Phantom Theory are a two-piece alternative rock/grunge band that provide audiences with a loud, explosive and manic live show. Fans have compared their sound to Queens of the Stone Age, Biffy Clyro, Clutch and Death from Above 1979 to name a few. With a massive range of influences, Phantom Theory’s material encompasses a variety of genres that make it difficult to precisely label their style. It’s best for you to hear it and decide for yourself.
A UK based project of R. Allen (Halo / UN- / Leisur Hive) & Daniel Knowler (Leisur Hive / Sweetie / Cindytalk) Merging noise, improv, found sound, dub, metal, electronic music and anything else they feel like, The Infinite Three aims to take up where Leisur Hive left off and to explore paths which their previous band were unable to tread. Medium Term Strategy, a 'work-in-progress' EP can be heard at www.theinfinitethree.co.uk or listened to here.
Herman's Hermits was an internationally successful 60s British rock band, from Manchester, England, formed in 1963. Part of the British Invasion, their trademark simple, non-threatening, clean-cut "boys next door" image made them easier to listen to and more accessible than other British Invasion bands. Their first hit, "I'm Into Something Good", was produced by Mickie Most, reaching #1 in the UK (1963) and #13 in the US (1964). Other hits followed such as "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" (1965) and "I'm Henry VIII, I Am".
There is more than one artist called Quartz. 1) Quartz came out of the British hard rock hotbed of Birmingham to join the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement in the late '70s. With a lineup that included John Bonham-associate Mike Hopkins and future Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nichols, they were actually founded under the name Bandylegs but changed when Jet Records showed interest in the band.
In 1965 Auger formed the group Steampacket along with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll and Rod Stewart. With Driscoll and the band Trinity he went on to produce several hit singles, notably a cover of Bob Dylan's This Wheel's on Fire. In1965 Auger formed the group The Steampacket, along with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, Vic Briggs and Rod Stewart. With Driscoll and the band, Trinity, he went on to record several hit singles, notably a cover version of David Ackles' "Road to Cairo" and Bob Dylan's "This Wheel's on Fire", which was featured on Dylan Covered.
Since 2006 there have been excited, often fantastic, rumours among would-be connoisseurs of the underground British rock scene of a trio that has spent three years simmering just beneath the scope of the mainstream, perfecting themselves and preparing the industry for their explosive arrival. Tales tell of a band that boasts a guitarist to rival Hendrix and a drummer so powerful that the very foundations of venues shake under a Bonham-esque assault wherever they perform.
Nixa are rock. They write great songs, and have a lot of fun while they’re doing it – and that’s their manifesto. Nixa was born in the summer of 2006 after a massive gangbang involving Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Soulwax and Death Cab for Cutie: the custody battle still rages... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2433167392
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Sucioperro are a three piece from Ayr in Scotland, who play spiralling off kilter alt-rock. They are indeed alt-rock but they go beyond this as a band. They've cited their influences as Rage Against the Machine, Crowded House, Pearl Jam, Tool, Jimmy Eat World, Talking Heads, The Police, Prince and "anything vibed/energetic/real". This mix of musical influences all comes out in their live show, which is something that you simply cannot miss.
There are at least 2 artists with the name Inflight: 1. Manchester alt-rock trio, Inflight play huge, room filling riffage and epic choruses with expressive, clean cut vocals. They have toured with bands such as Allister, Kids in Glass Houses and Luke Pickett and are currently writing a second EP.
2. Inflight has established its position as a solid independent band over the last few years, with the enthusiasm and desire to produce a rock’n’roll sound that audiences are craving. Inflight are based in Melbourne, Australia.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is the solo moniker of former Oasis guitarist and lead song writer Noel Gallagher. The band originates from Manchester, England, and includes former Oasis session pianist Mike Rowe, drummer Jeremy Stacey of The Lemon Trees and percussionist Lenny Castro. The band also varies guests on their debut album such as the Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Wired Strings.