Click on a photo to view full size image.
Gradapenda Rosindale*
Stephen Doherty (guitar), Andy O'Doherty (drums), Sean Mason (bass, vocals), Sean Pemberton (guitar, vocals).
From Derry / L'Derry. Formed in 1990 and released the self-financed Exit EP in 1992. Pop tinged punk reminiscent of early NI bands such as Protex, The Moondogs and Tearjerkers. In February 1993, Gradapenda recorded a four song session for Dave Fanning on RTE Radio in Ireland, but shortly after this split up. Reformed shortly after this with a new line-up and went on to release several demos. Sean Pemberton went on to form Mars Field. Sean Mason records under the name Shine May Sun.
Gradapenda Rosindale official website
From Derry / L'Derry. Formed in 1990 and released the self-financed Exit EP in 1992. Pop tinged punk reminiscent of early NI bands such as Protex, The Moondogs and Tearjerkers. In February 1993, Gradapenda recorded a four song session for Dave Fanning on RTE Radio in Ireland, but shortly after this split up. Reformed shortly after this with a new line-up and went on to release several demos. Sean Pemberton went on to form Mars Field. Sean Mason records under the name Shine May Sun.
Gradapenda Rosindale official website
Graffiti*
Patricia Duffy (vocals), Paul 'PJ' McCartney (guitar / vocals), Owen Booth (bass), Tom Doherty (drums).
Derry / Londonderry band formed in January 1980. Later that year Martin McDaid would join the band as second guitarist and Alfie Johnson replaced Owen Booth on bass in early 1981. Graffiti were influenced by the likes of The Clash, Siouxsie And The Banshees, X-Ray Spex, Gang Of Four, and the Ramones. Their first gigs were at local community centres and youth clubs as well as supporting Idol Threats in Masons Bar. The live set consisted mainly of original songs such as Love Is Creeping In, Death March, Quater Past Eleven, and It's A Carnival with the odd X Ray Spex and Stevie Wonder cover thrown in for good measure. In 1981 they released the homemade 'Marlene Tapes' cassette and appeared on the Derry edition of the BBC's youth programme Something Else (alongside Ian Dury, and another Derry band - The Sect). They also played their first gigs in Belfast that year - at the Manhattan with Stalag 17 and Re'bel. Graffiti also contributed 3 tracks to the ill-fated Derry compilation album Postcard From Abroad which remains unreleased. Rhona Desmond joined as second female vocalist they were joined for a while by Gerry McCandless on synthesiser after the the Moondogs split. After Graffiti split McCartney and Doherty went on later to form Bam Bam & The Calling. Patricia Duffy went on to form the Manchester based all girl band Something Shady in the late 80's.
Punk In Derry * Bam Bam And The Calling on Facebook * Something Shady
Derry / Londonderry band formed in January 1980. Later that year Martin McDaid would join the band as second guitarist and Alfie Johnson replaced Owen Booth on bass in early 1981. Graffiti were influenced by the likes of The Clash, Siouxsie And The Banshees, X-Ray Spex, Gang Of Four, and the Ramones. Their first gigs were at local community centres and youth clubs as well as supporting Idol Threats in Masons Bar. The live set consisted mainly of original songs such as Love Is Creeping In, Death March, Quater Past Eleven, and It's A Carnival with the odd X Ray Spex and Stevie Wonder cover thrown in for good measure. In 1981 they released the homemade 'Marlene Tapes' cassette and appeared on the Derry edition of the BBC's youth programme Something Else (alongside Ian Dury, and another Derry band - The Sect). They also played their first gigs in Belfast that year - at the Manhattan with Stalag 17 and Re'bel. Graffiti also contributed 3 tracks to the ill-fated Derry compilation album Postcard From Abroad which remains unreleased. Rhona Desmond joined as second female vocalist they were joined for a while by Gerry McCandless on synthesiser after the the Moondogs split. After Graffiti split McCartney and Doherty went on later to form Bam Bam & The Calling. Patricia Duffy went on to form the Manchester based all girl band Something Shady in the late 80's.
Punk In Derry * Bam Bam And The Calling on Facebook * Something Shady
Guilty Achievements*
Ronan Maguire (guitar/vocals), Michael Vance (guitar/vocals), Mark Bradley (drums), Jimi Pig (bass).
