"Spider (British band) Spider were a new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) band from Liverpool that formed in 1976. The band, who were often compared to Status Quo, offered an upbeat sound, which was described as boogie rock. Spider released three albums in the 10 years they were together, titled ""Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies"" (1982) ""Rough Justice"" (1984) and ""Raise the Banner (For Rock 'n' Roll)"" (1986) The band split in 1986. Spider formed in 1976, consisted of four young men from Wallasey, including 2 brothers, none of whom had played in bands before. After releasing ""Children of the"
"Tonight"", received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and a BBC recording session followed. The band continued to tour the UK with Sham 69 and Ultravox (then featuring John Foxx as singer and frontman). Club shows included a residency at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, coupled with two appearances at the Reading Festival. https://www.facebook.com/speedometors The Speedometors The Speedometors or Speed-O-Metors are a new wave/punk rock band from London. They were formed in 1976 in Shepherd's Bush by Martin Finlay, Robbie Watson and Lol Gellor (previously of the West London band Rough Diamonds) and joined shortly thereafter by Ian ""Toose"""
"Adoration (band) Adoration (also known as ""Adoration UK"") were an English band formed in 2003 by John Stone (vocals, former manager of band Vendemmian) and Stephen Carey (formerly of This Burning Effigy, NFD and currently of the band The Eden House). The band were musically influenced by the likes of The Cure, The Chameleons, Cocteau Twins and The Mission. After an initial flurry of activity during which the band supported bands such as Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and a tour with All About Eve Adoration then spent 4 years in the studio to write and record their first album, with"
"played their farewell gig at the Islington O2 Academy in London. John Stone - vocals Stephen Carey - guitar, keyboards Lee-Anne Burgess - bass Rob Leydon - guitar Chris Milden - guitar Simon Rippin - drums Adoration (band) Adoration (also known as ""Adoration UK"") were an English band formed in 2003 by John Stone (vocals, former manager of band Vendemmian) and Stephen Carey (formerly of This Burning Effigy, NFD and currently of the band The Eden House). The band were musically influenced by the likes of The Cure, The Chameleons, Cocteau Twins and The Mission. After an initial flurry of"
"from lung cancer, on 28 January 2017. Quartz (British band) Quartz are a British heavy metal band. Quartz dates back to as early as 1974 when they were known as Bandy Legs. They signed to Jet Records in 1976 and supported Black Sabbath and AC/DC. The band changed their name to Quartz for their 1977 debut album, ""Quartz"". The album was produced by Tony Iommi and Quartz toured with Black Sabbath to support this release. Queen guitarist Brian May offered to do his ""Queen"" style editing of the song ""Circles,"" but after several attempts he admitted that he thought the"
"a photo of Aaron Buchanan and Halford together at the Hell For Leather exhibition in Parliament Tattoo, Finsbury Park, London in 2017 saying the band were ""making waves"". Buchanan has often cited influence and appreciation of Freddie Mercury of Queen. On 5 September 2016, The Cult Classics Facebook page posted a video of Aaron Buchanan & Tom McCarthy in celebration of what would have been Mercury's 70th birthday, and a tribute to what would have been both 25 years since his death and 30 years since the Queen at Wembley gig of 1986. They performed acoustically a rendition of ""Love"
"Psychemodo Psychemodo is a garage rock band from Birmingham in the UK. They are currently in rotation on BBC Radio with their debut charity single ""She's So Clean"". Influences range from The Clash to Beethoven and recent reviews have seen the band compared with The Goo Goo Dolls, Arcade Fire and The Fray. They are a 5 piece consisting of: In the winter of 2006, a meeting between founder member Stevens and BBC Production/WM's Ben Turner's New York Researcher, Richi Davis, began to move the band forward. Davis was then enlisted to plan a New York tour and to orchestrate"
"limited edition Christmasette in December. Fonda 500 Fonda 500 (aka F500 or Fonda500) are a British band hailing from Kingston upon Hull. Formed by Simon Stone and Nicholas Broten in 1995, Fonda 500 have been releasing albums since 2000. Their songs appeared on the soundtrack to the British comedy television programme, ""Teachers"" on Channel Four, Colin Farrel film Intermission and E4's ""Skins"" (2010). They have built up a cult following since 2000, chiefly through their explosive live performances and their unique musical style, which draws elements from 60's pop music (Beach Boys harmonies) bedroom pop (usage of novelty instruments) and"
"played fiddle for The Urban Voodoo Machine and Jamie T. Drummer Dave Danger went on to perform with Burning Beaches alongside singer-songwriter and past Holloways guest Sam McCarthy. The Holloways The Holloways were an English four-piece indie rock band from North London. Their single ""Generator"" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on 11 June 2007. They had five No.1 singles on the UK Indie Chart and several Top 40 singles. Their debut album, ""So This Is Great Britain?"", was awarded 8 out of 10 by ""NME"". Former band member Rob Skipper died on 3 October 2014 in Brighton"
