Which band released their debut album more recently, Godspeed You! Black Emperor or Halestorm?
Godspeed You! Black Emperor:  After the release of their debut album in 1997, the group toured regularly from 1998 to 2002. Halestorm: Halestorm is an American hard rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith. Halestorm:  The group's self-titled debut album was released on April 28, 2009, through Atlantic Records.
Halestorm