Helmet is an American alternative hardcore band formed in New York City by Page Hamilton(vocals/guitar) with (bass), (guitar) and (drums) in 1989. They were spotted by Tom Hazelmeyer and signed to his Amphetamine Reptile Records label, releasing their debut 7 inch single, Born Annoying, later that year. AmRep released their first album, Strap It On, in 1990. Helmetwas acclaimed as a thinking person's hardcore band. The members' appearance was a shock to many as they were all clean-cut - the antithesis of the heavy metal stereotype.
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Youre everything you want to be
Accomplished, gracious and great company
It makes perfect sense, youre never hated
But then, appearances are overrated
You speak the language everyone knows
Take over when the conversation slows
Another self-made luminary or
Maybe just the fucking tooth fairy
Id send that brain you ration
To feed the smallest starving nation
But diet aftertaste is rude
And I cant digest a single word