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The Kirkz
Punk / Rock / Hardcore

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Mighty Mighty Macclesfield
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SAS, The Thatched House 11/04/2008

"And so onto The Kirkz... Now despite being distracted here and there with more arriving punters and bands, plus a few chinwags, I did see enough of the Kirkz to realise this was a thumping performance that set the place alight. They had in truth the best crowd of the night and really played it for all it was worth and frontman Max is a rejuvenated leader that never once strayed into that mystic land of Bell-Endus! I say this with tongue in cheek but this chirpy chap can occasionally be the said 'Dicketh Dometh' but lately has learnt a new found delivery and stays remarkably fun and interactive without becoming phallically idiotic! I have been watching these 'erberts for some time now and at this point in time they are really at their best. Highly recommended viewing and these guys need to fly the local nest and drop the musical eggs in other starved areas. On this evidence I can't think of anywhere they wouldn't go down well except for the local nursing home for those of a nervous disposition. 'State of Fear' was the pick from the night's bowl of cherries. Ta lads!"


TNS, JOSHUA BROOKES 03/02/2008

"Next up and headliners The Kirkz take to the stage. With the time ticking on past 11 the lads don’t mess around and after a quick sound check they blast into their set intro song in front of the expectant crowd.

Another professional and tight set from the Macc Lads follows as they storm through 30 minutes of American influenced punk. Songs like The Revenge, State Of Emergency and Braindead get the place going and with a set ending with Ratz, Ace of Spades and Over The Top they leave the stage leaving the punters wanting more and wondering where the last half an hour had gone.

G-Man, Caesar and Ian produce the soundtrack and front man Max entertains with his “in yer face” approach which drives the show forward at pace. His connection with the audience makes you feel that you’re part of the gig and not just propping up the bar and his vocal technique fits in well with the overall sound although it was a little loud in the mix on this occasion.

The Rancid and Op Ivy influences filter through which might not be everyone's cup of tea but you can’t deny the energy and quality of this outfit. New recordings are needed to take this band forward which are planned for the end of this Month and as Max would say “you can’t beat us, so you might as well join us”. The Kirkz march on........"


PUNK GLOBE, Jackson's Pit, Oldham, 24/01/2008

I'd not been to Jackson's Pit before, so when I noticed that The Kirkz were playing support to One Man Stand last Thursday, I jumped at the chance of doing a review...

Enter, The Kirkz! Hailing from Macclesfield [ yep, where the Macc Lad's come from ] they took to the stage and blitzed the building for thirty minutes of sheer punk rock power! Singer Max is a real showman and his 'this guy doesn't give a fuck' attitude is something else! The guys in the band all look like they love doing this, they rock it out like there's no fucking tomorrow!!!

The small crowd were rocking to their sounds, which are inspired by the likes of Rancid - Op Ivy - Antiflag - Dropkicks to name a few. The banter in between the songs was also funny, as Max has a natural ability to take the piss out of everything and everybody around, all in good nature though...I found them to be more than interesting and it won't be very long before they start doing bigger and better shows. Their set list was like a Ramones show on speed, if you can imagine that?...

I'd definately check them out if you're a fan of fast, abrasive punk rock.


PUNK4LIFE, Jackson's Pit, Oldham, 24/01/2008

Next up were The Kirkz whose overall approach is more high energy and heavy riffs and with a recent upsurge in quality this was again a grand do. Frontman Max is always on the cusp of making a real faux pas but somehow just manages to remain in control and deliver a damn fine entertaining show. It should not be forgotten though that this mischevious 'erberts stage antics are only attainable because he is backed by a band currently driving on all power packed cylinders and the dedication to the task over the years is now paying dividends. There are a couple of tunes that still I find slightly messy and over fussy but overall The Kirkz are ramming forth some quality fuckin' tunes and 'Rats', 'Over The Top' and 'State Of Fear' are 3 to savour. 'Ace Of Spades' is always a crowd pleaser and this lot, I must admit, do it justice. Very pleasing indeed and more to come methinks from a band growing in stature all the time.


