Post by snakesandladders on Jan 14, 2011 7:52:11 GMT -5
Anyone into this amazing UK band???
Amplifier are an alternative rock band from Manchester, England. The main trio forming the band are singer and guitarist Sel Balamir, bassist Neil Mahony and drummer Matt Brobin. The band has released three albums and two EPs since its inception in 1999. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2004 by Music for Nations. Their second album, Insider was released in Europe in 2006 on the SPV label. Their third album, The Octopus, was released to fans in December 2010 ahead of a full release in January 2011.
Contents [hide]
1 History
1.1 Debut album
1.2 Second album
1.3 Future recordings
2 Members
3 Discography
3.1 Albums
3.2 EPs
3.3 Singles
4 External links
[edit] History[edit] Debut albumAfter forming around 1998 Amplifier toured the UK and recorded a few demos and sent promo CDs to labels and the press. After being signed in May 2002 by British label Music for Nations, Amplifier were asked to support Deftones at Manchester Apollo. After the two singles 'The Consultancy' (b/w 'Glory Electricity') and 'Neon' (b/w 'Boomtime' and 'Throwaway'), the band’s self-titled debut album was released on the 6th of June, 2004 by Music for Nations – which is a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records – and was very well received by English media and critics. As well as the standard 10-track jewel case, the album was released as a 13-track digi-pac. The extra tracks were the two segues (Drawing No1 and No2) and new track 'Half-Life'.
The label ran out of funds and was bought-out by Sony, which was not interested in working with smaller bands. After buying the rights for the album back the band went label-hunting. In 2005, they signed a deal with SPV (Germany). The debut was re-released in May of that year with a second disc containing the three b-sides and 'Half-Life' and videos for the singles "The Consultancy" and "Neon".
Since 2005, the band has done extensive touring both in the UK and Europe. The band uses many effects pedals to create a wall of noise. In some songs vocals are distorted and Balamir samples his guitar to create a thicker sound. Reverb and delay effects often contribute to an eerie atmosphere. The EP "The Astronaut Dismantles HAL" which contains 6 songs as well as a hidden track was released on 17 October 2005. In 2006, the band played numerous festival dates including opening the main-stage at Download Festival, UK
[edit] Second albumTheir second album, titled Insider includes 12 tracks, three of which were posted to the band's MySpace before the album's release. The band also recorded extra tracks to be used as future b-sides. The album was released on 29 September in Germany and Austria and 2 October in the rest of Europe 2006 on SPV in a Digipack with 12 page booklet. 'Procedures' was chosen as a radio single to promote the album and has been played by Zane Lowe on Radio One. No singles from the album will be released to the public. A video for Procedures was filmed during the band's Munich show, on the European tour.
After their own UK and European tour, Amplifier were main support for Opeth's European Tour. During their European tour in early 2007 they were supported by the Swiss indie rock band Cloudride. Before taking time to write and record their third album Amplifier were main support to Porcupine Tree on their UK tour in April 2007.
[edit] Future recordingsIn March 2008, Amplifier confirmed that they were recording their third and fourth albums simultaneously. As of January 2010, Amplifier confirmed that they will return in 2010 with the double album The Octopus.
[edit] MembersSel Balamir – Guitar and vocals
Neil Mahony – Bass
Matt Brobin – Drums
[edit] Discography[edit] Albums2004: Amplifier
2004: Amplifier (Digipack Version)
2005: Amplifier (Re-Issue Digipack + Bonus EP and Videos of the Singles)
2006: Insider
2010: The Octopus (70 page booklet limited edition and Digipack)
[edit] EPs1999: Untitled Demo
2005: The Astronaut Dismantles HAL
2009: Eternit
Singles2003: "The Consultancy"
2004: "Neon"
2005: "Everyday Combat" (Radio promo only)
2006: "Procedures" (Radio promo only)
By blackglove at 2011-01-14
Amplifier are an alternative rock band from Manchester, England. The main trio forming the band are singer and guitarist Sel Balamir, bassist Neil Mahony and drummer Matt Brobin. The band has released three albums and two EPs since its inception in 1999. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2004 by Music for Nations. Their second album, Insider was released in Europe in 2006 on the SPV label. Their third album, The Octopus, was released to fans in December 2010 ahead of a full release in January 2011.
Contents [hide]
1 History
1.1 Debut album
1.2 Second album
1.3 Future recordings
2 Members
3 Discography
3.1 Albums
3.2 EPs
3.3 Singles
4 External links
[edit] History[edit] Debut albumAfter forming around 1998 Amplifier toured the UK and recorded a few demos and sent promo CDs to labels and the press. After being signed in May 2002 by British label Music for Nations, Amplifier were asked to support Deftones at Manchester Apollo. After the two singles 'The Consultancy' (b/w 'Glory Electricity') and 'Neon' (b/w 'Boomtime' and 'Throwaway'), the band’s self-titled debut album was released on the 6th of June, 2004 by Music for Nations – which is a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records – and was very well received by English media and critics. As well as the standard 10-track jewel case, the album was released as a 13-track digi-pac. The extra tracks were the two segues (Drawing No1 and No2) and new track 'Half-Life'.
The label ran out of funds and was bought-out by Sony, which was not interested in working with smaller bands. After buying the rights for the album back the band went label-hunting. In 2005, they signed a deal with SPV (Germany). The debut was re-released in May of that year with a second disc containing the three b-sides and 'Half-Life' and videos for the singles "The Consultancy" and "Neon".
Since 2005, the band has done extensive touring both in the UK and Europe. The band uses many effects pedals to create a wall of noise. In some songs vocals are distorted and Balamir samples his guitar to create a thicker sound. Reverb and delay effects often contribute to an eerie atmosphere. The EP "The Astronaut Dismantles HAL" which contains 6 songs as well as a hidden track was released on 17 October 2005. In 2006, the band played numerous festival dates including opening the main-stage at Download Festival, UK
[edit] Second albumTheir second album, titled Insider includes 12 tracks, three of which were posted to the band's MySpace before the album's release. The band also recorded extra tracks to be used as future b-sides. The album was released on 29 September in Germany and Austria and 2 October in the rest of Europe 2006 on SPV in a Digipack with 12 page booklet. 'Procedures' was chosen as a radio single to promote the album and has been played by Zane Lowe on Radio One. No singles from the album will be released to the public. A video for Procedures was filmed during the band's Munich show, on the European tour.
After their own UK and European tour, Amplifier were main support for Opeth's European Tour. During their European tour in early 2007 they were supported by the Swiss indie rock band Cloudride. Before taking time to write and record their third album Amplifier were main support to Porcupine Tree on their UK tour in April 2007.
[edit] Future recordingsIn March 2008, Amplifier confirmed that they were recording their third and fourth albums simultaneously. As of January 2010, Amplifier confirmed that they will return in 2010 with the double album The Octopus.
[edit] MembersSel Balamir – Guitar and vocals
Neil Mahony – Bass
Matt Brobin – Drums
[edit] Discography[edit] Albums2004: Amplifier
2004: Amplifier (Digipack Version)
2005: Amplifier (Re-Issue Digipack + Bonus EP and Videos of the Singles)
2006: Insider
2010: The Octopus (70 page booklet limited edition and Digipack)
[edit] EPs1999: Untitled Demo
2005: The Astronaut Dismantles HAL
2009: Eternit
Singles2003: "The Consultancy"
2004: "Neon"
2005: "Everyday Combat" (Radio promo only)
2006: "Procedures" (Radio promo only)
By blackglove at 2011-01-14