Hellbound Glory

Hellbound Glory was founded in 2008 by frontman Leroy Virgil, four years after he moved from Aberdeen, Washington, to Reno, Nevada.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}} Virgil has stated that Reno’s nightlife inspired him to form the band, saying, "I grew up in a hick town by a lot of people’s standards. Reno is just a hick town with taller buildings and brighter lights. Playing Reno is like playing a 24-hour dive bar. No matter where I play, I’m never too far from home.”{{Cite web |last=Hellbound Glory |title=About {{!}} Hellbound Glory {{!}} Official Website |url=https://hellboundglory.tumblr.com/About |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250220155327/https://hellboundglory.tumblr.com/About |archive-date=2025-02-20 |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=hellboundglory.tumblr.com |language=en}}

Virgil describes the band’s style as “Americana” and cites influences such as Hank Williams, Nirvana, and Hank Williams Jr.{{Cite web |last=Lacy |first=Eric |date=2012-12-05 |title=Hellbound Glory frontman on upcoming Kid Rock 'Rebel Soul' tour: 'It's going to be a hoedown!' |url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/2012/12/hellbound_glory_frontman_on_up.html |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=mlive |language=en}}

Hellbound Glory has toured extensively in North America and Europe. In 2012, the band performed on Kid Rock's Chillin’ the Most cruise and in 2013 supported him on the Rebel Soul Tour (28 dates) alongside Buckcherry.{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Spencer|title=Kid Rock Unveils 2013 'Rebel Soul' U.S. Tour Dates Featuring Openers Buckcherry + Hellbound Glory|url=http://loudwire.com/kid-rock-2013-rebel-soul-u-s-tour-dates-openers-buckcherry-hellbound-glory/|website=Loudwire.com|date=27 November 2012 }}

In 2013, the band also opened for Kid Rock and ZZ Top as part of the “Best Night Ever” package at DTE Energy Music Theatre (now Pine Knob Music Theatre) in Clarkston, Michigan.{{cite web|title=Hellbound Glory support Kid Rock and ZZ Top|url=http://www.bandsintown.com/event/6454334-hellbound-glory-detroit-dte-energy-music-theater-2013?artist=Hellbound+Glory|website=Bandsintown.com|access-date=26 July 2014}}

Other notable tours include supporting Leon Russell in 2014{{cite web|last=Moser|first=John|title=REVIEW: Leon Russell takes Musikfest Cafe crowd on a musical thrill ride|url=http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2014/01/leon-russell-takes-musikfest-cafe-crowd-on-a-musical-thrill-ride-.html|website=Blogs.mcall.com}} and opening for 10 Years on their acoustic tour.{{cite web |title=10 Years support Dates |url=http://www.bandsintown.com/HellboundGlory/past_events?page=2 |accessdate=26 July 2014 |website=Bandsintown.com}}

In July 2023, Hellbound Glory toured in England.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/hellboundglory/p/CuFb6N6vHeu/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.instagram.com}}

In February 2023, Hellbound Glory flew to England to record a session with music producers Paul Gorry and George Shilling after they caught a show with Shooter and Leroy at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood. The first single from the session was released in July 2023 and was described as "not of this world". The recordings are influenced by Irish and British folk music, using Uilleann pipes and a string section.

Again produced by Shooter Jennings and released on his Black Country Rock label, it takes its name from a cover of the old blues standard “Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out”.[https://hellboundglory.bandcamp.com/album/the-immortal-hellbound-glory-nobody-knows-you The Immortal Hellbound Glory: Nobody Knows You].

Track list:

1. "Reeling Down"
2. "13 Corners"
3. "Can't Wait to Never See You Again"
4. "Word Gets Around"
5. "Nobody Knows You"
6. "Evacuation Song"
7. "My Woman's Whiskey Kiss"
8. "Wednesday's Women"
9. "Didn't Die Young (Ain't Done Trying)"
10. "Trouble in Mind"

Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded in L.A.'s Echo Park neighborhood, it features eight new songs from Leroy with a couple rearrangements of traditionals.

Track list:

1. "Ragged but Alright"
2. "Wild Orchid"
3. "Someone to Use"
4. "Loose Slots"
5. "Dial 911"
6. "Neon Leon"
7. "Renowhere"
8. "Damned Angel"
9. "Hank Williams Lifestyle"
10. "DUIORDIE"

Hellbound Glory's first release for Shooter Jennings's Black Country Rock label, and their first album in six years. Initially released in November 2017, it was re-released on Record Store Day 2018. The new release included "(Livin' That Way) You Better Hope You Die Young", recorded as a duet with Tanya Tucker.

