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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner …TIKTOK HOSTAGE SITUATION
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HOLD ME WHO?
Hold Me Hostage is the brainchild of Christopher Thomas, a renowned musician, webcast producer, philanthropist, and talent buyer in Denver’s music scene, featuring Patrick Searcy and Jace Hill on guitar, Bryan Stacks on bass and keys, and James Opiteck on drums. The band’s name is derived from an inside joke with former bandmates when they would tell each other, “Don’t hold the band hostage!” while resolving creative differences.
With musical influences ranging from Nine Inch Nails to The Beatles, Hold Me Hostage manifests as hard-edged creativity elegantly wrapped in Weltschmerz-tinged optimism. Deep, resonating bass lines lay the foundation for Christopher’s powerfully dark, heavy vocals, which are inspired by singers like Trent Reznor, Maynard Keenan, and Corey Taylor and are often compared to Mike Patton’s unconventional and innovative sound.
holdmehostageband@gmail.com
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LET’S GO ON A BENDER…
BENDER
“Damn cool tune, It’s deep. Lots of twists and turns and awesome performances and production.”– ADAM KASPER (Producer/Engineer)
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Aerosmith
METAPHORS FOR CAPTIVITY (2018 LP)
Check out “Hatred”
Check out “Burning Bridges”
Check out “YOLO”
I N S T A G R A M
Dec 23
12/31 – tickets www.HermansHideaway.com” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/269980999_621210999114403_4373428804376345487_n.mp4?_nc_cat=104&vs=18120485596250442_1205034180&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdFZVZGeENqeXU3MC1EUUNBSTg3VUg5VGlyRThia1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHQUtwRlJDMkZzNHZWRGtDQUJncEJ0N2pSU0lZYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACbGqbqd3vTWPxUCKAJDMywXQD4AAAAAAAAYEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjcyMC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=L6LAtkWOK64AX_LLjhB&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT9A9bN7fkd5ZG1qX2g2k6a1c-4sMvr-29NU6uTWbR7wIQ&oe=6227C538&_nc_rid=4451e4e5d8″ data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_18119264479250550″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CXzdGwWqC7M/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

Got your NYE tickets yet? THE FAR SIDE (formerly Pharcyde) ~ Denver 12/31 ~ Come party with us at @hermanshideaway on NEW YEAR’S EVE!
12/31 – tickets www.HermansHideaway.com
Aug 5

@smileemptysoulofficial
THIS SUNDAY at @hermanshideaway
Jul 10
Incl Viral Hit: “Oh No” LIVE!
(15+ million TikToks)
Still a few tickets avail…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kreepa-tickets-155219143637?ref=eios
HURRY, BUY NOW!” data-video=”missing” data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17920609930684637″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CRIPmt0rN6b/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

K R E E P A
This Monday 7/12 (Denver)
Incl Viral Hit: “Oh No” LIVE!
(15+ million TikToks)
Still a few tickets avail…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kreepa-tickets-155219143637?ref=eios
HURRY, BUY NOW!
Jun 25
Live @hermanshideaway
6/25 a few tickets still available” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/205503660_498875641386447_5214776156455281389_n.mp4?_nc_cat=108&vs=17924726134651400_3862012590&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdLeThQd3pQVldTSnVjVUJBTzJpc1FSSm0xNUlia1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHTVdmTlF6dXNUc3Rld1lCQUMwMnhOam9vdXdVYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACa0%2FLKKpojIPxUCKAJDMywXQEgqn752yLQYEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMl92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjcyMC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=O6hvIqUkl2cAX-BZj4h&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT_2P6rCE6iiZaYY1ARmapjn_sB3GAkMgqUKaADja4pKFw&oe=6227EB05&_nc_rid=0293f2639b” data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17970153397407768″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CQiupakqXl_/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

TONIGHT!
C O O L I O
Live @hermanshideaway
6/25 a few tickets still available
Feb 11
ONLY $15 (while supplies last)” data-video=”” data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17884472198046334″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIoYiKr8t4/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

— M A Y 1 4 —
Hold Me Hostage & Friends
ONLY $15 (while supplies last)
Jan 31
Stop by and order some RIBS!
Event schedule and menu on website (Link in bio)
Production: @worldviral_studio
Music: @holdmehostage” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/144138498_1123590568082830_1896900140648103918_n.mp4?_nc_cat=106&vs=17880366341088123_3174190366&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdBSmhsd2lPLWE1UTV2MERBTzctdDdHZ0pGTWFia1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHUHBLcmdpNUpNdGpPY29BQUFxalAxOTJqQTkwYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACb2y82fpIbDPxUCKAJDMywXQEf7peNT988YEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMl92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjcyMC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=H8mMIhb1LtwAX98aKAv&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT8vZFoZcy3l7RGNuE1qL0G54ZHTfMbzz7DgPloXbrmyzw&oe=6227D9FC&_nc_rid=eed231ecd9″ data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_18064278166268369″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuP-EhJ5-1/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