Formed in 1981 by ex-members of late seventies Belfast bands Pig, Lovers Of Today and Reflex Action. Never released any records but a rehearsal tape has recently turned up (check out the songs on their MySpace site). Gigged around Belfast, Portrush and Dublin before splitting up in 1982.
Guilty Achievements on MySpace
Formed in 1981 by ex-members of late seventies Belfast bands Pig, Lovers Of Today and Reflex Action. Never released any records but a rehearsal tape has recently turned up (check out the songs on their MySpace site). Gigged around Belfast, Portrush and Dublin before splitting up in 1982.
Guilty Achievements on MySpace
Hard Case
Billy Riot (vocals), Kerr (guitar / vocals), Barry (bass / vocals), George (drums).
The band were formed in June 2009 out of the scattered debris of recently deceased bands the Violent Fuckwits, the Troubles, the Spastik Dockters and the near mythical heavy metal Gods, High Speed Steel. The intent is to play a mixture of old style, cheesy punk rock with the odd fastasfuck, demented, angry rant along the way.
Hard Case on Myspace
The band were formed in June 2009 out of the scattered debris of recently deceased bands the Violent Fuckwits, the Troubles, the Spastik Dockters and the near mythical heavy metal Gods, High Speed Steel. The intent is to play a mixture of old style, cheesy punk rock with the odd fastasfuck, demented, angry rant along the way.
Hard Case on Myspace
Heavenly Bodies*
Dessie Potter (vocals / guitar,) William Maxwell, (guitar) Tom Coulter (bass), Mike Scott (keyboards / backing vocals), + drum machine.
Formed late 85 around the nucleus of Dessie Potter (ex Stage B), Mike Scott and William Maxwell (both ex Deja Vu). Tom Coulter of Ruefrex later joined on bass. Influenced by bands like The Danse Society, Mission and Sisters of Mercy. Dessies unique vocal style and their goth soundtrack did not fit in well with the local Belfast mainstream at the time although the band would never have been happy in the mainstream anyway. Always more comfortable as outsiders. Released 2 tracks on each of the Helden Fanzine cassette albums "A Cut Above The Rest" and "Lunatics And Madmen". Disbanded around the end of 86 early 87. Dessie and Mike went on to form The Rose Garden.
Time To Be Proud
Formed late 85 around the nucleus of Dessie Potter (ex Stage B), Mike Scott and William Maxwell (both ex Deja Vu). Tom Coulter of Ruefrex later joined on bass. Influenced by bands like The Danse Society, Mission and Sisters of Mercy. Dessies unique vocal style and their goth soundtrack did not fit in well with the local Belfast mainstream at the time although the band would never have been happy in the mainstream anyway. Always more comfortable as outsiders. Released 2 tracks on each of the Helden Fanzine cassette albums "A Cut Above The Rest" and "Lunatics And Madmen". Disbanded around the end of 86 early 87. Dessie and Mike went on to form The Rose Garden.
Time To Be Proud
Hi-Rise*
_Mickey McCourt (vocals), Peter Burns (guitar / vocals), Peter Dolan (guitar), Joe Lloyd (bass), John Cullen (drums).
New Wave / reggae style West Belfast band formed in 1981. Drummer John Cullen had previously been in punk band Ex Producers and had a short stint with Good Vibrations signings 10 Past 7. Their live set consisted mostly of original compositions such as “Life On A Screen”, “Too Hard To Please”, and “How Can I Lose”. Hi-Rise mainly played support to local bands such as 10 Past 7 and the Bankrobbers, around their native west of the city. Their final gig, in the summer of '82, took place at an outdoor concert in Avoca Park.
New Wave / reggae style West Belfast band formed in 1981. Drummer John Cullen had previously been in punk band Ex Producers and had a short stint with Good Vibrations signings 10 Past 7. Their live set consisted mostly of original compositions such as “Life On A Screen”, “Too Hard To Please”, and “How Can I Lose”. Hi-Rise mainly played support to local bands such as 10 Past 7 and the Bankrobbers, around their native west of the city. Their final gig, in the summer of '82, took place at an outdoor concert in Avoca Park.
Hitlers, The*
Paddy Doherty (vocals), Paul McCartney (guitar), Michael Campbell (bass), Mickey Griffiths (drums).
