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Fighting With Wire
Rock / Alternative / Punk

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Derry, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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Member Since7/9/2005
Band Websitewww.fightingwithwire.co.uk
Record Labelsmalltown america / photo finish
Type of LabelIndie


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Fighting With Wire emerged from the ever creative Northern Ireland music scene in 2003, the brainchild of guitarist Cahir O’Doherty (Jetplane Landing / Clearshot) and drummer Craig McKean (Clearshot). An idealistic bunch, they’ve since done what rock bands are meant to do: they wrote a bunch of songs, and took to the road. The last three years has seen them play shows with the likes of Reuben, Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Seafood, YCNI:M and Future Of The Left, racking up hundreds of miles and honing their live show into a ferocious explosion in the process. After putting out a number of limited edition DIY singles, they took a breather at the end of 2006 and finally started work on their longawaited debut album. Recorded in Northern Ireland and finally completed in mid-2007, Man Vs Monster is a dynamic beast of a record – raging out of your speakers one moment yet gentle and intricate the next, and all without losing focus of what’s important: the song.

2008 was a huge year as we saw the band record two Maida Vale sessions for BBC Radio 1, as well as the release of their first two singles from the Man Vs Monster album; 'Everyone Needs A Nemesis', which reached number 1 on the MTV Myspace chart, and 'All For Nothing'. The year also brought performances at a number of high-profile festivals, including Leeds and Reading, T in the Park, Oxygen, One Big Weekend and Truck. As 2008 drew to a close Fighting With Wire had completed over 100 shows, including four full UK tours, two as headliners, a headline European tour, and their debut performances in America.

Early 2009 saw the band notch up another UK tour which saw Fighting With Wire's first sell out London show. Shortly after, the band made a string of radio appearance, including several live sets to promote the third single 'Sugar' from their debut album Man Vs Monster. Fighting With Wire again achieved number one on the MTV Myspace Chart, occupying the top ten for several weeks. With the UK taken care of for a few months,

In March 2009 Fighting With Wire turned their attention to the U.S for the South By South West festival. The band announced themselves in style by racking up 11 shows in just over 3 days. These appearances signalled the end of the live shows for 2009 as their attention turned to the writing and recording of the second album. However, there was still time for a couple of shows in the band's native Northern Ireland to test out some of their new material, as well as an appearance at the Sonisphere Festival in August.

As 2009 draws towards its end, the band have just entered the recording stage of the follow up to their Man Vs Monster album at Dark Horse Recordings, with legendary producer Nick Raskulinecz. What does 2010 hold for Fighting With Wire? A new album, lots more touring and world domination!

ROCKSOUND "Do what you believe in, believe in what you do and dont give a damn about anything or anybody else. That seems to be the philosophy of fighting with wire, both in terms of their songs and their live performances. Fronted by Jetplane landing guitarist Cahir O Doherty, these 3 guys make enough noise to drown out an armageddon-scale nuclear attack.Surprisingly for the barfly though the sound tonight is crisp and clear. O Dohertys guitar acts as a direct and constant electric current, causing him to jerk and lucrh around aggressively on-stage and forcing tortured yelps and screams out of his mouth. They are confrontational, agitated and bitter, their full-on, riff driven songs a (sucessful) self proclaimed attack against a seething mass of generic and unoriginal rock and indie bands"

KERRANG Derry's fightingwithwire are living proof that despite the gazillions already used you can still come up with a fucking great band name if you try. More importantly the music matches; vicious and stinging in parts but applied with dexterity and finesse. It would seem trite, lazy and geographically convenient to place them somewhere between Therapy? and Ash but add a raw garage-rock edge and you're sniffing around the same park.


TOUR MANAGER
Charlene Hegarty

RADIO/TV
Hungry & Woods

UK PRESS
Badmoon PR

IRISH PRESS
Jeff Robinson PR

ONLINE PRESS
Charm Factory

REGIONAL RADIO
Radioactive Promotions

MANAGEMENT
In De Goot Entertainment

UK LIVE AGENT
Primary Talent

US LIVE AGENT
William Morris Agency

MYSPACE/STREET TEAM/GENERAL
Sam Meegan

Influences nirvana, smashing pumpkins, weezer, the pixies, fugazi, RATM, braid, JEW, burning airlines, dinosaur jr, jawbox, husker du, ATDI, soundgarden

Sounds Like: Man vs Monster vs Machine

ROCK SOUND: 8/10: "Dangerous...devastatingly so..."

KERRANG!: "KKKK - Derry's Fighting With Wire play like they're already headlining stadiums..."




Record Label
smalltown america / photo finish

Type of Label
Indie

Member Since
7/9/2005

Website
www.fightingwithwire.co.uk









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Sangoma old demo up...

Sangoma old demo up...
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Nov 10 2009 2:05 AM

FCKN...A!

