Hay Perro started up about four years ago in Chicago. We’ve been described as a punk rock Thin Lizzy, the love child of Iron Maiden and Minor Threat, and Black Flag doing calculus. That should give you some idea of what’s going on. We draw a lot from punk and metal without really neatly fitting into either category. Pretty much we like to play fast and throw a bunch of riffs and shit on there.

The lineup:

• Chris – guitar and vocals
• Brian – guitar
• Dan – bass
• Emily – drums

We’ve done a few recordings over the years which you can check out on the merch page.

Here’s what some other people said about our last EP:

These guys waste no time opening up the throttle: “Everything is Permitted” and “Kitty, Queen of Destiny” deliver the rushing riffs and dueling axe work the metal hounds crave… “The End Is Nigh” proves to be the high point of the EP, introducing a bashing, low-slung blues melody a la TESLA before shifting into a punked-up, rapid-fire tempo with a commanding bassline. It may not be a familiar name now, but a couple more discs like this one will surely make HAY PERRO a respected moniker in metal circles.” – Peacedogman.com

“One part 70s hard rock, one part 80s noise rock and a dash of bitters. For those who wondered what it might sound like if the Jesus Lizard did a Blue Oyster Cult tribute show. I’ll give you a hint: It’s pretty cool.” – Aiding & Abetting

“Combining the dark forces of metal, the thunder of rock and the furious pace of the mighty jackalope a newer stronger less leaden band has been thrust forth thusly… You can certainly hear the Maiden influence as well as Kiss and perhaps a little Zeke – but what do I know? Comparisons aside Hay Perro has a fresh rock sound and from what I can gather would likely be quite formidable in front of you on a stage, preferably somewhere near to where you are.” – Upstarter