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Eric Morris-
Bass |
Sam Poitevent-Guitar/vocals |
Derrick LeFevre-Vocals |
Steve Blaze-Guitar/Vocals |
Ken Koudelka-Drums |
BIOGRAPHY
Often regarded as underrated and an unknown gem, Lillian Axe are
the consummate hard rock band that understands the important
aspects of music are song structure, melody and a heavy edge as
well as being modern and mature, while never forgetting your
past.
In December 2008, Lillian Axe entered Sound Landing Studios in
Covington, LA with co-producer and engineer, Rob Hovey, to begin
recording Sad Day on Planet Earth. They entered with an
unstoppable work ethic and musical vocabulary that stretches
from face ripping metal to soulful, stratospheric melodic rock
music to the fist raising arena rock sound for which they are
known. In January 2009, Lillian Axe moved their recording
process to Talent Gone Wild Studios in Mandeville, LA to
continue the recording under the guidance and hard work of
co-producer and engineer Rob Hovey. Finally, on April 14, 2009,
Lillian Axe completed the recording and mixing of their ninth
album.
Fifteen songs in length, this album packs more dynamics and
diversity than many bands do in their entire career. Not
surprising is the fact that the five individuals that make up
Lillian Axe have spent a lifetime honing their craft to reach
this point. During the recording sessions, Steve Blaze, Derrick
LeFevre, Sam Poitevent, Eric Morris and Ken Koudelka pushed
themselves to the proverbial limit, living in the studio,
isolating themselves from family and friends, committing
themselves to the physically demanding sessions that producer
Steve Blaze put the band through. Steve Blaze said, “They were
the most intense recording sessions we have ever undertaken, but
in the long run, I feel we are much stronger as a unit for
putting in all the hours.” The members of Lillian Axe rose to
the occasion and created songs with hooks, texture and
atmosphere. Songwriter Steve Blaze, draws his inspiration from
raw emotion, spirituality, what is going on in the world around
him and his love of classic horror movies. Steve may be
soft-spoken in real life, but the music Lillian Axe creates is
his outlet for what he is feeling.
Lillian Axe’s studio performance is only one piece of the unique
puzzle. Lillian Axe loves to tour and play live. Whether it is
on their own, headlining or sharing the stage with a national
heavyweight such as Alice Cooper. No matter what size the stage,
Lillian Axe have the presence and drive to make it theirs. They
also have the musical muscle to win over any audience within an
earshot. When you get down to it, Lillian Axe is a really
personal band, offering a one-on-one connection between the fans
and the members of Lillian Axe. Whether you are watching them in
front of 1000 people or 5000 people: Steve, Derrick, Sam, Eric
and Ken will always make time to spend with their fans. The fans
are what is really important to the members of Lillian Axe.
“This band does not take anything for granted, with every new
song you write, you have to keep winning over your own fans. I
want every song to be amazing” says lead vocalist Derrick
LeFevre. Drummer, Ken Koudelka adds, “We don’t compromise the
music we play because of the relationship we share with our
fans.” “The initial purpose and sound of this band has not
changed since the early days, we just went with the flow,
keeping our integrity as Lillian Axe” adds Steve Blaze. “You
don’t see us all over TV or in the music magazines because we
never wanted to become something we are not” says guitarist, Sam
Poitevent. And finally bass player, Eric Morris adds, “I guess
as an obsessive compulsive perfectionist, I try to give our fans
the best at all times as do my fellow band mates. Measure twice
and cut only once.”
Lillian Axe is back and the girl has an axe to grind…….
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