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Scarlet Rebels

Scarlet Rebels are a five-piece Welsh melodic rock band residing in Llanelli, South Wales.[1] On February 4, 2022, they achieved their first Official UK Top 40 Album with their album See Through Blue, released on Earache Records, debuting at #7.[2][3][4] This made them the first band from Llanelli to ever achieve a UK Top 40 Album.[1]

Scarlet Rebels are also known for their efforts to raise money and collect donations for local food banks and charities such as The Trussell Trust in response to the key social and political issues of the time.[5][6][7][8][9]

History

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The band are currently signed to Earache Records[10][11] and were formed in 2018. The band consist of Wayne Doyle (vocals/guitar), Chris Jones (lead guitar), Josh Townshend (guitar – and son of The Who's guitarist Simon Townshend and nephew of The Who's guitarist Pete Townshend), Wayne 'Pricey' Esmonde (bass) and Gary Doyle (drums).[12][13][14]

Scarlet Rebels released their debut album Show Your Colours on August 8, 2019, with Rock of Angels Records, which was produced and engineered by Tim Hamill (known for his work with Lemmy, Girlschool and George Michael) and recorded at Sonic One Studios in Llanelli, South Wales.[12][13][15][16][17][18] The album artwork was designed by guitarist Josh Townshend (who also played keyboard and piano on the album).[17]

During the COVID-19 pandemic's restrictions on touring, the band recorded LIVE: Made in Sonic One, a live EP also recorded at Sonic One Studios.[19] Show Your Colours and LIVE: Made In Sonic One were both hailed as Album Of The Month by Great Music Stories.[19]

Their second studio album See Through Blue was written and recorded in 2020 (and once again was recorded with Tim Hamill).[7] Throughout the album campaign, they saw airplay on Planet Rock (radio station)'s playlist and BBC Radio 2, and their track “Take You Home” was voted Classic Rock (magazine)'s Track of the Week.[20][21][22][23][24]

Scarlet Rebels are considered a part of the New Wave Of Classic Rock scene (they appeared on The Official New Wave Of Classic Rock – Volume 1 compilation, which aimed to capture the most prominent bands in the fast-growing music scene).[25][26] They have featured on the bill of live festivals such as Steelhouse Festival, Planet Rockstock, Planet Rock's Winter's End, Hard Rock Hell, WDR Fernsehen's Rockpalast Crossroads Festival, Loverocks and radio festival Spirit Of Wildfire.[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34]

Scarlet Rebels were awarded Band Of The Year by Meridian FM's Great Music Stories in 2019 (having been awarded several Band of the Month and Album of the Month accolades already) and were also a runner up to this title in 2020.[19][11][35] Their track “These Days” was awarded Great Music Stories' Single of the Year in 2021.[36] Their 2020 UK tour in support of their debut album Show Your Colours, The Rising Tour, was sponsored by Planet Rock Radio.[31][30]

Food Bank Initiative

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From 2021, Scarlet Rebels began using their live shows for positive change, pledging to collect food donations at all headline shows going forward (via attendees or via delivery apps such as Deliveroo).[37][8] They also participated in a sponsored cycle, raising over £2,000 for The Trussell Trust.[6] An album launch event on the Thames that aimed to collect food donations for local food banks was cancelled due to the band's political album cover for See Through Blue, which featured an effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a demon.[5][38][7]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Wayne Doyle – vocals, rhythm guitar (2018–present)
  • Chris "CJ" Jones – lead guitar (2018–present)
  • Josh Townshend - rhythm guitar, keyboard, piano (2018–present)
  • Gary Doyle – drums (2018–present)
  • Wayne "Pricey" Esmonde – bass guitar (2018–present)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Show Your Colours (2019)
  • See Through Blue (2022)
  • Where the Colours Meet (2024)

Live albums

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  • LIVE: Made In Sonic One (2020)

