This modern rock/metal outfit formed in 2002 and based out of Los Angeles, CA, is Richard Haitz-lead vocals/guitar; Lyle Simmons-guitar/backing vocals; Juan VanDunk-bass/backing vocals; Joey Tressler-drums.
, “Evolution” their 2nd CD can be described as a mix of hard rock, heavy metal, with a touch of funk. Listen to harmonizing vocals enlaced over crunching monster vocals; it’s both exciting and captivating. With heavy guitars and undeniable rhythm, their music is a combination of cadence and creative lyrics that is displayed at their live performances and captured on their albums.
Every so often a band comes around with a certain uniqueness that grabs you from the opening song, and then gets better with each listen. Every song represents a wealth of rock and heavy metal music styles. The fascination with this new breed of modern rock musicians is their instinctive ability to connect many genres of music, thereby shaping and molding it into something all of their own making.
The album captures HAITZ’s unique sound, with compelling vocals, guitar riffs attacked from every angle, and addictive rhythms. Their live performances are undeniably fun and the audience is awestruck. Perfection is the word and music of this nature grows inside itself, and it will grow on you with each spin.
Richard HAITZ wrote and performed the hit theme song Monster Garage. This show airs every Monday at 9pm on the Discovery Channel. The Monster Garage Sound track features five songs by co-producerHAITZ’s first CD, “Identify,” will have 2 songs featured on the upcoming film “The Job,” directed by Kenny Golde and starring Daryl Hannah and 1 song featured on the new film “The Hollow,” starring Nick Carter. Two additional songs from “Identify” will be used by the film production company, Grip Video, in their video of street racing and tuning performance vehicles in Japan.
Richard HAITZ, selling over 15,000 copies on Discovery.com and Discovery Channel stores.
HAITZ’S 3rd CD is due out May 15th 2005. It is simply entitled “III” It has a stand out track. A cover of The Beatles “ HELP”.