Harlott

There are two bands with this same name; (1) Harlott is a hard rock band formed in 2009 from Nashville, USA. (2) Harlott is a thrash metal band formed in 2009 from Melbourne, Australia 1. Stated sincerely and simply, that’s all it’s about for the Nashville-based four-piece steamroller, Harlott. Drawing from a diverse set of influences in the Hard Rock, Metal, and Punk worlds, Harlott has solidified their sound into a singular, in your face, closed-fist assault. Harlott is Hard Rock for the workingman, the everyman, and quite often, the barman. With the recent completion of their self-titled debut, Harlott has set their sights on supporting the record every night with a live performance that leaves audiences - and bartenders - asking for more. Resting on the previous year’s touring successes is not an option. As bassist Jake Kerry states, “We want to play 364 shows a year.” Drummer J Sherrod concurs, “I’ll play two shows in a day. I don’t care. We play live music, that’s where we connect.” This connection transpires with Harlott pulling as much energy from their audiences as the band doles out. “It’s the participation,” says Josh James of the back-and-forth relationship between the band and their long-time fans, as well as with their immediate converts. Shows are an alcohol-fueled party where Harlott fulfills the rolls of host and greeter, as well as house band and occasional bartender. Admittedly, the band draws fans who don’t mind a sizeable bar tab - another reason many club owners ask Harlott back for multiple return engagements. Harlott wears its Parental Advisory marking as a badge of honor. This is not your little sister’s favorite album. It’s raw. There is no studio magic; it’s an accurate representation of their live performance.