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Heroes Wear Red
Background information
Also known asBloodmoney (2006–2007)
OriginJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GenresRock, Pop, Electronica
Years active2006–present
LabelsMusketeer Records, independent
MembersTim Kroon, Gavin Wienand, Tumi Mothei, Rob Storm
Past membersLorne McGregor,Garth McLeod
WebsiteHeroes Wear Red on Facebook

Heroes Wear Red (abbreviated as HWR) is a rock band formed in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2006. The band, which was founded by bass player Gavin Wienand and vocalist Tim Kroon, is currently signed to Musketeer Records.[1] Originally named Bloodmoney, the band changed their name in 2007, coinciding with the release of their debut album Surviving September.[2][3] In 2008, Heroes Wear Red independently released Surviving September, which was co-produced by Rae DiLeo, who has worked with such artists as Filter, Veruca Salt, Henry Rollins, and Grand Master Flash.[4][5] The band's first hit single, Beautiful Way, received favourable reviews from many social media outlets throughout South Africa, including maintaining the number one position on 5FM's Vodafone Hi5@5, for the seven consecutive weeks following that song's release.[6]

Band members

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Current Members

  • Tom Kroon - vocals (2006–present)
  • Gavin Wienand - bass (2006–present)
  • Tumi Mothei - guitar
  • Rob Storm - drums (2008–present)

Former Members

  • Lorne McGregor
  • Garth McLeod

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Bloodmoney EP (2006)
  • Surviving September (2008)
  • Harkener (2018)

References

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  1. ^ "Heroes Wear Red Interview". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-25. Archived from the original on 2009-07-04. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
  2. ^ L Abrahams. "Squeal and Sugardrive to perform at Splashy Fen 2009". MIO Media CC. Retrieved 2009-06-17. Drummer Garth McLeod and bassist Gavin Wienand joined Bloodmoney, which later changed its name to Heroes Wear Red.
  3. ^ Leon Muston. "Record crowds at Rocktober Festival". The Herald Online. Retrieved 2009-06-17. Tonight marks the first Port Elizabeth appearance by Heroes Wear Red, a group featuring former Sugardrive and Bloodmoney members Garth McLeod on drums and Gavin Wienand on bass.
  4. ^ "American producer for Bloodmoney Debut"
  5. ^ "Heroes Wear Red Biography". Musketeer Records. Archived from the original on 2009-10-05. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  6. ^ "No.1 for "Heroes Wear Red"". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-06-09.[permanent dead link‍]
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