Arizona metallic hardcore band The Hostage Situation have broken an 18-year silence with the release of their incendiary new track, ‘The Last Leg.’ Mixed and mastered by Kevin Antreassian (The Dillinger Escape Plan/The Sawtooth Grin), the intense single blends aggressive instrumentals with harsh call-and-response vocals, delivering a volatile anthem of urgent rebellion.
“The last time we released music, it was on a MySpace player. Eighteen years later, no expectations means no disappointment,” says Brandon Kellum, lead vocalist of The Hostage Situation. Reflecting on the band’s new single ‘The Last Leg,’ Kellum captures the zeitgeist: “We’re living through chaotic times. Sometimes it feels like we’re chasing distraction as a way to ignore our inevitable oblivion.”
Alongside the release, the band has announced their highly anticipated annual reunion show scheduled for July 13, 2024, at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ. The event continues their tradition of bringing together bands from the early 2000s to support a worthy cause. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Rosie’s House, a nonprofit organization that provides free music education and meals to underprivileged youth.
**Event Details:**
- Date: July 13th, 2024
- Location: The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Doors Open: 6:30 PM
- Ticket Prices: $13 Advance
- Tickets Available At: https://www.seetickets.us/event/the-hostage-situation/595916
**About The Hostage Situation:**
Formed in 2006, The Hostage Situation quickly became a force within the metalcore scene, known for their intense live shows, southern hardcore inspired riffs, and thought-provoking lyrics delivered with a tongue-in-cheek demeanor. After a long hiatus, the band started hosting annual reunion shows in 2017, using their platform to benefit the Arizona local nonprofit Rosie’s House. Now, with the release of ‘The Last Leg,’ The Hostage Situation amplifies the chaos with a raw and powerful anthem that nods to their early chaotic hardcore roots while pushing the boundaries of contemporary heavy music.
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“The Last Leg”
by The Hostage Situation
Oh let us live
In the eye of the storm
Oblivious
But not free from harm
I stood alone in the dust
Under an indifferent sun
Breathing the ash of purpose
The taste of rust on splintered tongue
Hell was in the silence
Hell was in the words unsaid
So sick, so sick of trying
Time forgives but only death forgets
And we thought we built our shelter
But our flesh could not uphold
The punishment of 8 billion voices
Afraid of the unknown
So tie down hope
Foundations made of bone
Yeah, tie down hope
Cause what you love
Ain’t what you own
Hunger for distraction
Thirsting for the end
I’ll fight this hopelessness with a bottled revenge
‘Cause there’s no line between when passion stops and apathy begins
Inside my heart
Inside my mind
Inside my soul
I tried
Couldn’t find the forest for the trees
How could I have been so blind
Oh let us live
In the eye of the storm
Oblivious
But not free from harm
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Every call warrants a response. Formed in 2006, Phoenix, AZ’s The Hostage Situation emerged as a counterpoint to the wave of metal bands chasing oblivion in the form of who could be the heaviest, fastest, and most technical. Opting for musical dynamics and thought provoking lyrics delivered with a tongue-in-cheek demeanor, the group created a community of misfits, often being the odd ones out on shows but managing to win over crowds with their high energy live shows that encourage audience participation.
Blending technical metal with southern rock and a punk ethos, The Hostage Situation released the 11 song album “When I Say Go” then immediately took the road with acts such as The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, Arsonists Get All The Girls, and Arizona local favorites, The Irish Front. Hailed by Alternative Press as a “breakout band”, the group lived fast and died young, going on hiatus in 2010.
In 2017, The Hostage Situation returned to the stage for what was planned to be a one night only reunion. After the success of the night, the band turned it into an annual event boasting reunions from multiple other bands of the “MySpace era”. Proceeds from each show benefit Rosie’s House, a non profit providing free music education and hot meals to underprivileged youth. With new music, new merchandise, and increasingly impressive turn outs, the band continues to give back to the community that gave a lifetime of memories to them.
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