'DARK CITY'
directed by Rodger Griffiths
and starring a cast of Attica fans & friends!
Influences
Everyone from the original Black Sabbath, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Blackfoot, Thin Lizzy and Queen to Black Label Society, The Almighty, Down, Corrosion of Conformity, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Pantera with a dose of Alice in Chains, Skunk Anansie, Type O Negative, Rob Zombie, Rammstein, Sisters of Mercy and Pink Floyd. And beer.
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ATTICA RAGE is a hard rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 2003 by Ayrshire brothers Richie Rage [drums] and Jonny Parr [vocals, guitar] with Big C [bass, vocals], the line-up was completed in 2007 by Stephen Bell [guitar].
Described by Metal Hammer Editor, Alexander Milas, as “a perfectly blended mesh of bad-ass riffs and pure metal revelry”, they are gaining wide-spread recognition and word-of-mouth reputation for their powerful live shows across the UK and Europe and modern classic heavy music for the 21st century. With world-wide sales and positive reactions to their 2008 debut album Ruin Nation, Attica Rage are preparing to intensify on all counts with the release of their second full-length album and extensive touring in 2010.
The music of Attica Rage is driven by the riffs, melodies and purity of their classic rock and heavy metal heritage. Dom Lawson nailed it with his observation in a 2009 festival review as “thunderous students of the old school....a massive and immediate hit!”. However, despite a shared love of Ozzy, Motorhead, Metallica, Maiden, Sabbath & co., ask each band member their personal influences and it’s evident that their collective inspiration comes from a wider spectrum than simply the heads-down, balls-out rock that bursts from the surface: blues & southern rock n’ roll; thrash metal; acoustic folk; gothic & punk as well as movie soundtracks all feed the creative and performance output of Attica Rage. Undoubtedly a hard-hitting, heavy music force by design, but expect a little diversity to rear its ugly head in the future.
Following an early demo in 2004 and their 2005 EP In Concert with the Mirror, it was October 2008 that saw the long-awaited release of self-financed debut album Ruin Nation on the band’s own DIY label Vanduara Records. The 11-track LP was produced by Big C, mastered by Ace of Skunk Anansie and features artwork designed by legendary Motörhead sleeve artist Joe Petagno. The track Dark City (with a bonus cover of Motörhead's Overkill) was released as a download single in May 2009, charting at No.1 on the TuneTribe Metal Charts and No.2 on the TuneTribe Download Charts. A promo video directed by Rodger Griffiths accompanied the single. Ruin Nation was an Album of the Month in Music News Scotland and Metal Hammer magazine. Despite no retail distribution, marketing or label backing, the international sales, reviews and overall support has been very encouraging. With a promising debut entry, Attica Rage are poised and determined to take this early success much further with the follow-up album.
A growing reputation and loyal fan-base has been built with their energetic live performances at shows across the UK and Europe. Attica Rage have supported British metal icons Saxon, Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg as well as Armored Saint (with Anthrax vocalist John Bush), Betzefer, Voodoo Six and, bizarrely, post-punk godfather Mark E Smith & The Fall. A lifelong dream came true in summer 2009 when they performed at the legendary Donington Park, England at the Boardie BBQ party at Download Festival, headlined that year by Faith No More, Slipknot and Def Leppard along with ZZ Top, Motley Crue & Whitesnake. Attica Rage have also shared festival bills with Black Label Society, Down, Sepultura, Thin Lizzy, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Apocalyptica and Ministry amongst others. Their European festival debut was Metalcamp 2008 in Slovenia – the only unsigned British band to play the festival that year. They were then invited back in 2009 to open the main stage for Testament and Blind Guardian.
Their major UK festival debut was on the Young Blood stage at Hard Rock Hell II - The Dragon's Ball, Wales in December 2008. A triumphant performance and record crowd turnout opening the 2nd stage at the inaugural Hammerfest followed in April 2009. They also performed an acoustic set on the Jagermeister stage offering rare, alternative unpluged adaptations of their songs. Attica Rage return to Hard Rock Hell III - The Vikings' Ball in December 2009 alongside Monster Magnet, W.A.S.P and Queensryche. 2010 will see the band touring the UK and Europe extensively in support of the new album as well as a return to Hammerfest II in Wales with Iced Earth, Devildriver & Napalm Death as well as the first ever week-long rock festival experience in Ibiza, Spain - the HRH Roadtrip, with Wolf, Grand Magus & more.
2010 is the start of a new, exciting chapter in Attica Rage history. But whatever happens - it’s all about the riffs, the songs, the live shows, the lifestyle and above all....pure unadulterated hard n’ heavy rock n roll!
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Hi guys. I'm on my borrowed (from Neil) lap top while he fixes my pc lol. Great gig last night, the new songs are gid. Ashamed is strange though x Looking forward to the Catty gig and HRH x Catch up with you guys and of course the Attica girls then x
Hi Attica Rage ..Hope this finds you well .. Wish you a Beautiful week... God bless.... Take care.. "Some values are ... like sugar on the doughnut, legitimate, desirable, but insufficient, apart from the doughnut itself. We need substance as well as frosting." .. Love and Peace Tony
We are playing the Ark, Waterloo Place on Friday 27th of November with a Metallica tribute band, should be good night and would be great if you could make it along,
Cheers my friend. Just passing to wish you a great day. Sharing a cold one with your friends is some of the most fun you can have with you pants on !!! "Fear no beer" and always, Rock Hard... Timo kaarkoski - Temple of Sin
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KATAKLYSM EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR 2010 w/ BELPHEGOR, DARKEST HOUR, SUICIDAL ANGELS, RESISTANCE
Jan 7 2010 Batschkapp Frankfurt Jan 8 2010 Roxy Saarbrücken Jan 9 2010 Atak Enschede Jan 10 2010 Biebob Vosselaar Jan 11 2010 O2 Academy Islington London London Jan 12 2010 Nouveau Casino Paris Jan 13 2010 Live Music Hall Cologne Jan 14 2010 Backstage Munich Jan 15 2010 Arena Vienna Jan 16 2010 Posthof Linz Jan 17 2010 MOR Cafe Zlin Jan 18 2010 Seifenfabrik Graz Jan 19 2010 Estragon Bologna Jan 20 2010 Matrix Bochum Jan 21 2010 Z7 Pratteln Jan 22 2010 LKA Longhorn Stuttgart Jan 23 2010 Hellraiser Leipzig Jan 24 2010 Postbahnhof Berlin Jan 25 2010 Markthalle Hamburg Jan 26 2010 Brew House Gothenburg Jan 27 2010 Virus Örebro Jan 28 2010 The Rock Copenhagen Jan 29 2010 Musikzentrum Hannover Jan 30 2010 Godset Kolding Jan 31 2010 Melkweg Amsterdam Feb 1 2010 O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Feb 2 2010 Ivory Blacks Glasgow Feb 3 2010 Moho Live Manchester Feb 4 2010 Bierkeller Bristol Feb 5 2010 Sub89 Reading Feb 6 2010 Rios Leeds Feb 7 2010 Central Station Wrexham
Thanks, You ROCK!!! Getting the word out about my photo book, Metallica: The Club Dayz.. It's available though Amazon world wide. Amazon dot com Cheers Bill (Former Chief Photographer of Metal Rendezvous Int. Heavy Rock - Metal Magazine
Hey just wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship and let you know that you can now download the entire "American Nightmare" album for ONE DOLLAR for a limited time!
Go to the Dead Aesthetic profile and click on the album cover art in the right hand column to get it now!
Thanks again for the support and I hope you enjoy the album!
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