Midasuno
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| Midasuno | |
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| Origin |  Merthyr Tydfil,South Wales, UK |
| Genre(s) | Rock, Alternative, Post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2000–Present |
| Website | Midasuno |
| Members | |
| Scott Lee Andrews (Lead vocals, Guitar) Gavin Jessop(Bass) Chris Morgan(Guitars, vocals, synths, programming, samples, FX) Matthew Riste (Drums, Backing Vocals) |
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| Former members | |
| Michael Cloke (Guitars) Steven Hopkins (Guitars, Keys) Lyndon Jones (Synths, FX, samples) Ryan Day (Guitar) |
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Midasuno are a four-piece alternative rock band from South Wales. The band have toured the UK extensively since their formation in 2000 and have recorded an exclusive single, mini album, EP and full length album. Currently signed to Sugarshack Records. The band are the subject of the road diary "Dial M For Merthyr" by acclaimed Welsh author Rachel Trezise.
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[edit] Formation and the Debut
In 2000 school friends Scott Andrews, Gavin Jessop, Matt Rise, Mike Cloke and Steven Hopkins decided to form a band, originally known as Opium (not to be confused with the Merthyr based band of the same name). Mike Cloke then left the band and songs such as a Art of fear and Lacerate/Break were written during this time. After a name change demo was recorded at Frontline Studios, Caerphilly, South Wales which won the band the opportunity to play the UK showcase that is In the City, Manchester. The bands chaotic live shows created a buzz on the UK music scene, and after winning best unsigned act at the 2002 Welsh Music Awards (beating off competition from bands such as Funeral for a Friend and Jarcrew), the band then planned releasing their debut single through cardiff Indie label Cascade The band then recorded the 'double A side single featuring the above mentioned songs at Frontline, Caerphilly with Stuart Richardson (Lostprophets) and at Monnow Valley, Monmouthshire with acclaimed producer Greg Haver. The strictly limited edition single was released later that year.
[edit] When Bulls Play God
Signed to Worcesters Lockjaw Records by the end of 2002, the band then recorded the mini-album "When Bulls Play God" at Waiting Room Studios, Mid Wales. The album was recorded in under two weeks and a relentless UK tour schedule was then booked to promote the release. The album was a month late coming out, and received rave reviews from the rock press including Rocksound, Metal Hammer, and Kerrang magazine.
The band set out on tours with bands such as Hondo Maclean, Monkey Boy and Colour of Fire to name but a few. Due to unknown reasons, the relationship between the label and the band deteriorated, and soon saw both the departure of he band from the label, and of Steven from the band. He was replaced by Christopher Morgan, guitarist of local band The UCA Chapter,who was a friend of Scott and Matt and fan of the band. The band then set off on a headlining UK tour just days after the completed line-up. It was on this tour that it was decided to enroll long term friend Lyndon Jones into the band to trigger samples and play synthesiser to thicken out the bands sound.
[edit] Discography
- The art of fear [cd single] (2002)
1. Art of fear
2. Lacerate/Break
- When Bulls Play God (2003)
1. Start a riot
2. Samuel L.
3. Cut Ribbons
4. Face Down
5. Tear
6. Hypocrite
- Til Death Do Us Party (2006)
1. A Machine; The Rhythm Thief
2. The Law Of Tooth And Fang
3. Taste the Virus
4. Shock, Horror
5. Sirens
- Don't Drive (Faster than your angel can fly) (2007)
- Songs in the key of F**k (2007)
1. Sister Temptation
2. Don't Drive (Faster than your angel can fly)
3. Decent Assault
4. A Machine; The Rhythm Thief
5. 1997
6. The law of tooth and fang
7. Reactions
8. Sirens
9. The Continental Length
10. Sleepwalkers
[edit] References
1.* Band biography located at Myspace.com [1]
2.* Dial M for Merthyr the road diary by Rachel Trezise - Published by Parthian 1June 2007 (ISBN: 978-1905762125)
3.* Bands online profile at th BBC Wales website [2]