"Amplifier (band) Amplifier are an English rock band originating from Manchester. The band has released six albums and four EPs since its inception in 1999. Their music has been described as ""Soundgarden, Tool, Black Sabbath, Oceansize and Pink Floyd taking copious amounts of mind-altering substances and venturing on a trip through time and space (to another dimension), and back again."" Their music is characterised by guitarist Sel Balamir's effect pedals, Matt Brobin's complex drumming, extended heavy sections, atmospheric compositions and philosophical lyrics. Their self-titled debut album, ""Amplifier"", was released in 2004 by Music for Nations. Their second album, ""Insider"" was"
"One with Milloy for their final London show and the other for a friend's private party. Micky Wyle performed for a reformed Senseless Things (filling in for Morgan Nicholls, who was unavailable) for a secret (billed as Mark Keds) four-song performance at Islington Academy, London on 4 March 2007 – over twelve years after the band last performed – as part of a gig to celebrate the life of former Mega City Four frontman Darren ""Wiz"" Brown, who died in December 2006. 6. http://punktastic.com/reviews/hitechjet-600-miles-from/ Hitechjet Hitechjet were a British rock band from Uxbridge, London formed in 2001. Hitechjet released one"
"tracks. Keith Gemmell died from tongue cancer on 24 July 2016. Audience (band) Audience is a cult British art rock band which existed from 1969 until 1972 and then from 2004 until 2013. The original band consisted of Howard Werth (born Howard Alexander Werth, 26 March 1947, The Mother's Hospital, Clapton, East London) on nylon-strung electric acoustic guitar and vocals; Keith Gemmell (born Keith William Gemmell, 15 February 1948, Hackney Hospital, Hackney, East London - died 24 July 2016, Beltinge, Kent) on alto and tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet; Trevor Williams (born Trevor Leslie Williams, 19 January 1945, Hereford General"
"Moderates (band) The Moderates is a Liverpool band who had a large local following in the late 70s and early 80s and championed by John Peel on his BBC Radio 1 show (the band supported John Peel's Roadshow date at Liverpool University 02/09/1978). Lineup: John Brady (Vocals, Keyboards), Heidi Kure (Vocals), phil allen(Drums), Tom Gould (Guitar), Bobby Carr (Guitar, Violin), Mike Pursey (Bass, ""later of Dead or Alive"") Releases: 12"" single 'Fetishes' 1980 (Open-Eye Records OE EP 1001), 'Yes to the Neutron Bomb'/'Bus Girl' 1981 (Hyped Records 51) and 'Emile'/'For What It's Worth' 1981 (Hyped Records BMRB 53). The Moderates"
"The Bohemes The Bohemes are a Dutch band from The Hague who have been compared to British bands such as The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys, and The Who. The band's name is taken from Arthur Rimbaud's poem ""Ma Bohème"". The band is known for its energetic live performances. In early 2011, the drummer Fabian Dophemont was replaced by Detlef Villerius, who in turn was replaced by the manager Gabriël Huisman in early 2012. Léon Huisman and Milan Weekhout met in 2003 while still in high school. They shared a love for British music and bands and began jamming in their"
"Audience (band) Audience is a cult British art rock band which existed from 1969 until 1972 and then from 2004 until 2013. The original band consisted of Howard Werth (born Howard Alexander Werth, 26 March 1947, The Mother's Hospital, Clapton, East London) on nylon-strung electric acoustic guitar and vocals; Keith Gemmell (born Keith William Gemmell, 15 February 1948, Hackney Hospital, Hackney, East London - died 24 July 2016, Beltinge, Kent) on alto and tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet; Trevor Williams (born Trevor Leslie Williams, 19 January 1945, Hereford General Hospital, Hereford, Herefordshire) on bass guitar and vocals; and Tony Connor"
"Fonda 500 Fonda 500 (aka F500 or Fonda500) are a British band hailing from Kingston upon Hull. Formed by Simon Stone and Nicholas Broten in 1995, Fonda 500 have been releasing albums since 2000. Their songs appeared on the soundtrack to the British comedy television programme, ""Teachers"" on Channel Four, Colin Farrel film Intermission and E4's ""Skins"" (2010). They have built up a cult following since 2000, chiefly through their explosive live performances and their unique musical style, which draws elements from 60's pop music (Beach Boys harmonies) bedroom pop (usage of novelty instruments) and indie rock (electric guitars). Their"
"hit in the UK when released as a single. On the fifteenth anniversary of Ashman's death, the band reunited for a tribute concert on 21 November 2010, at the Scala in London, in a show with Adam Ant topping the bill and also featuring later Ashman bands Bow Wow Wow and Chiefs of Relief. Agent Provocateur (band) Agent Provocateur were a British electronica band, consisting of John Gosling, Matthew Ashman (Bow Wow Wow), Dan Peppe, Danny Saber (Black Grape) and Cleo Torez. When Ashman died in 1995 he was replaced on guitar by Lance Burman (formerly of Chiefs of Relief)."
