Victory Pill is the brain child of former Pitchshifter and Prodigy guitarist Jim Davies.
Formed in 2004 the bands line up features Davies on guitar and vocals with former Prodigy drummer Kieron pepper providing Bass and vocals, Pete Crossman on live synths and beats and Alex Baker handling the live drum duties.
Victory pill released their well received first download only single "Another clone" in September 06, this was followed in April 07 by the Critically acclaimed main single ’Worst case scenario’ released this time on limited edition C.D and vinyl.
"Impressive debut single from Jim Davies (ex-Pitchshifter/Prodigy
Guitarist) - like a mix between both of his previous bands, with the earnest
melodic bent of BoySetsFire - great stuff!!"-Subba-cultcha.com
"instant ,catchy, rocking riffage.this lives up to its superb
pedigree" - Eddie Temple - XFM
"On the evidence of the early tracks, Victory Pill are going to soon be making
their mark on a rock scene starved of a decent electro-rock band...."
-www.planet-loud.com
"The Prospects for Victory Pill are very good, with an inventive and
infectious sound.." www.last.fm/music
The accompanying video was shot by the french based DOSEprod, whose previous works included 2 videos for Pitchshifter (’Hidden agenda and ’Dead battery’).
The summer of 2007 saw the band land some prestigious supports slots including main support to U.S techno-metallers Static X and U.K ragga rockers Skindred, as well as many small club gigs on their own throughout the country.
The self titled debut album was finally released in the U.K on October 1st 2007, again to widespread critical acclaim. Produced in the main by band member Pete Crossman the album also featured 4 tracks produced by DJ Hyper’s production partner John Ross, with band member Kieron pepper cutting his production teeth on the single ’Worst case scenario’
The album was released in America on October 26th through ’Corporate punishment records (www.corporatepunishment.com)
Releases are planned for Europe and Australia in early 2008.
"Victory pill sound like the result of a ’300’- like battle battle between Nine inch nail, Killing joke and Helmet, a blinding industrial rock album"-Big cheese
"with his familiar grating riffs and hard hitting beats and rhythms, their debut doesn’t fall short on catchy hooks and memorable tunes without compromising on energy and and aggression"-Metal hammer
"Victorious debut, reminds us what a unique guitar talent Jim Davies is"- Total guitar
"victory pill’s début long-player is a hard-hitting amalgamation of powerful guitar work and industrial beats with a strong political - Subbacultcha
"Brilliantly produced, thoroughly enjoyable and no elements of cheese anywhere,its a great listen and serious too"-LAB radio
Victory pill end 2007 with plans for more touring next early next year along side a high profile remix release scheduled for the same time. With the second album well on the way to being finished expect more of the same in 2008.
hey guys thought i'd let you know im doing a top bands/artists of the month and you made it on my list. im not sure about month i think it will be knockout every now and then. im not sure i just started it i go through about a thousand one hundred bands to do this and i pick out 28 bands and i thought i'd let you know you made it and in fact you made seventh on the list of bands. and as of now i have "another clone" as my profile song (check my top) anyways keep rocking on i love the music
I just noticed you are now one of the featured bands on Maxmouth.com. Cool cool.
The Victory Pill album review will be in issue 55 of Black Velvet which will be out at the end of the month.
And if you get bored and have nothing to do, enter the Black Velvet competition to write a song for Black Velvet and get played on our profile. I know you won't, but a nice Victory Pill song about how Black Velvet rules would sound awesome on our page. ;-)
See i ordered the cd off corporate punishment with a t-shirt mid october, and still have yet to receive the disk. So hearing another song is a treat for me! Thanks fellas!
The new look is nice but I think a kind of red could be better than this kind of purple (?) The artwork of the ban is awesome. It could be great to add some new songs...
YOOOOOOOOOOO Guys!!!!!!!! I have to say...............UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! The album is absolutly pound for pound awesome!!! Str8 in there from Downfall thru to Scaremonger!!! It had me up the wall by the throat all the way thru!! Awesome job guys!!! All the best "K"
I got ur album on Friday and have listened to it non stop since! I was expecting it to be good but it truly is a belter! And no filler, it's the 1st album i've bought since I can't even remember when that I LOVE every track! Good work sirs!
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After several listenings... Another comment to say (repeat in fact!) that this first EP is THE best electro album of the end of this year and a very good surprise. A perfect mix between electro/rock/indus. "King and country" and "Free-fall" are so beautiful (I hope there will be soon one of those tracks in your myspace player). Congrats to all the band members and to your live drummer : Alex
Hey fans, visitors or whoever you are : "Victory Pill"?... I don't know the meaning of this title but it's sure that only one listening will bring you power for the whole week. Perhaps it 's the best pill to take in those darks days...
