ill fAted riot

2008 - NEW YEAR, NEW LINE-UP, NEW TUNES...NEW RIOT!!!!
2007 was a fuckin good and busy year for Riot, plenty of gigs, plenty of places...the summer festivals were definately the highlight. With the band settled into regular gigs, writin plenty of new material and with lots of new ideas Riot went into freefall...by the end of the summer, gigged out and fuckin partied out, offers of Radio slots and gigs all over the UK, ill fAted riot contemplated the future.
Three totally mental years were finally topped off by recordin the last sessions with the long standing Riot line-up at White Wolf Studios.
The sessions were to produce a second CD which was, coincidently entitled 'Desperate Times'. Without really plannin it, the band had begun to slip from their 'sudo-punk' roots and produce songs like 'Stupid' and the almost anthem'like 'Shit on from a great height' although 'Riot' shine through with the aggressive and political tones of Name & Number and Let it Go.
Riot played their last gig with founder members Daz and Matt in December and, with no thoughts of callin it a day...WE WELCOME....new guitarist the Dukes and bass player Ian.
The band are giggin extensively around the UK and based at New Riot HQ, (cheers to Paddy from the Tap n Spile...nice 1), working on new songs, recording and gradually building up our setlist. Be sure to give us a shout, check the gig dates, comment on the tunes and spread the word. ill fated Riot are looking for gigs/support slots around the North & beyond, all gigs considered, just make sure you are ready for us!! Watch this space for updates, gig info and new song uploads - RIOT RIOT RIOT.
2008 GIG REVIEWS
REVIEW OF THREE TUNS GIG, GATESHEAD 27/03/08 I am not personally the biggest fan of punk. however after the performance delivered by ill fated riot on Thursday night my opinion has been left different. I wasn’t sure what to ready myself for when these four guys took the stage, but they impeccably delivered a hard hitting, yet melodic, tight ass set of punk/rock music. As far as an original band goes you will find yourself stretching to find anyone better than this band. From a rock solid drum performance to a near perfect vocal lesson from "Tim" I believe that ill fated riot will continue to astound audiences for as long as they continue to perform at this level. DANNY from CUSTODIAN
REVIEW OF DOUGLAS VAULTS GIG, SOUTH SHIELDS Ill Fated Riot, a 4 piece punk band littered in the North East of England… …who at stupidly short notice put on a very good show when they played The Douglas Vaults on Thursday 6th March after only being booked 2 hours before having to show up. Not only did this show their passion for playing but proved there is always a bunch of punks to dig you out of a hole when you need themOn stage they showed great dedication in there playing, combining a good blend of pop, rock and punk, not like the wannabe ’Greendayers’ out there they have a heavier feel to there music, remenicant of a punkier "therapy?" which came through in a very in your face manner. Only a 4 piece, bass, drums, guitar and a front man there sound was not thin at all, layered with catchy up beat rythems and a good stage presence these guys are a must have for any venue
GARRICK from N.E.M.P – North East Music Promotions
ILL FATED RIOT - Our original mission statement....
Original, Sleazy, Punk!!…..The basis of ill fAted riot and the ideal we created at the start of 2005. Cramped in a basement flat writing tunes which at first had no direction, gradually, it began to form, and mutate into the monster you see and hear now.
Hard, fast guitars, poignant, political and sometimes abusive lyrics, drumming that could melt the ears. The Punk /Thrash sound swallows up the diverse influences and experiences of the band and spits em’ out again via that magical medium of song.
After extensive gigging locally, the band set about building a live reputation for in your face, intense shows where Riot really showed just what it was all about.
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