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Death Of An Icon

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‘First there was music…then came the music industry…and now just the industry!’
In the new age of digital downloads, mobile phones and online social networks music has become watered down to attract the attention of a ‘supposed’ disposable generation. Nothing seems real and therefore the messages and inspiration often found in music seem to be lost. In other words; this is not a disposable generation, rather disposable music; we just have nothing to believe in…
‘Death of an Icon’ believe they have an answer to this dilemma and this is just the beginning…
‘Death of an Icon’ can be described as a truly global band having no specific place or country of origin. The story begins in Cape Town, South Africa where in 2004 child-hood friends Owen Lowrey (Bass) and Bobby Addison (Guitar) pack their bags and head off to the UK in search of bigger and better things. They were successful with their previous band ‘Ill system’ in reaching a wide UK and South African audience from their EP ‘International assassins’ and won best unsigned band after a sold out show at the London Astoria. This gave them the opportunity to play the famous ‘Taubertal’ festival in Germany performing alongside such names as ‘The Blood Hound Gang’ and ‘Fun Lovin Criminals’. The future looked good for Ill system until in 2006 Visa issues forced a split of the band and two members returned home to South Africa. Whilst elsewhere, in Pontypridd, South Wales, to be exact, Mark Hicks (Drums) was paving his way in the South Wales music scene. After drumming for several local bands Mark’s first serious position was vocalist for hardcore band ‘Trip cage’ who also featured ‘Funeral for a Friend’ guitarist ‘Darren Smith’. They went on to release several demos and gained respect and a good following in the underground hardcore scene. After the split of ‘Trip cage’ Mark was offered the position of full-time drummer for Welsh band ‘Panel’ whose highlights included support for ‘Funeral for a Friend’ on their 2006 UK tour and playing main stage at the ‘Full Ponty’ festival in South Wales alongside ‘Lost Prophets’ and ‘Kids in Glass houses’ At the end of 2006 ‘Panel’ decided that they had run their course and called it a day.
At the beginning of 2007 Mark, Bob and Owen met at a party through a mutual friend and started discussing the possibility of putting a band together. Discussions turned into a month of auditions and by March 2007 they had officially started ‘Death of an Icon’…but…it needed a voice!
Danny Coyle (Vocals) hails from Northern Ireland. His past remains a mystery as most of it is classified. All we can say is that he’s from Ireland, he lived in Cyprus for a couple of years and his dad was in the R.A.F. After only 2 auditions, Danny was accepted as the voice of ‘Death of an Icon’
With the line up solid it was time to write some material and get out on the road so in September of 2007 ‘Death of an Icon’ played their first gig for free in their rehearsal room to over 100 people. It didn’t stop there and from then until August 2008 ‘Death of an Icon’ played over 100 shows around the UK. Due to the extensive touring and ever growing fan base a demand for an album became overwhelmingly apparent so DOAI went in search of a studio to record their debut album. After many interviews and demos DOAI where not satisfied that a recording studio would deliver the ‘Real live’ sound they had hoped for and therefore made the decision to record the album by themselves. Enlisting the production skills of long time friend Jon Mellor ‘To Arms Citizens!’ was recorded in Aug/Sep 2008 and finally released on CD and digital download in Oct 2008.
'Death of an Icon is currently based in Cardiff/Pontypridd, South Wales, U.K. Taking influences and ethics from the British rock movement in the 70’s and the Seattle alt/grunge scene; ‘Death of an Icon’ balances soulful in-depth lyrics with bone-crushing rhythm force!
After receiving favourable press in publications such as 'Rocksound' and 'Plugged in' ,along with the release of their debut album 'To arms citizens!', 2009 looks bright for DOAI with a nationwide and European tour planned for the early summer and their single ‘Ho monkey’ remained on the UK unsigned charts for 11 weeks peaking at number 7.
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Member Since: 7/2/2007
Band Members: 'To arms citizens' NOW AVAILABLE ON i-Tunes


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Danny Coyle: Vocals

Bobby Addison: Guitar

Owen Lowrey: Bass

Mark Hicks: Drums/Vocals



Influences: Led Zeppelin, Rage against the machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Tool, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Deftones, Audioslave,
Sounds Like: Led Zeppelin, Rage against the machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Tool, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Deftones, Audioslave
Record Label: Unsigned

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Check out this event: Calzaghe Battle of the bands

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Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Half a Million Plays

No adding software, No sitting at a PC constantly playing our own tracks, No cheating, just 100% genuine playsWe're fed up of hearing accusations that the plays we have on this myspace page were artif...
Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 11:57:00 GMT

IF your in the Cheltenham area PLEASE READ THIS!!

Hey Everyone;If your in the Cheltenham/Gloucester area tomorrow SAT 25 APRIL 2009 then get down to PARK CAMPUS to see us LIVE at the annual EXPOSURE MUSIC AWARDS.It promises to be a night full of part...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:02:00 GMT

Just an opinion (please leave your thoughts)

This hypothesis assumes that there ARE problems with contemporary trends in rock music. Trends are driven by the market and their longevity is determined by how much of it the music-buying public can ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:41:00 GMT

Barfly Cardiff Tonite!!!

Hey everyone;Just to let you know that our Headline show at Barfly in Cardiff tonight    (March 19 2009) is over 16 and NOT over 18 as stated on the flyer.We apologise for any inconvinience and hope t...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:17:00 GMT

Thank you for 2008

Hi to all; It's been a great year for us and a very busy one at that but we have aceived alot and we would like to take this oppurtunity to thank you all for your support in any way, shape or form. We...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:56:00 GMT

DOAI in Oct/Nov

Hey everyone; After a much needed month off we are ready to hit the road again. Kicking off tonight (Oct 3rd) at the rhondda hotel we are jam packed full of dates all around the South Wales area ...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:22:00 GMT

I’m Rick James Bitch........

Hmmmm, Two weeks since we last played and the work rate on new tracks is swift. 3-4 new tracks in the offing. All sounding massive. Still not near finished songs but the feeling among us is that these...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:44:00 GMT

Archways free gig info 29/08/08

Hey everyone; We would like you to join us for a party this friday 29 Aug 08. If you are travelling by train someone will be at Cardiff central station from 18:00-19:00 to met you. If you ar...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:58:00 GMT

3 new tracks for your ear holes!!!

Hey Guys; We have just posted 3 new tracks up on our profile taken from our debut album 'To arms citizens!' which is out at the end of August 2008. This song will also be featured on the forthcoming'S...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:52:00 GMT