References

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  1. ^ a b "SCARLET REBELS come out swinging with overtly political album, SEE THROUGH BLUE". Buzz Mag. January 28, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Smith, Carl (February 4, 2022). "Don Broco nab their first UK Number 1 album with Amazing Things: "This means so much"". Official Charts. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100 (04 February 2022 - 10 February 2022)". Official Charts. February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Colothan, Scott (February 4, 2022). "Scarlet Rebels and Jethro Tull score Top 10 UK albums". Planet Radio. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Nino, Williams (Jan 31, 2022). "Welsh band's River Thames fundraising gig cancelled because of 'Boris Johnson' banner". Wales Online. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Scarlet Rebels virtual cycle across Wales". Just Giving. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c ""People who weren't even at the gig donated food on Deliveroo" – SCARLET REBELS' frontman on turning aggression into activism". Buzz Magazine. January 27, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "FOOD BANKS - Scarlet Rebels". Scarlet Rebels. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  9. ^ Fraser, Lewry (January 10, 2022). "Tracks of the Week: new music from Goodbye June, Scarlet Rebels and more". Louder Sound. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  10. ^ "Scarlet Rebels". Earache Records. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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  13. ^ a b "Scarlet Rebels". Rock Of Angels Records. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  14. ^ "Welsh rockers SCARLET REBELS discuss the band's formation backstory and share upcoming album details!". Kronos Mortus News. July 4, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  15. ^ "Scarlet Rebels - Show Your Colours". Stoakes Media. July 1, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  16. ^ "Scarlet Rebels are thrilled to announce the release YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY". Metal Planet Music. May 16, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Scarlet Rebels - 'Show Your Colours' Album Review". Needle In The Groove. June 16, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  18. ^ "SCARLET REBELS release new single ´Heal´". Kronos Mortus News. October 11, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  19. ^ a b c "SCARLET REBELS – 'LIVE AT SONIC ONE'". Great Music Stories. September 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  20. ^ Lewry, Fraser (October 25, 2021). "Tracks of the Week: new music from Eric Gales, Dan Reed Network and more". Louder Sound. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  21. ^ Glass, Polly; Lewry, Fraser (October 18, 2021). "Tracks of the Week: new music from Crazy Lixx, Green Lung and more". Louder Sound. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  22. ^ "BBC Radio 2 - The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker - Tony Iommi". BBC Radio 2. December 4, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  23. ^ "Planet Rock Airplay Chart". UK Airplay Chart. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  24. ^ "Planet Rock playlist". UK Radio Live. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  25. ^ Savill, Alan (January 20, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW – SCARLET REBELS – SHOW YOUR COLOURS". Hard Rock Hell Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  26. ^ Deaux, John (April 6, 2021). "NWOCR – The Official New Wave Of Classic Rock – Volume 1". All About The Rock. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  27. ^ Scott, Colothan (December 9, 2021). "Four more bands confirmed for Planet Rock presents Winter's End 2022". Planet Radio. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  28. ^ Stickler, Jon (January 24, 2022). "Inglorious, Myke Gray, The Dust Coda, Scarlet Rebels And More Join Steelhouse Festival 2022 Line-Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  29. ^ "Steelhouse Festival Lineup 2018". Steelhouse Festival. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  30. ^ a b Colothan, Scott (October 31, 2019). "Scarlet Rebels join Planet Rockstock 2019 line-up". Planet Radio. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  31. ^ a b "Scarlet Rebels + Revival Black". Our Black Heart. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  32. ^ Deaux, John (July 2, 2020). "The Success of Great Music Stories' SPIRIT OF WILDFIRE 2 Prompts the Station to Run Another 'Festival-on-Radio'". All About The Rock. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  33. ^ "Hardrock aus Wales - Scarlet Rebels". WDR. 13 December 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  34. ^ "Line-up for Loverocks 2021 Classic Rock Festival…". Sanctuary Promotions. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  35. ^ Dave (November 25, 2019). "Scarlet Rebels win fan-voted band of the year 2019". 60 Minutes With. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  36. ^ "2021 Winners". Great Music Stories. November 7, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  37. ^ "SCARLET REBELS SHARE BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR 'TAKE YOU HOME'". Rock N' Load Magazine. 13 October 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  38. ^ Robb, John (January 19, 2022). "They don't like it up 'em! Tory boat company ban Scarlet Rebels from River Thames boat gig for 'offensive' Boris artwork". Louder Than War. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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