These Guys
These Guys - we are a Quirk Rock/Metal band from Ayrshire in Scotland. We have just released our debut album 'The Riot Is Here' and are currently writing tracks for the follow up.Band/artist history
Hailing from the sunny Ayrshire town of Prestwick These Guys pour out an astonishing blend of energy, emotion and excitement with a hint mind just a hint of sheer ROCK GREATNESS!
These Guys started out by getting down a few tracks in the hopes of making some sort of an impact at the local 'Battle Of The Bands', which they won. Fueled by this victory, These Guys go forth and record the 84 demo and set about the local venues such as The Space Place in Pwick and Fury Murries in Ayr. These Guys put on another explosive performance supporting The Hugh Reed Explosion at The Renfrew Ferry in Glasgow and also rocked the hell out of Rockers, Barfly and Ivory Blacks/Strawberry Fields among others.
After some tension in the band These Guys regrouped all shiney and new. New member and everything, yet continue with the ass kicking of everything. And before you know it These Guys are up in the studio recording their first thirteen track masterpiece 'The Riot Is Here', which, if you dont already own a copy you should go buy NOW!
from Theseguys.co.ukHave you performed in front of an audience?Current tour dates are
10/03/06 - The Space Place, Prestwick
11/03/06 - Prestwick Academy, Prestwick
16/03/06 - Barfly, Glasgow
24/03/06 - Lawthorne Bar, Irvine
22/04/06 - Anchorage Hotel, Troon
01/06/06 - Attic Bar, Glasgow
We have previously played many gigs around Scotland including venues such as The Cathouse, Barfly, Strawberry Fields (Ivory Blacks), Fury Murrays, Renfrew Ferry(yes it's a boat!), Rockers, Bannermans and various others.
Your musical influences
We see our sound as highly original but we are mainly influenced by the following bands
Metallica, Machine Head, SikTh, Sleater Kinney, Biffy Clyro, Pavement, Feeder, Bullet For My Valentine, American Head Charge, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Blindside etcWhat equipment do you use?
Pete - Lead Vocals
Equipment - first class vocal art
Barbie - Guitar & Backing Vocals
Equipment - Fender Telecaster, Marshall amp, Boss distortion pedal.
Chavo - Bass, Synth & Backing Vocals
Chavo
Equipment - Maverick x-1 Bass + Zoom 607 FX pedal.
Andy - Drums
Equipment - Mapex M Series Drum Kit (10', 12' rack toms, 14', 16' floor toms, 14' snare, 22' bass drum)
Gibralter Drum Rack
Mapex Professional 10' Snare
14' Stagg DH Medium Bright Crash
16' Stagg Crash
16' Stagg DH Medium Bright Crash
18' Stagg DH Medium Bright Crash
14' Sabian B8 High Hats
20' Sabian B8 Ride
18' Stagg Hand Hammered China
8' Stagg Mini China
8' Paiste Accent
10' Zildjian ZBT Splash
Network Double Bass Pedal
Premier Cowbell
Vic Firth 5AN Sticks for practice and recording, 5A Carbosticks for gigsAdmin
Andy
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