Crashcarburn
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| CrashCarBurn | |
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| Genre(s) | Alternative rock, Powerpop, Pop Punk |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Label(s) | None |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Garth Barnes Brendan "Bugsy" Barnes Ian Broekhuizen Etienne Janse van Rensburg |
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| Former members | |
| Dylan Belton Chris Brink |
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CrashCarBurn is an Alternative Rock band from South Africa. The band was formed by brothers Garth and Brendan Barnes (ex members of the band Tweak) in London in 2005 before returning to South Africa in early 2007.
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[edit] History
[edit] Crashcarburn EP
In 2005 CrashCarBurn recorded their debut self titled EP at SABC Radio Park Studios. The track Broken Skyline received regular playback on Kerrang Radio and was featured on the Kerrang! Unsigned compilation. In late 2006 the band recorded a further 4 tracks with the producer / engineer Matt Hyde whose previous works include bands such as Bullet for my Valentine, Funeral For a Friend, Machine Head (band) and Slipknot. The tracks would later appear on the band’s debut full-length album, This City Needs a Hero.
[edit] Return to South Africa, This City Needs a Hero
In 2007 the band left the UK and returned to South Africa. Shortly after returning home, the band released their debut full-length album, This City Needs a Hero. With their first single Serenade topping rock charts across the country, the band quickly found themselves opening for acts such as OK GO in February 2008 and 30 Seconds to Mars, Muse, Korn and Good Charlotte in March 2008.
[edit] Band members
Garth Barnes – vocals and rhythm guitar
Ian Broekhuizen – lead guitar and backing vocals
Etienne van Rensburg – bass
Brendan “Bugsy” Barnes – drums
[edit] Discography
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