Korpiklaani is a Finnish folk metal band formed by Jonne Järvelä, who still remains the mastermind of Korpiklaani. Recording mostly in English, but also in Finnish, the band's musical style of conventional folk/thrash metal has attracted a strong fan base in Finland and the UK
English 2 Tone ska band, Bad Manners, fronted by the outlandish Buster Bloodvessel (A.K.A Douglas Trendle) were at the height of their fame in the late 70's and early 80's during a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts such as The Specials and Madness
Local Leeds experimental/indie rock band, FORWARD RUSSIA, will be performing in their hometown this December with an exclusive gig at the Brudenell Social Club
Minus the Bear is an experimental rock band from Washington in the US best known for their guitar-taps, electronics with sophisticated time signature composition
Having formed in 2000, Orson - Cano, singer Jason Pebworth, guitarists George Astasio and Kevin Roentgen and bassist, John Scott Bentjen drew on a raft of influences including Queen, Madness, The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan
Indie rock band, The Displacements, is a four-piece band from Leicester formed by Andy Stone (guitar/vocals), Nick Eversfield (bass/vocals), Joe Wilson (guitar) and James Stone (drums/vocals
British indie band Joe Lean and The Jing Jang Jong are celebrating the launch of their debut single, Lucio Starts Fires, with a special gig at The Faversham in December