Irritant (band)

Irritant
Origin Gloucester
Genres Progressive rock, heavy metal
Years active 2002–2008
Labels unsigned
Website http://www.irritantonline.com/
Members

Niall Thomas : Vocals, bass guitar
Jack Williams : Rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Will J. Rees : Lead guitar

Dan Lee : Drums
Past members

Pete Bright : Drums, percussion [as of 29 July 2007]

James Piper : Rhythm guitar

Irritant were a progressive rock / heavy metal band from Gloucester, England, UK, formed in 2002.[1] They originally described themselves as an "independent hard rock band", and flirted with rap, but developed a blend of progressive metal and hard rock.[1] They cited among their influences Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Rush, Avenged Sevenfold, Guns 'n' Roses, AFI, 80s metal and late 60s progressive rock.[1][2]

Their 2007 single "Voice of the Siren", described by the BBC as a "gargantuan rock classic", was produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven (who previously worked with Black Sabbath, The Jam, and The Rolling Stones) and reached No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart.[3][4] They band split on 8 February 2008.

Discography

Singles, EPs

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Do Irritant have the Lynx effect?, BBC Gloucestershire
  2. ↑ "Backstage with Irritant", SoGlos.com, 19 June 2007
  3. ↑ Morris, Stephen (2007) "Band on the up!", BBC
  4. ↑ "Irritant Single released album to follow", RockFeeder, June 3, 2007
  5. ↑ Chartstats database record Access date: 22 July 2008
  6. ↑ acharts entry for "Voice of the Siren"

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