HOLLYWOOD HUSTLERS is a heavy metal rock band formed in 2012 by guitarist Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS, CHRIS CAFFERY and HEATHEN).
Originally formed as an All Star band, the Hollywood Hustlers took the stage to support the 2nd ANNUAL ROCKERS AGAINST CANCER BENEFIT at the KEY CLUB in 2012. Artists Ira Black, Bobby Blotzer (RATT), Andrew Freeman (LYNCH MOB, OFFSPRING), Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT), David Victor (BOSTON), Carlos Bates Cruz (STONEBREED), Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN), Joe Retta (SWEET), Lonny Pasillas (EMMINENT), Armand Meinbardis (PAVAROTTI) covered favorite metal music and performed "ROCKERS AGAINST CANCER" song, written and produced by Ira Black for the benefit. A video of the song can be seen on the page.
This Spring 2013, the Hollywood Hustlers will be shifting gears and performing their original modern metal songs and an occasional cover of some of rocks hardest hits.
The current line-up features...
Ira Black, Guitar
Isaac Grajeda, Vocals
Lonny Pasillas, Drums
Dan McNay, Bass
John Paul Fernandes, Guitar
Matt Boehm, Guitar
with special guest appearances.