Our roster has always been diverse, showcasing all the genres we love. There's no denying though, we love music that ROCKS. Rock was our first love and it will never die, here we present to you some of the most rocking bands on our roster at the moment. 

If you want to find out more, please click on the links below!

Scary People
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/scary-people

Fat Goth
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/fat-goth

We Came From Wolves
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/we-came-from-wolves

Shambles In A Husk
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/shambles-in-a-husk

Deathbells
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/deathbells

Algernon Doll
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/algernon-doll

The Fire And I
http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/the-fire-and-i

ABoF Rocking Your Face Right Off Your FACE!

'Paradise Place' is an EP by We Came From Wolves, due for release on 3rd March 2014.

Paradise Place

Algernon Doll returns with his brilliant new single, Spilt Milk Perfume, taken from the forthcoming album due for release on 9th June 2014 via Struggletown Records.

Spilt Milk Perfume sees Algernon Doll, aka Ewan Grant, continue to hone and perfect his alternative guitar sound and poignant lyrics. At just 24 years old, Ewan already has two critically acclaimed albums behind him and is due to release a third later this year. Having initially been compared to Elliott Smith due to his acerbic, alternative acoustic style, Ewan has exhibited his chameleonic creative output by altering his sound with each release - with every single or album different from the last.

Spilt Milk Perfume pulls on influences such as Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and Fugazi to produce an up tempo, driven rock track, one which the aforementioned bands could proudly call their own. Ewan’s characteristic lyrics are still evident as the single comes to life with chiming guitar, distorted vocals and an expert drum beat reminiscent of Dave Grohl on In Utero. 

Over the last year Algernon Doll has been supported by the likes of NME.com, Mad Mackerel, Radar Scotsman, God Is In The TV, For Folk Sake and Artrocker - highlighting the diversity in the music he creates. 2014 is a year where Algernon Doll aims to further enhance his reputation as one of Scotland’s most talented up-and-coming musicians.

Spilt Milk Perfume by Algernon Doll is out on 17th February 2014 via Struggletown Records.

Algernon Doll - Spilt Milk Perfume

Free download taken from Scary People's second EP "Chicago!"

Hot on the heels of their debut EP Smoke, Scary People demonstrate from start to finish their raw, take no prisoners brand of rock and roll with the intense opening title track ‘Chicago!’ leading a glorious assault on your speakers.

If Smoke showcased a band that were honing and developing their sound, then Chicago! takes that sound and confidently pulverises you until you are begging for more.  Scary People are a powerhouse of technical prowess, with tunes that force you to intently listen, with few moments for quiet reflection - each track ups the ante until explosive closing track ‘Crush The Bug’ culminates in a shower of pure, unadulterated foot-stomping noise. 

Born from the partnership between two tour technicians, Scary People had only one week to form a band and rehearse a set before their first gig at a sold out show in Dundee. Rising to the task, Dan Forouhar (guitar/vocals) and Scott Anderson (drums) called upon close friends, Steven Anderson (guitar/vocals), Jamie Brown (bass) and Troy Lynch (guitar), to join them to prepare for a show that would immediately gain them an impressive crowd response and, since then, a dedicated following.

Having recorded and produced both EPs independently, Scary People maintain their fiercely independent and strictly DIY ethic towards all of their creative outlets; including promoting their own shows, directing their own videos and printing their merchandise by hand. They’ve already gained outstanding coverage from the likes of Artrocker Magazine, BBC Introducing and a UK Artist Of The Week feature on the US website The Vinyl District, as well as performing live with the likes of The Cribs.

Chicago! is due for release on 7th April 2014 via RedRoom Recordings.

Chicago!

Shambles In A Husk announce their debut single, Cowboy Doom, out now via Red Medicine Records.

Cowboy Doom opens with a face melting demonstration of expert guitar work, coupled with vocals ripped from the depths of a tortured soul. This is a band who’ve got something to say, and they’re saying it loud. The single moves seamlessly between a hectic, foot stomping anthem brimming with expertly crafted riffs akin to Adebisi Shank and an explosion of glorious noise, imagine Refused meets The Dillinger Escape Plan. It’s an outstanding mission statement for a band that are fresh on the scene, with themes reminiscent of Tetsuo: The Iron Man, casting a stern lyrical eye on mankind’s dependence on technology. 