Punk rock covers band formed in Derry / L'derry in 1982. Made up of ex-members of various other Derry / L'derry bands such as Graffiti, Shameless Hussies, Idol Threats, and Dick Tracy & The Green Disaster. The Hitlers set consisted of covers of songs by a variety of bands such as The Ramones, The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and the Birthday Party. The band had to use various names in order to get gigs but The Hitlers was the name they always went back to. The band folded in 1984. McCartney went on to form Bam Bam & The Calling.
Punk rock covers band formed in Derry / L'derry in 1982. Made up of ex-members of various other Derry / L'derry bands such as Graffiti, Shameless Hussies, Idol Threats, and Dick Tracy & The Green Disaster. The Hitlers set consisted of covers of songs by a variety of bands such as The Ramones, The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and the Birthday Party. The band had to use various names in order to get gigs but The Hitlers was the name they always went back to. The band folded in 1984. McCartney went on to form Bam Bam & The Calling.
Hit Parade*
Dave Hyndman (aka P. Checkoff, aka Ric O'Che).
Basically, a one man anarchist band from Belfast, the brainchild of one P. Checkoff who was a member of the Belfast Anarchist Collective. Hit Parade songs were highly political by nature and so it was no surprise when Hit Parade signed to Crass Records. The first release was the Bad News EP which reached no.4 in the Alternative Charts in 1982. This was followed by the Plastic Culture 12" in 1984 and then the Nick Nack Paddy Whack album in 1986. Members of Crass and Flux of Pink Indians helped out in the studio and feature on all the releases.
A full Hit Parade biography & discography feature in the book It Makes You Want To Spit! (Reekus 2003)
Basically, a one man anarchist band from Belfast, the brainchild of one P. Checkoff who was a member of the Belfast Anarchist Collective. Hit Parade songs were highly political by nature and so it was no surprise when Hit Parade signed to Crass Records. The first release was the Bad News EP which reached no.4 in the Alternative Charts in 1982. This was followed by the Plastic Culture 12" in 1984 and then the Nick Nack Paddy Whack album in 1986. Members of Crass and Flux of Pink Indians helped out in the studio and feature on all the releases.
A full Hit Parade biography & discography feature in the book It Makes You Want To Spit! (Reekus 2003)
Hubris, The
photo by Bernie McAllister
Bill Wood (vocals / rhythm guitar), Stephen Mackie (vocals / guitar), Davy Savage (bass), Evan Getty (drums).
The Hubris are a punky rocky melodic guitar riff driven band which formed in 2009 in Belfast. To date they have played over 30 shows with such local dignitaries as Pocket Billiards, Comply or Die, Bandwagon, The Lobotomies, Axis Of, the list goes on. The style has been likened to late 70's punk such as The Ramones and The Clash but is also heavily influenced by the Britrock bands of the 90's such as The Wildhearts and Feeder.
Hubris on Reverbnation *** Hubris on Bandcamp *** Hubris on Facebook
The Hubris are a punky rocky melodic guitar riff driven band which formed in 2009 in Belfast. To date they have played over 30 shows with such local dignitaries as Pocket Billiards, Comply or Die, Bandwagon, The Lobotomies, Axis Of, the list goes on. The style has been likened to late 70's punk such as The Ramones and The Clash but is also heavily influenced by the Britrock bands of the 90's such as The Wildhearts and Feeder.
Hubris on Reverbnation *** Hubris on Bandcamp *** Hubris on Facebook
Icons, The*
Derek Lynn (bass / vocals), Tony Moynihan (guitar / vocals), Charlie Fisher (drums)
From Omagh. Formed around 1980. Recorded a two track demo featuring the songs Odds Against Tomorrow and Follow The Crowd (the latter also being the title of a fanzine produced by Tony and Derek). A video was also made for one of the tracks by local producer Eddie McCaffrey. As well as gigging regularly in local Omagh venues, The Icons travelled further afield for gigs in the likes of Spuds, Portstewart and The Manhattan in Belfast before splitting up mid 80's. Tony Moynihan moved to London and today plays in the punk band The Phobics.
