Who is Uncle Hauk?
Multi-instrumentalist and firebrand musician Uncle Hauk has dropped his latest single, "God of Fear," available now on Bandcamp and set to hit all major streaming platforms on March 15th, the Ides of March. This hard-hitting track is the latest addition to his ever-expanding sonic arsenal, following previous releases including The Lonely Road to Hel, Mostly True?, and Red Tail Rising.
An unapologetic force in the underground metal and folk scenes, Uncle Hauk is known for his fierce musicianship and unfiltered lyricism. On God of Fear, he takes no prisoners, delivering a blistering critique of fear-mongering and division in today’s society. The song’s powerful lyrics rip through the propaganda and paranoia that dominate modern discourse:
"There’s a man on the internet and he says every word is a prayer...Your Thoughts and Prayers are sacrifices to your God of Fear."
With a powerful mix of blistering guitar riffs, searing vocals, and anthemic choruses, God of Fear is an anthem for those who refuse to bow to tyranny and manipulation. Uncle Hauk, the one-man force behind the music, takes charge on all instruments—guitars, bass, keys, alto saxophone, and even handling production himself. Uncle Hauk proudly plays Optima Strings, StrumNComfort Thumbpicks, G7th Capos, and Cryotone tubes and guitars.
Hauk’s previous bands include Black Hat Society, described by Ripple Music as “rather dark in nature with a nice twangy bluegrass sort of vibe" and "outlaw sort of country western style music,” and the electronic hard rock band Elf Queen, which released three albums over the course of the pandemic.
Elf Queen’s debut album “Glory to the Brave” was released on Halloween, 2021, and the follow up EP “Breathe Out Fire” was released in February 2022. In the summer of 2022, they released “Requiem” which was hailed by Metal Digest as “complete departure and a remarkable triumph that only stems from the purest emotion. Inspired by the tragedy of his fiancé’s passing, lyricist Hauk Heimdallsman created a masterful retelling of Norse Eddic poems. Not remotely a Metal album or even Rock for that matter, ‘Requiem’ is lush, orchestral and beautifully imagined. Filled with fantastic imagery, an enchanting string ensemble, and utterly arresting choral and vocal performances,this album is truly majestic.”
In addition to being a prolific musician and songwriter, Hauk has achieved great success as a producer and engineer. He was trained by Michael Verdick (Madonna, the Eagles) and Dale "D-Wiz" Everingham (Mazzy Star, En Vogue, Toni Tony Tone), then interned with Grammy award winner Tom Weir (Willie Nelson, Toots and the Maytals). He served on faculty at Antelope Valley College, helping to train the next generation of audio engineers. Past clients include Will Wheaton, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Bradshaw, Yo Yo Ma, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Matt Mercer, Christine Lakin, the Pirates Charles, No Convention, Josephine's Alibi, autodealer, Margot Lane and the Greybirds, Danny Cano, Kathleen G, and many more....
An unapologetic force in the underground metal and folk scenes, Uncle Hauk is known for his fierce musicianship and unfiltered lyricism. On God of Fear, he takes no prisoners, delivering a blistering critique of fear-mongering and division in today’s society. The song’s powerful lyrics rip through the propaganda and paranoia that dominate modern discourse:
"There’s a man on the internet and he says every word is a prayer...Your Thoughts and Prayers are sacrifices to your God of Fear."
With a powerful mix of blistering guitar riffs, searing vocals, and anthemic choruses, God of Fear is an anthem for those who refuse to bow to tyranny and manipulation. Uncle Hauk, the one-man force behind the music, takes charge on all instruments—guitars, bass, keys, alto saxophone, and even handling production himself. Uncle Hauk proudly plays Optima Strings, StrumNComfort Thumbpicks, G7th Capos, and Cryotone tubes and guitars.
Hauk’s previous bands include Black Hat Society, described by Ripple Music as “rather dark in nature with a nice twangy bluegrass sort of vibe" and "outlaw sort of country western style music,” and the electronic hard rock band Elf Queen, which released three albums over the course of the pandemic.
Elf Queen’s debut album “Glory to the Brave” was released on Halloween, 2021, and the follow up EP “Breathe Out Fire” was released in February 2022. In the summer of 2022, they released “Requiem” which was hailed by Metal Digest as “complete departure and a remarkable triumph that only stems from the purest emotion. Inspired by the tragedy of his fiancé’s passing, lyricist Hauk Heimdallsman created a masterful retelling of Norse Eddic poems. Not remotely a Metal album or even Rock for that matter, ‘Requiem’ is lush, orchestral and beautifully imagined. Filled with fantastic imagery, an enchanting string ensemble, and utterly arresting choral and vocal performances,this album is truly majestic.”
In addition to being a prolific musician and songwriter, Hauk has achieved great success as a producer and engineer. He was trained by Michael Verdick (Madonna, the Eagles) and Dale "D-Wiz" Everingham (Mazzy Star, En Vogue, Toni Tony Tone), then interned with Grammy award winner Tom Weir (Willie Nelson, Toots and the Maytals). He served on faculty at Antelope Valley College, helping to train the next generation of audio engineers. Past clients include Will Wheaton, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Bradshaw, Yo Yo Ma, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Matt Mercer, Christine Lakin, the Pirates Charles, No Convention, Josephine's Alibi, autodealer, Margot Lane and the Greybirds, Danny Cano, Kathleen G, and many more....
As an engineer, Hauk says "I have three rules. First, if it sounds good, it is good. If it doesn't sound good, it isn't good. Rule number two- use your ears. You have to use your ears to see if it is good- and if it isn't, you use your ears to make it good. Third- save often. We rely on computers for modern creation, but if we don't hit that save button, we can lose everything."
He has scored three feature films and many short films including the award winning “Pirate Captain Toledano,” the only Jewish Pirate Film currently in existence.
As a musician, Hauk has been endorsed by Cryotone Guitars, Wathen Audiophile Monitors, Gold Tone Musical Instruments, Optima Strings, StrumNComfort thumb picks, Anatomy of Sound picks, and G7th Capos.
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