ILLUMINATUS + RISE TO ADDICTION @ The Vault, Rotherham - THURS 10TH SEPT

[THE-VAULT]

LIVE AT THE VAULT - Thursday 10th September:

 

ILLUMINATUS

RISE TO ADDICTION

plus support from

VOLUME ZERO

SUICIDE SERENADE

RED MIST RISING

 

7:30PM - 10:30PM

£5 ADVANCE

14+

Nottingham’s illuminatus are one Spaniard, one German, one Italian and one English gent. their debut album, The Wrath Of The Lambs, is packed with powerful soundscapes, emotive melodies and soaring dynamics, all set strongly against the current trend of ever more brutality and ignorance in underground music. for illuminatus there is no scene; no bandwagon; no fashion war. illuminatus sing about social and political issues and play with pure passion and honesty. 

following their previous collaborations with producers Harvey Birrell (Therapy?, Ministry) and Pete 'Pee-Wee' Coleman (AC/DC, Black Sabbath), the music of illuminatus has already drawn comparisons to bands such as Anathema and Paradise Lost, earning the band significant acclaim and respect from all sections of the national and international rock/metal press - "some of the most beautiful, moving music since Anathema" (Powerplay), "combining brawn with surprising depth" (Kerrang) - as well as frequent air time on shows such as Malcolm Dome's New World Order on Total Rock Radio and ScuzzTV's New Skids on the Block.

the band's high impact live performances have resulted in a mass of loyal fans. and despite their unsigned status, it was this energy that resulted in the band supporting acts such as Children of Bodom, Dragon Force, Nightwish, Paradise Lost, Saxon and Skindred, as well as several high profile appearances at the UK's Bloodstock and Bulldog Bash festivals. and with their appearance as the only non-US band at the Famecast Finals in Austin, Texas, illuminatus have already achieved unprecedented worldwide exposure.

with debut LP The Wrath of the Lambs schedule for nationwide release on Monday 12th May through Anthill/Pinnacle Records, illuminatus continue to roll out their War Machine.

 

be ready to join the revolution at The Vault soon...

 

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Fast rising UK band RISE TO ADDICTION are the brainchild of guitarists Steve Wray and John Slater.

 

In 2004 John and Steve moved quickly to establish a solid line up of high quality, proven musicians. They hooked up with former NINEDENINE frontman Leigh Oates and also the band's rhythm section Aynsley Dickinson (Drums) and Joel Graham (Bass).

 

RTA began an intensive writing schedule and soon entered Backstage Studios in the depths of rural Derbyshire to record three tracks with the hottest producer in metal, Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Opeth, Megadeth etc) - the resulting session was their self titled EP which features the tracks 'Falling As One', 'Everlasting Wave' and 'To A God Unknown'.

 

This collection of organic, crunching songs showcased the bands distinctive and modern sound - a devastating grasp of melody combined with slab heavy riffing and shredding Guitar. The songs so impressed UK independent label Madman Records that an offer was made to release the EP via Plastic Head distribution within days of its completion. Released in July 2005, the EP was hailed by the press and became a firm favourite with the band’s growing fan base.

 

The EP launched RISE TO ADDICTION into the public conscience, with leading UK rock magazine Powerplay describing the release as "easily the best independent release I've ever heard or reviewed", whilst Classic Rock’s Geoff Barton said that RTA “combines anthemic Metallica elements with melodic eccentricities...” and called it the "start of a very promising career".

 

Prominent radio stations including Total Rock, Extreme Radio and XFM in the UK also voiced their approval with opening track 'Falling as One' receiving substantial airplay. This airplay has since continued to grow as overseas stations have added RTA to their playlists. The band most recently became Artists of the Month on Hard Rock Radio Live in Australia.

 

RISE TO ADDICTION followed the EP’s release with high profile main stage appearances at prestigious UK events, including the Rock and Blues and Bloodstock festivals. An inspired performance as opening act at the Bloodstock festival saw a sell-out crowd of nearly 2000 people going crazy at the unearthly hour of 11.30 am! This performance prompted Terrorizer magazine to say, "By song two or three they have people who haven't even eaten yet screaming their lungs out!"...

 

Further headline shows around the UK followed for the band, where they continued to deliver incendiary live performances and build a loyal and ever increasing following.

 

Outspoken, brash and confident - RISE TO ADDICTION are the antidote to the soulless and mundane music that litters the Rock scene these days, they are ready to offer you a legitimate alternative...

 

-are you ready?