Leemun Smith - Vocals
Anthony Wright – Bass
Dan Brader - Drums

WEBSITE: www.pumppump.co.uk | www.myspace.com/catrovalvamusic
BAND CONTACT: thisiscastrovalva[at]gmail.com
BOOKING UK: booking@pumpump.co.uk
BOOKING EU: mikko[at]solarpenguin.de
PR CONTACT: tom[at]ilikepress.com

WHO ARE THEY ?

Castrovalva are an experimental noise rock trio (formerly duo) consisting of Drums, Bass and Vocals based in Leeds, England; “The explosive sound is filled with undeniable groove and a brutal catchiness which will push your senses to the limit …whilst their insanely immersive live shows are a spectacle to behold with every member pouring their blood and sweat (literally) into every gig.”

Already making there mark in the Leeds music scene and supporting bands such as MONOTONIX, HEALTH & AN ALBATROSS Castrovalva are already turning heads whilst touring the UK tour in april and Europe throughout May.

Castrovalva – Donut by BrewLabel

A Satan cocktail of musical elements – ARTROCKER MAGAZINE – Album of the Month April 2010 5/5

Madness takes many form but not so alluring as alluring as a trio of ferel noise bastards who enjoy nothing more than getting up in people’s grills. You’ll be rewarded with fun and lots of it – NME

“We Are a Unit is a breathtaking listen. But it’s this brevity and diversity that allows Castrovalva to shine where other fearsome live acts have failed – to make a record that does their performances justice.” – 8/10 Drowened in Sound

“Weirdo rock from a leeds trio taking a cue or two from fellow townsfolk That Fucking Tank but twisting a formula of exuberant brutality with neat proggy-toned sidesteps, this mini album is a headfuck like few others on these pages, impressively subversive.” – Rocksound Magazine

“You can imagine their live shows to be a tangle of noise and righteous poses” – Rock a Rolla Magazine

Paul Michael Astick - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Thomas Clark - Bass/Some Vocals
Matthew John Graham Reid- Drums
Robert James Stephens - Guitar

WEBSITE: Coming soon
BAND CONTACT: chickenhawkband[at]googlemail.com
MANAGEMENT: ‘The Usual Suspects’ management[at]theusualsuspectsmanagement.com
BOOKING CONTACT: rosswarnock[at]theagencygroup.com
PR CONTACT: james[at]divisionpromotions.com

WHO ARE THEY ?

Chickenhawk were Born in 2004 and after constant touring a self released 3 track demo was recorded in 2005 & their debut album in 2007. The band joined the Brew Family mid 2009. Over the last year, Chickenhawk has undergone several radical changes. Matt Reid (ex-Whores Whores Whores drummer) joined mid 2008 as the debut album was due to be released, and Paul Astick moved from drums/vocals to guitar/vocals. ‘A.Or Not? was released in September 2009, the first release for Chickenhawk on Brew. The EP received international acclaim and lead track ‘I hate this, do you like it?’ gained national radio play from the likes of Radio 1, Radio 6 & XFM. During early 2009 the space themed ‘NASA Vs ESA’ video was created with Roach Productions. Coinciding with this, the band were also busy putting the finishing touches to the recently released ‘A. Or Not?’ EP on Brew. After its completion the band worked with NME photographer Danny North on his directorial debut, the zombie themed video for a new track taken from A. Or Not? – ‘I hate this, do you like it?’. Writing and recording for a brand new Chickenhawk album scheduled for release in April 2010 has begun, and will see the band further diversifying but still staying true to their own style of noise rock experimentation

NME Magazine – Track of the week ‘I Hate This, Do You Like It? Leeds based Chickenhawk are a group of riff thrasing metal bastards from the wrong side of your worst hangover. Take note, their drummer hits harder than the last time you dreamed you were Todd Trainer. This is the perfect raw vocal antidote to chirpy summer singalongs.

Kerrang – Killer chaotic freaked-out prog-core KKKK

We are more than happy to announce that Leeds’ finest forgers of the riff, Humanfly have joined the swelling ranks of Brew.The psychedelic post-Hardcore band turned prog merchants formed in the early part of the decade, the band offer epic, metallic journeys through huge heaviness and Floyd esq atmospherics.

Free download taken from the upcoming album – Stew For The Murder Minded

An album and UK tour is planned for later this year. More information is on it’s way but in the mean time wrap your ears around this.

Samuel James Pryor – Guitar
Ian Thirkill - Bass
Tommy Davidson – Drums
Jonny Farrell - Sax

WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/thesemonsters
BAND CONTACT: thesemonsters[at]hotmail.com
BOOKING CONTACT: matthew[at]theartofagency.co.uk

WHO ARE THEY ?

These Monsters hail from Leeds, England. ‘Call Me Dragon’ is the band’s debut album, soon to be released with Brew. Having sold out of 500 CD singles and 500 12”EP’s the band returned to the studio to put together an album that is as stunning as it is ambitious. Recorded at Foel Studios, Wales with Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, The Klaxons, Napalm Death) and mastered at Turan Audio (Jimmy Eat World, Marilyn Manson, Will Haven). Call Me Dragon demonstrates the freaked out, riff driven prog-force that the respected four-piece have become. With their love of large vintage amplifiers, big drums and high energy, passionate performances, These Monsters deliver a huge live sound and are developing a reputation as one of the loudest and most exciting underground bands in the UK.

“One of the most interesting and engaging acts I’ve heard from the UK in a long fucking time – no word of a lie.” – Collective-zine

“These monsters are simply amazing. The four-piece make blunderbusses of songs that would give Godspeed You! Black Emperor or Mogwai nightmares. A vicious, energetic and loud-enough-to-be-pornographic live show.” – Sandman Magazine

“Time has frozen as witnesses halt in their tracks, intoxicated by the heady miasma of post-rock resonance. Both comforting and devastating.” – The Fly Magazine

20th November Joiners w/ 65daysofstatic Southampton, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
21st November Arts Centre w/ 65daysofstatic Norwich, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
22nd November 02 Academy w/ 65daysofstatic Oxford, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
23rd November 02 Academy w/ 65daysofstatic Leicester, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
24th November Palace w/ 65daysofstatic Aldershot, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
25th November Academy w/ 65daysofstatic Manchester, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
26th November CAMP – w/ 65daysofstatic London, UK, UNITED KINGDOM

For tickets please click here.

Having previously toured together all over Europe the band will showcase eagerly anticipated brand new material from the upcoming split 10″ vinyl release with That Fucking Tank, Shield Your Eyes & Castrovalva.

In other news I Am Kloot named the band as their top 5 in the recent Mercury Music Prize nomination. How lovely. Read all about it here.

Thanks,

Tom xx

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