Born in 2004. We made songs. Recorded three in 2005. Released a demo. Recorded two more songs in 2006: Split with I Breathe Spears and With Scissors released on Millipede Records.
Recorded 12 songs from April - December 2007. Released our debut album in 2008 on Sound Devastation Records.
Drummer Matt Reid (ex-Whoresx3) joined late 2008, Stick moved from drums and vocals to guitar and vocals.
Made 'NASA Vs ESA' video early 2009. Recorded 2 new songs for 'A. Or Not? EP in 2009. Made Zombie video for 'I Hate This, Do You Like It?'. Released new song 'Scorpieau' on Dance to The Radio's 4X12" compilation in October. New song 'Future 2012' on the 'US&THEM' compilation out December FREE. Writing and recording for new album now scheduled for release in April 2010. More history to come....
Press:
NME Magazine - Track of the week 'I Hate This, Do You Like It?
Leeds based Chickenhawk are a group of riff thrasing metal bastards from the wrong side of your worst hangover. Take note, their drummer hits harder than the last time you dreamed you were Todd Trainer. This is the perfect raw vocal antidote to chirpy summer singalongs.
Artrocker
This EP is merciless, and I urge any fan of beastly rock and metal to nestle it next to your sweaty hearts.
NME.com - Feature for video of 'I Hate This...'
Tasmanian devils, showing that you can be metal and still clean your teeth.
Steve Lamacq
"Crazed guitar rock from Leeds....featuring the 'Beachers Brook' of guitar solo's" - 'I Hate This Do You Like It' on Radio 6.
Rock-A-Rolla
Truely their own vision, no matter how skewed a vision that maybe.
The Times
'The Letdown' - track of the day
Collectivezine
Riffs, hooks, face-pummelling ferocity and slick solidarity
Metal Hammer
Chickenhawk take just over 3 minutes to annihilate any suspicion of musical conformity. We demand you go and watch them as soon as humanly possible!
Kerrang
Killer chaotic freaked-out prog-core KKKK
Organ
This is a serious twist of intelligent forward looking, thinking person’s creative metal, clearly enough of a band to want to challenge themselves and push their boundaries.
Rock Midgets
Do we like it? Nah, we f**king love it.
Voltcase
Get yourself a copy of this truly innovative work and fast – you won't be disappointed.
Organ magazine
This just might be the British metal album of the year. Oh yes, that good!
The Sleeping Shaman
Have Chickenhawk done an about face and gone down the route of indie credibility? Have they fuck!
Subba-Cultcha Single of the Month
Noise like this really should be mandatory on a Monday morning, slayer-sized riffing, demonic Todd-esque vocals, and the best FX-De-Tuned guitar solo i’ve ever heard – it makes me wanna punch stuff, which is exactly how i feel most Mondays!
Manchester Music album of the week
One of 2009’s exciting heavy rock prospects 4.5/5
Tiny Voices
To say that Chickenhawk are merely 'Rock' would be an understatement, Chickenhawk are an awesome force, every last millisecond of their songs is completely submerged in rock, giving them an intensity and forcefulness that's a rare find in modern music.
OFFICIAL VIDEO TO 'I HATE THIS, DO YOU LIKE IT?'. DIRECTED BY DANNY NORTH
OFFICIAL 'NASA VS ESA' VIDEO. DIRECTED BY ROACH PRODUCTIONS
1. I Hate This Do You Like It? | 2. Son of CERN | 3. NASA Vs. ESA
ENHANCED CD-ROM FEAT. LIVE FOOTAGE, THE OFFICIAL 'NASA vs. ESA' VIDEO, MAKING OF & PHOTOS!
we definately have a free song for you to have at www.hyhi.co.uk you definately should go there now and download it now definately thank you please excuse me x
NEW HEAVY SOUNDS - A club night for those not afraid of aural assault!
A new night of heavy live sounds and DJs to match in a new venue as dark and loud as necsary.
Next NHS features the mighty FRAFF and it's on SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER.
Following the storming first night of New Heavy Sounds in September (with the marvellous BO-NINGEN headlining), we're super excited about the next NHS night, with zombie-baiting wonders CHICKENHAWK supported by the brilliant heavy garage of BAD FOR LAZARUS, the tight'n'heavy FRAFF and Cardiff's great STRANGE NEWS FROM ANOTHER STAR.
DJs include IGOR VOLK (NYPC / Diesel:U:Music Radio rock show) + STU PLIMSOLES. Visuals courtesy of image meister the k e r n s.
From Rock to Extreme Noise, Hardcore to Acid Rock, Grunge to Doom, Garage Rock to Stoner ie anything that is extreme rock'n'roll!!!
NEW HEAVY SOUNDS - A club night for those not afraid of aural assault!
A new night of heavy live sounds and DJs to match in a new venue as dark and loud as necessary.
Following the storming first night of New Heavy Sounds in September (with the marvellous BO-NINGEN headlining), we're super excited about the next NHS night, with zombie-baiting wonders CHICKENHAWK supported by the brilliant heavy garage of BAD FOR LAZARUS, the tight'n'heavy FRAFF and Cardiff's great STRANGE NEWS FROM ANOTHER STAR.
DJs include IGOR VOLK (NYPC / Diesel:U:Music Radio rock show) + STU PLIMSOLES. Visuals courtesy of image meister the k e r n s.
From Rock to Extreme Noise, Hardcore to Acid Rock, Grunge to Doom, Garage Rock to Stoner ie anything that is extreme rock'n'roll!!!
Great set at the Zu show the other night. It was a great evening. Good to see you chaps again. We'll be down your way again soon, hopefully catch you guys then
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