Episode 51 - Douglas Robinson (HELD, The Sleeping)

On this week’s episode of Haus Of Cult, we sit down with Douglas Robinson, vocalist and guitarist of the post-hardcore trio, HELD, in addition to fronting The Sleeping.  In late May, Robinson’s new project HELD released their blistering debut album GREY, a collection of ten tracks full of cathartic expression and melodic yet chaotically angular compositions, as well high-profile guest vocalists including ">Frank Iero of scene legends My Chemical Romance and Graham Sayle of post-punk revivalists, High Vis. While HELD, which also includes drummer Josh Eppard (Coheed and Cambria) and bassist Sal Mignano (The Sleeping) may only have one album under their belt, it is safe to say the trio are already redefining post-hardcore at large.  In our conversation with Robinson, we talk about the formation of HELD, the therapeutic process of writing the band’s debut album, collaborating with Frank Iero and Graham Sayle, growing as a guitar player, fashion and so much more.  Make sure to stream/purchase HELD’s debut album GREY now via MNRK Heavy and catch the band on tour with Underoath this summer, as well as Furnace Fest and the Neverender festival this fall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices