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Today it seems, everyone has an opinion on the genre of music any band plays. People are obsessed with the de rigueur pigeonholing and categorization of music. Genre after sub genre has appeared seemingly overnight, each label more confusing than the last. Lucky then that SKYPILOT don’t give any of that a second thought. SKYPILOT play what feels right.

Born in early 2002, SKYPILOT formed out of a love of all styles of rock music, every member bringing a different slant or idea on the way that their music should sound. The trio’s jam based approach to song writing means all avenues are explored, no idea is overlooked and most importantly that SKYPILOT forge their own path through the world of modern rock music. Early gigs and their debut SEVERELAND EP saw the band labelled with a “Stoner rock” tag perhaps due to underlying groove in every track, the type that makes you nod your head in time whether you want to or not. Great reviews in magazines like Rock Sound and Metal Hammer supported SKYPILOT’s reputation as a mighty live band and raised yet more interest in the trio.The follow up self titled 6-track EP further cemented their reputation as one of the best unsigned bands in Ireland and saw SKYPILOT embark upon 2 UK tours with Stand-Up Guy in support of the well received opus. Further tours followed with bands such as Brant Bjork & The Bros, Firebird, End Of Level Boss and Suns Of Thunder.May 2007 saw SKYPILOT enter Einstein Studios to begin work on their debut full length album. Six years of embracing the groove and tightening the riff culminated in MONUMENT, 10 tracks of unpretentious and groove laden rock music. Monument is the sound of a band who have matured through years of rehearsing and gigging, focusing their sound yet keeping true to roots of their earlier releases and the desire to create great songs. Every track is laced with deep grooves, intricate melodies and soaring riffs and the enigmatic songs demand repeated listens. Monument is a statement of intent, pushing the music into uncharted territory but it sounds, more than anything, like SKYPILOT.2008 will see the trio from Doagh, Northern Ireland continue to grow and evolve. SKYPILOT will continue to gig relentlessly on their home shores in support of MOUMENT while plans are being drawn up for yet another assault on the UK mainland.Look out…To purchase the SKYPILOT 6 Track Mini Album click the link below...UK / Euro / Worldwide Customers £4.00 (Postage Inc.)To purchase MONUMENT, the debut album click the link below...UK / Euro / Worldwide Customers £8.00 (Postage Inc.)

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Member Since: 12/13/2005
Band Website: [email protected]"skypilot.co.uk [email protected]
Band Members: David Hall – Guitar / Vocals Gareth Ruddock - Bass Garry McConnel - Drums
Influences:Tool, Oceasnsize, Kerbdog, Maiden, Isis, Pelican, Coheed and Cambria, Clutch, Fu Manchu.......
Sounds Like: "textured guitars that cut effortlessly through the ether leaving a lingering vapour-trail to create sky-reaching indie-rocking sounds" Rock Sound Magazine"it is extremely difficult to escape the lapping of their cerulean vibe once they start....moody, understated yet powerful and emotional" meatlireland.com"a keen understanding of rock dynamics and the power of a good riff" The Irish News 2003"confident fusion of stoner rock and Dischord-style post-punk rock...it has a gritty guitar tone that will take your face off" The Irish News 2005"a blizzard of sound when the intensity heats up" Fastfude.com 2005"drum-led stripped down sections, experi-metal Tool-alike choruses and some great raw guitar (from thumping huge power chords, to muted riffs and droning held fifths)" Metal Hammer April 2006
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

MONUMENT Review

A new Monument review from www.thelownedreview.com Rock  "The other day I received a CD copy of SKYPILOTS  Monument.First up I noticed the slick packaging and artwork and had high hopes for this befo...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:52:00 GMT

We're NOT dead....

Oi Oi folks, Just a quick not to let y'all know we've been busy, locked up in our rehersal room writing wonderous new tunes for you lot to bob your heads too.  Some worknig title include 8 In The Face...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:18:00 GMT

Newtownards...

A big thank you to those of you who made our first gig in Newtownards a belter! We had a feckin great time!   Cheers to the guys from RIGGER (www.myspace.com/riggermusiccouk)  for organ...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:04:00 GMT

Saturday 1st December...

..> Saturday 1st Dec, Katy Dalys... SKYPILOT & COUNTERVELAKaty DalysOrmeau AveBelfastDoors 3.30pmTax £2.50Skypilot will be promoting our new album "MONUMENT"Check out the lovely links below an...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:38:00 GMT

Yee Haw!

Just to let y'all know that our debut album MONUMENT arrived this moring! Boxes and boxes of lovely rock action for each and every one of you lot! And just in time for the Brant Bjork shows this weeke...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:30:00 GMT

So Close. . .

Well, our debut album "Monument" set sail for the duplication place yesterday. With a bit of luck she'll be back and ready to roll in 3 weeks. She'll be looking extra sexy thanks to some mighty fine a...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:07:00 GMT

Brant Bjork and the fukkin Bros!

SKYPILOT are pleased as hell to anounce we are local support for BRANT BJORK & THE BROS on their Irish gigs in Novenmber. Here's the craic...Friday November 9th. Brant Bjork and the Bros, Suns of ...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:11:00 GMT

"Monument" is complete

Skypilot are pleased to let y'all know that the recording of our debut album "Monument" is complete. 10 tracks, just shy of an hours worth of rockin and it will be available very soon for your listeni...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:24:00 GMT

Album newses

Just a quick note to let y'all know that the recording of our debut album is coming on swimmingly! It sounds absolutely massive so far and it ain't finished yet. We can't wait for you guys to get a li...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:24:00 GMT

Latest Bumf

Yo ho folks,   We're just getting ready to head off on our Irish Tour with END OF LEVEL BOSS and THE SUNS OF THUNDER next week. Looking forward to it big style, there is gonna be a hellish amount...
Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 10:50:00 GMT