Meltdown
BAND DIRECTORY
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Since the 1980's Meltdown have worked
exclusively within the Christian hard music scene in the UK and in that time we
have discovered that it can be hard to find a suitable band for a planned
event or festival. This band directory is a small resource aimed at helping you
find the band you may be looking for. Because the Meltdown ministry is centred
around hard, heavy and alternative music, we rarely book a band for a Meltdown
stage who do not fall into a hard music category. However, some bands who are of
a "lighter" style have asked to be included in this directory. In order to
prevent confusion we have decided to use this mark
HM
for bands who we consider to be suitable for
classification as a hard music band and are therefore more likely to be found
performing on a Meltdown stage.
We also wish to make it clear that inclusion in this list is not an indication that Meltdown endorse or recommend the ministry of the included band. It simply means that the band listed consider themselves to be a Christian band and have either asked to be included or have been included by Meltdown because we have personally experienced their ministry on one of our stages.
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A Failed
Perfection : UK
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A Failed
Perfection write melodic hardcore music. From brutal, scream driven
beatdowns to chilled out, neoclassical instrumental sections and
everything in between. They are five best mates who have come together
united in a passion for faith and music. They let their faith drive them
to creating music that encapsulates both the brutal and beautiful
aspects of the cross. Myspace: www.myspace.com/afailedperfection Website: www.afailedperfection.com |
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Ark
Rock: UK
HM Ark Rock were formed in late 2001 under the name AOTC influenced by Blindside, Project 86 and early P.O.D and a strong faith in God they have the common goal of bringing a fresh music to the alternate scene. Playing various venues across the country such as Meltdown, Greenbelt Steel Cross and doing regular charity events Ark Rock leave a favourable impression wherever they go Having finished their E.P Ark Rock did a series of gigs in summer/autumn 2007 and are now writing new material ready for 2008 and a possible album Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/aotc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20973075632 |
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Back Pocket Prophet : UK
HM Described as A fusion of Hard Rock, Classic Metal and and healthy dose of Fun BPP are a band not to miss. The band made a storming debut appearance at the 2007 Greenbelt Meltdown stage and are tipped for a great future. 2008 sees the boys beginning work on their second EP and with gigs already lined up for Greenbelt and Meltdown and first time visits to Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Green Light District Festival in Denmark. Myspace:
www.myspace.com/backpocketprophet
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CRAVE
: Northern Ireland
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Crave hail from
Northern Ireland where they have built a strong support base and were
recently showcased on Cool FM, Northern Ireland's largest mainstream
radio station. The band have already received some excellent reviews
with their debut album Carve, and now have their latest release 'Waiting
Games' - an accomplished collection of full-on rock songs, to take them
to a wider audience.
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CRIMSON
FIGHT : Northern Ireland
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Coming
straight outta the East Coast of Northern Ireland, CF are on a4-man
mission to kick some life back into the UK's live music scene. After
building a strong following in their hometown, the band released their
debut EP 'Deliverance' among family and friends at the McNeill Theatre
at the end of Summer '07. It was recieved well, and the band completed
work on EP number two, entitled Save Your Breath, in the Autumn of 2007. |
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[DWEEB] : UK
Their sound is energetic rock music with a twist of jazzy funk. Their
stage show,
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Ignited : UK Midlands
Myspace : www.myspace.com/ignited |
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Intohimo : Sweden
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A
6-piece band from the southern parts of Sweden. The sound could be
described as melodic hardcore, hardcore with screamo parts, or whatever,
it doesn't really matter anyway. |
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The
Lightning Strikes : West Midlands UK
Formed
in March 2006 by four people from Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Gornal and
Brierley Hill. The bands' aim has always been, to play uplifting indie
music and to make an extra effort to give the audience a good night of
entertainment. This usually includes the stage been full of candles,
glow sticks and any other light source the band can find. Myspace: www.myspace.com/thelightningstrikes Website: www.thelightningstrikes.co.uk |
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Mammuth : Sweden
