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Formed autumn 2002 in London. Seamus and Reverend Al had played together in various bands since 1994. The last of these, Evil Knievel, fell apart but not before heavy hitting Barrow-in-Furness born drummer Klaus Von Liksmeinschaft" (Suthy to his mates) was recruited. South African born singer Warren had moved to the UK originally with the aim of doing something with his then band Blind. It didn't go to plan but then, thanks to a mutual friend, he met the Reverend and thus the Blood Island Raiders were born.
Since debuting in December '02 the band have played with the cream of heavy music, including; Alabama Thunderpussy, Cathedral, Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveiri, Grand Magus, Electric Wizard, High On Fire, Orange Goblin, Dukes of Nothing, GWAR, Bongzilla, Witchcraft, Volition, Mastodon... to name but a few.
To date they have released a self produced EP "For the Sake of Clarity"; A limited edition split 12" with Among The Missing titled "Blessed are the Dead" (only 300 on red vinyl) ; A CD re-issue of "Blessed are the Dead" with extra live tracks from both bands. They also had an exclusive track featured on the cover mounted CD of the Xmas 2005 edition of Terrorizer Magazine (No. 139).
In 2006 the band were approached by Bristol based indie label Invada Records, and they completed their first full length for them, which came out in summer 2007.
In late February 2007 Seamus decided to pursue other avenues, and the Raiders, after much hit and miss, finally found a full time replacement in the shape of Tjay. By all accounts he is the perfect man for the job.
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Described as: 'like Soulfly if Trent Reznor were part of the band,' their debut album "There's No Profit in Truth", album mixes the pent up frustration of acts such as Rage Against The Machine with the raging, highly charged riffs of classic Machine Head. Good, honest, politically aware and highly charged Metal at its best...
Hey - Thanks for the friendship! Music links us all together. There are wars taking place in every country in the world. Some are just more obvious. Check out my new video "Simpler Time". Reach out and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world. It has to come from within each of us. The alternative is unacceptable. Music can make a difference. Keep reaching out.
I am now recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment) for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him (Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection, and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of purchase!!!
THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING OUR REQUEST! YOUR FRIENDSHIP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US! STOP BY OUR SITE ANYTIME AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OR JUST STOP BY AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING! WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON! BE SURE! AND GET MILITIA'S NEW CD "RELEASED". ALSO INCLUDED IS A 24-PAGE COLOR BOOKLET! A HISTORY OF MILITIA'S ONSLAUGHT ON THE STATE OF TEXAS UNDERGROUND METAL SCENE! IN ALLIANCE WITH ROCKADROME RECORDS SUPPORTING METAL WORLDWIDE! JESSE VILLEGAS/MILITIA
Our first album "King of the Universe " is available on Brennus website! YESSSSS! A fucking metal album ! Enjoy yourself and get on with it ! http://www.brennus-music.com/boutique
Are you lazy bastards doin' any gigs in God's own country? Our drummer's got a club in Selby & he's lookin' for heavy metal bands. Get in touch with him, The Riverside....i'll defo get me arse down !!! Lenny
The most brutal metal show known to man is back with the 5th series - Destroyers of Falsehood and Seeders of Contempt - featuring Evolgrinder's Previews and Vomits!
Thanks for the add guys, solid tunes, great sound!
Hiya !!!!! Hows tricks ? It's back and just uploaded be one of the first to listen to our new show.. now screaming from the site.. So hows things been busy >? Come and share some love..lol.. Speak soon.. John & the NERVECAST RADIO team