— N E W M E N U —
@msporkys “SmokNque” available at @hermanshideaway
Stop by and order some RIBS!
Event schedule and menu on website (Link in bio)
Production: @worldviral_studio
Music: @holdmehostage
Oct 10
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#holdmehostage #livingthedream #methodsforwithdrawal #newalbum #originalmusic #fabulous #denvermusicartists #denvermusicscene #worldviral #worldviralrecords #digitalmyle #blackwateraudio #newsong #hermanshideaway #venue #denvermusic #newmusic #newmusicalert #studiolife #modelsofinstagram #toomanyhashtags
HoldMeHostage.com
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Stream “Living The Dream”
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HoldMeHostage.com
© 2020 WORLDVIRAL, Ltd.
Aug 9
Release day!
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3/5 of @holdmehostage (James, Bry and CT) and our mix/master/drums engineer Tyler (@blackwateraudio) hanging out on Home turf at (@hermanshideaway)
Release day!
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Jul 10
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METHODS FOR WITHDRAWAL
By Hold Me Hostage
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#holdmehostage #animalistic #wild #domestic #tellmewhy #hungergames #guestvocals #sharone #holdmehostageband #hmhband #hmhbandofficial #originalmusic #denvermetal #denvermetalscene #denvermusicscene #nerdlife #geeklife #newband #newmusic #newtune #newsong #newrecord #gottastartsomewhere #modelsofinstagram #denverfam #weworkhere #independentartist #artlife #doityourself
Thank you for your support!” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/107330478_896787277399418_2124264584407920729_n.mp4?_nc_cat=103&vs=17858129306023398_3607597217&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdLNjdaUVo2eFJ1UG55OERBRm13azNwaTUzb2Ria1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHTmo4YVFaWDd0MWkxWm9DQU44c1U1aF9iMzAtYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACbM4bGd9ve4PxUCKAJDMywXQE2RBiTdLxsYEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjk2MC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=4J7ayH9B2CoAX8Kj8zm&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT_RmW5PZ62K1HRCIS0UPGlbMFWWl7BgevgVdFewxBVfKg&oe=6227BF73&_nc_rid=6c1b123b4c” data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17895278512539489″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CCeAxZrJ33K/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

Our new tune Animalistic features the vocal textures of our friend @sharone_official <3
——- 8.8.20 ——
METHODS FOR WITHDRAWAL
By Hold Me Hostage
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#holdmehostage #animalistic #wild #domestic #tellmewhy #hungergames #guestvocals #sharone #holdmehostageband #hmhband #hmhbandofficial #originalmusic #denvermetal #denvermetalscene #denvermusicscene #nerdlife #geeklife #newband #newmusic #newtune #newsong #newrecord #gottastartsomewhere #modelsofinstagram #denverfam #weworkhere #independentartist #artlife #doityourself
Thank you for your support!
Jul 8
8.8.20
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#holdmehostage #methodsforwithdrawal #holdmehostageband #hmhband #hmhbandofficial #originalmusic #denvermetal #badboysforlife #artlife #denvermetalscene #rocknroll #denvermusicscene #nerdlife #geeklife #superunknown #newmusic #newrecord #independent #modelsofinstagram #gottastartsomewhere #weworkhere #wedontstop” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/107103853_1163254907369537_2706708558921842508_n.mp4?_nc_cat=100&vs=17883025186635154_3343420927&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdHMUdZZ1pCZUlsal9TRUVBRXktQy1VWEtaQWxia1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHTjlzWUFibVRsbFdNamtCQUJVN2JpQnFadDRzYmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACakuODxh6HEPxUCKAJDMywXQEsMzMzMzM0YEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjk2MC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=Vntj0vNB8joAX-UUof1&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT9n9fhKVrVFCehtXLiLDi7pDEI69YsZJCAdqgyqU-DSAA&oe=6227DF6F&_nc_rid=fbadb380f6″ data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17869469884850546″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYTeLdJ1c5/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

one month…
METHODS FOR WITHDRAWAL
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#holdmehostage #methodsforwithdrawal #holdmehostageband #hmhband #hmhbandofficial #originalmusic #denvermetal #badboysforlife #artlife #denvermetalscene #rocknroll #denvermusicscene #nerdlife #geeklife #superunknown #newmusic #newrecord #independent #modelsofinstagram #gottastartsomewhere #weworkhere #wedontstop
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METHODS FOR WITHDRAWAL –
Drops 8.8.20
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Jun 27
#haildamage #wholefoods #guerillarecording #iphoneaudio #holdmehostage #hmh #makeart #methodsforwithdrawal #phase #goingthroughaphase #surprises #denvermetal #doityourself #denvermetalscene #darkart #denvermusicscene #stayoutoftrouble” data-video=”https://video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t50.2886-16/105286076_266530747954649_1605775163808067353_n.mp4?_nc_cat=105&vs=17872104403760881_1317241656&_nc_vs=HBksFQAYJEdMeUpSZ2JadFkyR2FQSUFBQm12N1BNQTNFZ1dia1lMQUFBRhUAAsgBABUAGCRHQzkzUGdad1paa2tmR29DQUl3a0lkX05BYkV5YmtZTEFBQUYVAgLIAQAoABgAGwGIB3VzZV9vaWwBMRUAACbigbKisaW%2FPxUCKAJDMywXQEwzMzMzMzMYEmRhc2hfYmFzZWxpbmVfMV92MREAdeoHAA%3D%3D&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=59939d&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InZ0c192b2RfdXJsZ2VuLjk2MC5mZWVkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=ur8iZZkyaRYAX8aQ9Y7&_nc_ht=video-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AT8NwlGfPcDNgbimDTWpZfLioyl6WIhOUa8bORDr47Gs9w&oe=6227D547&_nc_rid=6614ab1601″ data-carousel=”” data-id=”sbi_17877882832696013″ data-user=”worldviral_studio” data-url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8dT5KpiGa/” data-avatar=”https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/145234328_273522790795320_3985895500004681766_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=-phPZkDe98IAX-DlDl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&edm=AL-3X8kEAAAA&oh=00_AT_4n0r53K54TDZBh7CuoN7bQ7I0QgMUdR8rUWF1BSf26w&oe=622C6A28″ data-account-type=”business”> Open

Full Version on our homepage (link in bio) and on our new record “Methods For Withdrawal” (available 8.8.20) ••• “Hail Damage” was recorded in a Whole Foods parking lot.
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