The Phobics Tony Moynihan on Facebook
From Omagh. Formed around 1980. Recorded a two track demo featuring the songs Odds Against Tomorrow and Follow The Crowd (the latter also being the title of a fanzine produced by Tony and Derek). A video was also made for one of the tracks by local producer Eddie McCaffrey. As well as gigging regularly in local Omagh venues, The Icons travelled further afield for gigs in the likes of Spuds, Portstewart and The Manhattan in Belfast before splitting up mid 80's. Tony Moynihan moved to London and today plays in the punk band The Phobics.
The Phobics Tony Moynihan on Facebook
Idiots, The*
Billy Idiot (vocals), Barry Young (guitar), Dee Wilson (bass), Gordy Owen (drums).
Belfast band formed in 1977. Early sets consisted entirely of covers of Sham 69, Clash, Velvet Underground etc songs. Made their live debut at the Art College, Belfast playing along with Rudi, SLF, Flying Squad and Pretty Boy Floyd. Original singer Harvey Wallbanger quit after the 2nd gig at a Good Vibes Party. He was replaced by Bill Johnson (aka Billy Idiot). Started to build up a local following by playing gigs wherever and whenever they could. Wee Gordy left and was replaced on drums by Bill Guiney. Guiney didn't hang around too long and was in turn replaced by Gary Thompson (aka Jah Weeble). The band started to write their own songs and Barry Young's (brother of Rudi's Brian) composition Parents was recorded for the Good Vibes Battle Of The Bands Ep in 1978. Aza Middleton of The Androids provided the lead guitar break on the record. Dee Wilson left after the releasre of the Good Vibes EP and was replaced by Graham 'Jaunty' Johnston who made his debut with the band at the Dark Space 24 Hour festival in Dublin. The Idiots went on to record Teenager In Love and the dubbed theme tune Shellshock Rock for the John T. Davis film Shellshock Rock. The Idiots split in 1979 citing 'musical differences' as the reason. Barry Young went on to play in Acme Music and Dee Wilson formed Family Of Noise and then the Troubleshooters. Billy Idiot joined some heanvy metal outfit.
A full Idiots biography and discography features in the book 'It Makes You Want To Spit!'
Dee Wilsons full account of The Idiots Dee Wilson's website
Belfast band formed in 1977. Early sets consisted entirely of covers of Sham 69, Clash, Velvet Underground etc songs. Made their live debut at the Art College, Belfast playing along with Rudi, SLF, Flying Squad and Pretty Boy Floyd. Original singer Harvey Wallbanger quit after the 2nd gig at a Good Vibes Party. He was replaced by Bill Johnson (aka Billy Idiot). Started to build up a local following by playing gigs wherever and whenever they could. Wee Gordy left and was replaced on drums by Bill Guiney. Guiney didn't hang around too long and was in turn replaced by Gary Thompson (aka Jah Weeble). The band started to write their own songs and Barry Young's (brother of Rudi's Brian) composition Parents was recorded for the Good Vibes Battle Of The Bands Ep in 1978. Aza Middleton of The Androids provided the lead guitar break on the record. Dee Wilson left after the releasre of the Good Vibes EP and was replaced by Graham 'Jaunty' Johnston who made his debut with the band at the Dark Space 24 Hour festival in Dublin. The Idiots went on to record Teenager In Love and the dubbed theme tune Shellshock Rock for the John T. Davis film Shellshock Rock. The Idiots split in 1979 citing 'musical differences' as the reason. Barry Young went on to play in Acme Music and Dee Wilson formed Family Of Noise and then the Troubleshooters. Billy Idiot joined some heanvy metal outfit.
A full Idiots biography and discography features in the book 'It Makes You Want To Spit!'
Dee Wilsons full account of The Idiots Dee Wilson's website
Idol Threats*
Eddie McDaid (vocals), John Heinz (guitar), Joe Campbell (bass), Mickey Griffiths (drums).
Derry / L'Derry band started in 1978 as The Escalators but a change of line-up in 1979 saw them become Idol Threats. The band's set consisted mainly of self-penned, original punk songs such as Ghost Stories, You FO, Who Is To Blame?, I Am A Mess, and No Change. Idol Threats gigged regularly at the Orchard Gallery, Mansions Bar, the Gweedore Bar, The Greyhound and Oscars in Derry, as well as at Kelly’s, Portrush and Spuds, Portstewart. Idol Threats also played the Silver Dollar, Buncrana and various gigs in Belfast including venues such as Queens University, the Harp Bar and The Pound. They even appeared 6 times at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, most notably supporting fellow Derry band, The Undertones, in 1980. Idol Threats played their final gig in October 1981 at Mansions Bar. The band were to appear on Postcard From Abroad, a Derry punk compilation on local label Shoestring Records, but the record never materialised. However, they are seen performing the track Ghost Stories at the end of a BBC Northern Ireland documentary about children growing up in the troubles. The documentary Children In Conflict screened in January 1982. Idol Threats split up soon after.
Punk In Derry
Derry / L'Derry band started in 1978 as The Escalators but a change of line-up in 1979 saw them become Idol Threats. The band's set consisted mainly of self-penned, original punk songs such as Ghost Stories, You FO, Who Is To Blame?, I Am A Mess, and No Change. Idol Threats gigged regularly at the Orchard Gallery, Mansions Bar, the Gweedore Bar, The Greyhound and Oscars in Derry, as well as at Kelly’s, Portrush and Spuds, Portstewart. Idol Threats also played the Silver Dollar, Buncrana and various gigs in Belfast including venues such as Queens University, the Harp Bar and The Pound. They even appeared 6 times at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, most notably supporting fellow Derry band, The Undertones, in 1980. Idol Threats played their final gig in October 1981 at Mansions Bar. The band were to appear on Postcard From Abroad, a Derry punk compilation on local label Shoestring Records, but the record never materialised. However, they are seen performing the track Ghost Stories at the end of a BBC Northern Ireland documentary about children growing up in the troubles. The documentary Children In Conflict screened in January 1982. Idol Threats split up soon after.
Punk In Derry
Inflatable Dolls, The
Fergie Quinn (bass/vocals), Joe Ross (guitar), Macker (rhythm gtr/vocals), Onion (drums)
Dungannon band formed in 1978. Performed a mixture of self-penned songs and choice punk covers. Split up in 1980 without releasing any material. Reformed in 2004 with Rocco Lavery replacing Joe Ross on lead guitar. Still gigging today.
Inflatable Dolls on Myspace - Macker on Myspace - Inflatable Dolls on Facebook
Dungannon band formed in 1978. Performed a mixture of self-penned songs and choice punk covers. Split up in 1980 without releasing any material. Reformed in 2004 with Rocco Lavery replacing Joe Ross on lead guitar. Still gigging today.
Inflatable Dolls on Myspace - Macker on Myspace - Inflatable Dolls on Facebook
Jobbykrust*
Jennifer (vocals), Glynn (vocals), Tim (guitar), Craig (bass), Chris (drums).
Formed in Newtownabbey on the outskirts of Belfast in 1990. Crusty anarcho punks who took a vociferous stand against bigotry, sectarianism, sexism, class division, and war. Gigged around Belfast and other parts of NI and toured Europe twice. Released a number of demos and appeared on a few split releases. Split up in 1997.
Jobbykrust bio and discography Jobbykrust on MySpace
Formed in Newtownabbey on the outskirts of Belfast in 1990. Crusty anarcho punks who took a vociferous stand against bigotry, sectarianism, sexism, class division, and war. Gigged around Belfast and other parts of NI and toured Europe twice. Released a number of demos and appeared on a few split releases. Split up in 1997.
Jobbykrust bio and discography Jobbykrust on MySpace
Jonny Is An Ambulance
Jason (guitar / vocals), Wiggy (bass / vocals), Adam (guitar), Chris (drums).
From Portadown, Jonny is an Ambulance started around January 2009 after a boring winter, lack of local bands and just something to pass the time. JIAA play a mix of ska / punk.
JIAA on Myspace JIAA on Facebook JIAA on Last FM
From Portadown, Jonny is an Ambulance started around January 2009 after a boring winter, lack of local bands and just something to pass the time. JIAA play a mix of ska / punk.
JIAA on Myspace JIAA on Facebook JIAA on Last FM
Killing Spree*
Formed in Belfast 2002. Experimental post-punk band in the vein of Tar and Naked Raygun. Released one single The Urge To Purge on Irish label Rimbaud Records. Split up in 2005.
