Hemlock | |
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 Hemlock performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, groove metal |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | hemlockworld |
| Members | Chad Smith Tevon Giannini Brian Smith Brian Jackson |
Hemlock is a heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1993.
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(1996-2003,2009-2011)
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