HOUR OF 13 Introduces New Singer

March 7, 2011

North Carolina doom metallers HOUR OF 13 introduced veteran vocalist Ben Hogg (BIRDS OF PREY, BEATEN BACK TO PURE) during a New York City concert this past Saturday night. He and the band played a powerful set to a packed crowd all there to celebrate the band's recent reissue of "The Ritualist", a modern classic of doom metal. Ben performed superbly and gave the band a stronger presence that will no doubt make the band a force to be reckoned with as widespread touring plans are falling into place in 2011.

HOUR OF 13 guitarist and founder Chad Davis recently had this to say about Ben Hogg: "HOUR OF 13 could not be more pleased with the dedication and amount of work Ben has shown. He is a valuable talent to have in the band. He is a vital presence that we were needing in the fold and thanks to him, we are stronger and more focused than ever."

Shortly before HOUR OF 13's NYC appearance, the audio of Ben Hogg singing to some of the band's best songs during a rehearsal session was posted at this location.

"The Ritualist" — HOUR OF 13's second album — has been fully updated and remastered and features eight tracks of occult-inspired, doom-laden metal.

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