The UK hard rock sensation, Asking Alexandria, have been branded as the new bad boys of rock n’ roll by major mainstream media across the world and it’s definitely something the band isn’t shying away from. They play hard and certainly party even harder ushering in a new era of rock decadence.
Their new album, Reckless and Relentless, has been unlike anything the metal/hard rock genre has seen in quite some time and is available now in stores everywhere. The disc debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top 200 charts and this is controversial, unapologetic hard rock at its very finest.
The band have announced a mammoth headline tour of the UK, hitting Norwich Waterfront on Tuesday 17th January.
Inme frontman Dave McPherson heads to the Waterfront for his first headline show in Norwich. Having released his debut solo album The Hardship Diaries last year, Dave is heading out on tour to promote new single Love Rats, before he joins Inme on tour in March (playing Norwich Waterfront on 7th March).
Support comes from Fei Comodo’s frontman Marc Halls, playing songs from his ‘A Simple Man’ EP, along with Dumbfoundus and Tyler Darrington.
Following on from the release of her debut album ‘Our Version Of Events’ on 6th February, Emeli Sande is set to start her April headline tour with a gig at Norwich UEA on Wednesday 4th April.
Having hit the number one spot with Professor Green on ‘Read All About It’ and number two with her debut single ‘Heaven’, Emeli is set on a meteoric rise to stardom. Smart, sussed, talented, entrepreneurial, shiningly engaging in the flesh, utterly transfixing on stage and unforgettable in her words and melodies, Emeli Sandé is the epitome of the brilliant modern artist.
Hotly tipped Berkshire alternative rock/pop quintet, Francesqa, are set to hit the road in May playing Norwich Waterfront on 19th, following their sold out UK tour back in February. With a sound reminiscent of Jimmy Eat World and Futures, the band has previously toured with Deaf Havana and Aiden to name just a few.
Support from Atlas&i, The Echoes and Clear Addiction
In the two years since the release of Taking Back Sunday’s last album, New Again, a lot has changed. Gone are Matt Fazzi and Matthew Rubano, replaced by original members John Nolan and Shaun Cooper. John Nolan and Shaun Cooper left Taking Back Sunday in 2003, and went on to form Straylight Run, but we that coming to an end in 2009, they rejoined TBS in June 2010. This is the first UK appearance since they rejoined and is sure to be a gig to gig.
John Nolan was a major part of the songwriting for Taking Back Sundays debut (and breakthrough) album ‘Tell All Your Friends’. Fans of the band will want to see if their new material lives to to the classic TBS songs ‘Cute Without The E’ and ‘Your So LAst Summer’.
Taking Back Sunday play Norwich UEA on Monday 9th May 2011.
Norwich pop rock band Lost? play their final hometown show before a 5 date UK tour with long time American friends Army Of Freshmen, which takes in Folkestone, Southampton, Leeds, Manchester and London in April. Since releasing their EP ‘Pics Or It Didn’t Happen’ Lost? have managed to play gigs all over the country, get to the final of HMVs unsigned band competition, as well as have their homemade music video played on Lava TV. This is the first chance for locals to hear their energetic new set. Check them out at www.facebook.com/lostuk.
Main support for the gig is Evarose, an all female four piece from Oxford. Despite only forming at the start of 2010 Evarose have been busy, winning fans all over the UK. The bands debut EP Creation Divide is full of passion, tight hooks and pulsating rhythms. Their first video ‘We Can Pretend Anyway’ has been on Scuzz TV non stop since October, and their new video for ‘Cough It Up‘ should be on TV soon. This band is awesome live. Check them out at http://www.facebook.com/evaroseband.
Support also comes from Northamptons A Major Motion Picture, a pop rock band who have supported the likes of We Are The Ocean, Go:Audio, Set Your Goals, and MC Lars over the past few years. They promise solid riffs, sawing harmonies and good times. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/amajormotionpicture.
