2004: Independent UK record label Wasp Factory Recordings has recently released debut albums by three bands on its roster – Earth Loop Recall’s ‘Compulsion’, Faetal’s ‘[sic]’ and DeathBoy’s ‘Music To Crash Cars To’ – all to critical acclaim. As well as being labelmates, these three groups have also formed a strong camaraderie – collaborating and performing live together on several occasions throughout the year in support of their respective albums. 2024: The frontmen from the three bands have once again joined forces for a special one-off reunion show at The Black Heart, which will see their bands sharing a bill for the first time in over 20 years. Whether or not you were there in 2004, don’t miss it.
This Is Radio Silence (TIRS) are a post-punk/electro/industrial/shoegaze band from the south-east of England, formed in 2008 by Ben McLees after the break-up of Earth Loop Recall.
TIRS has undergone several line-up changes since its formation, but in recent years has been represented by the core trio of McLees (vocals, guitar), Geoff Courts (bass & guitar, 2010-present) and Hunter Barr (keys, 2012-present).
Renowned for their intense & loud live shows, TIRS have supported groups such as The Chameleons, The Young Gods, Empathy Test, Bootblacks and Ashbury Heights in the UK. The band also played a memorable headline show at The Black Heart in 2023.
Currently working on the follow-up to 2023’s self-titled double album (regarded as ‘the band’s definitive statement’- Compulsion Online) and augmented to a quartet with the recent addition of guitarist Julian Perris, the band’s return to The Black Heart promises to be one to remember.
http://tirs.uk
DeathBoy is the brainchild of Scott Lamb, the prolific writer/producer who formed the band in 2002 after several years of working as a solo artist.
After signing to Wasp Factory Recordings later that year, DeathBoy released their commercial debut album ‘Music To Crash Cars To’ in 2003 and built a loyal following in the UK with their tense and emotional live shows (including dates supporting the likes of Tricky, Rico and Sheep on Drugs) and alternative festival appearances.
DeathBoy released their second commercial album ‘End of An Error’ on Line Out Records in 2006. Considered by many to be the band’s masterpiece, the album was co-produced by Lamb, John Fryer and Rico. Lead single ‘Black Morning’ also featured on the Xbox 360 game Project Gotham Racing 3.
While the band (paired down to Lamb and bassist Adam Gelman) have made only very rare live appearances since 2010, Lamb has continued to produce & release music under the DeathBoy name, producing seven albums since ‘End Of An Error’ which have continued to showcase their unique blend of industrial, breakbeat, trip hop and punk music. Now signed to Analogue Trash, DeathBoy are currently working on a new album set to be released in 2025.
https://deathboy.bandcamp.com/
I Am Immune is a musical collaboration formed in the early 2000s by Pete Boyd (vocals, guitar) and Tim Clark (guitar), releasing their debut album under the name Faetal in 2005 on the Wasp Factory Recordings label.
A seamless blend of glitchy synth pop and alternative rock, they are characterised by energetic performances and innovative soundscapes.
Having performed and released music in the UK and mainland Europe from 2002 to 2012, IAI (now based in Lyon & Berlin) return to London after a lengthy hiatus to showcase new material alongside old favourites.
https://soundcloud.com/iamimmune
Drawing from her collection of electronic/industrial/post-punk music between the bands will be DJ Poison Creeper.
Doors: 7pm
Curfew: 11pm
Tickets £8 adv, £12 on the door.
Event Venue
The Black Heart, 2-3 Greenland Place,London, United Kingdom
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