In September 2003, West Virginia guitarists Jeff Boggs and Jeff Westlake began work on a new experiment – a compelling modern heavy rock tour de force like no other on the scene – an outfit designed to destroy musical and industry barriers.

(pictured from left: Jeff Boggs, Dave Moody, Julie, Jerry Lawson, Jeff Westlake)

Jeff Westlake on the blueprints behind HYDROGYN, "We wanted something a broad audience could love but also be something special. Something that stood out."

Fortified with cutting edge riffs, intelligent lyrics and massive hooks delivered by Julie (just "Julie"), a stunning front lady with a multi-octave range, the result is a formula set to conquer everything from Alternative Rock to Modern Hard Rock to Classic Metal without sacrificing credibility.

HYDROGYN is built to explode.

TAXI-ING THE RUNWAY


By the time the band's self-produced debut hit the scene, the industry was already putting their ears to the ground, picking up on the rumble that is HYDROGYN. Best Served With Volume found the band in favor with soft drink giant Pepsi, who not only sponsored the fledgling outfit but hoisted them in front of tens of thousands at NASCAR (Chevy Rocking 400 May 2005). The audience response was nothing short of inspiring. It was clear, even without prior exposure to the band, onlookers fell into the hands of the fivesome's massive, genre leaping sound and mesmerizing front lady, making the case that Jeff Boggs, Jeff Westlake, Julie, bassist Jason Fields and drummer Jerry Lawson were onto something.

The audience affect was verified when HYDROGYN began packing clubs in the Midwest and New England areas, selling out venues that seated up to 1500 people. Smaller venues had them booked for multiple nights. The band is now being requested to open for national acts such as Def Leppard. HYDROGYN was rapidly becoming a live band to be reckoned with.

LIFT OFF

Hot off the heals of Volume's release, HYDROGYN issued a professional video clip for the single "The Sand," which was featured at the world renowned Electricbasement.com. The response to the bombastic music and sensual video was immediate, yielding the band radio guest spots across the country including and several Clear Channel stations. Dark Vission TV jumped to put it in rotation, providing the band with massive exposure in Mexico and Latin America. Traffic to the band's website soared, with visits eclipsing 25,000 per month, an astounding total for a new, unsigned band.

Top-level affiliations began to pour in. Sponsorships with Eagle Distributing,

Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Off The Rim and Loud City.net followed in rapid succession.

But it did not stop there. NOW Comics featured a HYDROGYN track, "Vesper's Song", as a CD single included with their major graphic novel release VESPERS® by acclaimed author/illustrator Tony Caputo. The novel and band are currently nominated for an IPPY Award, which is a top honor in the independent publishing industry.

Julie's visual and vocal appeal helped her gain notoriety with her very own column at Electricbasement.com called Julie's Jolts, where visitors voted on which pics to include in her forthcoming calendar. The idea was a no-brainer after the brisk internet sales of Volume as well as a Julie Westlake poster that sold out a mere weeks after being posted in the band's online store. The band's ability to sell merchandise was another strong asset.

SOARING HIGH

In the Spring of 2005 the band received yet another jaw dropping accolade. Legendary producer Michael Wagener (Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper) heard the band and was impressed to say the least, deeming them the best band he has heard in years. He also understood something else – the band could go over not just in North America, but also in Asia, Europe and South America. Once again, an indicator for the bands potential to cross borders, not just in genre, but geographical as well. So optimistic about their prospects, he agreed to produce the band's next record.

In June bassists Dave Moody replaced Fields. Moody's talents and experience are huge contributions to the band going forward.

BOMBS AWAY!

HYDROGYN's first major CD, Bombshell, is being scheduled for production this summer. With major label interest sure to coincide, expect 2006 to be the year a HYDROGYN bomb drops on the scene and explodes into the stratosphere…