Target Nine

Target Nine



Nov 9 2009 11:33 PM

lady of the night for the album? Hope your all doing well across the pond. John 
Sarah Jane Mary Hills

Sarah Jane Mary Hills



Nov 9 2009 3:07 PM

hey guys - used to play at some of the same venues as you in Belfast.  was with a South African band called Sunways at the time.  now doing my own thing...  think you guys are class!!! (: Sarah
Mark Villarosa

Mark Villarosa



Nov 9 2009 1:13 PM

FWW Vanguards of Derry cool! ...Man Vs Monster kicked serious arse but lookin 4ward to the new album lads...

MV

Mark Villarosa
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Nov 6 2009 2:46 AM

Not really known about you guys for long. But I found you on last.fm as a recommendation recently as I'm quite a huge fan of Reuben. Just wanted to say you guys are awesome, and the next time I'm not in student poverty I'm going to actually BUY Man Vs Monster... an alien event these days.

Less of my pish, you guys rock, keep on keeping on.
VICTORIA;; ;D

Vickayy BLed



Nov 5 2009 10:44 PM

you guys are rather amazing (: keep it up. big loveee <3
The Reverb

The Reverb



Nov 3 2009 6:40 PM

Yes lads,
Hows she cuttin' ?

Whens the next time your back in Derry, We desperatly needy see ye's, And whens this album out, We need that too :(.

Hurry up !

- The Reverb ;]
CMN

Conor Mc Namee



Nov 2 2009 8:33 PM

Fighting with wire in the Shire like hobbits!!

I'm in desperate need of new FWW tunes!
I've overplayed the first album big time!
I could sing every riff back to u at this stage!!
Glamour Kills Jessica

Glamour Kills Jessica



Nov 2 2009 8:10 PM

Ellow guys.. How are you?
I haven't written to you for a while..
I love you (: ♥
ALPHA PILOT

ALPHA PILOT



Nov 1 2009 10:22 PM

alpha pilot thanks you. first song online.
3 Ways of Thinking (NEW SONGS UP NOW!!!!!)

3 Ways of Thinking (NEW SONGS UP NOW!!!!!)
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Oct 31 2009 11:23 AM

Hey,

We've just put 2 new tracks up last night and would love it if you could have a quick listen and let us know what you think of them.

I know this seems slightly generic but it really isn't, we'd seriously love to know what you think of the new tracks :)

Kris
3WOT
LaFaro

LaFaro



Oct 29 2009 5:41 PM

Ass-Hammer had better be on this new fucking record you creeps
Danny

Danny



Oct 29 2009 2:26 PM

Hope the new album is going well guys! Man vs Monster was mine and my best mate's album of the summer in 08 and i have great memories of drinking and playing Mario Kart 64 to that album. I have complete respect for a band that release an all out rock album that ticks all the boxes that rock music should. I'm a huge fan of Weezer and Foo Fighters and there old stuff was just real good distorted songs and i'd say your album was the same. 

I can't wait to hear the new album, chuck up a teaser or two if you get the chance.

Danny
Anxo

Anxo



Oct 28 2009 8:38 PM

Eh Sam thanks a lot for the answer!

My favourite songs are: Cut The Transmission,  Everyone needs a Nemesis, Into the ground and My armoury.

Here in Spain it..s difficult to get the album Man vs Monster.

I hope that in the next tour you will visit Spain or North Portugal.
Nylon Sky

Nylon Sky



Oct 28 2009 8:00 PM

coool man, sounds good.
Yeah not to bad.
What you been up to? x
Nylon Sky

Nylon Sky



Oct 26 2009 6:46 PM

thanks for accepting,
How are you?
Tommy
Andy

Andy



Oct 26 2009 1:01 AM

Hey
Me and all my mates saw you at Sonisphere fest, and we pretty much all thought that you were one of the best bands at the whole fest.
You were amazing
Any plans on coming to northeast england anytime soon?
Cero Dior

Cero Dior



Oct 25 2009 9:44 AM

Nice tight sound guys, thanks for the add.
Cero
Anxo

Anxo



Oct 24 2009 10:48 PM

Greetings from Spain! you have a sound very worked and amazing.

Future Chaser

Future Chaser



Oct 24 2009 2:24 PM

Hey

You can now listen to our new single “Chances” from our page. Drop us a line and let us know what you think!

"Chances" is also available from the iTunes Music Store now. You can buy it here:Future Chaser - Chances - Single

Cheers

FC

Hold Your Horse Is

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Oct 22 2009 1:27 PM

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
I am a fuckin mighty Power Ranger!

I am a fuckin mighty Power Ranger!



Oct 22 2009 12:59 PM

Correction: sugar is the best of all!
I am a fuckin mighty Power Ranger!

I am a fuckin mighty Power Ranger!



Oct 22 2009 12:52 PM

hey, i'm gonna ask them cause we need a new soundtrack for the sequence when we put our zords together!

I like all the songs but I think,  all for one and everyone needs a nemesis are my favourits for sure.

hope you won't miss frankfurt if you are on tour again!
Kenami Band Photography.

Kenami Band Photography.



Oct 22 2009 9:42 AM

cheers! :D
Ciarán "The Shep" Hurd™

Ciarán Hurd



Oct 21 2009 10:28 PM

Like the pics lads. Can't wait to see ye live again soon!!
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