Sam Callaghan- Bass/Backing vocals/Samples (2006-2007)
Dalf Marvin- Drums (2007)
Mark Garner- Drums (2006-2007)
Charlie Shelton- Drums (2005-2006)
Kevin Pay- Bass (1999-2006)
Jim Jeffs- Drums (1999-2005)
Influences
Trinny and Susanna, Robert Anton Wilson, Timothy Leary, Noam Chomsky, Christopher Hyatt, Carl Jung, Aleister Crowley, Edward Said, Stephen Hawking, Pink Floyd, Glenn Hughes, John Lennon, Yes, Rush, Phat Jerusalem, Tool, Frank Zappa, Gary Koji, RHCP, Ivor Cutler, SOAD, Jaco Pastorius, Manic Street Preachers, Alice in Chains, Captain Beefheart, NIN, Deep Purple, Radiohead, Pranayama, Stevie Wonder, the master who paints the grass green.
Apostacy n. a formal renunciation of ones party, religion, beliefs, cause etc.
Existing under the former moniker of "spiritwalker", The Apostacy was the brain child of singer/songwriter Shaun Garner from 1999-2007. In our photos section you will find a photographic history of a fuck load of gigs, a big recording project, a performance at the UK's biggest independent festival "Bloodstock open air", 4 line-up changes and some fucking great times.
THANKS A MILLION TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE.
WHAT SOME NICE PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT US...
"Innovation in music is a very important thing making yourself stand out from the crowd is paramount in getting noticed by the man. The Apostacy are one of those bands. They're essentially a metal band, although with the ability to make this 14 track cd sound fresh, varied and exciting. There's something for everyone here, both fans of the genre old and new and passing this by is nothing short of utter lunacy".
(Junxxion 17 Magazine review Dec 2005).
"The Apostacy are a driven and ambitious three piece who don't mince their words. They offer a distinct and dramatic metal sound, incomparable to that of many contemporary metal bands.
Echoes of death metal and distinguished riffs, acting as a social comentary filled with anecdotes rather than an in your face political manifesto.The band express a high level of maturity through the intricate complexity of their music". (Black Velvet Magazine Review Aug 2005 Anne Green).
"If you like metallic rock but you're fed up with the posturing and you strive for something a little more original then this could well be the band for you. This is an impressive introduction to an interesting band who are unafraid to mix things up a little, well worth checking out". ( Rhythm and Booze Review 2005 by Wil Mun)
"This self-entitled album is a blood spattered offering of melody mixed with powerful metal, intelligent lyrics, and what sounded to me at one point like an accordion!
The band seems to be exploring unknown territories here and I liked what they have come up with so far as what you're getting is 'experimetal' at its very best.
This band do not like to mince their words, but do so in a juxtaposition of sounds that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good old fashioned metal 'rompfest' with a few twists and turns thrown in" (Taranis Productions Review 14th May 2005 by Samantha Somerset).
The Apostacy [1999-2007 RIP]'s Friend Space (Top 20)
So then when are you moving houses. Or have you already moved such places. Where will be the place that you intend to move if, you haven't already moved. If you have, where is it. Why are you moving for that matter. What is there. Does it have qualities that your current place of residence does not possess. For instance a nice water feature. Maybe a placard with your name on it. I am coming home soon. About three weeks I am thinking. What say you to that.
SHOCKING NEWS !!! YOU GUYS WILL BE SADLY MISSED AROUND OUR MIDLANDS SCENE... TO THE GOOD TIMES AND ONE FOR OUR FALLEN BROTHERS CHEERS AND ALL THE BEST GUYS!!!! MIM
Hey, How u doing? I've gone uni now i live in lincoln man! but when im back ill make an effort to c u guys! not seen a bit of Apostacy for a while! hope everythings going well! c u soon!
well ill deffo be there, i do believe my housemate is doin the poster for it lol! we're already pickin out outfits n shaun will never barr me-im havin my party there too on the 15th dec-your playin it lol! xXx Tilly xXx
