1000 Chains were a melodic prog metal band from Oxfordshire, UK.
The band disbanded in late 2017.

Bludger are band from Leeds who have been tearing up venues in the UK and Europe for the last couple of years. Their explosive, unpredictable live shows have gained them a reputation as being one of the most exciting live bands to come out of the new breed of British metal. 
Their music is an homage to the progression of metal, blending old school hardcore, the politics of anti-fascist punk, and savage poly-rhythmic grooving guitars. 
For fans of Stray From The Path, Dillinger Escape Plan, Will Haven, Meshuggah, Anthrax and Pantera.
In 2013 they won the Yorkshire heat of M2TM and went on to headline The New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Festival. 2014 saw Bludger tour extensively in the UK, as well as Europe, and have played with bands like Uneven Structure, RSJ, Nexilva, The Hell and Hacride. 
2015 will see the release of of the bands debut album as well as more tours at home and abroad. 

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