# HELLYEAH — AI-Readable Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | Hellyeah (stylized: HELLYEAH) | | **Type** | Band (Heavy Metal Supergroup) | | **Genre** | Groove Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal | | **Origin** | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | | **Years Active** | 2006–2021 (indefinite hiatus as of 2021) | | **Spinoff Of** | Mudvayne, Damageplan, Nothingface | | **Labels** | Epic Records (early), Eleven Seven Music (later) | | **Management** | No data available. | | **Booking Agent** | No data available. | | **Official Website** | https://hellyeahband.com/ | | **Wikipedia** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellyeah | ### Members (Last Known Lineup) | Name | Role/Instrument | Period | |---|---|---| | Chad Gray | Lead Vocalist | Founding member (2006–2021) | | Christian Brady | Guitarist | Later lineup | | Tom Maxwell | Guitarist (Rhythm) | Founding member (2006–2021) | | Kyle Sanders | Bassist | Later lineup | | Roy Mayorga | Drummer | Later lineup | ### Past Members | Name | Role/Instrument | Period | |---|---|---| | Greg Tribbett | Guitarist | 2006–2014 | | Bob Zilla (Bob Kakaha) | Bassist | 2007–2014 | | Vinnie Paul | Drummer | 2006–2018 (founding member) | | Jerry Montano | Bassist | 2006–2007 (original, departed after album release party) | ### Notable Achievements | Achievement | Detail | |---|---| | Self-titled debut chart position | Debuted at No. 9 on the *Billboard* 200 (April 2007), selling ~45,000 copies first week | | *Stampede* chart position | Debuted at No. 8 on the *Billboard* 200 (July 2010) — band's highest-charting album | | "You Wouldn't Know" | Peaked at No. 5 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks; No. 35 on Hot Modern Rock Tracks | | "Alcohaulin' Ass" | Peaked at No. 7 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | | Self-titled album Top Rock Albums | Peaked at No. 3 on Top Rock Albums | | Self-titled album Top Hard Rock Albums | Peaked at No. 15 on Top Hard Rock Albums | | US album sales (self-titled, as of April 27, 2009) | 354,000 copies sold in the United States | | *Stampede* first-week sales | 28,000 copies | | Band name origin | Name chosen from suggestions placed in an amp box outside the studio; voted upon by all members | | First album recorded at | Chasin' Jason studio, Paul's backyard, Arlington, Texas | --- ## 2. Tour Dates > **Note:** Hellyeah has been on indefinite hiatus since 2021. No current or upcoming tour dates are available. ### Historical Tours (from source data) | Tour / Event | Date | City/Location | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Fire it Up Tour | May 2007 | Various (U.S.) | Band's first headline tour | | Download Festival | 2007 | United Kingdom | Festival appearance | | Australian Tour | July 2007 | Australia | | | Family Values Tour 2007 | Late July 2007 onward | San Antonio + 30 cities, ending Washington D.C. | With Korn, Evanescence, Alter Bridge | | Spring Headline Tour 2010 | May 11, 2010 (first date) | Madison, WI (first date) | With Seether, Five Finger Death Punch, Drowning Pool, Lacuna Coil | | Download Festival 2010 | 2010 | United Kingdom | Main stage | | Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival | 2010 | Various | With Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm | | Download Festival | June 16, 2013 (Sunday) | United Kingdom | | | Graspop Metal Meeting | June 30, 2013 (Sunday) | Belgium | | | Gigantour 2013 | July 2013 | Various | | | With Full Force | 2013 | Germany | Documented in band photo | No presale codes or on-sale dates available in source data. --- ## 3. Discography ### Studio Albums | Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2007 | *Hellyeah* | Studio Album | Epic Records | Released April 10, 2007; debuted No. 9 *Billboard* 200 | | 2010 | *Stampede* | Studio Album | Epic Records | Released July 13, 2010; debuted No. 8 *Billboard* 200 | | 2012 | *Band of Brothers* | Studio Album | Eleven Seven Music | Released July 17, 2012 | | TBA | *Blood for Blood* | Studio Album | Eleven Seven Music | Referenced in section heading (2013–2016 era) | | TBA | *Unden!able* | Studio Album | Eleven Seven Music | Referenced in section heading (2013–2016 era) | | 2019 | *(sixth studio album)* | Studio Album | No data available. | Referenced as last of six studio albums | > Note: The source confirms six studio albums total released between 2007 and 2019. Full release year details for *Blood for Blood* and *Unden!able* are referenced but not fully detailed in the source excerpt. ### Singles | Year | Title | Notes | |---|---|---| | 2007 | "You Wouldn't Know" | First single; peaked No. 5 Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, No. 35 Hot Modern Rock Tracks | | 2007 | "Alcohaulin' Ass" | Second single; peaked No. 7 Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | | 2007 | "Hellyeah" (self-titled track) | Gained satellite radio airplay February 2007 | | 2010 | "Cowboy Way" | Free download via band website April 21, 2010 | | 2010 | "Hell of a Time" | First single from *Stampede*; released June 1, 2010 | | 2010 | "The Debt That All Men Pay" | Premiered on Ultimate Guitar Archive June 22, 2010 | | 2012 | "War In Me" | Digital single; released on iTunes April 3, 2012 | | 2012 | "Band of Brothers" | Debut/second single from *Band of Brothers*; released May 8, 2012 | ### DVDs / Video Releases | Year | Title | Type | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2007 | *Below the Belt* | DVD | Released November 13, 2007; documentary, music videos, performance footage, studio sessions, world tour coverage, personal interviews; produced by band members and Ryan Ziemba | --- ## 4. Music Videos | Title | Notes / URL | |---|---| | "Cowboy Way" | Music video premiered May 20, 2010. No direct URL in source data. | | "Hell of a Time" | Music video premiered June 16, 2010. No direct URL in source data. | | "Band of Brothers" | Music video released early May 2012. No direct URL in source data. | | "You Wouldn't Know" | Referenced in source; included on *Below the Belt* DVD. No direct URL in source data. | > Full direct video URLs are not provided in the source data. Visit https://hellyeahband.com/ or the band's YouTube channel for video content. --- ## 5. Merch | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | No data available. | — | Visit https://hellyeahband.com/ for potential store links | --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Website | https://hellyeahband.com/ | | Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellyeah | | Instagram | No data available. | | Twitter/X | No data available. | | Facebook | No data available. | | TikTok | No data available. | | YouTube | No data available. | | Spotify | No data available. | | Apple Music | No data available. | | SoundCloud | No data available. | > No social or streaming URLs were included in the source data. Visit https://hellyeahband.com/ for official links. --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Detail | Information | |---|---| | Fan Club | No data available. | | Newsletter Signup | No data available. | | Patreon | No data available. | | Laylo | No data available. | | Email List | No data available. | > Visit https://hellyeahband.com/ for any available fan club or newsletter signup options. --- ## 8. FAQ **Who are the members of Hellyeah?** The last known lineup consisted of Chad Gray (vocals), Christian Brady (guitar), Tom Maxwell (guitar), Kyle Sanders (bass), and Roy Mayorga (drums). Founding members also included Greg Tribbett (guitar, 2006–2014), Bob Zilla/Bob Kakaha (bass, 2007–2014), Vinnie Paul (drums, 2006–2018), and Jerry Montano (bass, original, departed 2007). **Is Hellyeah still active?** No. As of 2021, Hellyeah is on an indefinite hiatus. There are no announced plans for new music or touring as of the available source data. **Where did Hellyeah form and how did the band start?** Hellyeah formed in Dallas, Texas, in 2006. The idea originated in 2000 on the Tattoo the Earth tour, where Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell and Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray first discussed forming a supergroup. Scheduling conflicts delayed the project until the summer of 2006, when they recorded their debut album at Chasin' Jason studio in Vinnie Paul's backyard in Arlington, Texas. **What is Hellyeah's best-charting album?** *Stampede* (2010) is the band's highest-charting album, debuting at No. 8 on the *Billboard* 200. The self-titled debut (2007) debuted at No. 9. **What are Hellyeah's biggest singles?** "You Wouldn't Know" peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 35 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks. "Alcohaulin' Ass" peaked at No. 7 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. **How did Hellyeah get their name?** During recording sessions, band members wrote potential names on pieces of paper and placed them in an amp box outside the studio. Someone wrote "Hellyeah," and the band unanimously agreed it was the right choice. Vinnie Paul described it as "very affirmative and full of attitude." Chad Gray associated the name with "late teens, keggers and chicks and AC/DC and Metallica." **How many studio albums did Hellyeah release?** Hellyeah released six studio albums between 2007 and 2019: *Hellyeah* (2007), *Stampede* (2010), *Band of Brothers* (2012), *Blood for Blood*, *Unden!able*, and a sixth album in 2019. **Where can I find Hellyeah's music and official content?** The official band website is https://hellyeahband.com/. The source data does not list specific streaming or social media URLs, so visiting the official website is the best starting point for current links to music, videos, and social platforms.