-Welsh rockband (from Pontypridd)
-formed in 1997
-founded by Ian Watkins, Mike Lewis, Mike Chiplin and Lee Gaze.
-They've released 4 albums.
Present Band Members:
-Ian Watkins (Vocals)
-Mike Lewis (Rhythum guitar)
-Lee Gaze (lead Guitar)
-Stuart Richardson (bass)
-Jamie Oliver (suth, turntables, sample, vocals)
-Luke Johnson (drums, percussion)
Albums released:
-Thefakesoundofprogress
-Start Something
-Liberation Transmission
-The Betrayed
Their History
The Beginning 1997-2000
The band attracted 2 music publishers one of them Kerrang! and the other Metal Hammer. In 1999 they signed with the Independent label Visible Noise.
Thefakesoundofprogress 2000-2002
Their debut album was release via Visible Noise (november 2001). However they had also signed up with columbia ( division of sony records) but release their records in Europe through Visible Noise.
Start Something 2003-2004
Their first single Burn Burn was released in 2003 with their album following in 2004. However their album and tour was delayed several times. The toped the UK Albums Chart at number 4 selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Liberation Transmission 2005-2007
This album was released in late 2006 (failing to be released originally in early 2006 as they had planned). It revealed a new music style from the band that was more upbeat and modernised with less scream-0.
Styles and Influence
- Commonly termed as nu metal and hard rock.
-Altrenative Rock is a strong influence to their music
- Their music is termed "an aggressive style of rock, blending strong driving guitars, groove and bounce and pop elements and accessibility."
- Their music has said to have combined softer melodies with aggressive edge
- The lyrics have ranged from sombre to aggressive
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