Sakurai were formed from the remains of Manchester band Ordium and from one of the founding members of Hooker (Purr records).
Since their first live show to an enthusiastic audience at the Roadhouse in manchester, the band have gone on to play over 80 shows all over the uk at some of the best venues around. Sakurai have had the pleasure to have played with :
- ISOR, Sikth, Beecher, Senser, The Blueprint, I Def I, Martin Grech, Brutal Deluxe, My Deaf Audio, Dilutral - (RIP), Malibu Stacey, Number One Son, The Suffrajets, Opiate-(RIP), ForeverNever, Djevera, Profane, Happylife, The Fatal Mistake, Soundgate-(RIP), TheFallOfBossKoala, ExhibitA, The Final Sigh, Orca, SkinFlick, Caroline Alexander, Dolium, A Day Left, Son of the Mourning,That Fucking Tank, Brody.
Sakurai recently went in to the recording studio in Wales to record their 2nd EP with Nick hemmingway (Drummer with ISOR) producing, Engineering.Mixing and Mastering. Nick has worked with Cancer, Fony, Desecration, FR8, Owingtothis, Fruit Tree, Nailed, Headspeed, Died Smiling, Schiztome, Blind To, Fire Fly, Abigail's Mercy, Demon Breed, Enemy Unknown, Subluminal to name but a few.
Having just recently signed to Casket/Copro Records Sakurai are to release their debut mini album worldwide in stores through Phd Distribution on May 22nd 2006 with a uk tour to promote the release in June.The future can only can get brighter for SAKURAI. ************************************************************
******* "Some comments so far-
This band have something really special going here and creating music like this is sure to make them go far- Alt uk
They have a real distinct sound and they stand out as one of the few truly original bands around- Inaudiable magazine
Not really sounding like anyone I can put my finger on- Raw Nerve
A rather heavy and uncompromising Soundgarden influenced pounding fron Manchester- Org Art
Diverse,original,a range of motion,depth,an ability to shift gears at will,all signs of a competent band with lots of potential- Inaudiable magazine
'It is this dedication to performance that really separates Sakurai and their new e.p will really be something to hear.'-Glasswerk
The singer is backed by some impressive musicians and no riff,drumbeat or bassline ever sounds out of place-8/10 Gigs Unlimited
A fine showing of rock music with stormy basslines,fast drumming,outstanding guitar playing and an incredibly talented vocalist singing some awesome lyrics Alt uk
A good taster from the interestingly named Sakurai- Raw Nerve
One of the best, fresh sounding bands of the year- Total Format.com
A not to be missed alternative rock outfit.Sakurai have supported the likes of Sikth,Beecher,Djevera,Martin Grech.Certainties to be picked up by a label soon.Catch them before they break big- Ents 24.com
Each gig is a totally different entity in itself.Extreme rock,pure controlled energy.If this is their new direction you can count me in- 9/10 Inaudiable magazine
A kick ass band from Manchester.We toured with these guys on the ill fated Wolfpac tour and they rocked like pros every nite.Check them out!-ISOR
'Sakurai are a real find, breaking through and coming across as a genuinely finished article'-Glasswerk
Sakurai rock harder than a crab at 20,000 leagues- Telford Rocks
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'The room we do not speak of'- Debut mini-album available now worldwide,
released through Casket music and PHD Distribution.
Available from the following stores/sites
www.coprorecords.com
www.cduniverse.com
www.interpunk.com
www.hmv.co.uk
www.hmv.com
www.virginmegastore.co.uk
wwwshopping.kelkoo.co.uk
www.towerrecords.com
www.towerrecords.co.jp
www.amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.com
www.play.com
www.blahdvd.com
www.townsend-records.co.uk
www.recordrunner.ca/
www.cdplus.co
www.songsearch.com
www.redeye.com
www.Tesco.com
