| Hawk Eyes | |
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| Origin | Leeds, England |
| Genres | Alternative Metal Experimental Rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sound Devastation Brew Dance To The Radio |
| Associated acts | Spider Wins Vadgeville Whores Whores Whores |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/hawkeyesuk/ |
| Members | |
| Paul Astick Robert Stephens Ryan Clark Matthew Reid |
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Hawk Eyes (formerly known as Chickenhawk) are an alternative metal band from Leeds, England. They formed in late 2004 and released their official debut Modern Bodies on 1 November 2010 through Brew Records.
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Hawk Eyes was formed in late 2004 Leeds, UK. Initial practices were held in the basement of the house they shared. The three played together until the line-up was completed in 2008 when Matt Reid joined the group on drums after his previous band Whores Whores Whores split.
Early years (2004–2007)
The three-piece band played a part in the Leeds underground DIY metal and hardcore scene, amongst the local squats and dives. Some small CD splits and self-released CD-r's appeared during this time, all recorded with Ross Halden in his home basement studio Ghost Town Studios. Following years of house shows, small releases and three self-organised tours, Brew Records picked up on the band and included them on their first release in 2007, a compilation entitled 'Volume 1" featuring other local bands part of the same DIY scene. This was to become a much stronger relationship as time passed. The band next decided to make an album of all the material they had to date and recorded it in sessions between Chris Fielding at Foel Studio in Wales and Jason Sanderson in Barnsley. Nottingham based label Sound Devastation released the self-titled debut on a limited run in 2008 and soon after Reid joined the band to complete the line-up and continue touring. The album and compilation both received great praise from press.
2008
In mid-2008 the band decided to film their first music video for the track 'NASA Vs ESA' (taken from the self-titled debut) and shortly after its release local Leeds label Brew Records, offered to add Hawk Eyes to their growing roster (I Concur, Kong, These Monsters, Castrovalva). They saw the year out with further touring and writing.
2009
In March they returned to Jason Sanderson's studio to record their first material with latest member Reid. An EP entitled A. Or Not? (named after a close friend/promoter), and in support of the EP's release, they produced their second video for the track 'I Hate This, Do You Like It?' in collaboration with the NME / SPIN Magazine photographer Danny North. The EP was released in the late summer of 2009 following Hawk Eyes' first festival appearance on the BBC Introducing stage at the Leeds and Reading festivals and a UK tour with label mates Kong. At this point another Leeds independent label Dance To The Radio, asked the band to contribute a track towards their '4 X 12' series'. The track used was called Scorpieau - recorded by old friend and self proclaimed svengali, Ross Halden at his newly located penthouse Ghost Town Studios mark II. Both the EP and the 12" split received positive national recognition. They closed the year off with their largest tour to date supporting US outfit The Fall of Troy across the UK including an invitation from Mike Davies to record at BBC's Maida Vale Studio in London for the Radio 1 punk rock show during the tour.
2010
Hawk Eyes started the year with several more tours and played over 10 festivals across the country including Leeds & Reading, Hevy Festival and Sonisphere. Brew then released Modern Bodies, a selection of songs taken from previous limited releases, collected together on one new album. Remixed, remastered and featuring brand new artwork by Reid and North. The album received critical acclaim worldwide. A UK tour supporting We Are The Ocean and a UK/European tour supporting Alexisonfire followed with positive reviews.
2011
During November Hawk Eyes toured the UK with Turbowolf and The JCQ In December Hawk Eyes toured as main support for Ginger Wildheart. On December 12th Hawk Eyes released 'Mindhammers' a 5 track EP on Download on limited 10" Vinyl.
2012 Hawk Eyes have announced their new album will be released in early 2012 on Fierce Panda in the Uk and Vinyl Junkie in Japan.
Demo's
(2005 - CD)
Split release's
EP's
Studio Albums
Compilation Appearances