The band began life under a different name. Originally called
Wastelanders, the band was formed by two mates, bassist Egoitz and drummer
boy Jaume. This was back in 1998 and after a few experiments with different
line ups (including Lee from Deadline) it settled down into the the four
trouble-makers who made the debut album "You and whose army".
With Phil on vocals, who had previously played for Scurvy and Intensive Care, and guitar taken on by the evil genius Xabi. The band played its first
few gigs in the london squat scene late 1999 and changed its name shortly
after finding out Wastelanders was a name being used by some techno pop
outfit. Being hard-drinking street tough gentlemen it was decided a change
in moniker was necessary. Begin 2006 Jaume decided to quit the band as he is planning to move back to Barcelona. After a couple of months Bram, drummer for hardcore band SuiCider was recruited to hit the skins.
'Bottlejob' - london slang, sounding like a bottle in the face, it refers
to a coward or what the Cockney Rejects would call a 'shitter'. Stand
together and never run.
The band is an unlikely mix of london, basque and belgian. Let's just say
the boys know how to enjoy themselves. Still mostly playing around London
with a few forays around the country there have also been gigs in France,
Basque country and Italy. Played with the likes of Argy Bargy, Deadline, Vice Squad and more, the best is still yet to come from this band.
New Release !
The split 7" with The Young Ones from Holland is out now on Randale Records from Germany. It contains 2 brand new Bottlejob tracks ! They are available from Randale and we'll be selling some copies at gigs as well. It is a pressing of 1000 with 100 limited on GOLD vinyl !
Nice one, that's good to 'ear. Also looking foward to the runnin riot gig in july, taht should be good. Ah 'ammers 'ammers 'ammers, still 2 games to go, can't get much worse can it haha, dropping down to 9th pos like that, win the next game n we'll be back on track.
Gig starts at 4pm with first bands on at 4.30, so if you don'r wana miss ICH, Street Drunk Punks, Flowers of Flesh and Blood or Armed Response Unit then get there early its £5 b4 7pm & £7 after so no excuses!!!!
It's Kev's (Refuse/All vocals) 40th Birthday Bash this Saturday 9th May and to celebrate we are putting on a gig at The Gaff on the Holloway Road with an assortment of anarcho punk bands past and present. The line-up is A Heads, Virus, Refuse/All and Active Slaughter. In true anarcho style there will be no party hats, bouncy castle, balloons, etc but a good time is still guaranteed. Hope to see you there.
INNER TERRESTRIALS - Formed in south-east London, the Inner Terrestrials have been together since 1994 mixing hardcore punk, dub, ska and more to create a powerful and eclectic sound. The band have gigged and toured extensively playing venues, festivals, squat parties, demo's and protest sites all over the UK and Europe. Founder members J (vocals & guitars) and Fran (bass & vocals) teamed up with drummer Paco of Conflict in 1996 and haven't looked back since. www.myspace.com/innerterrestrials
FAINTEST IDEA - Faintest Idea mix sing-along, fist-in-the-air punk rock with 2 tone ska and catchy brass parts courtesy of Dan, and Stash from the Dead Pets. www.myspace.com/faintestidea
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