Zimmers Hole

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Zimmers Hole is a Canadian heavy metal band from Vancouver, formed in 1991 featuring Strapping Young Lad members Byron Stroud, Jed Simon and Gene Hoglan along with vocalist Chris Valagao.

History

Legion of Flames

In 2001, when Strapping Young Lad was done touring, Jed and Byron got Devin Townsend to produce their second album Legion of Flames, released on his label Hevy Devy Records. It was a big step-up from their previous album, with song parodies such as "Gender of The Beast" (Number of The Beast, Iron Maiden), "Sodomanaz" (Go For a Soda, Kim Mitchell), and spoofing Metallica's "Master of Puppets" in the song "Evil Robots" with the line "Napster, Napster, where's the cash that I've been after?". The album also contained a straight-out cover of Joni Mitchell's "This Flight Tonight" with humorously altered lyrics.

When You Were Shouting at the Devil...

In August 2007, Zimmers Hole signed with Century Media Records for the release of their third studio album. Byron and Jed had this to say:

Shortly after, drummer Steve left the band and in December 2007 was replaced by Gene Hoglan, another former Strapping Young Lad member. Gene joined in time to start the recordings for the new album. With this roster, Zimmers Hole now has 3 of 4 former SYL members, with Devin Townsend as vocal producer. The band entered Vancouver's Armoury Studios in the same month to record the album, entitled When You Were Shouting at the Devil... We Were in League with Satan released on March 11, 2008 (2008-03-11) through Century Media Records.

In an interview with MTV on April 2008, vocalist Chris Valagao explained the origin of the album's name:

Members

Current members
Chris Valagao (Also known as “Heathen”, “Dr. Heathen Hooch”, “E.Val”, “Lorde of Ass-Fire”) – vocalsJed Simon (Also known as “El Smooché”, “Lorde of Electric Wynde”) – guitarByron Stroud (Also known as “Sickie Moochmaster”, “Lorde of Greased Thunder”) – bassGene Hoglan – drums (2007–present)Lil' Sake - Samples/Keys (2008–present)
Former members
Steve Wheeler (Also known as “Bangsley Starnipples”, “Lorde of Strobe Lightning”) – drums (1991–2007)Will Campagna – keyboard (2002)Chris Stanley (Also known as “The High Commander of the Satanic Bubble”) – guitar