Influences





Sounds Like





Merch
Get yer grubby mits on these...









Over the Top 16 track album














The Ratz Will March Tonight 4 track EP













Panic Earth 3 track Single plus Ratz video














God Rest Ye Merry Gentle Men 9 track Christmas album









Compliations:







TNS Records Vol. 1: Music by People Who Drink Cider in the Gutter 20 track album












TNS Records Vol. 2: Mainstream Music Is Shit 37 track double album












Slit Records Punk 21 track album








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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
The Packhorse - LEEDS Leeds
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Punk night @ The Clubhouse - Stockport Stockport
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
SCOTTFEST 2010, Satans Hollow. Manchester
Apr 1 2010 8:00P
TNS April - Retro Bar -Manchester Manchester
Apr 30 2010 8:00P
Soundhouse Bolton with THE ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE Bolton

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   About The Kirkz



We've been doing this shit for eleven years...

Those BASTARD BASTARD Kirkz. Blastin out of Macclesfield with their rabid punk rock. This is lean, hungry music from the bottom of the food chain that never gets dull.

If we fed on recogntion we'd be dead like the rest; if we craved the cash we'd have quit like so many others. The same four kids from 1998 have paid the dues and wrote the tunes. Call it punk, call it stupid, call it whatever the hell you want. We've been every inch of the country seeking nowt but the cred from the crowd, be it five or five hundred. Along the way getting leg-ups from some awesome people - too many to mention.

But don't think this thing runs on nostalgia cos The Kirkz' powerhouse is just sharpening its knives. We will tip up in your town and walk away with your show. The Ratz march on!


Check the vid...

Conceived & directed by Geof Wolfenden.



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A few shots of The Kirkz "on location"...


Tomfoolery..



MJ performing future hit "Electro-Spider"; and yes, he's wearing a bin bag.




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Problem Child Attitude

Problem Child Attitude



Dec 21 2009 1:33 PM

MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS!
Anna Bee

Anna Bee



Dec 17 2009 3:25 PM

hey, how are you? have you been up to much, message me any time for I love to chat (...umm, because I'm bored & cant get a job...But anyway!!... )

... If you haven't seen them already... check out my videos... people say they're entertaining! ...so try to enjoy!



I would love it if you would leave this message on your page for others to see too

And join my facebook page if you like!:

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But I can only have 5000 add on here so you can also add me on here:

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Thankxx Anna Bee xxx
NEMO

NEMO



Dec 17 2009 7:40 AM

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~MLJ Promotions & Management~

~MLJ Promotions & Management~



Dec 9 2009 1:40 AM

Thanks for being a new friend of MLJ Promotions..

NEED MORE EXPOSURE??

WANT MORE FRIENDS / FANS ??

NEED MORE PLAYS / VIEWS ??

WANT TO GET NOTICED BY A&R REPS ??

We can help ....

The Shuffle *TOUR DIARY UP NOW*

The Shuffle *TOUR DIARY UP NOW*



Dec 8 2009 10:18 PM

europe tour gig photo's now up, have a snout at them!
REFUSE/ALL now on facebook

REFUSE/ALL now on facebook



Dec 4 2009 11:23 AM

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Small Town Riot Street Team

Small Town Riot Street Team



Dec 2 2009 4:54 PM

Thx for Add!!!!

for more songs, more pics and the streetdates, check out the offical Small Town Riot Myspace-Site

www.myspace.com/smalltownriothamburg



The Shuffle *TOUR DIARY UP NOW*

The Shuffle *TOUR DIARY UP NOW*



Dec 1 2009 11:19 PM

Eh up chappies. We have up a tour video and diary up from our recent trip to the mainland, go check it out. see you for footy, bring your shooting boots!
Nottingham Punk Club + North Notts Punk n Ska Bar

Nottingham Punk Club + North Notts Punk n Ska Bar



Nov 30 2009 4:05 PM

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ACiD DROP (NEWER SONG UP!!!)

ACiD DROP (NEWER SONG UP!!!)
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Nov 25 2009 9:58 PM

We're nearly there!!! Hope all's well!!

The Distrakted

The Distrakted



Nov 21 2009 1:27 PM

THE DISTRAKTED are LIVE in LIVERPOOL at the KRAZYHOUSE Tonight with XCELERATOR + BLAST TYRANT for £1, doors at around 8pm, so come on down for some Hardcore Punk and Metal Mayhem!!!
TNSrecords

TNSrecords



Nov 21 2009 12:27 PM

TNS Records' next release is a three-way, ska-core split EP from the North-West's Sense of Urgency, Stand Out Riot and A WarAgainstSound. Out at the start of December, it's now available on the TNSrecords webstore
for just £5. The first 25 orders also receive a FREE poster. Or for an
extra £1 pick up either Revenge of the Psychotronic Man vs The
Fractions EP, or Harijan vs John Player Specials EP.



SENSE OF URGENCY: Kid Dynamite-esque vocals over a fast paced, energetic ska-core onslaught http://www.myspace.com/senseofurgency



STAND OUT RIOT: Superbly executed, melodic ska core for fans of Streetlight Manifesto and Gogol Bordello http://www.myspace.com/standoutriot



A WAR AGAINST SOUND: Fast, Heavy and Technical Ska-core, think a Wilhelm Scream vs Capdown http://www.myspace.com/awaragainstsound







On the 6th December to celebrate the release of this amazing split we have this great launch gig:



Sunday 6th December 6.30pm doors, £4 entry

STAND OUT RIOT, A War Against Sound, Sense Of Urgency, John Player Specials, The Shuffle, The Ukele Punk <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165087102772"; target="_blank"&g
NEMO

NEMO



Nov 14 2009 10:49 PM

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A Brokeheart Pro

A Brokeheart Pro



Nov 14 2009 7:42 PM


SCOTTFEST - SCOTTFEST. Feb 6th 2010

scott fest



Nov 13 2009 3:12 PM

Collectve Kirkz!!!


how are you my good fellows?
PAUL CARTER

PAUL CARTER



Nov 12 2009 4:54 PM



OI OI LADS,GOOD TO SEE YOU IN BRADFORD LAST WEEK.
Radio Basile

Radio Basile
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Nov 12 2009 2:53 AM



ONE MAN STAND ワンマンスタンド

ONE MAN STAND        ワンマンスタンド



Nov 11 2009 9:33 PM

Eh Up Lads

Just read your review on "Studs n Punks"
Great stuff!!!!!

See you soon.
twitter.com/CeePinkcom

twitter.com/CeePinkcom



Nov 8 2009 6:46 AM

Sorry we missed you during halloween. We wanted to start off your November though! Join us for some pumpkin pie.

Much love,

Ceepink.com


ACiD DROP (NEWER SONG UP!!!)

ACiD DROP (NEWER SONG UP!!!)
Online Now!


Nov 4 2009 8:49 PM

Oi Oi
twitter.com/CeePinkcom

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Nov 4 2009 5:33 PM

Sorry we missed you during halloween. We wanted to start off your November though! Join us for some pumpkin pie.

Much love,

Ceepink.com


Nottingham Punk Club + North Notts Punk n Ska Bar

Nottingham Punk Club + North Notts Punk n Ska Bar



Nov 3 2009 11:21 PM

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Problem Child Attitude

Problem Child Attitude



Nov 1 2009 7:26 PM

Hello. Check out my new freaky song! Happy Halloween!
Milka (promoting for Capacity Productions now!)

Milka Girl



Oct 30 2009 9:58 PM

Check out Capacity Productions.

They promote you and as a result real people hit you up!

More FANS!
More PLAYS!
More VIEWS!

JANE DOE

JANE DOE
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Oct 30 2009 3:50 PM


 

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