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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Land sakes alive, the steaks alive
Give him a hug and he drinks and
He drives
Why the long fave mr. ed? its
The hour of darkness and
The hour of dread
Hey betty
Find em and grim em and
Never remind em
Biscuits and jam and youre
Eating your pie too. minor legends.
And youre right too
Give em a hug