"Rudimental Rudimental are an English drum and bass band, signed to Asylum Records, Atlantic Records and Black Butter Records. The band consists of Piers Aggett, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and DJ Locksmith. They were nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2013, and won several awards including the Brit Award, and the MOBO Award for Best Album. Rudimental also received nominations at the MTV Europe Music Awards for Best New Act, and Best UK and Ireland act. Rudimental has achieved multiple Platinum awards for record sales in several countries including in the United Kingdom and Australia. The band rose to prominence"
"Quatermass (band) Quatermass were a British progressive rock band from London, active between 1969 and 1971. A related band, Quatermass II was active in the mid-1990s. The trio consisted of bass player and vocalist John Gustafson, keyboardist J. Peter Robinson and Mick Underwood on drums. Underwood had previously played with Ritchie Blackmore in the Outlaws, while Gustafson had been a member of The Big Three and The Merseybeats. Underwood later became drummer with Episode Six, and was joined by Gustafson after Roger Glover left to join Deep Purple. The band took its name from Professor Bernard Quatermass, a fictional scientist"
"Levitation (band) Levitation were an English psychedelic rock band, formed in 1990 in London. The band consisted of frontman Terry Bickers (formerly guitarist with The House of Love), drummer David Francolini, guitarist Christian Hayes, bassist Laurence O'Keefe and keyboardist Robert White. Bickers announced his departure from the band onstage at Tufnell Park Dome in north London on 14 May 1993. The release of the band's already completed second album ""Meanwhile Gardens"" was shelved. The band enlisted former Some Have Fins frontman Steve Ludwin to replace Bickers, which saw a remixed version of the album with new vocals from Ludwin released"
"The Holloways The Holloways were an English four-piece indie rock band from North London. Their single ""Generator"" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on 11 June 2007. They had five No.1 singles on the UK Indie Chart and several Top 40 singles. Their debut album, ""So This Is Great Britain?"", was awarded 8 out of 10 by ""NME"". Former band member Rob Skipper died on 3 October 2014 in Brighton from a heroin overdose. David Jackson and Bryn Fowler established the beginnings of the band, finding Rob Skipper at the live music venue Nambucca on Holloway Road in"
"Joy Division Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. The band consisted of singer Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris. Sumner and Hook formed the band after attending a Sex Pistols concert. While their early recordings were heavily influenced by early punk, they soon developed a unique style that made them one of the pioneers of the post-punk movement. Their self-released 1978 debut EP ""An Ideal for Living"" drew the attention of the Manchester television personality Tony Wilson, who signed them to his independent label"
"song ""Life's Shadow"". Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood was the agent for Beckett and a teenage Steve Harris saw the band play this song live. Harris and Dave Murray settled with one of the credited songwriters, Robert Barton. Ingham was unaware of the matter until 2011 and Barton claimed to be the sole songwriter during the original settlement. Iron Maiden stopped performing Hallowed Be Thy Name on their 2017 tour as a result. The issue was settled out of court in March 2018. Beckett (band) Beckett was an English hard rock band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1970. The"
"with AntiProduct. However, McCormack completed the tour in defiance, with support band Any Given Day providing a backing band. Tom Spencer is currently fronting the London-based The Loyalties, which includes Rich Jones, Craig Herdman and Lee Jones. Rich Jones also plays with Bassknives. McCormack is working on his first solo album in South Shields. Neil Phillips continues to play with B-Movie Heroes. On 17 February 2012, the Yo-Yo's reformed for ""one night only"" for a show at Camden Barfly to celebrate Danny McCormack's 40th birthday. Initially only one show was scheduled but due to demand, a second later show was"
"then joined the band, Dave Robin (bass) and Max Hardy who replaced Unthank. This new line-up recorded a new LP containing former songs as well as new ones. The group frequently toured in the Netherlands until 1979. Having been diagnosed with stomach cancer, Pete Lewis (the last remaining original band member) passed away at home in 1985. He was treated by Harold Shipman, nicknamed ""Doctor Death"" and was to be Harold Shipman's youngest victim. [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1442561/bio * </nowiki>] [http://ralphrieckermann.com/ * </nowiki>] The Scorpions (Manchester band) The Scorpions are a 1960s British beat group, originally from Manchester in England, that became popular"
