| Check out my backstage interview with Halestorm lead singer Izzy Hale at Rockfest 2010. Halestorm is a hard rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania. The band was formed by siblings Izzy and Arejay Hale, who have been playing music together in a band since they were in middle school. Even before they were signed to a record deal, the band garnered national attention through appearances in various media outlets and rock magazines. The band's big break however came in 2006 when they signed to Atlantic Records. Within a few months Halestorm was out on the road with established acts like Seether, Shinedown and Flyleaf promoting their debut EP. In 2007 Halestorm made their national television debut, appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The band also continued to tour nationally with more popular acts like Trapt, Chevelle and STAIND. But it wasn't until 2009 that Halestorm really started to blow up with the release of their self titled debut album. Featuring the smash hits I Get Off and It's Not You, the album peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Later that year, Izzy Hale was named one of the hottest girls in metal by Revolver Magazine and was featured on the cover. Halestorm's drummer Arejay was later featured in Modern Drummer Magazine as well. With all of the new buzz around the band, as well as tours lined up with Avenged Sevenfold and Disturbed in the summer, it appears that this once small family act from Pennsylvania will join the ranks of other ... |
