Hawk

Hawk is a name used by several acts, including a Norwegian progressive trance producer and DJ, a Chicago rock band, a South African psychedelic rock group, a 1980s glam metal band, a Greek rapper and musician, and the renamed US metalcore band formerly known as This Or The Apocalypse.

Norwegian producer and DJ

One Hawk is the main alias of Håkon Lofthus, a producer and DJ from Norway born in 1985. He works in progressive trance and has several years of DJ experience, starting from smaller clubs and moving on to larger parties. He also arranges parties in Norway and holds numerous radio residencies, building a profile in the international scene.

Chicago rock band

Another Hawk is a Chicago band focused on stripped-down rock with garage rock and Americana roots. Its sound is described as combining the crunch of AC/DC, the swagger of the Rolling Stones, and the melodies of Tom Petty. The band is led by songwriter David Hawkins, who links the songs to memories of an orange Camaro and to listening to AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, and the Rolling Stones.

South African psychedelic rock group

Hawk is also the name of a South African psychedelic rock band influenced by African beats. The group releases the albums African Day in 1971 and Africa She too can Cry in 1972.

Glam metal band

A different Hawk forms in 1984 as a glam metal band. Its original line-up includes lead vocalist Charles Morrill, guitarist Doug Marks, bassist Lonnie Miller, and drummer Scott Travis. Doug Marks remains the only member present in every line-up and later becomes known for his Metal Method guitar instruction videos. Lonnie Miller later plays in King Kobra and BulletBoys, while Scott Travis later joins Judas Priest in 1989 after time in Racer X and Saints Or Sinners, later known as The Scream. A later Hawk line-up includes David Fefolt on vocals, Doug Marks on guitar and bass, Dave Tolley and Steve Ayola on keyboards, and Matt Sorum on drums. Hawk releases a self-titled album with Matt Sorum on drums in 1986.

Renamed metalcore band

Hawk is also the new name used by This Or The Apocalypse from 2018 onward.

Greek rapper and musician

Another Hawk is a Greek musician and rapper from Katerini in Northern Greece, born on 28 January 1993. He begins his music career there and releases his first mixtape in 2014 with his producer and partner Jester.