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The Animus, hailing from Warrington North West of England, bring you a unique sound of flourishing guitars, cut-throat bass lines, a wide atomospheric blanket of synth and keys, rhythmic pulsating grooves, with dynamic, melodic vocal lines. 



Biography



The Animus formerly Known as (The SouL) started in 2004, when Dave Battersby and Chris Mahoney decided to put their musical talents and influnces together, to form their song- writing partenership and the band. In 2007 they approached 3 new members; Alex Healey(Drummer) Joe Healey (Bass) and John Percival (Rythm guitar), where chris played Lead guitar and Dave on vocals. Unfortunatley after great success, with their recording at Frog Studios in Warrington, and a great north west tour , Joe and John left to persue other interests. Soon after they were approached by Chris's brother Pete. After hearing the talent that the band were producing, Pete asked if he could manage the band and help to take them to a new level. Knowing Pete's experience in management, the band grabbed the opportunity with both hands, and the quest for success had begun. They found Evan Howie who played (Bass) and the band then went from strength to strength. Yet again they turned another corner, as Alex and Evan decided to leave. Shortly after, Dave And Chris decided to persue and fine-tune the sound, and decided to look for a new drummer, rhythm guitarist and a a keyboard player, to give the band a new dimension. Through Local advertisement, they found and approached Lewis Hubbard, to share the role of rhythm/lead guitar with Chris, Andy Happer to play on drums, Kye Webb on keys, giving Dave a new role playing Bass guitar and Chris taking the role of lead vocals, bringing the unit together creating a new chemistry and sound 

Recently played at The Cavern club Liverpool,O2 Academy 2 Islington

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