Imicus
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Imicus are a five-piece rock/metal band based in and around London, UK. The band are currently signed to Transcend Records and released their debut album Animal Factory in May 2010.
page that they had agreed a deal with Transcend Records
. The band's first single 'Visceral' was released on 19 October 2009, accompanied by a music video which received national airplay on metal station Scuzz
. The growing interest and reputation of the band resulted in them being named as one of OneMetal's "Upcoming Bands to Watch in 2010".
Following appearances at several national festivals including two Hellfire Festival
s, Hammerfest and Bulldog Bash
, the debut album Animal Factory was released on 24 May 2010, and received positive reviews from several reputable magazines including RockSound, in which the band were commended for the originality of their sound and drew comparisons to bands such as Tool and Deftones
. The album reached #3 in HMV
s Metal Pre-Order chart.
In June 2010, the band played on the Red Bull Stage at the year's Download Festival
.
Following the appearance at Download, Imicus recorded their version of 'You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise' for a Judas Priest
cover CD to be given away with July's issue of Metal Hammer
magazine
Imicus returned to the Bulldog Bash
in 2010, this time on the main stage. The year was rounded off by a week-long UK headline tour.
History
Imicus formed in 2005, and spent several years building a fanbase through local gigs and self-released material. On 16 April 2009, the band announced via their MyspaceMyspace
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page that they had agreed a deal with Transcend Records
Transcend records
Transcend Records is an independent record label based in the United Kingdom. The company is owned and run by Rob Ferguson, previously the manager of Bros and other acts....
. The band's first single 'Visceral' was released on 19 October 2009, accompanied by a music video which received national airplay on metal station Scuzz
Scuzz
Scuzz is a British music television channel owned and operated by CSC Media Group . It launched on 17 April 2003 and has gone on to be the highest-rated rock TV station on UK satellite. The channel plays a broad range of rock and all its subgenres...
. The growing interest and reputation of the band resulted in them being named as one of OneMetal's "Upcoming Bands to Watch in 2010".
Following appearances at several national festivals including two Hellfire Festival
Hellfire Festival
The Hellfire Festival is a three day music festival currently held at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England. The next edition of the festival will be held on November 6 to 8 2009...
s, Hammerfest and Bulldog Bash
Bulldog Bash
The Bulldog Bash is considered to be one of Europe's most popular, annual, motorcycle festivals with a reported attendance of 50,000 people in 2007...
, the debut album Animal Factory was released on 24 May 2010, and received positive reviews from several reputable magazines including RockSound, in which the band were commended for the originality of their sound and drew comparisons to bands such as Tool and Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
. The album reached #3 in HMV
HMV
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s Metal Pre-Order chart.
In June 2010, the band played on the Red Bull Stage at the year's Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
.
Following the appearance at Download, Imicus recorded their version of 'You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise' for a Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
cover CD to be given away with July's issue of Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
magazine
Imicus returned to the Bulldog Bash
Bulldog Bash
The Bulldog Bash is considered to be one of Europe's most popular, annual, motorcycle festivals with a reported attendance of 50,000 people in 2007...
in 2010, this time on the main stage. The year was rounded off by a week-long UK headline tour.