Based in Glasgow, Steven Murray (Guitar & Vocals), Kyle Shields (Guitar & Vocals), Jonathan Beveridge (Drums) and Steven Adamson (Bass)  formed Shambles In A Husk from the remnants of Crusades and The Darien Venture in late 2013. Despite the keen support from the likes of The Herald, This Is Fake DIY, Rock Sound, Amazing Radio and many more, they decided to make a fresh start so they could hone their talents as songwriters and develop their live shows. The band are heavily influenced by the Washington DC DIY scene and the ethos of bands such as Fugazi and Black Flag.

With three more singles in the pipeline, and their debut EP slated to wrap up 2014 along with a European Tour, Cowboy Doom is only the first step for a band that’s sure to cause a ruckus on the UK’s rock and metal scene. 

Cowboy Doom is released 3rd March via Red Medicine Records.

Cowboy Doom

Download "Money Making Sequel", the free track taken from Deathbells debut EP, "Back To The Needle".

Deathbells are primed to unleash their own brand of chaos infused rock on the UK with their debut EP, Back To The Needle released 3rd May 2014 via Holy Smokes Records.

A nightmarish collection of smut soaked imagery entrenched in a Hubert Selby Jr landscape, Back To The Needle is a raw and powerful debut EP. Guitars and synths shriek with the intensity of hobnail boots on marble, but the songs are constructed in such a way that you find yourself jonesing for more while turning the stereo up. Opening track, “Strippers Don’t Give Change” sets the tone for the rest of the release, before descending into the foot-stomping rock hooks spiked throughout “Bar-L”. There’s more than a swirl of psychedelia in third track “Glow”, which showcases the groups masterful use of synth to add another dimension to their sound. EP-closer “Money Making Sequel” lives up to the old adage, leaving listeners wanting more while ending the record with a bang.

The Glasgow based five-piece consisting of Sam Good aka Sista Midnight (synth and vocals), Sergio Bentley (bass and vocals) Ja Ashwood (drums and vocals), Noah Settering (guitar and vocals) and Joeseph Vance (guitar and lead vocals) insist that they are just trying to write good songs - producing an emotional evolution of post punk and industrial grunge with a smattering of synth thrown in for good measure. They came together after 3 of the band met receiving help for partial deafness at the city’s Stobhill Hospital, before renting out a former Christian radio broadcasting space to rehearse and write in. Sista Midnight and Fraz Mack were later added to the line up after seeing the pair argue over a lucrative busking spot in the city’s west-end. The rest, as is they say, is history. 

The resultant debut is a record full of large riff’s, seething synth noises, rumbling bass lines and lyrics about paranoia, self loathing and stories ripped right off the pavement. Whether you like it or not, Back To The Needle is difficult to ignore.

Back To The Needle is released 3rd May 2013 via Holy Smokes Records.

Deathbells - Money Making Sequel

The Fire And I follow up the recently released 'Double Kamikaze' with another free download - album track 'Ruined//Graffitied', taken from the bands second album, Double Kamikaze, and released on 10th March via CarCrash Records.

On 'Ruined//Graffitied', The Fire And I showcase the skills that scored their album a 7/10 review in Rock Sound Magazine. Stoner-rock influences are laced throughout the track as dirty, heavy guitar takes centre stage aided by distorted vocals and a snapping, forceful drum beat.

The Scottish based two piece, comprised of bassist Gordon Love and drummer Hooligan Sadikson, were originally four. However, rather than finding new members, the pair decided to keep their minimalist bass / drums set-up, sharing vocals. Their acclaimed live performances have become a thing of legend on the live circuit - adrenaline-fuelled, no holds barred spectacles, their tracks burst to life on stage.

This high-octane noise is felt throughout the album. Opener ‘Devil Damned Thoughts’ is purely instrumental, showcasing the band’s love of the riff; there are hints of CKY meets That Fucking Tank - an exciting start and you can almost feel the sweat pouring from the speakers. Title track ‘Double Kamikaze’ could easily have made Queens of the Stone Age’s 1998 self-titled debut - unapologetic dirty rock. However, When The Fire And I calm the pace, their softer underbelly also has great potential - there are real shades of light on ‘Coming Loose’ akin to early Biffy Clyro’s quieter moments. Nevertheless, they don’t stay quiet for long, and the album is pure heart-pounding alt-rock.

Since their debut album Stampede Finale, the band have been honing their sound, with their aforementioned live performances being their ace in the hole and, as well as sharing a stage with Biffy Clyro, they’ve also headlined the T in the Park T-Break stage. Having picked up support from the likes of the aforementioned Rock Sound, Artrocker Magazine, Mad Mackerel and Jim Gellatly, the band are now ready to unveil Double Kamikaze as well as continuing their tour of the UK in March before heading off to Europe.

The Fire And I - Ruined //Graffitied

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