Yashin (band)
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Yashin are Scottish
post-hardcore
band formed in Glasgow
in 2006.
Yashin quickly built up a large national following and released two EPs in 2008 Pay to Play
and Miles Away But Getting Closer
. Original vocalist Michael Rice announced his decision to leave the band in October 2008.
and The Audition
, they continued to tour for most of the year in the UK and Europe before commencing recording their debut album Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them
, with Romesh Dodangoda at Long Wave Studios in November 2009. The band played their biggest headline show to date by selling out The Garage in their hometown of Glasgow. They also like Cookies and Mudkips.
on February 1, 2010, which included a cover of "Everytime" by Britney Spears
. In March 2010, the band headed out on tour supporting Glamour of the Kill
. The band undertook a twenty one date headline tour in September 2010. In December 2010 the band toured the UK supporting Emarosa
, and on January 31, 2011, the band had the chance to open for A Day to Remember
while playing the O2 Academy in Glasgow
, as part of their European tour
.
In March 2011, the band toured the UK in support of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
, and headlined the Scottish dates of this tour.
On July 16–17, 2011, the band is set to support Papa Roach
on two intimate shows in London
's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and Sheffield
's O2 Academy, the band's only two appearances in the UK for 2011.
The band is also set to support Korn
in Glasgow's O2 Academy on the 8th of June 2011 and play the Download Festival
on the 12th and Nova Rock Festival
in Austria on the 13th of June.
The band will support Black Veil Brides
during their european tour in autumn, 2011, with My Passion
.
The band is set to do a 13 gig tour in March 2012.
Former members
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
post-hardcore
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band formed in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
in 2006.
Early Years (2006–2011)
The band was founded by school friends guitarist Paul Travers and bassist Andrew McShane, they recruited vocalist Michael Rice and drummer David Beaton who introduced them to guitarist Lewis Millen.Yashin quickly built up a large national following and released two EPs in 2008 Pay to Play
Pay to Play (EP)
Pay to Play is the debut EP by Scottish post-hardcore band Yashin, released on March 30, 2007.An acoustic version of the song "Tonight We Dance" was recorded for the band's second EP Miles Away But Getting Closer...
and Miles Away But Getting Closer
Miles Away But Getting Closer
Miles Away But Getting Closer is the second EP by Scottish post-hardcore band Yashin, released on July 15, 2008. It was later released on iTunes on August 9, 2008....
. Original vocalist Michael Rice announced his decision to leave the band in October 2008.
Enter Harry and Kevin (2009–2010)
After a brief audition process the band chose to replace Michael with not one but two vocalists. American born Harry Radford and Glaswegian Kevin Miles. The new line up embarked on a nine date UK tour in April 2009 supporting Madina LakeMadina Lake
Madina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007...
and The Audition
The Audition (band)
The Audition is a pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of singer Danny Stevens, drummer Ryan O'Connor, guitarists Jimmy Lopez and Timmy Klepek and bassist Joe Lussa and are based in Detroit, Michigan. The band's first release was a six track EP entitled All In Your Head...
, they continued to tour for most of the year in the UK and Europe before commencing recording their debut album Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them
Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them
Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them is the debut full-length studio album by Scottish post-hardcore band Yashin, released on February 1, 2010, through the label Tema International....
, with Romesh Dodangoda at Long Wave Studios in November 2009. The band played their biggest headline show to date by selling out The Garage in their hometown of Glasgow. They also like Cookies and Mudkips.
Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them (2010–present)
Yashin released their debut album, Put Your Hands Where I Can See ThemPut Your Hands Where I Can See Them
Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them is the debut full-length studio album by Scottish post-hardcore band Yashin, released on February 1, 2010, through the label Tema International....
on February 1, 2010, which included a cover of "Everytime" by Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
. In March 2010, the band headed out on tour supporting Glamour of the Kill
Glamour of the Kill
Glamour of the Kill are an English pop-rock band from York, United Kingdom. Also styled as 'GOTK' they have also had Kerrang! video of the week with the track 'Feeling Alive'.- History :"Glamour of the Kill" were formed in January 2007...
. The band undertook a twenty one date headline tour in September 2010. In December 2010 the band toured the UK supporting Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
, and on January 31, 2011, the band had the chance to open for A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
while playing the O2 Academy in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, as part of their European tour
What Separates Me from You Tour
What Separates Me from You Tour is an ongoing concert tour by band A Day to Remember, taking place from 2010, in support of their fourth studio album What Separates Me from You...
.
In March 2011, the band toured the UK in support of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American rock band that formed in Middleburg, Florida.-Early years :Originating in Florida, childhood friends Ronnie Winter, Thomas Amason, and Duke Kitchens started the band while attending an AP music theory class, in 2003...
, and headlined the Scottish dates of this tour.
On July 16–17, 2011, the band is set to support Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
on two intimate shows in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
's O2 Academy, the band's only two appearances in the UK for 2011.
The band is also set to support Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
in Glasgow's O2 Academy on the 8th of June 2011 and play the 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...
on the 12th and Nova Rock Festival
Nova Rock Festival
The Nova Rock Festival, also just Nova Rock, is a music festival that has existed since 2005 and takes place each year in June. It is Austria's biggest rock music festivals, and also one of the largest in Europe. It is located in Burgenland, the easternmost federal state of Austria, near...
in Austria on the 13th of June.
The band will support Black Veil Brides
Black Veil Brides
Black Veil Brides is an American rock band based out of Hollywood, California. The group is composed of Andrew Biersack , Ashley Purdy , Jake Pitts , Jinxx , and Christian "CC" Coma...
during their european tour in autumn, 2011, with My Passion
My Passion
My Passion is an English band formed in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England in 2005. They released their debut album, Corporate Flesh Party, in May 2009 on Cool Green Recordings...
.
The band is set to do a 13 gig tour in March 2012.
Band members
- Harry Radford - clean vocals (2009–present)
- Kevin Miles - screams (2009–present)
- Paul Travers - guitars (2006–present)
- Lewis Millen - guitars (2006–present)
- Andrew McShane - bass, backing vocals (2006–present)
- David Beaton - drums, percussion (2006–present)
Former members
- Michael Rice - lead vocals (2006–2008)