (The Echoroom in Uxbridge, Ma) to record their 2 debut singles "Nothing You Could Say" and "Don't Let The Door Hit You on the Way Out". During production, the band teamed up with Dan Hourihan (Music video director for bands such as Ice Nine Kills, Hawk, and We Came As Romans) to tackle the challenge of bringing their vision to life
Strongly influenced by bands such as Like Moths to Flames, Wage War, Polaris, In Hearts Wake, and Fit For A King, Hidden Figures is currently in the studio with Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk) in Lancaster, PA working on their debut album "For the Both of Us" which will feature guest appearances from Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King and Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills and Hawk to be released later in 2021.
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