As a collective from all corners of the alternative music scene, The Painted Smiles have created a band that uniquely explores all manner of twisted hardcore, metal, punk, psychedelia...and even deranged ballads. Inspired by Passion, Pain, Dark Humour, Horror, Love, Hate and Loss. The goal is always simple; to create music that is intense, instant and exciting.
The members earned acclaim in past bands SikTh, The Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster, Johnny Truant, UNKLE & Make Good Your Escape. Now ready to pour their hearts and knowledge into this unpredictable, thoughtful, yet Savage monster.
Hellfire’s Rob Ferguson said
“For me this is possibly one of the most exciting bands on the festival and one that encapsulates what Hellfire is all about, the very best of the British Underground scene. We are privileged to have The Painted Smiles making their debut performance at Hellfire, make sure you seek out this ‘must see’ band which is crammed full of stellar British talent.”
Exit Ten have graced the stages of all the festivals that matter in the UK including Download, Sonisphere, Hammerfest and of course Hellfire. Lauded by the press and loved by an army of fans this is a band still poised on the edge of superstardom. We are very pleased to welcome them back to Hellfire again, by special request, to headline the Metal Hammer Incoming stage on Saturday 7th Nov.
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THE PAINTED SMILES AND EXIT TEN CONFIRMED FOR HELLFIRE II
EVILE AND MORE CONFIRMED FOR HELLFIRE!