Killing Spree on MySpace
Rimbaud Records
Killing Spree on MySpace
Rimbaud Records
Lenny & The Lawbreakers*
Jeff Woods (?), Chris Calder (?), Neville Hutchinson (bass), Gerry Cosgrove (?), Colin Walker.
Little known five piece, punky powerpop band from the Banbridge, Co. Down area - formed in 1978. The band did play at least one gig in the legendary Harp Bar, Belfast and in lesser known venues such as the Steeple Inn, Antrim. Band member Gerry Cosgrove looked quite distinctive onstage in a top-hat. The Lawbreakers released one single on George Doherty's Rip-Off label in 1979. One side features the self-penned powerpopper Suzy D while the other side is a suitably punked up version of Kris Kristofferson's hit Me And Bobby McGee. The single was limited to 1,000 copies and is highly sought after by collectors. The 2 tracks recently resurfaced on a Rip-Off compilation album released by New York label Sing Sing Records in 2010.
Sing Sing compilation * Lenny & The Lawbreakers at the NME
Little known five piece, punky powerpop band from the Banbridge, Co. Down area - formed in 1978. The band did play at least one gig in the legendary Harp Bar, Belfast and in lesser known venues such as the Steeple Inn, Antrim. Band member Gerry Cosgrove looked quite distinctive onstage in a top-hat. The Lawbreakers released one single on George Doherty's Rip-Off label in 1979. One side features the self-penned powerpopper Suzy D while the other side is a suitably punked up version of Kris Kristofferson's hit Me And Bobby McGee. The single was limited to 1,000 copies and is highly sought after by collectors. The 2 tracks recently resurfaced on a Rip-Off compilation album released by New York label Sing Sing Records in 2010.
Sing Sing compilation * Lenny & The Lawbreakers at the NME
Liar
Pickle (vocals), Paddy O'Neill (guitar), Stephen McGreevy (bass), Martin Burns (drums).
Liar were a short-lived combo formed in West Belfast in 1984. They were a full on punk band who employed the use of the Anarchy symbol in their name. Local gigs in venues such as Cosmos Youth Club and the Clubhouse on the Glen Road saw Liar perform a set of original songs such as 'Bad Blood' and 'Albert Clock Subway' mixed with covers of songs by the likes of Chelsea and The Lurkers. No recordings are known to exist exist.When Liar split some members resurfaced in 1985 with popular post punk outfit - Donnelly Bros. Stephen 'Punker' McGreevy would later go on to play in alternative rock band Non-Stop Yellow.
Liar were a short-lived combo formed in West Belfast in 1984. They were a full on punk band who employed the use of the Anarchy symbol in their name. Local gigs in venues such as Cosmos Youth Club and the Clubhouse on the Glen Road saw Liar perform a set of original songs such as 'Bad Blood' and 'Albert Clock Subway' mixed with covers of songs by the likes of Chelsea and The Lurkers. No recordings are known to exist exist.When Liar split some members resurfaced in 1985 with popular post punk outfit - Donnelly Bros. Stephen 'Punker' McGreevy would later go on to play in alternative rock band Non-Stop Yellow.
Little Miss Stakes
Mick Van Dyke (vocals), Niall (guitar), Captain Hygiene (bass), Mr Bitch (drums).
Little Miss Stakes are a four piece horror punk band based in Belfast. Formed in 2011, LMS have the distinction of being N. Ireland's first horror-punk band, and name the likes of Misfits, Graves, Frankenstein Drag Queens, Wednesday 13, and Blitzkid amongst their influences. During the first half of 2012 the band recorded and produced their first E.P "Bela Lugosi's Pro Skater 3" which was officially released on the internet on the 13th July which saw Little Miss Stakes gain fans and attention from across the globe. October 2012 saw the departure of their original guitarist and 'Butler', their second drummer leading to a months hiatus while the bands reincarnation was planned. With a new line up, a hungrier attitude, a string of gigs and a new E.P in the works for 2013, Little Miss Stakes plan to leave their mark on the horror genre and gain more recognition outside Northern Ireland.
