Gig Guide: Sat 31st Jan

 

Sat 31st Jan 21:00 WITHOUT THOUGHT :: OCEAN BOTTOM NIGHTMARE :: FOLLOWED BY BACK IN BLACK

Without Thought
- An intense blend of galloping rhythms, intelligent melodies and vocals that flow from touching harmonies to savage screams epitomise Guildford-based five piece Without Thought. The quintet's technical ability combines with heartfelt lyrics to create an edgy, aggressive sound - mixing the brutal intensity of hardcore acts like Give Up The Ghost with Jimmy Eat World-style melodies and quiet sections comparable to Explosions in The Sky. After four years of regular touring, the band have built up an army of loyal fans and continue to attract admirers with every show. Taking to the the stage with acts including Sikth, Hurt Process, Days In December, Hondo Maclean, Million Dead, Enter Shikari and Exit Ten the band are becoming a regular fixture on line-ups across the south east.

Heralded as one of the best new rock bands to come out of the UK, the quintet's admirers already include Matt Pinfield of MTV/Sony USA and Bruce Dickinson who championed their singles Grey Matter and With Any Arms on his 6 Music show. Without Thought are now set to release their debut album Get Down and Give Me Infinity. Bursting with punishing melodies, beautiful breakdowns and truly innovative songwriting, the record will soon be at the top of every rock fan's wishlist.

"a full on emotional assault raising the bar for Kerrang worthy heavy rock." – Feedme Music (INDY AWARDS Promoter of the Year)

Ocean Bottom Nightmare formed in Nottingham at the beginning of 2007 out of a mutual desire to make quirky rock music in the vein of some of their favourite bands: Mclusky, Future Of The Left, Biffy Clyro and Refused, to name a few. Since then, they've played gigs at venues such as Nottingham's Rock City and The Charlotte in Leicester, supporting the likes of Future Of The Left, Sanzen, Baddies, Glamour of the Kill and My Awesome Compilation.

In 2008 they released their debut EP, 'We Are Serious': four tracks of distorted bass, 3-part harmonies and manic screaming. There's even some glockenspiel in there. It has so far been received well by the press.

Price: £3.00
Age Limit: 18+
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Location: The Rockhouse, Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX

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