Track list:

1. "'Merica (The Good Ole U.S.A.)"
2. "That's Just What I Am"
3. "Six Strings Away"
4. "Vandalism Spree"
5. "Sun Valley Blues #3 (Bloodweiser)"
6. "Empty Bottles"
7. "Pinball"
8. "Delta Dawn"
9. "Hellbound Blues"
10. "Another Bender Might Break Me"
11. "Blue Yodel Number 5 (California Blues)"

"Describing the new music," Virgil stated, "it's a little more stripped-down and acoustic just because that's what I wanted to do with this song. I would say it's a little bit deeper than some of my old stuff."{{cite web|last1=Shelburne|first1=Craig|title=Hellbound Glory Retrace the "Streets of Aberdeen"|url=http://www.cmtedge.com/2014/05/06/hellbound-glory-retrace-the-streets-of-aberdeen/|website=Cmtedge.com|accessdate=6 May 2014}} The EP was recorded entirely at Oceanside Recording Studio in Aberdeen, WA.{{cite web|last1=Kocik|first1=Alexandra|title=A return to the "Streets of Aberdeen"|url=http://thedailyworld.com/lifestyle/local-entertainment/return-streets-aberdeen|publisher=The Daily World|accessdate=3 May 2014}} "LV" was officially released May 13, 2014.

Track list:{{cite web|title=Amazon Tracklist|url=https://www.amazon.com/LV-Hellbound-Glory/dp/B00JOIOQ4K|website=Amazon.com|accessdate=13 May 2014}}

1. "Streets of Aberdeen"
2. "Just A Shell"
3. "So Nervous, No Service"
4. "Small Township"
5. "Goodnight, Irene"

Damaged Goods has been described as an album whose characters "are people that are easy to relate to. Like many of us, they are trying their best to make the most of their lives, but despite their efforts, they seem destined to fail,"{{cite web|last=Kelly|first=Sean|title=HELLBOUND GLORY – DAMAGED GOODS|url=http://ninebullets.net/archives/hellbound-glory-damaged-goods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122023603/http://ninebullets.net/archives/hellbound-glory-damaged-goods|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 22, 2012|work=1/19/2012|publisher=ninebullets.net}} "Damaged Goods" was initially released in 2011.

Track list:{{cite web|title=Damaged Goods Track Listing|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/damaged-goods-mw0002299043|publisher=AllMusic.com}}

1. "Bastard Child"
2. "White Wolf"
3. "You Better Hope You Die Young"
4. "Til The lights go out"
5. "Lost Cause"
6. "Knocked Off the Horse"
7. "She Left Me in Modesto"
8. "Gonna be a Goner"
9. "Barroom Beauty"
10. "Livin' with the Shades Pulled Down"

Described as "drug-addled party of a record that succeeds by marrying boozy roadhouse charm with an unusually high standard of songcraft,"{{cite web|last=Wilcox|first=C.M.|title=Album Review: Hellbound Glory – Old Highs and New Lows|url=http://www.countrycalifornia.com/album-review-hellbound-glory-old-highs-and-new-lows/|work=5/04/2010|publisher=CaliforniaCountry.com}} “Old Highs & New Lows” was initially released in 2010.

Track list:{{cite web|title=Old Highs New Lows Track Listing|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/old-highs-new-lows-mw0001959898|publisher=AllMusic.com}}

1. Another Bender Might Break Me"
2. "Gettin' High and Hittin' New Lows"
3. "Be My Crutch"
4. "One Way Track Marks"
5. "Hank Williams Records"
6. "Either Way We’re Fucked"
7. "Why Take The Pain"
8. "Hard Livin' Man"
9. "Slow Suicide"
10. "In The Gutter Again"
11. "Too Broke To Overdose"
12. "I'm Leavin' Now (Long Gone Daddy)"

Described as displaying "clever lyrics, irresistible energy, and a sound that pays tribute to country music's past while still managing to sound modern,"{{cite web|last=Thanki |first=Juli |title=Hellbound Glory Shines with Scumbag Country |url=http://www.engine145.com/hellbound-glory-shines-with-scumbag-country/ |publisher=Engine 145 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316080532/http://www.engine145.com/hellbound-glory-shines-with-scumbag-country/ |archivedate=2014-03-16 }} Scumbag Country" was originally released in 2008.

Track list:{{cite web|title=Scumbag Country Track Listing|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/scumbag-country-mw0000788555|publisher=AllMusic.com}}

1. "Hellbound Glory"
2. "Livin' This Way"
3. "Hello Five O"
4. "Chico's Train"
5. "The Ballad of Scumbag Country"
6. "Drive in Harm's Lane"
7. "I'll Be Your Rock (At Rock Bottom)"
8. "Get Your Shit and Go"
9. "Mickey Meth (Downtown)"
10. "Can't Say I'll Change"
11. "Waylon Never Done it Their Way"

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• [http://www.hellboundglory.tumblr.com Official website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20130426014831/http://www.cmt.com/artists/hellbound-glory Hellbound Glory CMT Artist Page]

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