Lion’s Share’s Lars Criss
March 12, 2009 by Managing Editor
by Derric Miller
Staff Writer
Lions’ Share guitarist Lars Criss checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their brand new release Dark Hours; why they decided to write about the ’60s, but not from a “flower power” perspective, but from a “Charlie Manson” perspective; the story behind songs like “Space Scam” and “Judas Must Die;” the evolution of the band’s sound into a much heavier machine; and a whole lot more.
Dark Hours cements Lion’s Share as one of the best heavy metal bands around. Tune in now to get to know their talented guitarist, and then pick up Dark Hours as soon as it’s released.
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