New Device
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New Device is a UK based rock band established in late 2007. The bands style is rooted in classic rock of the 80s, influenced by the giants such as Aerosmith
, Skid Row, Metallica
and Guns N' Roses
. They first gained fame on their Myspace site when they uploaded early demos which were successfully received by fans.
New Device were nominated for "Best New Band" in 2009 Classic Rock Awards, however Chad Smith and Joe Satriani's band Chickenfoot went on to win the award.
The band went on two tours of the UK in 2009; the first was with rock band, Gun
, in November. The Gun
tour saw Dan duet with Dante Gizzi from Gun
on the Beastie boys song, 'Fight for your right (to party)' at the Glasgow date. The second leg of the tour was a supporting tour of the joint headliners, Heaven's Basement and Dear Superstar.(10, 11) In 2010 the band saw a line up change with both Phil Kinman and Robb Wybrow leaving the band. Two new members were quickly brought into the fold, Shane Lee and Gaz Bolan. The band began to gig and their first tour of 2010 was in main support to Dear Superstar. During this tour the band found out that they have been selected to be main support at one of Bon Jovi's dates at The O2 Arena London, playing to 23000 fans.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
, Skid Row, Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
and Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
. They first gained fame on their Myspace site when they uploaded early demos which were successfully received by fans.
Takin' Over
The band released their debut album "Takin' Over" on Powerage Records on 20 July 2009. They began the recording process in June 2008. The debut single was Takin' Over. The second single was In The Fading Light. The band played Download Festival 2009 and Sonisphere Festival 2009. The band appeared in Kerrang! Magazine in their introducing section in October. They have also appeared in Classic Rock Magazine, Rock Sound Magazine and Big Cheese Magazine. (8).New Device were nominated for "Best New Band" in 2009 Classic Rock Awards, however Chad Smith and Joe Satriani's band Chickenfoot went on to win the award.
Touring
New Device supported Europe at their sold out "classic rock roll of honour gig" at the Relentless Garage, Islington on Sunday 1 November 2009.(9)The band went on two tours of the UK in 2009; the first was with rock band, Gun
Gun (band)
Gun are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, best known for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up!".-Early career:Originally called Blind Allez then for a short time, 'Phobia', GUN were formed in 1987 by Giuliano Gizzi and Cami Morlotti , with Mark Rankin , Alan Thornton and David Aitken...
, in November. The Gun
Gun (band)
Gun are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, best known for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up!".-Early career:Originally called Blind Allez then for a short time, 'Phobia', GUN were formed in 1987 by Giuliano Gizzi and Cami Morlotti , with Mark Rankin , Alan Thornton and David Aitken...
tour saw Dan duet with Dante Gizzi from Gun
Gun (band)
Gun are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, best known for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up!".-Early career:Originally called Blind Allez then for a short time, 'Phobia', GUN were formed in 1987 by Giuliano Gizzi and Cami Morlotti , with Mark Rankin , Alan Thornton and David Aitken...
on the Beastie boys song, 'Fight for your right (to party)' at the Glasgow date. The second leg of the tour was a supporting tour of the joint headliners, Heaven's Basement and Dear Superstar.(10, 11) In 2010 the band saw a line up change with both Phil Kinman and Robb Wybrow leaving the band. Two new members were quickly brought into the fold, Shane Lee and Gaz Bolan. The band began to gig and their first tour of 2010 was in main support to Dear Superstar. During this tour the band found out that they have been selected to be main support at one of Bon Jovi's dates at The O2 Arena London, playing to 23000 fans.
Members
| Name | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Dan Leigh | Vocals |
| KC Leigh | Lead Guitar/Vox |
| Andy Saxton | Bass Guitar |
| Rozzy Rozzy Ison | Drums |
Discography
| Album Title | Release Details | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Takin' Over | Release Date 20 July Powerage Records Formats: CD, Digital Download |
2009 |
External links
- http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=286609785&albumId=977662
- http://rockgig.blogspot.com/2009/11/europe-relentless-garage-london-1st.html
- http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/new-device-28-shows-to-finish-2009/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven's_Basement
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