The Burning Hell is the alter-ego of ukulele player and all-purpose nerd Mathias Kom, and the essence of the band is music to dance to while laughing about death and smiling out of the side of your mouth. Occasionally blooming into a multi-instrumental monster with many heads and arms, with members living all over the world, The Burning Hell is now happily based in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Since 2007, The Burning Hell has toured back and forth across Canada and Europe, playing festivals, bars, living rooms and even a mental asylum in rural France. The band has also released five full-length albums, two cassette-only EPs, three split 7" records and an assortment of digital-only live and B-sides compilations. Everything is available for purchase online through Zunior or by mail-order through (weewerk). For specialty items like T-Shirts or monogrammed Burning Hell bathrobes contact the band.
If you want The Burning Hell to play at your venue, festival, or bar/bat mitzvah, don't hesitate to get in touch. Reasonable rates, clean outfits guaranteed.
In addition to Mathias Kom, The Burning Hell is often made up of a selection of these fine human beings:
Ariel Sharratt : clarinet, saxophone
Nick Ferrio : lap steel, bass
Jake Nicoll : percussion
Darren Browne : mandolin, guitar
Jill Staveley : guitar
Mike Duguay : keys, glockenspiel
Adam DeMarsh : drums
Steve McNabb : trumpet, banjolele
Darcy McCord : cello
Walter Bloodway : electronics
Alison Corbett : violin, French horn
Natasha Hartery : baritone saxophone, flute
John Duff : trombone
Brian Sanderson : viola, horns
And more. Yes, more! Special guests are numerous, and live everywhere.
