Battle Circus (band)

Battle Circus
Origin Auckland, New Zealand
Genres Progressive rock
Psychedelic rock
Symphonic rock
Dark Cabaret
Years active 2004 – 2011
Associated acts Decortica
Website www.battlecircus.com
Members Marcel Bellve
Yvonne Wu
Daniel Bosher
Peter Connors
Past members Ryan Marshall, James Whitlock, Tory "Jester" Staples

Battle Circus are a progressive rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. The band, formed in 2004, consists of members Marcel Bellve (Vocals, Guitar), Yvonne Wu (Piano, Keyboards), Daniel Bosher (Drums) & Peter Connors (Bass).

The band has notable relations to fellow Auckland, New Zealand band Decortica of which past member Tory Staples is now a member of. Furthermore, Daniel Bosher, a past member of Decortica and brother of their frontman Mathew Bosher, joined Battle Circus in their later years. The two bands have done considerable touring together as a result. Both bands are the most prominent outcome of the area's progressive rock scene

Following the release of a series of singles, the band released their debut EP, The Half-Light Symphony. The release received local acclaim by NZ Musician[1] and a five star review by Real Groove Magazine.[2]

The band was the opener on Amanda Palmer's 2008 tour of the United Kingdom and Europe.[3] Following these dates, the band embarked on their first world tour in the latter half of 2008. Previously, the band was also selected by The Red Paintings for an Australian tour, and earlier in 2007 performed at the main stage at Taiwan's infamous Spring Scream Festival.

On 27 July 2011, shortly after the release of the band's debut album, the band declared on their Facebook page that they had disbanded, though Marcel Bellve would continue to write for a different (currently unknown) project.[4]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Videos


All music by the band can be listened to or downloaded here: http://battlecircus.bandcamp.com/

External links

References

  1. Dan Satherly (October 2007). "Fresh Talent: Battle Circus". NZ Musician. NZ Musician. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  2. Adrian Osman (Jan 2008). "The Half-Light Symphony review". Real Groove Magazine. Real Groove. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
  3. Amanda Palmer (Oct 2008). "Amanda Palmer Announces Openers For 2008 Tour". Personal Blog. Amanda Palmer/MySpace. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
  4. Media Reviews (Jul 2007). "Battle Circus RIP". Media Blog. All Media Reviews. Retrieved 2012-01-05.