Member Since: 2/24/2005
Band Website: blackskiesburn.co.uk
Band Members:
Vocals - Simon Manion
Drums - Lee Hambridge
Bass/Vocals - Will Michlyk
Guitar/Vocals - Chris Marks
Guitar - Ryan Wilkinson
Influences: Far too many to list!
Sounds Like: Live Reviews:
:::: TURKS BAR LIVE REVIEW ::::"The hardcore influences that Scares of Correction brought to us earlier are ebbing steadily away by this point, with Black Skies Burn subsuming that element of their sound in a barrage of death/thrash metal goodness.A band of absolute and total professionalism and a distinct knack for the art of stage craft.They switch from writhing deathly aggression to blazing, thrashing drive with smooth skill, and heads are banging in sweaty appreciation within minutes."- BBC Radio Berkshire (24//06/08)----------------------------------------:::: OXFORD PUNT LIVE REVIEW ::::"Black Skies Burn are a hardcore metal band with all the trimmings. Overpowering and LOUD, they scream their way through a set of unashamed thrash which must make the singer’s voice sore.The musicianship is second to none, with an amazing drummer, but that is it. Once the sheer fear of confronting this lot subsides, the songs become a blur of dull manic riffage, grumpy looking smirks and aggressive head nodding."- Oxfordbands.com (22/05/08)----------------------------------------:::: OXFORD PUNT LIVE REVIEW ::::"At the Thirst Lodge nervous audience members are weighing up the risk involved trying to walk across the dance floor to get to the loo’s, since Black Skies Burn’s heavily-tattooed front man is prowling the open space like a guard dog with toothache.And a ferocious roar as his band do a fair approximation of Slayer locked in combat with Meshugga, and we feel it wiser to hold on to our bladders and simple enjoy the undeniable pleasure of an extreme metal band in full flight."- Nightshift Magazine (22/05/08)----------------------------------------:::: THE FURNACE LIVE REVIEW ::::"Next to take the stage were Black Skies Burn, although they often play in Swindon, they are actually from Oxford (as British football fans will be able to tell you, Swindon and Oxford despise each other). However there was no negativity directed towards them from the Swindon boys tonight and with good reason, they know their stuff!They were there to make a statement which they clearly did with their t- shirts alone (a picture of The Pope with bleeding eyes and hands with the slogan "God is dead, he gave up on mankind") but their music overshadowed the image strongly.Ripping into their set with standout songs like "Born Of Hate" and "Cast Darkness Aside", they got the floor into a frenzy of pure hatred and aggression like no other.Expect Black Skies Burn to be headlining their own gigs soon.. They deserve to!"- MetalUnderground.com (30/06/07)----------------------------------------:::: HOPE & ANCHOR LIVE REVIEW ::::"More extreme metal follows as Black Skies Burn deliver their set. This time it's a five piece, featuring real drums, two guitars, bass and another roaring vocal.Songs lean towards a speed thrash/hardcore vibe, with fast drumming and lots of tight stops. Solid riffs haul things along, while frantic kick drum adds chaos to the manic vocal.This is tight, intense stuff that flies along - top stuff."- Neon-Promotions.co.uk (12/06/07)----------------------------------------
Magazine Appearences:
:::: NIGHTSHIFT MAGAZNIE ::::Live review from the Oxford Punt Festival.- Issue 155 - June 2008----------------------------------------:::: NIGHTSHIFT MAGAZNIE ::::Part of the Oxford Punt Festival pull-out feature.- Issue 154 - May 2008----------------------------------------:::: SATANSFISHTANK MAGAZNIE ::::Two page Article/Interview with Simon (page 70-71).- Issue 22 - January 2007----------------------------------------:::: DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE ::::"The latest demo offering from Black Skies Burn is a 2 track demo and this is fairly accomplished death metal. The 5 piece hail from Oxford and if you like your extreme music upbeat and thrashy, then you'll enjoy this offering."Born of Hate" and "Cast Darkness Aside" are the 2 tracks, but there's a decent amount of variation between the two.This isn't a blastathon. The music is well structured and will make you want to bang your head. Like a lot of demo's the productions not that great, but it's also not that bad.You can hear everything going pretty clearly. Check them out!"- Issue 11----------------------------------------:::: OXFORD ARTS FESTIVAL ::::Magazine featuring Band Bio of Bands Performing at the Oxford Arts Festival.- Arts Festival Programme (2006)----------------------------------------:::: DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE ::::"Oxfordshire's Best Deathcore Band"- Issue 9----------------------------------------
Other Comments:
:::: DIDCOT VIBE SHOW 2008 ::::"My comment is Black Skies Burn cannot be explained. Only experienced!"- Mr G (Fan)----------------------------------------:::: DIDCOT VIBE SHOW 2007 ::::"Black Skies Burn fucking ROCK! Saw them at The Vibe in Didcot last night... Fucking fantastic!"- A Fan----------------------------------------:::: THE WHITE HORSE 2007 ::::"Intensely Pounding, Hardcore-influenced Metal from Oxford... Think Burning Skies... The immense and intense Black Skies Burn!"- Alternator Promotions----------------------------------------:::: BLOODCLOT TERRORISM TOUR ::::"A brutal performance that will scar your minds permanently!!"- Mutant Miscarriage Records----------------------------------------
Type of Label: None