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Band List - Index I

This is a list of all the bands listed starting with I.


I Am Colossus

Birmingham based doom influenced extreme act comprising five members.Led by Chris Hatton of Meltdown Records fame. Formed Feb 2007. I.A.C. fast became one of the top unsigned Midlands acts to see live,performing what have been described as apoc ...






I am Zeitgeist

Playing fuzzed up, scuzzed up indie to make your head nod and your toes a tap. Played with the likes of Kasabian, Editors, We Are Scientists, People In Planes, Chikinki, and recently voted unsigned single of the week on xfm
















I/O EARTH

I/O Earth's debut album, featuring the vocal talents of Steve Balsamo, has received amazing reviews worldwide. Birmingham's break out band of 2009, 10 piece band and "genre defying" music


Iain Archer

"When talking to people about what I've been doing recently, I've described it as 'unlearning'," says Iain Archer of the process leading up to his new album Flood the Tanks. "On this record I've wanted to pick apart what is assumed it means to be a s ...



Ian & Andy

Ian and Andy are two gifted musicians, Ian plays guitar and sings his Irish ballads, while Andy can make his fiddle play with emotion.









Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter's musical pedigree should require no explanation, but, for the uninitiated, the primer is as follows. Born in Oswestry, Shropshire and fuelled musically by the likes of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, Ian Hunter Patterson played in ...


Ian McNabb

Ian McNabb is known both for his work as leader and songwriter-in-chief of the Icicle Works in the 1980s, and his critically-acclaimed solo career throughout from the early 1990s to date. He has also played with musicians as diverse as Ringo Starr, C ...




Ian Parker

ian parker - 21st century blues man Expressed through a distinctive bitter-sweet vocal delivery and harrowing guitar work, Ian's songs hold nothing back. His ability and willingness to share with his audience, naked honesty and genuine emotion, i ...




Ian Siegal

"There are good blues singers and then there is Ian Siegal, who's in a class of his own." - Mike Mager, Blues in Britain. "Ian Siegal is without doubt the most talented musician/songwriter to emerge on the British blues scene in recent years. Ian doe ...


Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor is a very talented singer/guitarist from Cheshire/Staffordshire with a history of playing in bands, session work, Studio work, producing, writing and now performing solo cover shows up and down the country in various venues small and large ...

Ian The Goat

Ian the Goat sings Black Sabbath.








Ictus

Ictus are the most exciting band in england, they are being launched in august by EXTRAPLAY.COM HITUNES NAPASAR HMV VIRGIN AMAZON 10 DAY VIRTUAL GIG LIVE ON THE INTERNET 14TH AUGUST ALSO ON WWW.ICTUSBAND.COM YOU CAN TALK TO ICTUS LIVE BY P ...

Ida Red

Ida Red present a fusion of original material and songs from artists and genres covering a diverse spectrum from Melanie to Metallica and Traditional Folk through Blues and R&B to Hard Rock, all performed in their own unique and unconventional st ...





Identity Crisis

A 5 piece rock band performing classic & contemporary rock covers, plus some self-written. Featuring Worcestershire's "Young Musician of the Year" 2004 on lead guitar.






Idlewild

Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length stud ...



















Imagined Village

This stunning project, formed in 2007, was spearheaded by Grammy Award winning musician and producer Simon Emmerson and has gathered together an array of brilliant and challenging voices, and set them in a musical framework that honours the past whil ...



Imindain

Imindain were formed in late 2002, combining doom, with death and black metal influences.




Imogen’s Kiss

Imogen's Kiss are the remaining fragments of bands gone by. Formed by Adam Wilson (vocals/guitar) and Paul Dawson (guitar/backing vocals) in early 2006, they we're joined by Dave Harris (bass) and Kev Fowler (drums). They are driven by their common p ...




Imurno

Imurno are a three piece rock band with a powerful sound. Equiped with enthusiasm and an inspiring ability to entertain, the band have earnt themselves the title as one of the best bands in the midlands area. They formed in 2003 and have since played ...








In Ruin

Hey we are In Ruin, an up and coming Melodic Death Metal band from the West Midlands area. We fuse elements of old school Heavy Rock like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath and fuse them with Thrash Metal scene from the 80's like Pantera and then mix it ...




In The Flesh - A Tribute to Pink Floyd

With stunning renditions of Pink Floyd tracks from the albums The Piper at the Gates of Dawn through to A Saucerful of Secrets, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, In The Flesh are an accomp ...






