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S.K.W.A.D. (RIP)

talentless welsh rock

About Me

The band evolved from ‘PsychoSquad’ who’s plaudits include a tour with Motorhead and an appearance at Reading Festival. Since then S.K.W.A.D. has supported a host of bands such as The Damned, Lift To Experience, Defenestration, Anthrax, Backyard Babies, Mondo Generator, Fozzy and Zebrahead.

The band consist of brothers Todd (Ex-PsychoSquad) and Dane Campbell (SaidMike), Mike Cocks (Ex-PsychoSquad). Debut album ‘The Dead Still Dance’ (2006) was highly rated in various publications such as Kerrang! often compared to bands such as Reuben and Therapy? Helmut, and Filter. The new self-produced 6 track mini album ‘Big Mono’ hits the stores on 2nd April.

We have new tee shirts! This is the design, choice of colours so nobody can complain:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/2/2005
Band Website: skwadrock.com
Band Members: Todd Campbell: Guitars, Vocals

Mike Cocks: Bass, Vocals

Dane Campbell: Drums, Cymbals, Vocals

Influences: Rock 'n' roll from around the world.
Sounds Like: "Here, on their debut, and amid some searing riffs and catchy choruses, is innovative songwriting and more ideas than most bands manage in a lifetime. Razor sharp and blitzkrieg quick one minute, calm and expansive the next, they have the craft to change musical direction in a heartbeat without it ever sounding awkward." Mark Griffiths, Kerrang! Magazine (2006).

“With the dark malevolent-pop-intensity of Therapy? Fused with the driving riff-a-lama stomp of Reuben at their furious best whilst the Misfits piss on all their parties, S.K.W.A.D possess a startling sound that equally revels in a low frequency throbbing groove and the explosive energy usually reserved for people whov’e been pumped full of Ginger Beer thats been shaken a few too many times.”Jeremy Chick, Editor In Chief (2006)
Record Label: Casket
Type of Label: None

My Blog

a compilation of the dead still dance reviews

here go's from what we've had so far a small review from www.subba-culture.com           S.K.W.A.DThe Dead Still DanceCasket MusicThe new heirs to Therapy...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Sun, 02 Jul 2006 03:25:00 PST

pre-order the dead still dance

yo everyone our album is out june 26th. pre-order at amazon for 8 bucks   http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FVGMY2/qid=1149 831235/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl/203-2223626-5670358  ...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:37:00 PST

s.k.w.a.d. on ea sports game!

you heard me, ea sports rugby 2006 is to feature born lie fight die! i think it's out the end of the month so go buy it   laters
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:31:00 PST

s.k.w.a.d. hq

ok so its been a long time in the making but s.k.w.a.d. hq is finally here photo's and sounds are at its new home www.myspace.com/skwadhq check it out. expect loads of new s.k.w.a.d. stuff and so...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:26:00 PST

skwad go .com

hello everyone we now have www.skwadrock.com i'd like to thank rhys, jamie, and mike for the late night msn session to sort it jesus fucking h christ!...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Mondo tour photo's

Hey everyone here's the photo's from the mondo gigs we did. had a great time and met some super cool people. anyway here go's   skwad rocking out dane on the drums mike rocking out   that...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

S.K.W.A.D. to support Mondo Generator

we're supprting mondo generator for three dates of their uk tour which are below 6/1 Manchester Academy 3 6/2 Stoke Underground 6/3 Nuneaton Queens Hall havnt much more info on it for n...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

we go dragonninja! (forum)

hello everyone we've got a dragonninja forum if you're interested www.dragonninja.co.uk/forum.php?f=179 click that and post away
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

S.K.W.A.D. HQ

Yo guys, starting to build skwad HQ so when it's done feel free to come down and have a beer (not free). Here's the progress so far Here's the crap we gotta start with Veness gets to work ...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Cardiff Uni last night

Thanks to everyone who showed, helped carry gear, listened, took a CD etc, it was a good laugh and playing with Death to plan A is always good. Photo's below taken by Huw Anyway...
Posted by S.K.W.A.D. (RIP) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST