Sal’s Saloon is known for showcasing homegrown musicians like Weeping Hour. The band performed during Monroe Mosh, organized by the hangout, along with three other local metal bands.
This was the first live performance by the progressive metal-core band in over two years. With a new name and a few new faces, they brought technical rifts, bold lyrics and excitement to the stage.
“It was stoked,” said Corey McKnight, guitarist of Weeping Hour.
Originally called They Will Fall, the band changed their name as “it no longer related to their music.” According to the band members, Weeping Hour represents the time on earth right now.
McKnight and Chris Shifflett, the band’s drummer, are the original members. The band later grew to welcome Ethan Prudhomme, McCall Metz and Hunter McBride.
According to Prudhomme, the new lead vocalist, performing for the crowd was one of the best feelings. “I’m blessed to have these people. They’re phenomenal guys, and I love being part of this,” said Prudhomme, a senior business major at ULM.
The journey to the night of Monroe Mosh began two years ago when McKnight and Shifflett began writing new music. The five of them didn’t start working together till January of this year.
The members coming together was something more special than just bandmates. “It was five separate artists coming together, not two bands joining,” McKnight said.
“We wanted to further their vision,” Prudhomme said. “It was good stuff, and we asked what we can do to push it forward.”
The band is currently in the writing process, but they certainly feel something special with what they have now. “It’s crazy how I find passion in the lyrics I didn’t write. They’re bold,” Prudhomme said.
According to the band members, Monroe Mosh was just the first step to moving forward together. Weeping Hour plans to release an EP at the end of the year and play as many local shows as they can.