Carla Harvey, known to metal fans worldwide as the ex-vocalist of BUTCHER BABIES, continues to redefine her artistic identity with her new solo project, THE VIOLENT HOUR. Today, Harvey unveiled her second single under the moniker, the fiery and emotionally charged “Hell Or Hollywood,” featuring a searing guest appearance by guitar icon Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY).
Following the debut single “Sick Ones,” which introduced fans to the darker, grittier, and more personal terrain of Harvey‘s new sound, “Hell Or Hollywood” turns up the heat—both sonically and thematically. Anchored by Wylde’s signature fretwork and Harvey’s razor-sharp lyrics, the song delivers a potent dose of heavy riffage and raw truth, diving into the complexities of ambition, disillusionment, and survival in the City of Angels.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Harvey‘s journey from a racially divided Midwest upbringing to the chaos and glam of Hollywood has shaped her into one of heavy music’s most multifaceted artists. Her life story reads like a punk rock novel: perfume counter clerk, gas station attendant, actress, death care professional, and ultimately, metal frontwoman. She’s performed on stages around the world, earned a degree in mortuary science as valedictorian, and now works as a grief specialist for Parting Stone, helping families turn cremated remains into enduring keepsakes.
The single is now streaming on all platforms, with a music video expected later this month. Fans can expect more surprises from THE VIOLENT HOUR as Harvey continues to chart her own course.
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