IN-CERT

4 PIECE ORIGINAL AND COVERS BAND FROM 60'S TO PRESENT DAY





Indecent Assault

A return to blistering form after a 20 year hiatus from the Black Country's finest anarcho-punk band. Hunt down the new 5 song ep Still Burning, or check out the latest recording on the Angry Scenes Records Compilation 2


Indesinence

Indesinence is a crushing, heavy and dark Doom Metal act based in London. The project was carefully gestated and given birth during the year 2002, out of a need on the individual members' part to create the darkest Metal-based music possible.




Indie Shenanigans

Four piece male band covering Indie/Rock such as Kings of Leon, The Killers, U2, Bloc Party, Fratelis, Kaiser Chiefs, The Police, Bryan Adams, Editors, The Cure etc etc











Inertia Blooms

Floydesq prog mixed with the electronic stylings of four tet in the key of Oceansize.



Inferno

Inferno are building a reputation as a powerful and unforgettable live band and continue to keep turning heads every time they play with their brand of modern catchy hard hitting rock/metal. Raised on a steady diet of Queens of the Stone Age, Moto ...


Infidel

Infidel are an experimental six piece, merging many forms of conventional and non-conventional music into 4-6 minute long head f**ks!








Inme

InMe never limit themselves. In their 13 years of existence they have constantly evolved to become the 4-man machine they are today. Their passionate & innovative attitude towards creating music has led to the creation of their proudest opus, 'He ...





Innerworkings

Innerworkings has been around since September of 2005 and plays all original music. Band members are Brad Steddom (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Heath "Tate" Johnson (Backing Vocals / Guitar), Dennis Chilton (Backing Vocals / Bass) and Dustin Schmid (Drums ...

Inoffensive

Inoffensive is a 'high energy' rock covers band based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The band is very popular on the local pub circuit around Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands and regularly play Biker Rallies and parties. ...


Insanity Project

Formed in late January 2004 after Matt and Benji both posted on the same heavymetal website looking for a band, Insanity Project have spent the last two years getting tight, writing songs, doing gigs and making their 7 song demo which has been availa ...












Interflare

we're 3 guys who just wanna play our stuff and for people to enjoy a good show. we have been together for about three years and produced a wide range of our own material, no covers. you could say our influence has come from listening to many differen ...












Intoxica

The band has been influenced by The Gun Club, The Breeders, The Chameleons, The Jesus Lizard, surf guitar music and garage rock/metal generally. You will hear songs about escaping small towns, global paranoia, girls and thrills and things like that

Intrusion

Reggae Originals hear it to believe it!!!!!!!!!



Invasion

NME Future 50 stars, Invasion, fronted by Chan Brown who belts out unexpedtedly soulful vocals amidst the heavy rock madness generated by the rest of the band. Apparently Chan is also no stranger to some fairly shamanistic dressing up; throw in those ...




Invocal

Invocal are a leftfield, oestrogen laden acoustic quartet from Northampton. They sing songs about modern life with caustic humour, eccentric meloncholy and (most days) expert musical prowess. The term 'comedy' is sometimes a little misleading, as oft ...


Ion Storm

A 4 piece hard rock outfit from Worcester featuring: "Metal" Mike on Bass and Vocals "Ave" on Guitar and "White haired" Ted on Drums. The band play a mixture of Originals and Covers, 70's to date, ranging from The Who to metalica. Ion Storm ha ...

Ions

www.capsule.org.uk


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Iroha

"on Invada Records"








Island Three

Let us first start by saying a big HEYA!! We're a five-piece band from Birmingham. Between us we have a range of musical tastes: funk, rock, metal and progressive (to name a few). We hope some of that shows up in our music. We've been busy over th ...


Isobel

former winners of the xfm rock school hit the road with their new EP fairground, playing their final tour before disbanding this summer.





Isor

ISOR formed in Chester in 1999, principle song writers Dave Merricks & Nick Hemingway have continued to develop their sound with each successive CD redefining the bands musical identity within the contemporary Metalcore scene ISOR originally a 3 ...





It’s So Easy

Guns'n'Roses Tribute

ItBites

IT BITES to re-form, record and tour IT BITES are reuniting to record a new album and go on tour. The original line-up of John Beck on keyboards, drummer Bob Dalton, and bass player Dick Nolan, is to be completed by the addition of John Mitchell ...









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Izzy Skint

If you are into rock/blues and generally having a good time, this is the band to see. Izzy Skint play some great blues and rock standards but with a ZZ Top feel. From Pat Travers to Boxcar Willy and Howling Wolf to Gary Moore. You may even hear some ...


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