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Member Since8/26/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.eightiesmatchbox.co.uk/forums.php
Band Members
Guy McKnight - Vocals
Marc 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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Jul 2 2009 1:20 PM

Cant wait to see you at Plug 'N Play :)
x
Louisegrrr





Jul 2 2009 2:55 PM

Nice sound you have there. I will be back!

GAZ





Jul 2 2009 5:49 PM

So long goodnight kicks ass, can't wait to hear the song properly, the whole album for that matter.
MISSY





Jun 30 2009 1:34 PM

Monsieur Cutts is Amazing! Reminds me of Ministry Slightly...Always a good thing. X
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Jul 1 2009 11:31 PM

HI i had a question :D
im from the netherlands and i wondered..
where can i find your merchandise in london city?
imgoing there next week :D
and i want to buy a shirt of two :3

x
Kyle





Jun 24 2009 2:43 AM

What happened to Kemptown Animal? Is that a Bad For Lazarus tune now? It fucking slays. Hope it gets released somewhere.
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Jun 20 2009 11:30 AM

wow the new songs sound great from what i can hear! We are playing with you in reading its gonna be brown bread good!! kisses dear hearts.
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Jun 23 2009 9:18 AM

Awsome
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Jun 18 2009 2:57 PM

Oh my fucking god, i have the biggest goosebumps evefr ha, got such a surprise with the new songs added. i love you guys, lots n lots like whiskey shots!!!!
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Jun 18 2009 8:18 PM

Hummm, dig guys...dig.

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Jun 16 2009 2:25 PM

I couldn't fucking believe it when I saw that you're playing Godiva again. If you happen to notice some fucking nutcase down the front with really cool hair, I'll be the bloke who's nicking his wallet
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Jun 17 2009 6:47 AM

The 4th is coming up....who's got the best party going on?
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Jun 17 2009 7:24 AM

thanx for the add
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Jun 18 2009 10:48 AM

The new songs rock hard to the core men. Top skillz.! See ya'll soon x
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Jun 15 2009 1:56 PM

New tracks: coor.
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Jun 15 2009 5:41 PM

new stuff sounds great
Kisstine.





Jun 15 2009 5:45 PM

the new songs are just INCREDIBLE!!!!

play glasgow during the summer!

xx
Bette





Jun 15 2009 7:45 PM

Woooah! Put him in a little chair, indeed! Well, I'm stuck to mine!!! *massive safety wink* fnnarr! Fantastic!

I just love the words to home made.
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Jun 15 2009 8:45 PM

Hey Guy! ...are you back yet???? ive got a CD for you. we need to hook up sir, long time no see - Gav x
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Jun 13 2009 3:59 PM

you coming back to glasgow anytime soon?
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Jun 13 2009 4:10 PM

Please guys, come back in Paris !!!!
It's been a long long time...

Jp
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Jun 14 2009 12:27 AM

Please come and play Norwich!! I promise to buy you all drinks if you do!! xx
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Jun 14 2009 11:34 AM

Got my tickets for the 100 club the other day - and I am still jumping around from joy!Keep well boys as London is calling for you- I bet will be one hell of a gig!!!Love ya,see ya!Avgustina xxx
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Jun 13 2009 2:48 PM

come to mexico, you fucks
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Jun 6 2009 7:17 PM

whenu bak in scotland? last gig seems so long ago! xx
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