In early 2008 Rook were described as one of the country’s best kept secrets by Beat Magazine’s Music Editor, the secrets out. After the release of their critically acclaimed EP ‘Add Colour’ in late 2008 Rook exploded onto the national scene enduring a grueling tour schedule that showed off the explosive and diverse rock songs of this well oiled machine. Rook's soaring vocals and powerful melodies translate into an energetic and infectious live show that punters crave for. With writing of their debut LP well under way combined with relentless touring, 2009 will cement Rook as one of the best rock acts in the Australian music scene, if not the world.
Feb 27th – March 11th Rook tracks ‘THEN THE JURY DECIDES’ and ‘ANIMALS AND CHEMICALS’ will be used as part of the online stream of the 2009 Quicksilver Surfing Pro held on the Gold Coast (QLD) with an estimated 4 – 5 million viewers world wide.
“Every flawless second of pulsating energy was greeted by the punters with a fervent, blissed out approval… This is a brand new Rook in a brand new skin. Over the past few months, behind closed doors, something epic has been taking place” (The Espy VIC - Beat Magazine)
“…soaring vocals provided an emotional lynchpin in the band’s combination of funk grooves and crunchy riffs… one of Australia ’s best heavy rock bands”
(The Excelsior NSW - fasterlouder.com.au)
“Oh I like that…” Dalai Lama (this is an accurate quote from his holiness in regards to the ‘Add Colour’ EP, it’s a long but true story)
If you'd like to know anything else about us you've come to the right place, we've got pictures and gigs and songs and stories and friends. We've performed with: Helmet (USA), Chevelle (USA), Shihad, COG, The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, Karnivool, 28 Days, Dead Letter Circus, Heavy Weight Champ, Mammal, Full Scale, .hinge, Trial Kennedy, Horsell Common, and they were all lovely.
hey there :) how are you?? just dropping by to say it would be grand if you and ur pals could come come check us out at our debut EP launch. Were trying to offer a new type of tune :) be sure to say ire the puppet @ the door if you wanna come. cheers info is up on our page
We've got this, like, awesome show coming up in, like afew weeks with all these other, like, awesome bands and it would be, like, totally rad and, like, awesome if you could come along.
Check out our profile if you're, like, interested.
I had a ball, I got pics at home on my pc but there might be some in my tattooinktv photo album on here xx Bee....Oh yes was a great night to be sure....
Looks like I have another amazing night of music to book in on the 14th of August @ the Sands! Good to see you will be playing with some local sunny coasters..Melodyssey.
Can't make it, I'm sure you'll manage without me. Happiest of Birthdays to you Tyson- go hard or go home, all the best for the coming year. Peace and Love Andisocial xx
Sons of Abraham are playing their first Headline show at The Ding Dong Lounge next Friday 10th July with guests The Committal, Rainbird & Anember. Sons onstage at 11pm. Hope you can make it.
Hey guys, You would probably hear a lot how people can relate to your songs, but i just wanted to let you know what i can not stop listening to The Man That Gave Life Its Name... My Pop passed away last week and this song means so much to me right now. It's helping me get threw it a bit easier. And for that.. i just wanted to thank you xxx
cheers for the cambridge gig lads, shame it wasnt a bigger turnout for the talent yaz have. hope to see ya'll again soon hopefully. ps: adz, appologies for the drunken rants!
Haha, no worries. Thanks for hooking me up with the Add Colour C.D after the Annandale gig, good thing I still had cash in my pocket... Awesome sound and energy!xo