MUSIC
Rock to the genius of
Wolfsbane
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he best part of 30 years have passed since Wolfsbane were last live in Milton Keynes - but that substantial drought is set to be broken in spectacular style when the Tamworth terrors return on June 14. Back in ye olde rock n roll days (when music was vital and tattoos were rudimentary) Wolfsbane were a major draw at The Pitz Club. That venue is a long time gone, but the memories remain, and now the band are set to make some more with a date at The Craufurd Arms. The guys also recorded here; choosing Linford Manor to complete work on their self-titled 1994 disc.
“Milton Keynes really does have a very special place in our hearts and the band’s history,” guitarist Jase Edwards told Pulse, “Those gigs had a special kind of energy and we have some of the loveliest and craziest memories of that time! I think the thing I take away from those times are the memories that MK knows how to let its hair down and have a great time. Literally how to ROCK! “We always had the best time there and can’t wait to be back.” A short time after that aforementioned third album was laid down, frontman Blaze Bayley jumped ship, joining Brit Metal titans Iron Maiden, and Wolfsbane wilted, but they eventually reconnected and have been keeping busy – they’ve just issued their new elpee, Genius.
EEE issue new EP
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R33ZEHEAD Records will make tracks to the motorway and journey south from its home in Manchester to present a showcase event at The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton on Friday, June 3. Mancunian music makers Aughra and Slowknife will be in the van for the trip, but gig-goers from these parts will recognise the rabble of fine noise that goes under the moniker Exploding Ear Ensemble (EEE).
Exploding Ear Ensemble (EEE)
Aughra support EEE at The Craufurd Arms gig
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The MK guys have a new EP coming out and so this is a bit of a toast for that – not least as the EP is being issued through FR33ZEHEAD. Switchlead will complete the bill and tickets are a snip at just £6. That’s a whole heap of nice, noisy stuff for next to nothing.
Wolfsbane - Set for an MK return
“The album has a Genius vs Zombie theme,” Jase said, “Each song has a retro tattoo linked to the song’s subject.” Obviously. For now, the band is buzzing for the Wolverton show and ready to paint the town red again: “We are very excited to be back in MK. What could possibly go wrong?” he laughed. > Get tickets at thecraufurdarms.com
Music to remember
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show being hosted at MK11 on Friday, June 10 will welcome sets by Supakarma (pictured above), Chemical Minds, All Tied Up, Liam Payne and Forbidden Romance. Tragically, all four bands have lost members to suicide, or circumstances linked to addiction. Now, they are pooling talents to remember their family, friends and bandmates; to celebrate them with music and to raise a swell amount of money – funds from the show will be given to mental health charity, Mind. “If you or anyone you know has been affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide or a mental health related illness, this event provides a great opportunity to remember them, to encourage people to reach out for help and support, and help change the way we think and speak about mental health problems,” said Steve Sciberras from Supakarma who lost his brother David through suicide. “This show is honouring the lives of David, Jamie Paul Morris, Stephen (Billy) Hunt and Leebo,” Steve said, “Nothing brings people together more than music. It’s the universal language. The power a music event can generate is something spiritual and unique and I don’t think any other platform can unite people more than music. Music is what we do and it’s who we are. We wanted to do something really honourable for our brothers and our friends.” Tickets are £8 in advance, £10 on the doors. > Visit mk11kilnfarm.com
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