Hemlock is a heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band has been together for more than 13 years (placing their origin circa 1993), and has played concerts with likes of Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Soulfly, Otep,Slipknot, Snot, Coal Chamber, Obituary, Drowning Pool, (h?d) p.e., and Chimaira. Hemlock frequently plays shows with thrash metal band Slayer and has received touring sponsorship with Jagermeister on the Jermeister Music Tour through this alliance. Their focus has always been on their fans and their live shows, typically touring for 8 to 9 months out of the year. The band has done regional touring in the southwest United States consistently since 1999. This, combined with national touring starting in 2003 has provided the band with a base of hardcore Hemlock fans across the United States. The band, fronted by bass guitarist/lead vocalist Chad Smith, makes a valiant effort to be real to their fans while on tour, often staying at the venue hours after the last song to hang out with fans. Smith, with his long dreadlocked hair and workingman attitude, also handles the merchandise booth at venues and is the heart of the band. Three albums are currently available from Hemlock: Bleed the Dream, Pigeon Holed, and Shut Down.Hemlock has been signed to Continental Entertainment Inc. (Major) in December 2006. Their new album "No Time For Sorrow" hits stores March 18th.