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KILLHEATHEN is a 3 piece Rock/Metal from the Northwest. Their powerful riffs and melodies will shake any venue to it’s foundations. The band was founded by Craig Gilroy, a former member of a well-established rock band based in Warrington, Cheshire. Following artistic differences of opinion and a desire to become a songwriter himself, Craig decided to part company with the band and form a new project with a heavier sound, much like he tried to aspire to with previous projects. During a week long music summer camp, he was extremely fortunate to meet Drummer Dale Ellis and Guitarist Chris Madra. During the course with a combination of love of metal and classic rock (and an abundance of alcohol) it became clear that the 3 lads had stumbled across something that might actually work. Due to other band commitments it wasn't possible for the lads to continue with the project until May 2007, when all 3 lads cut their ties to their other music commitments at the time. With immediate effect Dale, Chris and Craig began producing songs. A few ideas were thought out and scrapped until finally the 1st of many songs in the Killheathen catalogue 'Spirits Of The Sands' was born. Influenced by the 70’s greats such as DIO, RAINBOW, SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE. Killheathen was finally complete and within a few short months had enough quality songs to perform live. They approached some of Manchester’s best venues and, after some rejections, it was Grand Central that gave them the opportunity to play their debut show. This ultimately put the lads on the map and allowed word of mouth to spread. Following this first performance they took part in the Jack Daniels Battle Of The Bands achieving 2nd place out of 10 well established bands, on just their 2nd gig! This is a must see band and considering the short space of time they have been formed, it will be an unforgettable experience. Members: Craig Gilroy - Singer / Bassist / Songwriter Craig's experience extends over a period of 7 years. An accomplished music student, holding a degree in musical performance and teaching, as well as an extensive amount of live performances with college/community based projects and successful originals bands, he has gathered the skills required to fulfil the roles required of him. Dale Ellis - Drummer / Backing Vocals Much like Craig, Dale is an accomplished music student on the verge of completing his music degree with flying colours. Dale has also been involved in many Community and University based projects working with an array of artists and genres. With these skill achieved he is an excellent musician who can take instantly to any song or arrangement. Combined with his power and aggression, he poses a musician very much in a league of his own. He is the 'Rhythmic Driving Backbone' that is Killheathen. Chris Madra - Guitarist / Songwriter Chris is a unique guitarist with influences ranging from Randy Rhodes to Zakk Wylde to Dimebag Darrell. Chris unlike most guitarists incorporates a country like feel to his riffs and solo's, making him a refreshing and interesting musician to listen to. Again as with the other previous members, he has had a considerable amount of live performance experience and he is renowned for being the 'Gut Clenching, Riff Tearing, and Spawn Of A Very Metal Satan.' So! There you have it, listen to them, judge them, let them know what you think!

Killheathen - Pigboy - Radcliffe Civic Hall

Dale - Drum Solo - Manchester Academy 3