I Hate Sally
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Founder | Marc Garniss, Ben Thomas, Kelly Payne |
| Defunct | 2008-07-10 |
| Headquarters | Kingston , Canada |
Area served | Canada, United States, United Kingdom |
Key people | Marc Garniss, Dee Prescott, Dan Vokey, Mark McGee |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, music videos |
I Hate Sally was a Canadian band from Ontario known for their blend of heavy metal and post-hardcore styles. The group originated in 2000 in Kingston, founded by Marc Garniss, Ben Thomas, and Kelly Payne.
Biography
Following multiple personnel shifts, the lineup solidified with Marc Garniss, Ben Thomas, Nick Stecz, and Dan Vokey, who began touring extensively and crafting material for their initial album Sickness of the Ages released in 2004. In 2005, Dee Prescott, a former bassist, rejoined the band taking on lead vocals, coinciding with the release of the EP The Plague. Later that year, Ben Thomas exited due to internal disagreements. Rather than recruiting new members or forming a different ensemble, the band opted to proceed as a quartet.
In early 2006, the band recorded the album Don't Worry Lady. Shortly after completion, drummer Nick Stecz departed and was succeeded by Mark McGee. By late 2006, Toronto-based label Underground Operations signed them and issued Don't Worry Lady. The album saw a US release through Vagrant/Density Records in June 2007 and was subsequently distributed in the UK by October. On December 11, 2007, I Hate Sally partnered with Quebec metal act GFK to produce a six-track split EP. The group officially dissolved on July 10, 2008.
Influences
Although grounded in metalcore, lead vocalist Dee Prescott leaned towards punk rock influences and expressed a desire to collaborate with musicians such as Beth Ditto from The Gossip. Their musical inspiration stemmed more from personal experiences than from emulating particular bands.
Band members
Final lineup
- Marc Garniss – guitar and backing vocals (2000–2008)
- Dee Prescott – lead vocals (2005–2008), bass guitar (2002)
- Dan Vokey – bass guitar and backing vocals (2003–2008)
- Mark McGee – drums (2006–2008)
Former members
- Kelly Payne – drums (2000–2001)
- Geoff Bergsma – drums (2002)
- Kevin Brezina – bass guitar (2003)
- Ben Thomas – guitar and vocals (2000–2005)
- Nick Stecz – drums (2002–2006)
Discography
Studio albums:
- Sickness of the Ages (2004)
- Don't Worry Lady (2006)
EPs:
- The Plague (2005)
- I Hate Sally Vs GFK: Sp(l)it EP (2007)
Videography
- Live from the Woods Behind Your House DVD (2005)
- Music video for Clean Up the Blood from The Plague EP (2005)
- Videos for Bathsheba of Seven, Hannah Hannah, and Martha Served from Don't Worry Lady (2006–2007)