Members: Andy Law (Lead
Vocals); Dave Leese (Lead & Rhythm guitars); Chris Khosa
(Lead & Rhythm); Tom Shaw (Bass Guitar); Bob Myatt (Drums &
Percussion)
Background: Headrush
are in negotiations over a Publishing Deal with ‘The New
Black Corporation’ which is headed by the A&R man who signed
‘The Hives’ ‘HIM’
‘Beth Orton’ ‘Death in Vegas’ and even ‘Kylie Minogue’
as well as working
with such industry giants as the legendary ‘Clive Davis’.
Headrush began when
guitarist Dave 'sleeze' Leese met singer Andy Law at a gig
Andy was playing with his former band. Andy has a natural ability
for melody and
has already been likened to such legends as Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian
Bach, Graham Bonnet, and Steve Perry whilst still managing to
retain his own unique
style and charisma. Drummer Bob Myatt brought in his Aerosmith
styled, Funky Roc Drumming to the band, and Tom Shaw was added
to the band with
a unique 5-string full on Bass attack that lays down the bands
booming, heavy trademark
sound. Last of all Chris 'The Tramp' Khosa brought in
a rip-roaring chainsaw 2nd guitar, and developed a classic twin lead
guitar partnership with
founder member Dave ' sleeze' Leese, leading to mutually
assured guitar destruction!
Headrush's direction,
musically and stylistically, is in the vein of such greats
as Guns'n'Roses, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, and AC/DC. With Dave and
Chris (Guitars) and Andy
(Vocals) forming the bands songwriting partnership, Bob
and Tom providing the driving rhythm, Headrush's live shows are full
of high octane
energy and 100% fun. With
songs full of big choruses, infectious melodies, and riffs that
stick in your
head after one listen, Headrush have a list of songs that are
sure-fire singles. The
quintet ring true to their own catchphrase - 'Back again...Rock'n'roll.'
The Rock'n'Roll anthem 'Perfect Drug', the explosive ‘A Thousand
Pictures’, the uplifting 'Saviour', and pure in your face attitude
of 'Just Bring It On' make up Headrush's debut single EP, along with
a whole albums worth of future singles such as the driving 'Where I
Belong', the epic 'Fallin', and the heart tugging 'Set In Stone'.
Best Moments So Far:
After less than 2 years together obtaining a PR partnership
with Quite Great PR, whose clients include - Kiss, Guns'n'Roses,
Faith No More, Bon Jovi.
Blurb PR handling Radio
and Student Press. A
Publishing Deal with ‘The New Black Corporation’ which is owned
by ex head of
A&R at Telstar and Deconstruction Records Pete Hadfield, and ex
BMG A&R Keith
Blackhurst who have been responsible for signing ‘The Hives’ and
‘HIM’ amongst
others. The
attention of Marsupial Management - (Stereophonics/Inme) Supporting
The Glitterati, Trashlight Vision, The Quireboys, The Ga Ga’s, LA
Glam band Pretty Boy
Floyd, ex-Terrorvision singer Tony Wright’s new band Laika
Dog, Hayseed Dixie and playing the AC/DC Big Ball. Compliments
of BBC Producer Phil Ward-Large. Selling
over 3500 copies of the debut EP independantly in two months.
Playing to 2000 bikers
at the Kings Hall in Stoke, as well as various Bikers Festivals
eg - The Uttoxeter Racecourse. Selling
over 300 Tickets per gig at Stoke's biggest venue The Sugarmill
(more than The
Darkness!) The band have developed a healthy local following.
Radio airplay on BBC
Radio Shropshire, Signal Radio, Radio Stoke, Rock FM, Melodic
Rock Radio (Australia), Tourbus (New York) and various Digital Radio
stations. The
Single Perfect Drug Has been played in various nightclubs in Stoke-on-Trent,
Nottingham Rock City,and even in Rock Clubs and Hotels in Palma,
Mallorca! Full
Page feature in the Stoke-on-Trent Sentinel Newspaper. Logo
Magazine Review. Baconmusic.co.uk review. Powerplay Review, Classic
Rock Society Review.
Black Velvet Review, Drowned in Sound Review, Click.com Review,
Manilla Review. Megadeth's
Dave Mustaine hasasked to hear the bands EP after talking to 'The
Tramp' in an interview. Various
Cancer Charity Shows, in memory of Dave 'Sleeze' Leese's Mum.
Genre/Influences:
Guns'n'Roses, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motley
Crue, Skid Row, Hanoi Rocks, Journey, Def Leppard, Queen, Black
Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne,
Bon Jovi, Zakk Wylde, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Buckcherry,
Iced Earth, Queensryche, Kiss, Jimi Hendrix, The Sex Pistols,
Van Halen, Etc...
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