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THE LIGHTNING STRIKES
Christian / Indie / Rock

"Where will it strike next?"

Kingswinford, Midlands
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   THE LIGHTNING STRIKES: General Info
Member Since4/29/2006
Band Websitethelightningstrikes.co.uk
Band Membersthe lightning strikes - euphoria (live)
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the lightning strikes - when i let you down live
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InfluencesBritish Sea Power,
Joy Division,
u2, Coldplay, The Verve
Stereophonics, The Killers,
Travis, Hal, Brakes
The Smiths, Delays,
David Gray, New Radicals,
Hall & Oates, The Police


Sounds Like

REVIEWS

Sunday 28th November @ The LA Rock Cafe, Cannock
Words by Wideawake Promotions
True to their myspace pledge, The Lightning Strikes do make every effort to do more than just turn up and play. From setting up an array of interesting stage lights, which caused a real stir of intrigue amongst the Rock Cafe crowd - to providing free Demo CD's during their set. Their set and sound is varied, lending itself at times to early Coldplay, present Snow Patrol in some places the influences Feederand even the Super Furry Animals. All in all The Lightning Strikes "tick" many of the "boxes" that any self respecting live band should, they are committed to playing their music anywhere and everywhere and take their whole performance seriously. With a string of gigs lined up and a shed load of ambition and commitment, we reckon these lads have some very good times ahead of them.A good performance, lads well done!

Saturday June 23rd 2007 @ Birmingham Barfly, Words by Ely Price
Regional Showcase Final
The Lightning Strikes

With a name such as this you could be forgiven for expecting a band to burst out all guns blazing. However what The Lightning Strikes actually bring is a melodic mix of keyboards and guitars. Only comprising of three members they offered some thoughtful and well written material and their more mainstream sound is certainly listener friendly. With a sound similar to Birmingham band The Twang they put on a competent set for the evening. In comparison to the other bands of the night theirs was a more sedate performance. Although these guys could do with some fine tuning, one feels drawn in by a feeling of vulnerability on stage, making one like the band even more.

Monday May 21st 2007 @ Medicine Bar - By Stephen Hudyba
The Lightning Strikes – Qualified

In what is quite a simple guitar, drums and keys setup The Lightning Strikes manage to create an interesting, melodic indie sound. Still in need of some tightening up as a band, they nevertheless gave a solid performance and shone on the high standard of their material. Atmospheric, appealing tracks with thoughtful lyrics and haunting melodies, they could do with a little more variation in their sound, yet what they do, they do very well. With a festival appearance scheduled for this summer, it's easy to see why they are attracting promising recognition, and it should prove interesting to see how they fare at the Barfly.

Wednesday April 25th 2007 - By Stephen Hudyba
The Lightning Strikes – Qualified

The Lightning Strikes create a distinctively atmospheric indie sound. Haunting eighties influenced synth-like keys from Rich and rough yet tender vocals from Chris combine for a brooding, sometimes sombre atmosphere that mostly worked well. They have found an interesting and fresh direction and written some solid tracks full of emotion. In places their sound lacked energy and it all could have been tighter, yet there was clearly something different and interesting about their music, and they deservedly progressed to the second round on the musicians vote.

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2008 3:00P
Breakout 2008, Cliffe College Derbyshire, Midlands
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Bar South (Acoustic Set) Kingswinford, Midlands
Jul 22 2008 8:00P
The Rock Cafe Stourbridge, Midlands
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Bell Green Festival Coventry, Midlands
Aug 15 2008 7:30P
Katie Fitzgerald’s Stourbridge, Midlands
Aug 23 2008 7:00P
Tipton Family Church - (with Sonday Rose) :D) Tipton, Midlands
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
Crestwood Church Kingswinford, Midlands

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   About THE LIGHTNING STRIKES
DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY

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The Lightning Strikes are a 3 piece band from Kingswinford, Dudley. The band aim to create uplifting and moving music and make every effort when performing to give the crowd a great night of entertainment.

Influences of theirs are Joy Division, British Sea Power, u2, Coldplay, The Verve, Stereophonics, Snow Patrol, Oasis, New Radicals and many other great bands.

The band released their debut album "Death is swallowed up in victory" in February 2008, The album consists of 11 songs - some that are uplifting with an upbeat sound and others with lyrics that are more mellow and moving. Some of the tracks talk about situations, relationships, etc, that the band have been through, and other tracks talk about the bands beliefs and christian faith.

The Lightning Strikes are now concentrating on promoting their debut album and playing across as much of the UK as possible. They are also writing and rehearsing new material for a second album which they are hoping to release in 2009.

The band can be contacted at thelightningstrikes@hotmail.co.uk or alternatively visit thier website www.thelightningstrikes.co.uk and contact them through their Contact Page

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THE LIGHTNING STRIKES's Friends Comments
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Lightning Buck





Jul 18 2008 2:30 PM

'ello lads, thanks for the add. Great sound here. Nearly Home and Great Friday are very remarkable rockers. God bless your way. Hopefully it's a long one.
That Band





Jul 8 2008 11:27 AM

Hi, yeh we all good thanks, urselves?

oh ok

do u only have the one support act then?
yeh cool thanks guys

x x x x
x-Life's just one game-x





Jul 6 2008 2:37 PM

late reply...but that's ok anytime :) glad I went your band was ledge xxxxx
That Band





Jul 6 2008 6:39 AM

hi huys, tunes sound awsome. we should do a gig 2geva. do u need a support band for the 22nd july @ rock cafe.
cheers

that band
x x x x
.♥.★.Diff-But-Spex.★.♥.





Jul 1 2008 2:25 PM

yeah you lot were ace live ! really enjoyed the night xx
Jane





Jun 30 2008 5:50 PM

its ok was a gd nyt! ur album is gd keep up ur gd wrk! xx
Jo





Jun 30 2008 3:15 PM

Hi guys - well done Sunday! good to hear they want you back every week!!!! well done!! all the best! x
Amy





Jun 24 2008 4:58 AM

Hi, I suppose the last time I saw you, we were at primary school.
Definitely doing well thank you, hoping to accept the challenge of an MPhil in Sociology, or MRes in Politics in October (bring it on, I say!) How are you doing? Hoping you're good :D, you all might be famous one day, you never can tell!
NEWSOUND RECORDS





Jun 1 2008 12:12 AM

Hi To All
Hitting you with some great News !!! Newsound Records are again putting out combo cd's from easy listening to punk, which will all go on sale on all major download sites, so if you have a track that you would like to add to one of those cd's then go to our page for more Info, From signed artists to the unsigned and unsure you are all welcome to have a crack at the whip of getting your music out there already on board are:
Dayve Dean,
Rob Elliott,
Lee Boyd,
Mareefa,
Violet Youth,
jason sees,
Alba Gu Bràth,
M.M.S.F,
---why not add you name to the list?
All the best
Newsound Records
Hope Revolution





May 16 2008 3:33 AM

Hi guys, you playing any Christian Summer Festivals this year like New Wine or Soul Survivor?
Rachel





May 14 2008 8:44 AM

Hi ya chuck what time you playing just iv gota be else where at 8 xx
Hotel Rekarte





May 7 2008 4:59 AM

New song I was talking about - 'Duplicate' is on our site now if you fancy a listen lads.

See you soon
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 26 2008 2:58 PM

No i dont forgive you! =P

The next ones on the 23rd May!

But its always the last friday of every month (well when they can!)

Hmmmm

=[

x x x
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 26 2008 11:56 AM

=[ You didnt come!!!
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 24 2008 2:11 PM

Ello Ello Ello yam yam =]

You gonna come and check it out tomorrow night or not then?

It'd be great if you could =]

x x x
@sk.eve





Apr 20 2008 10:25 AM

Thanks Chris, much appreciated, good to see yourself and Neil last night.

God Bless x
. G e o r g i e .





Apr 19 2008 6:06 PM

Hey!
I Have Had A Good Saturday Night With My Girl Stacey!!! How Are You?
Im Drunk Which Is A Good Sign!!
Wb x
Not Spoke To You Guys In A While!! =[
Wb x
Ignited - New Track!!!





Apr 19 2008 9:19 AM

Hey Guys! Ive just watched the 'When I let you down' vid...... It ROCKS! haha. Dudes i love that song so much! Haha, as ALLways, you guys are sounding tight! So all is good! How things going anyhow?

Lovelove,
Dave - Ignited
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 18 2008 10:52 AM

Im okayish ta
Yourself?

Well, you should come! Otherwise i'll. . .
urm . . .
well i dont know :P
And its the last friday of every month, so try and come along when you can!

Sooooo glad its friday xD

x x x
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 18 2008 10:25 AM

Oi bled =]
Hows it going?

You gonna come and check the bridge out next friday?
You better! xD

7 till 10ish i think =] Theres some good bands on! =D

Whoop x x x lyy x x x
peej





Apr 18 2008 2:31 AM

hi guys - euphoria thats what its called called!!i'v mailed you the codes for your rock cafe vids - hope you like them!!

peace
peej
Jake Moore





Apr 17 2008 1:52 AM

Athelington Festival '08
Pinkmad Promotions





Apr 15 2008 3:59 AM

No probs. Your welcome! :)

I'm good thanks.

Laura x
Avalon Way





Apr 14 2008 1:54 PM

See Me Down Mini Site
Transmission the sound of Joy Division





Apr 14 2008 12:11 PM

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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Michelle x♥ ♥ ♥ ♥





Apr 14 2008 5:39 AM

Ill be happy with a win!!! Are you going i am! x
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 13 2008 2:05 PM

Mine a disgrace aswell!
Well i tided some yday, finish it tomorrow!

I'll be there on the 25th! You better come! =]
x x x
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 13 2008 1:35 PM

Im diddling good =]
how you diddling?

He said, that that would be good, and he'll talk to me about it soon!

You could always come to the Bridge on the 25th April, Theres a gig on there, you can see what its like!

Naaa ent done much really, just out and about
you?

x x x
Bush! =] SKwhore!





Apr 13 2008 8:56 AM

Hey hey Yam Yams

I spoke to that man about that gig i was talking to you about at The Bridge!

Good day?

x x