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Chemical Addiction

About Me


Originally formed as a four-piece rock band, back in 2005, Kilkenny-based Grunger’s, Chemical Addiction, have undergone several line-up changes over the band’s short existence.
But after downsizing to a three-piece, Uncle and Nephew combination Ben Keating and Danny Pearson finally found their sound with energetic stickman’s Ciaran “Ciwi” Mc Carthy completing the trio.
Influenced by bands such as Alice In Chains, Silverchair, Therapy?, Stone Temple Pilots, Helmet and Kerbdog (whom they have shared the stage with twice) Chemical Addiction have developed their own style of melodic rock, filled with fast-paced hard-hitting raw energy, catchy hooks and melodic harmonies.
Their highly anticipated debut offering "The Brian Jones E.P" is set for release in 2008. The band have been heavily pushed by popular online music community KilkennyMusic.com, branding Chemical Addiction as “a band to watch out for in 2008”.The title track of the E.P, 'Brian Jones', has already received national airplay on 2FM and several plays on the SoundSystem Podcast show, with HotPress Music Magazine saying "the title-track from Chemical Addiction's 'Brian Jones' EP rocks like a suitably mean bastard."
The Official Chemical Addiction website is currently under construction and they will soon launch their first ever music video.
http://www.bebo.com/chemicallyaddicted

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Member Since: 4/20/2006
Band Website: Under Construction
Band Members: Ben Keating - Guitar & Vocals Dan Pearson - Bass & Vocals Ciaran "Ciwi" McCarthy - Drums
Influences: Alice In Chains, Silverchair, Feeder, The Wildhearts, Stone Temple Pilots, Helmet, Kerbdog.

Pictured above: Chemical Addiction and Kerbdog
Sounds Like: Melodic rock, filled with fast-paced hard-hitting raw energy, catchy hooks and melodic harmonies.
Record Label: KilkennyMusic

My Blog

The Brian Jones EP News Update (Hotpress Magazine & A Change of Plans)

Okay, it's been a while since the last update. Over the past few weeks we've encountered further delays, namely financial difficulties, as we prepare to launch our debut 'The Brian Jones E.P'. The sum...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:44:00 GMT

The Brian Jones E.P News Update (Delays, 2FM Interview & New Tracks)

Hey all,It's been a while since the last blog post so we thought we'd let people know what's going on at the moment.'THE BRIAN JONES E.P' Release DelayWe had hoped to launch our debut E.P at the end o...
Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Diary of an Addict (PhotoBlog)

Hey all,For anybody who missed our first warm-up gig in the run-up to the launch of 'The Brian Jones E.P', then here's a look at what you missed on Sunday, captured by KilkennyMusic Resident Photograp...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMT

The Brian Jones E.P - Track Listing & News

Hey all,We're delighted to announce that we've officially finished recording our debut offering, 'The Brian Jones E.P'. Working with Producer/Engineer Alan Dawson of KilkennyMusic.com the recording is...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:35:00 GMT

Lineup Change..

well, i'm sure many, if not all of you know already. but recently there's been a few lineup changes. now the lineup is as follows: Dan Pearson (Bass, Vocals)Ben Keating (Guitar, Vocals)Ciaran McCarthy...
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:20:00 GMT

Gerry takes over from Anto....

The mighty Gerry Cantwell of Gout and The 2 fantastic 3 has taken over the drumming responsibilities. We'll be up and running by the weekend. Rock and roll....   Ben
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:52:00 GMT

The mighty Anto departs the fray...

Sadly we have parted ways with the mighty Anto. But all is not lost, a replacement has been found and it's still rock and roll all the way!Me and the lads wish Anthony all the best in any future music...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:01:00 GMT