Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel‘s outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-’70s and early ’80s. Discovered by KISS bass player, Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer to prog rock than the glam pop that would be on future endeavors like White Hot (1978) and Sinful (1979). The group released a total of five studio albums and one live album before going their separate ways in 1981. The band officially re-formed in 2019 with original members, Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino, and released their comeback studio effort, Risen, later that October and followed up with Once Upon A Time in 2023.
The group’s sophomore album Helluva Band was originally released in 1976 for Casablanca Records with a line-up comprising of Frank DiMino (vocals), Punky Meadows (guitar), Gregg Giuffria (keyboards), Mickie Jones (bass), and Barry Brandt (drums). Helluva Band was a strong and quick follow up to their classic 1975 debut and featured the epic The Fortune alongside heavier tracks like Mirrors and Feelin’ Right. Watch Feelin’ Right below.
Now to celebrate the 50th Anniversary this classic has been remastered and is being released on both a 6-panel CD digipak and on 180G vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors with liner notes by journalist Dave Reynolds. There are only 400 of the Splatter and 600 of the Red Swirl available with a limited number of bundles signed by the 4 surviving original members, Frank DiMino, Punky Meadows, Gregg Giuffria, and Barry Brandt.
Pre-order here.
The current line-up of Angel starts its Farewell Tour in March, and it will continue through 2027. Watch out for more dates as they are announced.
Angel:
March 27 – The Wildey Theatre – Edwardsville, IL
Angel w/Starz :
April 17th – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
April 18th – Debonair Music Hall – Teaneck, NJ
April 19th – Bijou Theatre – Bridgeport, CT
May 2nd – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NH
May 3rd – The Vault Performing Arts Center – New Bedford, MA
May 28th – The Token Lounge – Lakewood, OH
May 29th – The Winchester Music Tavern – Lakewood, OH
May 30th – The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH
May 31st – Jergels – Warrendale, PA
Angel:
August 7th – Whisky A Go-Go – Hollywood, CA
August 8th – The Bootlegger – Las Vegas, NV
Angel w/Starz :
October 24th – Alamo City Rocktober Fest – San Antonio, TX
October 28th – Shank Hall – Milwaukee, WI
October 30th – Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL
Tickets available: here.
Pre-order Helluva Band while supplies last: here.
Tracklist:
Feelin’ Right
The Fortune
Anyway You Want It
Dr. Ice
Mirrors
Feelings
Pressure Point
Chicken Soup
Angel Theme