LMS on Facebook * LMS on Reverbnation * LMS on Youtube
Little Miss Stakes are a four piece horror punk band based in Belfast. Formed in 2011, LMS have the distinction of being N. Ireland's first horror-punk band, and name the likes of Misfits, Graves, Frankenstein Drag Queens, Wednesday 13, and Blitzkid amongst their influences. During the first half of 2012 the band recorded and produced their first E.P "Bela Lugosi's Pro Skater 3" which was officially released on the internet on the 13th July which saw Little Miss Stakes gain fans and attention from across the globe. October 2012 saw the departure of their original guitarist and 'Butler', their second drummer leading to a months hiatus while the bands reincarnation was planned. With a new line up, a hungrier attitude, a string of gigs and a new E.P in the works for 2013, Little Miss Stakes plan to leave their mark on the horror genre and gain more recognition outside Northern Ireland.
LMS on Facebook * LMS on Reverbnation * LMS on Youtube
Lobotomies, The*
Kev Bones (guitar / vocals), Dan Madge (guitar / vocals), Paul Decoy (bass), Jim Mellow Dramatic (drums).
DIY hardcore punk 4 piece from Belfast who played their debut gig in November 2005. Released a 4 track demo CD, a split CD with The Cunts and then the Drink, Pass Out, Repeat CD in 2007. After 3 European tours, numerous British and Irish tours the Lobotomies finally released their first full length album Big Bang Hangover on EHC Records. At the end of 2010 the band decided to take a hiatus - who knows if they'll play again?
Lobotomies on MySpace Lobotomies on Bebo Lobotomies on EHC Records
DIY hardcore punk 4 piece from Belfast who played their debut gig in November 2005. Released a 4 track demo CD, a split CD with The Cunts and then the Drink, Pass Out, Repeat CD in 2007. After 3 European tours, numerous British and Irish tours the Lobotomies finally released their first full length album Big Bang Hangover on EHC Records. At the end of 2010 the band decided to take a hiatus - who knows if they'll play again?
Lobotomies on MySpace Lobotomies on Bebo Lobotomies on EHC Records
Lovers Of Today*
Michael Vance (vocals / guitar), Martin Williamson (guitar), Michael Williamson (bass), Ronan Maguire (electric piano / vocals), Gary Hunter (drums).
In March 1979 Ronan Maguire was approached by a nameless and drummerless trio consisting of the Williamson brothers and Michael Vance (aka Dancing Jack). After a suggestion by Michael Williamson (aka Waspman) the band took on the name Lovers Of Today (after the title of the Only Ones debut single). Jeremy Bell was recruited on drums and the young band played their debut gig in Spuds, Portstewart in April that year. Bell quit the following month and was replaced by Gary Hunter. In October Vance unexpectedly left the band and Ronan Maguire took over on vocals. Hunter left around the same time and was replaced by Barra McGrory but he only stayed until December when Mark Bradley took over the drum stool. Lovers Of Today played about thirty shows over 12 months in Belfast, Portrush, Portstewart, Lisburn and Omagh often supporting Shock Treatment and/or the Xdreamysts. A chance meeting with Hughie Friel, drummer of The Atrix, led to support gigs with them in Drogheda and Dublin. The band never entered a recording studio but a number of rehearsal tapes were made before the band split in 1980. Bradley had a stint with Reflex Action before he Maguire, and Vance went on to form the Guilty Achievements in 1981.
In March 1979 Ronan Maguire was approached by a nameless and drummerless trio consisting of the Williamson brothers and Michael Vance (aka Dancing Jack). After a suggestion by Michael Williamson (aka Waspman) the band took on the name Lovers Of Today (after the title of the Only Ones debut single). Jeremy Bell was recruited on drums and the young band played their debut gig in Spuds, Portstewart in April that year. Bell quit the following month and was replaced by Gary Hunter. In October Vance unexpectedly left the band and Ronan Maguire took over on vocals. Hunter left around the same time and was replaced by Barra McGrory but he only stayed until December when Mark Bradley took over the drum stool. Lovers Of Today played about thirty shows over 12 months in Belfast, Portrush, Portstewart, Lisburn and Omagh often supporting Shock Treatment and/or the Xdreamysts. A chance meeting with Hughie Friel, drummer of The Atrix, led to support gigs with them in Drogheda and Dublin. The band never entered a recording studio but a number of rehearsal tapes were made before the band split in 1980. Bradley had a stint with Reflex Action before he Maguire, and Vance went on to form the Guilty Achievements in 1981.