Formed in the heart of West Sussex in 2010 by guitarist Matt Metcalfe and drummer Simon Clemas and soon after joined by singer Rob Stevens, the band was later completed by six-string bass slinger Jack Wallace in early 2012. Western Dead are busy recording heavy-arse riffs and burning a path across the south of England. Tomorrow, the world!

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Since their initial formation in 2006, this is a band whose determination to write a sunshine melody and fuse it together with a macabre twist, has earned them numerous plaudits from critics and peers alike. 

The band were created with a love of melody and a leaning toward bands with an occult sense of lyricism, while the band will openly admit to loving Blink 182 as much as the obvious influence of Alkaline Trio and AFI. 
The founding core of Matt Black, Adam Davis & Dan Bancroft would not only be the staple songwriting core of the band, but also be its platform of success, found on their first recording "Ashes & Embers". 

Though Genovese began life as a 3 piece punk rock band, as songs were developed and recorded, it became obvious that their raucious live show would need the services of a 2nd guitarist. The local hastings area music scene has always been a gold mine for solid guitarists and the band were able to net the services of ex Captain Snake-eyes member, Anthony Lau. 

Though this was an easy choice for the band to make the drum stool was frequented by no less than 3 drummers on 4 different occasions, and while the band always tried to move forward, this was their achilles heel when translating recordings to live performance. It was this period that they recorded "Postacrds from Crystal Lake", with Ryan Cronshaw briefly on drums (ex Scallywags). 

One evening, during the Summer of 2007, the band decided that in order to push forward with their live show - always fundamental to the bands core ideals - they made a snap decision to move Matt to vocal duties alone. 

While initially nervous about the prospect they called upon Sam Smithers, long term friend of Adam to fill the vacancy. Having learnt their setlist over the course of 3 rehearsals it was clear that the band had made another good decision, further cemented on the 2008 recording of "Broken/Angel with a black heart". 

Following the departure of founding member Dan Bancroft for a second time (though amicable) the band attempted once more to find a replacement drummer, though this was seemingly too difficult task and resulted in the band calling things a day in Spring 2008. 

Fairytale endings are not something the band have ever been used to but following talks in early Summer 2008, it was decided that the band had more to say, so the search for a drummer would continue. At a local show, at a local rock pub, Adam was tipped off by Dan that there was a drummer who would be interested in filling his boots, so he went to see what the fuss was about. 

After watching what he could only describe as the equivalent to "When Mark and Tom first saw Travis play" he began discussing things with the drummer, James Bull, who at the time showed his will to learn by his involvement with 4 other bands simultaneously. 

Once the drumstool was filled, Genovese showed a promise unknown for a long time, while a newly transformed band with increased energy found new songs coming with a sense of ease and accomplishment straight off the bat. 

The current lineup have played every venue that has offered to have them, in a bid to prove furthermore to their critics that they are a force to be reckoned with, while their longstanding DIY ethic along with their newfound enthusiasm has meant increased sales of their last e.p will finance their next effort wholly. 

The band will begin recording of their as yet untitled e.p in December with Dalton Studios while a planned self release show in early 2009 with support bands and after party, set to let the band enjoy the fruits of their labour.... 
 
 


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