Today, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring Reverend Horton Heat.
You get to be a fly on the studio wall as bassist Jimbo Wallace, drummer Scott Churilla and guitarist Jim "The Rev" Heath (who's wearing a hat in the video) discuss the band's past, big tours, their vibe, records from the 1950s, their recording process — and the roots of "My Hat," a rocking track off their new album, Rev, which was released January 21 by Victory Records.
"I had the idea because I'm kinda getting beat up by the business side of Reverend Horton Heat," Heath says of the song, which was inspired by Bill Haley and the Comets. "I decided to write a song about getting your ass handed to you."
The new album, which was produced by Heath, is the followup to 2009's Laughin' & Cryin' with the Reverend Horton Heat. It features 13 tracks of pure psychobilly mayhem. Rev is available right here.
Reverend Horton Heat are on tour now, and you can see some of their current dates below the video. For all the dates — plus more info about Reverend Horton Heat, visit victoryrecords.com,Facebook and their official website.
2014 Reverend Horton Heat Tour Dates:
Mar 20, 2014Flagstaff, AZThe Orpheumw/ Nekromantix
Mar 21, 2014West Hollywood, CARoxyw/ Nekromantix
Mar 22, 2014West Hollywood, CARoxyw/ Nekromantix
Mar 23, 2014West Hollywood, CARoxyw/ Nekromantix
Mar 25, 2014San Diego, CACasbahw/ Nekromantix
Mar 26, 2014San Diego, CACasbahw/ Nekromantix
Mar 27, 2014San Diego, CACasbahw/ Nekromantix
Mar 28, 2014Las Vegas, NVVinylw/ Nekromantix
Mar 29, 2014San Jose, CABlank Clubw/ Nekromantix
Mar 30, 2014Sacramento, CAAce Of Spadesw/ Nekromantix
Apr 01, 2014Fresno, CAStrummersw/ Nekromantix
Apr 02, 2014San Luis Obispo, CASlo Brewing Companyw/ Nekromantix
Apr 03, 2014Long Beach, CAAlex's Barw/ Nekromantix
Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
