The Hidden Hand
Biography
The Hidden Hand is currently comprised of Scott "Wino" Weinrich (guitar/vocals), Bruce Falkinburg (bass/vocals) and Matt Moulis (drums). Original drummer Dave Hennesey left the band to focus more time on his band Ostinato, and was replaced by Evan Tanner. Bassist Falkinburg is a professional recording engineer, and his Phase Studios has been the commission site of works by Clutch, Sixty Watt Shaman and Stinking Lizaveta. The Hidden Hand released their debut 7 inch single 'De-Sensitized' in late 2002, which was quickly followed by their first album 'Divine Propaganda' in 2003.
This was followed by a split LP/CD with Washington D.C. band Wooly Mammoth, and their second full-length 'Mother Teacher Destroyer' in 2004.
In 2006 drummer Evan Tanner left the band after recording their latest effort, 'The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote' and was replaced by Matt Moulis, who has played in DC area bands Medic and Bison. Their music is a slight departure in style for Weinrich (whose previous bands include The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan and Place of Skulls in that more psychedelic influences are evident.
Lyrically, the band deals with politics, history and spirituality. Record labels they have recorded for include Southern Lord, McCarthyism, MeteorCity and Exile On Mainstream.
