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THE RIPS

About Me

Listening to The Rips is often like a look back on a dirty weekend, detailing issues of lust for the opposite sex or observations of their generations desires & appetite for personal destruction. Other times songs are more like personal renditions of the frustrations of the modern British working class 20 something but in the style of Americana cool. Live the band is a true spectacle, with erratic behaviour from a non-conforming front man with the rest of the band full of drive and energy. Their performances have an honesty and power about them that make those of their contemporaries look pale in comparison. The approach to the music is far closer to the raw, hard driving rock and roll of years gone by when music was real than the majority of the bands currently riding the band wagon. Guitars are fast and loud without crossing into the ‘Punk’ or ‘Metal’ territories, but these tunes also contain real hooks and catchy melodies, which is where this band really stands out, and it’s probably the bands refusal to compromise their music to match the 'current sound' that has gained them their legions of loyal fans. Live or on record, either way, this band deliver.The Rips were formed in earlier part of 2003, Cole (vox), Dan (drums), Tel (guitars) & Matt (bass) grew up together in the prime of the Indie/Alternative invasion of the UK music charts. This introduced these four lads from Romford to their first guitar based influences (Nirvana, Oasis, Radiohead, Smiths), but their influences span right across the rock n roll spectrum and go right back to the sixties (Beatles, Dylan, Hendrix) to the no fuss bands from the great Punk movement (Stooges, Ramones) right up to the rock revival of recent years (Strokes, White Stripes, Libertines, QOSA).Earlier in the year The Rips supported media favourite Pete Doherty on a rare sold-out acoustic show then later in the summer supported the legendary Inspiral Carpets at a sold-out Shepherds Bush Empire. More recently, their tracks have been featured on 2 unsigned bands CD’s for Trash Society Records, these can been found in music venues up and down the country as well as being featured on copies of Artrocker Magazine, while another Rips track featured on a compilation CD for Notion Magazine.The Rips can be caught live in venues in and around London right up to the end of 2007 while a tour of the North is scheduled for November.

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Member Since: 24/10/2005
Band Website: www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/therips
Band Members: L-R-Dan-Drums, Matt-Bass, Cole-Vocals, Tel-Guitar
Influences: The Smiths, The Beatles, Ramones, Queens Of The Stone Age, Oasis, The Libertines, The Stooges, The Jam, Radiohead, The Vines, Dylan, Rock & Roll.
Sounds Like: Love & hate
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Brighton Gig

Hi just to let anyone new who is planning to come to the Engine Rooms in Brighton to see us, the date has been brought forward to the 9th June, Saturady. We will be playing with the excellent Pop...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:10:00 GMT

Gig Supporting Inspiral Carpets

Its just been confirmed that we will be supporting Indie Legends The Inspiral Carpets at The Shepherds Bush Empire on the 10th of march 2007-Cool As Fuck!!!!!be sure to get your tickets fast as they a...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:22:00 GMT

Pete Doherty Solo Gig - The Rips support

Great news. Just found out we are supporting Pete Doherty on a rare solo gig by the man next Weds at the Rhythm Factory. Tickets aren't cheap at £15 and might be sold out already so check with the Rhy...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:53:00 GMT

Willmington Arms Gig - Cheaper tickets with flyer!!

Just to let you know if you fancy coming on Friday 12th Jan to see us a flyer is available on the following website so tickets nare only £5. http://www.upallnightmusic.com/band_show.cfm?BandID=2188&CF. ..
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:50:00 GMT

New BLOG!

Just posting a new blog coz well we aint done one in ages! Hope you are all well, check out our site, new gig dates being added all the time, would love to see you all there. Live Video taken at the H...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:37:00 GMT

Last night at the Standard

Hi, played a great little venue last night called the Standard in Walthamstow. Played on quite a heavy rock bill will some young bands but good to see all the young kids getting in to playing in bands...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:01:00 GMT

Last Sat at the Dublin Castle

Alright people! Thanks to everyone who came doown last sat, it was a quality night, packed out, hot and sweaty just how we like it!. Hoped you liked the new songs too. Also if anyone wants a FREE copy...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 03:07:00 GMT

Plough Inn gig with The Choke

Had a great gig the other night with the Choke, supporting us, what a great band, and the Plough Inn is a good little venue. For anyone who dont know the Choke you should check them out, they are very...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Dec 2005 06:07:00 GMT

Hope and Anchor gig

Thanks to the people who came down to the Hope an Anchor gig. Another good night. Was it just me or was there a couple of Towers of Londons lurking about?? Good support bands too from our mates R...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:09:00 GMT

12 Bar gig

Hectic night at the 12 Bar last night. Once again gotta say thanks to the crowd who were wicked, we tore the roof down!! Hoped you liked the new song we tried. Those old blokes moshing with all t...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Nov 2005 07:23:00 GMT