Aaron Diaz - Trumpet
Dan O'Connell - Drums
Dan Wilkins - Electric Guitar
Dave Adams - Accordion/Piano
Frank Moon - Bass
Gaz Jones - Clarinet
Jamie Fekete - Acoustic Guitar
Leighton Hargreaves - Violin
Leo Altarelli - Trumpet/Lead Vocals
Louis Robinson - Violin
Mark Davis - Tuba
Max Gittinngs - Flutes
Mick Howson - Hurdy Gurdy
Paul Murphy - Lead Vocals
Rich Shrewsbury - Trombone
“...the sort of rogues who would take you out for a night, fill you full of mead, strip you to your underwear and then tie you to a lamp-post-but I do like the sound of this...”
STEVE LAMACQ
Forged many years ago through legendary Balkan Basement jam sessions, The Destroyers have risen up out of epic busking marathons and kinetically charged sardine-packed gigs in their beloved home of Birmingham to bring a startling new sound to venues and festivals nationwide.
"The Destroyers have a hell of a billing from the compere but more than live up to it..."
Q MAGAZINE - Glastonbury 2009 Review Special
Close-up and dangerous, their blazing passion for performance and combined musical influences creates a swirling spectacle of sensation and sound. From the upbeat rush of ‘Sirba', the rich Illyrian-melancholy of ‘Copanitsas', the gothic tale-telling of 'The Glass Coffin', and the timely groove of 'Where has the Money Gone', a passionate and riotous stage-show bursts forth lifting one and all into a frenzy of uninhibited dancing and bonhomie.
"The Destroyers' sound is so wildly compulsive ... you owe it to the primal, uninhibited part of yourself to experience the frenetic glory of their live show."
STEREOKILL.NET
And so from the forest of Eden to the Jurassic coast of Dorset, this explosive 15 strong band have made it their mission to play, sing and dance their socks off as one, with audiences from Glastonbury to Glasgow- and everywhere in-between. Now with debut album Out of Babel (***** 'top of the world' CD : Songlines magazine) available online and nationwide...
“...a seductively dangerous and unique listen.”
CLASH MAGAZINE
One way or another The Destroyers will be coming to a sound system near you soon.
Are you ready? ...'cos here they go!
“Minimum pretence and maximum style: OUT OF BABEL is a sophisticated theatrical tour de force”
SONGLINES
"A 15-piece outfit of exceptional technical quality which plays a rich blend of Balkan folk music, jazz, Celtic and other influences."
BIRMINGHAM POST
"The Destroyers are utterly contemporary and cutting edge and almost frightening in their creativity..."
NIGHT TIMES
Hola The Destroyers gracias por el add no olvides pasar a dejar tu huella en nuestro myspace =) saludos de tus AMIGOS de INSOMNIO MUSICAL!!!
Buena vibra!!!
Hi there The Destroyers thanks for the add dont forget to stop by to leave some greetings dont be shy =) greetings from all your FRIENDS of INSOMNIO MUSICAL
Hey! Wie es deine wohl befinden? - (How are you? -:))
Great that you've released your album, I'm looking forward to hearing it - I'm going to be back in Birmingham in December, so if they're not all sold out I shall be able to get hold of one then.
We've got a little preview of the new album up now - Armagideon Time and One Step Beyond. Check 'em out if you like. They're supposed to be free tracks, if you can work out how to download them. I can't.
Hello, I'm just sending out a reminder that due to the nature of the site, this event does have limited capacity ... we will be selling only 2000 adult tickets - buy soon to avoid disapointment. Tickets purchased at the gate (if still available) will be more expensive.
So grab your tickets in advance from our website -
Saw you at The Avalon Stage on Sunday. What an awsome and inspiring performance. Thank you the Destroyers for giving me such a fantastic feeling, one which I will carry with me.
You’re on this weeks Brumcast! The No.1 show for midlands underground sounds! Please promote/plug/publicise it!
Brumcast 123 ‘Bad Girl, Bad Trip’ is now ready for listening and FREE download. Go to http://brumcast.podOmatic.com for download & audio stream links. Download it free and direct from http://brumcast.podomatic.com/enclosure/2009-06-05T15_16_45-07_00.mp3 Here's this show’s playlist :- 1. The Concept:MK - This Town (4:20) 2. Lets - Renegade (1:34) 3. Ignoramus - Army Of Me Remix (2:23) 4. The Arcane Parade - Footnotes (2:57) 5. Oscar - dumb (2:39) 6. Sunset Cinema Club - Failure (4:50) 7. Lost Scenes - Ghosts (4:25) 8. Scarlet Harlots - Benefits (2:18) 9. Bastu - transgression (3:21) 10. Duller in Colour - Hold Your Rifles Head High (3:51) 11. Ultio - Guilty Until Proven Innocent (3:15) 12. Birmingham Bertie - Put it on your expenses (0:54) 13. Kid Gloves - Small town syndrome (2:10) 14. Nations Waiting - Amba Thug (2:24) 15. Chairmaker - MRI (3:55) 16. Toyko Disco - Tech (4:19) 17. The Conscripts - Scenery (3:10) 18. Chamber - ccmc (demo) (3:41) 19. Walters Ego - Neap Aether (3:52) 20. Betty & The Id - Bad Girl, Bad Trip (2:37) 21. The Destroyers - Out of Babel (4:09) 22. Sekotis - Creatures in your head (6:47) Enjoy! Little Chris
we happen to be playing in your neck of the woods (hare&hounds) on the 4th of july. . .but i just spotted you's are away gigging that night! bloody typical! but fear not, we are also playing shambala this summer. the day after you infact but i'm gunna get there for the 29th cuz i fucking love the destroyers. might see you at glasto first anyhow...
Absolutely monster set at Glastonbury last year. So glad your playing this year, fantastic that your playing the Avalon Stage, well deserved. Come and play at the Arts Centre in Salisbury, give this sleepy city a big kick up the arse. best wishes
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