HELD HOSTAGE, the North Victory, New York classic hard rock band is making available their new single "Show Me The Way Back Home" for worldwide review and airplay.
Held Hostage are back helping US military veterans with their new song "Show Me the Way Back Home." Their new single digital download also includes a 2nd free bonus song, "Take Me Away". 50% of the net proceeds of the single currently will be donated to the organizations Vietnam Veterans of America (NYS Chapter 704), Victory for Vets and the band plans on adding other veterans groups to help raise monies as well.
Held Hostage - "Show me The Way Back Home" single EP
Tracklist:
1. Show Me The Way Back Home (Single)
2. Take Me Away (Bonus Single)
Produced by drummer Carl Canedy, member of THE RODS, CANEDY, ST. JAMES and producer of legendary classic albums from ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, EXCITER, HELSTAR.
Special Guest Vocalist Bret Alexander (The Badlees)
For fans of traditional classic hard rock.
Band Line-Up:
Tom Collier - Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar
Scott Gregg - Rhythm Guitar
Frank (The Tank) Smith - Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
Chuck Robbins - Drums / Backing Vocals)
"Show Me The Way Back Home" single purchase link:
https://heldhostage.hearnow.com/
For the latest band news and show dates, visit the official Held Hostage Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/held.hostage.3
Biography:
Held Hostage was one of the premier rock bands of the 80's and 90's in the North Eastern United States and a staple in Central New York's music scene. While on the road they earned their reputation as a hard working band with a genuine compassion for those in need raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in Charity events across the state. Their compassion may be rooted in the many adversities and tragedies the band has endured for the past thirty years.
Since it's inception in 1984, Held Hostage had six members pass away. (Don Averill, Mike Tondeur, Doug Bennett, Andy Phillips, Ray Mcdermott, Scott Columbus - former MANOWAR drummer). The losses had profound effects on the remaining members that brought forth soul searching as well as fortitude. Forging ahead, Held Hostage has made the decision to no longer mourn but to celebrate and honor those friends who have passed on with a new (5/20/2016) CD titled "Fallen Brothers". The title song "Fallen Brothers" is a rock ballad written by original founding member Tom Collier and is not only a tribute to past members but a heartfelt work that many will relate to.
Now they are back helping veterans, as they get ready to release their new song "Show Me The Way Back Home". 50% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Vietnam Veterans. Victory for Vets, Wounded Warrior project (pending approval), They have been contacted by several other Veteran organizations. The Vietnam Veterans will be using this song as a fund raiser and are very excited, as are the Victory for Vets. Held Hostage recently (02/25/2017) played a free concert and raised monies for Victory for Vets. Held Hostage plans a 5/25/2017 release for Show Me the way back home.
To date the band Held Hostage includes two original members, Tom Collier Lead Guitarist, Lead Vocals and Ray "Just Ray" Dorgan Bass & Vocals. Newcomers Chuck Robbins "The Animal" on Drums and Scott Gregg "The Hammer" on Guitar round out a solid line up. The bands unique blend of screaming guitars, thundering kick ass drums, raging bass and uninhibited vocals were found to be true to form on their last released cd. Songs such "Fallen Brothers", "Love Me - Love Me", as well as the classic hit "Hot Night In The City" and their chart ripping song "Rockin' The Night Away" were included. Held Hostage is ready and able to re-take their place in Rock and Roll history.
