MUSIC NEWS - After recently reporting the theft of MAE's van and trailer (see MNN news) in Philadelphia, we now get word that Chicago nu romantics KILL HANNAH have suffered the sames fate! The band woke up on the eve of ending their fall tour with Jet, Papa Roach and Morningwood to a find their 15-passenger van and 14-foot trailer stolen.
It seems the theft occurred between 4am and 11am today, Wednesday, November 11 from the front of the Holiday Inn on 900 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, PA. This is the same spot that rock trio Mae had their van stolen (hotel mgmt and police take notice, there are criminals at work).
Kill Hannah lost over $120,000 in gear and merchandise, including one-of-a-kind vintage custom guitars and vintage custom effects. The theft comes just over a year after a devastating fire in Europe destroyed everything on the band’s bus. Lead singer Mat Devine says, "We’re devastated and speechless. We've been touring so hard around the world for the past seven years and this is the most evil thing we've witnessed. Special Crimes say this was a coordinated heist.”
The band regretfully has had to cancel their remaining tour dates; Electric Factory in Philadelphia tonight and the Nokia Theatre in NYC on Thursday. Fortunately, their seventh annual “New Heart For Xmas” weekend of shows and events are still scheduled in Chicago on December 18 at Reggie's Rock House and December 19 at Metro.
Be on the lookout, and report to police if you come accross this gear:
- Epiphone Elitist Riviera Custom Shop SN#T301722
- 1992 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass
- Pair of matching vintage 1968 Fender Bassman Heads Custom Shop
- Gibson ES-135 White
- 2003 Gibson Firebird
- Marshall Triple Lead Stack
Please contact Bethany Watson/DAVIS ARTIST MGMT- bethany@davisartistmanagement.com if you have any info, tips, etc. Kill Hannah's most ardent fans, the Kill Hannah Kollective, has set up a relief paypal account, all contributions go towards replacing the band's possessions: donations@killhannah.net.
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