hAND are currently booking gigs for 2008! Please email us for press packs and further info. [email protected]
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Weaving dark melancholic textures, haunting vocals with progressive undertones hAND are a band that "pushes at genre boundaries with real verve" - God Is In The TV Zine.
Now a three-piece gothic, progressive metal band from the south of the UK, hAND’s first venture included synths and drum machines until Cris Nelson joined the existing members Kat Ward (vocals, bass, piano) and Kieren Johnstone (guitar) as full time drummer in early 2006.
In June of that year they recorded their second E.P “Shadow: Word Pain†at Peak recording studios with producer Chris Hamilton (formerly guitarist for Fony) and received resounding press support as well as sponsorship from Mapex Drums and Paiste Cymbals.
In 2007 the band took part in the AKG Unsigned Heroes competition and made it through to the last 20 acts beating over 800 bands to get there. The year was rounded off with them supporting Norwegian Goth band Octavia Sperati at The Pressure Point in Brighton.
The band signed to the Casket Music label at the start of 2008. In May they recorded their debut album “Deadroom Journal†at Philia Studios with producer Nick Hemingway. The album is scheduled for release in August, and they are now fully endorsed by FVF Drums.
“Old school Goth is clearly an influence and can be seen in the lyrics dark images and abstract thoughts… If they are this good after only becoming a trio in February '06 then what will they be like in a year or two's time?†Devolution Magazine
“Vocalist Kat has a very beautiful voice, and the talent and time taken by the band really pays dividend in the final outcome.†Deathdoom Productions
If you would like to book us for gigs or promotional opportunities please email us at [email protected]
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