Biography
Desolation Angels
Classic CHORUS driven Heavy Rock, Heavy Metal! The sound that creates their brand of Heavy Metal Thunder, is derived from a duo of extremely powerful twin guitarists. The rhythm section is of �Classic Rock�, and leans towards the intensity of such epics as Screaming For Vengeance and Painkiller, but still retains the grind, thump and grandeur of the classic Kashmir. This huge sound is totally accentuated and driven home by a colossal vocal, tuneful, but hard hitting as it delivers home each chorus line.
In short, Desolation Angels are �Classic Rock� but with a modern and contemporary twist!
Brief History
Desolation Angels was formed in early 1981 by childhood friends and twin guitarists, Robin Brancher and Keith Sharp. Drummer, John Graham, was recruited from their former band to pursue a heavier direction and was soon joined by Joe Larner on bass. Following an advert placed in Melody Maker for a vocalist, the line-up was completed when Dave Wall auditioned. Based in the East End of London, the band started writing and rehearsing and soon built up a reputation playing live.
The band�s first single, �Valhalla�, was recorded at a studio in Cheltenham in 1982 and, by this time, the band was touring extensively the UK. In 1984, their debut self titled album �Desolation Angels� was recorded at Thameside Studios, London.
After spending eight years in the USA playing live shows and recording, the band returned to the UK.
After various personnel changes since the reformation of Desolation Angels in 2012, the band members are: Robin Brancher (guitar), Keith Sharp (guitar), Clive Pearson (bass), Chris Takka (drums) Paul Taylor (vocals). The band continue to play live both here in the UK and in Europe.
Desolation Angels have recently finished recording their next album, entitled �KING�, with producer Chris Tsangarides � RIP. A collection of nine songs containing their regular trademark sound of classic heavy metal riffs.
KING will be re-released with revised cover art and will be distributed worldwide through Dissonance Productions.
As well as the new album, the band has also re-released a special 30th anniversary edition of their debut album, �Desolation Angels�.
2018/2019 will see Desolation Angels back on the road gigging extensively to promote �KING�, reaching out to their fans in many places around the world.
History links:
http://www.desolationangels.co.uk/biography/
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