Collibus is a British five-piece progressive metal band from Manchester.[1][2] Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums).[3][4] In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons.[5]
Collibus | |
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 Collibus performing at Download Festival in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Members | Gemma Fox Stephen Platt Daniel Mucs RJ Kershaw Darren Pugh |
| Website | www.collibus.com |
Collibus won the Mike Weatherley MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House.[6] Weatherly became the band's manager.[7]
In February 2014, the band released their debut album, The False Awakening.[8][9] The False Awakening has been met with critical acclaim from music press.[8][10]
In 2014, the band performed at Download Festival,[11] Bloodstock Open Air,[12][13] and the UK Sonisphere Festival.[14]
References
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- ^ "Collibus". Pagan Hel,RAMzine.
- ^ "Collibus - The False Awakening Review". Manchester Rocks.
- ^ Collibus - "The False Awakening album review". Phoenix Rising.
- ^ "Collibus to make history as the first metal band to play Parliament". www.music-news.com. www.music-news.com. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Collibus Rock the House". David Nuttal MP. David Nuttal MP. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ "Interview: Mike Weatherley MP". M-Magazine.
- ^ a b "Collibus - The False Awakening". Metal Temple.
- ^ "Collibus release debut album". www.music-news.com. www.music-news.com. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ Dome, Malcolm (March 2014). "Have these British prog metallers made the debut album of the year?". Prog Rock Magazine: 95.
- ^ "Download Festival 2014: Live at Donington Park, Derbyshire UK". Ghost Cult.
- ^ "Bloodstock Festival 2014 Review". Room Thirteen.
- ^ "Bloodstock Open Air 2014, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent – Sunday, 10th August 2014". The Midland Rocks.
- ^ "Dream Theater to headline Saturn Stage as 10 new bands join the bill". Sonisphere Festival. Sonisphere Festival. Retrieved 5 March 2014.