Molly Hatchet

The Profile

Molly Hatchet is an American Southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1971. Known for a triple‑guitar attack, they broke through with the self‑titled 1978 debut and 1979’s Flirtin’ With Disaster, followed by Beatin’ the Odds and No Guts... No Glory. Their albums often feature fantasy artwork by Frank Frazetta.

Formed in Jacksonville, Florida (1971) by guitarist Dave Hlubek; best known for the album and song Flirtin’ With Disaster (1979); trademark triple‑guitar harmonies; frequent use of Frank Frazetta cover art; the group has continued with changing lineups.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Molly Hatchet as heavyweight Southern rock with a harder punch: triple guitars, big riffs, and bigger attitude. Early classics (Molly Hatchet, Flirtin’ With Disaster, Beatin’ the Odds, No Guts... No Glory) draw the most praise, with Brown and Farrar defining different shades of grit. Critics celebrate the guitar work and “Fall of the Peacemakers,” while calling out repetition in later records. The band’s Frazetta-clad mythos looms large.