HM Mammuth is based in Örebro, Sweden, and has been around for 7 years, touring all over Europe, including two shows at greenbelt. The music is heavy riff-based rock with touches of screamo. Emotional and brutal, beautiful and full of energy! Website;
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More
Than Dust :
HM Formed on the dark, stained streets of Camden Town, More Than Dust was born in 1994 from a desire to play metal that's about more than hate. After 2 years trying to find the perfect line-up, they exploded onto the live scene opening Destruction Fest '07. Now with an all Brazilian rhythm section following the departure of founder member and bassist, Tom Day, the London 4-piece continue to assault the senses of the UK metal scene, punching way above their weight with their own brand of heavy-as-hell, groove-laden metal. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/morethandust |
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My Spoon
: Manchester UK
HM The Manchester rock three-piece MY SPOON have achieved an extraordinary amount for an independent band without the promotional muscle or the finance of a record company behind them. With a sizeable, and still growing, support base, a highly praised album 'Love Stories And Lies' and storming appearances at numerous Christian festivals things look good for the outfit. The band, now full time, are winning new fans wherever they play with a sound described as Rage Against The Machine meets Busted…These guys have all the ingredients to turn an average gig into a memorable night, a simple song into a long lasting sing-a-long, a gathering of people into a party, and a rock show into a ROCK SHOW! Check them out at a show near you and you'll see what we mean. Myspace: www.myspace.com/myspoon Website: www.passthespoon.com |
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Rising From
Death : Swindon UK
A Swindon based Metal/hardcore band Rising From Death. With uncompromising faith in God and a strong message behind every song, backed up by an unshakable stage presence recently supported taking names, renown London hardcore band. Rising from death take you back to the basics of reality and makes you rethink about how you live, with strong influences from other Christian metal/hardcore artists such as Norma Jean, Zao and Living Sacrifice, Rising From Death put together the heavier side of metal with hardcore beatdowns and melodic choruses. Myspace: www.myspace.com/risingfromdeath Website: www.risingfromdeath.com |
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STAIRWAY : Midlands UK
Stairway independently released their 2nd CD, 'Bleeding Heart' in July 1999. During 2002 Stairway's 3rd album 'On Hallowed Ground ' was released to great reviews and media feedback, as well as incredible support from fans world wide. Following up on this success, Stairway signed a Licensing deal with American Label Retroactive Records in 2005 to re-release the 'No Rest: No Mercy' album as a Limited Edition and is now available on the market. Their 4th CD - 'The Other Side of Midnight', a disc of pure Classic Heavy Metal which is now available on general release in the UK, USA and Europe; with the album's debut Chart entry at #2 in the USA's National College Chart, two Nominations for Best Album and Best Group in the NMW Awards in Hollywood USA, and a slot supporting Blaze Bayley at Rock of Ages Fest 07 this may well be the album that puts STAIRWAY on the musical map for real! Myspace: www.myspace.com/stairway Distribution: www.code7music.com |
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Rodent Emporium
Hailing from across the central belt in Scotland, together they are quite a bunch aging from 19 to 35 with significant gaps in between, and completely different ideas on style and belief. What they do have is a shared passion for people, music, performing and writing with no fear of reprimand. Thats why you will here pop hooks, metal breakdowns and lovely harmonies all in the space of half an hour with this unlikely 'band'. Having now gained enough interest from a small start up label Void Avoidance, Rodent Emporium are about to embark on the recording of their debut album |
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THROUGH SOLACE :
Wales
HM This is an intense and creative approach to hard music. The Welsh guys play frenzied but uplifting metallic hardcore and have already established a name for themselves across the UK and Europe since forming in 2005. Through Solace have released their own CD and toured the UK twice, as well as playing at festivals in Switzerland, Germany and France. 2008 promises to see the second Through Solace release, details of which will be announced shortly. It can be said that Through Solace is a hard-working band who have paid their dues and are one of the heaviest and most passionate bands in the UK to deliver a Christian message. See them live and judge for yourselves.
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This directory is a brand new venture by Meltdown. If you would like to add a listing for your band - FREE of charge of course - email us with a photo and similar details to the details shown above. The band MUST be a Christian band playing any style of hard music.
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