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Member Since8/26/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.eightiesmatchbox.co.uk/forums.php
Band Members
Guy McKnight - Vocals
Marc R. Norris - Guitars
Sym Gharial - Bass
Tristan McLenahan - Guitars
Tom Diamantopoulo - Drums
InfluencesInspiration, friends and arch rivals, The Stooges, classic medieval power metal, Wild At Heart, Lost Highway, Withnail & I, The Cure, Melvins, Captain Beefheart, The Stooges, Nick Cave, Birthday Party, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Queens Of The Stone Age, Love, The Stooges, System Of A Down, Tom Waits, Motorhead, Art Blakey, Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd, Doors, The Sisters Of Mercy, Converge, Iggy Pop, shaving in the dark, The Stooges, Guns and Roses, Parkinsons, The Pixies, Lapsus Linguae, Ikara Colt, Dead Kennedys, King Tubby, The Germs, Stray Cats, Meteors, Charlie Parker, Nirvana, Dr Vodka, Angelo Badalamenti, The Stooges Bloke, Dr Bill Watson (orgies organised, oppressor of champions,my brother Stan, fingers like bananas etc) Brighton, benders and Royal Societies, love, friendship, Only Fools & Horses, The Stooges, The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, John Candy movies, the unspoken middle position urinal law
Sounds Like" A brick in a tumble dryer " -NME
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UK press for "Horse Of The Dog"...produced by Paul Tipler in London The Times The most exciting new band of the year 5 / 5 Kerrang Sheer unashamed majesty 4 / 5. Time Out F***ing great! They are genius. Critic's Choice. Rocksound Buy this album now. Priceless 4½ / 5 Q There's a dedication here that can't be faked 4 / 5. Sleaze Nation Thank f***! Proper. Record Of The Month. NME The best new band in Britain today. Big Issue Debuts don't come any better. The Fly No band comes close. 4½ / 5 Daily Express Exactly what rock n roll should be about 4 / 5. Playlouder Albums Of The Year : Number 2. Easily the best guitar record of the year! UK press for "The Royal Society"...produced by Chris Goss in LA... NME Utterly unique. A demented, disjointed, delicious modern classic! 8/10 The Fly The band have been busy re-inventing rock music. This is the best rock album since "Songs for the Deaf". 4½ / 5 Kerrang Death defying drama - this is some undeniably heavy voodoo shit!! 5/5 Rocksound Genius lyrics and pitch black humour. 8/10 Mojo Contemporary, compelling and plumbing ever-more lascivious depths on this superior follow up. 4/5 Word The Genuine 21st Century super-heavy item! Observer Developing into dark and masterful performers. Guardian Safeguarding rock's future for the next few decades. 4/5 The Times One of the year's most thrilling rock records! Metacritic 83/100 - universally acclaimed. Playlouder Albums Of The Year : Number 3. May they march ever onward! ..Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster's Profile
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Adelio

Adelio Tomas



Nov 15 2009 10:28 PM

your songs is a killer. ..
Kisstine.

Christine Cutt



Nov 13 2009 9:45 PM

i heard a rumour that you are playing glasgow after new years at the flying duck, is this true?????
Rachel C

rachel cromarty



Nov 13 2009 9:45 PM

i am really serious about sept gig - not just pie in the sky talk, it would be amazing - you just need to decide if you can do it and if so how much it will cost!! x
Fzza

Fzza



Nov 13 2009 9:45 PM

I wanna fly like an eagle.
Ellis Dee! *Get Crunk Or Die*

Kenny Scott



Nov 8 2009 5:42 PM

Heyy guys
When are yas coming back to glasgow or edinburgh?
I miss the chaos
xx
Gertrude

Gertrude



Nov 8 2009 5:41 PM

wish i was seeing you tonight on halloween! :(
The Eviltones

The Eviltones



Nov 8 2009 5:41 PM

KID CONGO & THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS + ZOMBINA AND THE SKELETONES + THE EVILTONES in Nottingham!
Get your tickets now! Can't miss this one!
kidcongo
The Long Insiders

The Long Insiders



Nov 8 2009 5:41 PM

Have a howl`n halloween! x
 

Millsy

Millsy



Nov 8 2009 5:41 PM

great work on halloween . fucken sweet stuff. long live EMBD 
♥~♥☆ Rock N Roll Barbie★ ♥~ ♥

Jens McCann



Nov 8 2009 5:39 PM

hey yous!!! gig on Carlisle was acts!!!!!
better came glasgow on dec as guy say hehehe
xxxxxxxxx
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Nov 8 2009 5:39 PM

Your new tracks kick ass!!!!!



New track on my player "Derrick Zemmour"! yeehee!
 
thomas

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Nov 8 2009 5:39 PM

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Oct 30 2009 11:41 PM

Monday was ace, was top to play again, that was one messy damn night though haha, same again on Monday, see you's in Wolves. x
Anchored Down

Anchored Down



Oct 30 2009 11:41 PM

Thanks for last night, superb performance. I think I actually came. Much love and see you next time. x
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Oct 30 2009 11:40 PM

LONDON DATES PLEEEEEEEEEZ!!!!
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Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

Great show last night geezas really enjoyed it,

Grant
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Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

Great show in Wolves last night geezas,really enjoyed it

Grant
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SUICIDE PARTY

SUICIDE PARTY



Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

such a great time on tour with you...

thanks alot... keep in touch

Joey SP x
Troops Of Mafeking

Troops Of Mafeking



Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

Hello chaps, Pleasure playing with you guys in Crewe last night. Hope to see you guys soon.
Cheers
Troops
Stephen

Stephen



Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

Still one of the best bands around..... Great show at the Cluny in Newcastle last night. Great support bands too :)
MotownJunk

MotownJunk



Oct 30 2009 11:39 PM

Amazing gig last night (Newcastle) guys! WOW!
Thanks for the hug, Guy - and sorry about the over-enthusiastic stage invasion :D
Seriously, one of the best gigs I've ever been to, thanks for making it so awesome! xxx
Ellie

Ellie Pearson



Oct 30 2009 11:38 PM

You guys were amazing tonight, Thanks for the good times!
Hope to see you again soon!
2stroke

2stroke



Oct 30 2009 11:38 PM

Class show the other night at Newcastle Cluny as always!
SASSY

SASSY



Oct 21 2009 9:20 PM

We deeply love you guys! You are so unic and full of charisma on stage!
You deserve much more success!!
Keep on rockin' keep on fuckin'

Cécile***
Anchored Down

Anchored Down



Oct 21 2009 9:20 PM

See y'all on the 22nd. X
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