Page Hamilton is a composer, guitarist, producer, and the founder / frontman of American hard rock band Helmet.
In the mid 1980’s, after graduating from the University of Oregon, Hamilton relocated to New York City to complete his Master’s Degree in Jazz Guitar at the Manhattan School of Music. There he joined noise rock band Band of Susans – recording on the band’s 1989 album Love Agenda. He also spent time in avant-garde composer Glenn Branca’s guitar orchestra, recording on Symphony 6 – Devil Choirs at the Gates of Heaven, before ultimately seeking out other like-minded musicians and forming his own group Helmet.
Helmet has released eight albums over the last 25 years, including 1992’s Meantime which was certified Gold and earned a Grammy nomination. The band has also contributed music to a number of films including Johnny Mnemonic, The Crow, Feeling Minnesota, The Jerky Boys, Gun Crazy and Judgement Night (a collaboration with hip hop group House of Pain). Helmet continues to record and perform live all over the world. Their most recent album Dead To The Worldwas released in 2016 by German-based label earMusic. In 2019 Helmet embarked on a 30th anniversary tour where they performed a 30 song set in 30 different cities – both in the United States and in Europe.
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