"Chameleons UK, Clan of Xymox, Dead or Alive, Billy Bragg, Tones on Tail, The Pursuit of Happiness, Duran Duran, Nina Hagen, The Damned, The Church, The Fall, Pylon, Faith No More, Gene Loves Jezebel, Flesh For Lulu, New Order, The Legendary Pink Dots, The Lemonheads, Meat Beat Manifesto, Ministry, Motörhead, Big Black, the Butthole Surfers, 10,000 Maniacs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Firehose, Soundgarden, Trouble Funk, Alice in Chains, Counting Crows, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Soul Asylum, Camper Van Beethoven, Gwar, Henry Rollins Band, Jane's Addiction, X, Specimen, Primus, The Slits, Sugarcubes, A House, Bush Tetras, The Bangles, Fear, Flipper, The Wipers,"
"IQ (band) IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band The Lens. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success and had several line up changes, IQ have built up a loyal following over the years and are still active as of 2018. In 2011, IQ performed a series of concerts in the UK and Europe celebrating their 30th anniversary. IQ were one of a small number of British bands formed during the early 1980s, including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night, Pallas, Quasar, LaHost and"
"line-up, at BBC Radio 2's ""Live in Hyde Park"" from Hyde Park, London. The band's latest album ""Aquostic II – That’s a Fact!"" was released on 21 October 2016. On 28 October 2016, Parfitt permanently retired from live performances after suffering a heart attack earlier the same year. On 24 December, he died in hospital in Marbella, Spain as a result of severe infection, after suffering an injury to his shoulder. Parfitt's funeral was held at Woking Crematorium on 19 January 2017. Irish guitarist Richie Malone, who had substituted for Parfitt during some 2016 live shows, took his place on"
"Midnight Messiah. Clive Burr died a year later, due to complications related to MS. Elixir (British band) Elixir is a British heavy metal band, formed by Steve Bentley, Kevin Dobbs, Nigel Dobbs and Phil Denton in November 1983. They are notable for being associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement. The band spent the first time after having formed writing material and rehearsing. After brief stints as ""Purgatory"" and ""Hellfire"" the members finally decided on naming the band ""Elixir"". According to the biography on the band's website the name was chosen through Steve Bentley closing his eyes"
"Collibus Collibus is a British five piece, progressive rock-metal band from Manchester. Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums). In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons. Collibus won the Mike Weatherley MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House. Weatherly became the band's manager. In February 2014, the band released their debut album, ""The False Awakening."" ""The False Awakening"" has been met with critical acclaim from music press. In"
"Smithdom – The Smiths Tribute Band Smithdom is a tribute band who play the music of The Smiths from 1983-1987. The band is from Manchester, England. Smithdom was formed in February 2009, but only found a singer in June of that year after an appeal in the ""Manchester Evening News"" and ""City Life"". Their first gig was in October 2009 in Bolton and they were well received. They have attracted a lot of interest since and have been interviewed along with other Smiths tribute bands for the LA based Covers magazine. The band took their name from one of the"
"Rekuiem Rekuiem, formerly spelt 'Requiem', was founded in the beginning of the new wave of British heavy metal movement in the UK by Steve Slater (guitar), Gordon Denny (bass), Mike Reid (vocal), Karl Wilcox (drums). The band were pioneers of this new genre of rock amongst others such as Witchfinder General, Diamond Head, Jameson Raid, Angel Witch and Iron Maiden. Rekuiem pursued their own style of metal which later became known as doom metal. They were influenced by Black Sabbath and wanted to create something that was even heavier. After many rehearsals the band began to play local gigs in"
"an expanding universe and the inevitable demise of the Earth, once it is engulfed by the Sun as it turns into a Red Giant. He then urges mankind to care for the planet and maintain a peaceful existence as, even in the face of the grim future, it is the only planet we have. ! Year !! Awards !! Work !! Category !! Result Orbital (band) Orbital are an English electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, Kent, England, consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. The band's name is taken from Greater London's orbital motorway, the M25, which was central"