Quite possibly one of the most exciting bands in Britain, Scots trio Simon Neil (guitar/vocals), Ben Johnston (drums/vocals) and James Johnston (bass/vocals) combine moments of extreme aggression with achingly tender guitar pickings and passionately lovelorn lyricism.
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Underground dance master who stunned the UK garage scene with his debut album 'Boy In Da Corner' and single 'I Luv U' in 2003, both of which warped the sound into something dark, disturbing and deliciously innovative. The addition of the 2003 Mercury Music prize may be the first accolade of many.
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Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, aka Southend boy Sam Duckworth, has gone from strength to strength since the world sat up and took notice after an open mic session in late 2005 caught the attention of Radio One's Huw Stephens. Fusing softly punk vocals and simple acoustic melodies, GCWCF appears to have stumbled across a formula that has seen critics and fans alike, bowing at his feet.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2005
Californian grunge band Queens Of The Stone Age, whose stoner-rock sound and notoriously rock'n'roll lifestyle have propelled them into the major-league, alongside the likes of fellow American rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters.
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Angry US rock/metal at its finest - socially aware lyrics, unrelenting guitar power and a hard, funky edge. best known for 'Killing In The Name Of' in the UK, with a deservedly huge following Stateside.
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Founded by 'punk for life' Long Islander Eddie Reyes, Taking Back Sunday is a five-piece combining catchy yet meaningful songwriting layered over a unique blend of rock's best attributes.
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Coventry trio The Enemy have been kicking up a storm with their anthemic rock and Kasabian-esque rock'n'roll. Born out of sessions messing about in their bedrooms, the band were cult heroes before they were even signed. Now on Stiff Records, they've been supporting The Paddingtons and The Futureheads and playing across the country at NME's coveted club nights.
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Angular, spiky rock'n'roll with a hint of the indie and another hint of the pub. The Fratellis have been accurately described as 'T-Rex crossed with the Libertines' by the Barfly in their hometown of Glasgow. They are a three-piece (Barry, Mince and Jon), utilising the time-tested combination of guitar, bass 'n' drums to create their infectious and energetic rock music.
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System Of A Down leadsinger Serj Tankian, using powerful vocals, hard-hitting lyrics and a musical mastery that defies the usual rules of rock and metal.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2007
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