Hero From The Start

In a small town not far from the big city of Toronto there’s a growing place called Maple, in the heart of Vaughan.  In the Summer of 2006 a five piece hardcore/screamo band came together for the first time as one.  With all members coming from different broken up bands of different genres and ambitions, there was no telling what those boys could do next.  After many months of fussing over names and songs a new name was chosen and a band born, Hero From The Start.  After months and months of experimenting with different song styles, different positions, different members, different sounds, crowds and venues, H.F.T.S. came down to something the band and public could agree on.

Today, music and lyrics are based on life, love, and religion as the band continues on their journey writing new music that captivates the audience and brings them to a whole new level with their compelling music and energy fuelled stage presence.  

The band released an EP in October 2007 named "Screaming Confessions" which was received with great acclaim.

History

•Sept 1st 2006 HFTS plays there first show at a private invitation only location

•Sept 30th 2006 HFTS plays the El Mocambo with TheSet

•Dec 2nd 2006 HFTS records first hit track “Behind these walls” at Studio 92

•Feb 1st 2007 HFTS Plays the Reverb for Roadrunner Records Canada, SL Feldman & Associates, and EMI Music

•Feb 23rd 2007 HFTS plays the Reverb with Rumsfield, Futures Past, and does first live Photoshoot

•June 7th 2007 HFTS Headlines local Carnival day with other guest performances.

•July 27th 2007 HFTS plays the Festival of Destruction with D.C. Music.

•Aug 10th 2007 HFTS Headlines Reilly’s

•Sept-Oct 2007 Recording of “Screaming Confessions” is completed at Memory Records

•Sept-Oct 2007 “Screaming Confessions” photoshoots take place.

•Nov 6th 2007 “Screaming Confessions” is Pre-released

•Nov 9th 2007 HFTS Headlines the Fun Haus for the “Screaming Confessions” CD Release party. Venue is filled to capacity as HFTS hits the stage.

•Nov 9th 2007 CD “Screaming Confessions” is completely sold out for 3 weeks

•Nov 26th 2007 HFTS interview with Chalkzine Magazine (www.myspace.com/chalkzine)

•Jan 12th 2008 HFTS plays the Opera House with Ion Dissonance (ABACUS / CENTURY MEDIA) in front of over 850 people

•Jan 12th 2008 HFTS records live music video of hit track “Ending Failure” off 2007 EP titled “Screaming Confessions”

•Feb 24th 2008 HFTS went on the air with George Stroumboulopoulos on 102.1 The Edge and their hit single “Ending Failure” was aired for the first time on global radio.

•July 2008 HFTS can be heard on 101.5 Erin Radio of Erin Ontario

•July 11th 2008 HFTS plays the Opera House for Sony-BMG and Roadrunner Records and is rewarded studio time at the highly acclaimed Chalet Studios in Claremont Canada. (Such artists as Rush and the Barenaked Ladies have recorded there)

•July 26th 2008 HFTS shares the stage with These Silhouettes (Underground Operations), Straight Reads the Line (Verona Records) for the With Blood (Propaganda Ent.) CD release party.

•July 31st 2008 HFTS attends the 4th annual Toronto Independent Music Awards held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre covered by local media and local talent form across Canada. Hero from the Start is nominated for best young songwriters.

Band Members:

• Daniel - Vocals

• Steve - Drums/Vocals

• Anthony - Guitar

• Alex - Guitar

• Ivan - Bass

Click here for band pics.

Screaming Confessions EP Now For Sale - Just £5.89 for Download and £5.89 + £1.50 P+P for CD

Track Listing:

1. It's Always Fun To Pretend

2. Reach For The Ground

3. Behind These Walls

4. Screaming Confessions

5. Ending Failure

You can also Buy the EP on CD

www.myspace.com/herofromthestart

www.youtube.com/hfts1