In their own words….
SHOCTOPUS: Ireland’s top classic metal/hard rock band, are gearing up for the release of their debut six track EP “King of the Mountain”. Since their triumphant return to the live scene opening the KnockanStockan Music Festival in Blessington in July 2008, the band have gone from strength to strength, launching a hugely successful website and playing sell out gigs across the length and breadth of Ireland.
The band, originally formed as a five piece in November 2006, gigged around Dublin and built up a loyal fan base before stripping down to a leaner and meaner four piece in January 2008. An extended session lasting a few months of continued rehearsals in their studio has resulted in one of the tightest and musically most accomplished bands coming out of the Dublin scene.
In November 2008 the band went into AP Studios to record with the legendary Sean Genockey as producer, and the equally talented Antimo Puca as their engineer. Sean Genockey, courtesy of Solar Management UK, previously worked on albums by Tom McCrae, Kula Shaker, Manic Street Preachers and Suede, among others. The six tracks were recorded over a period of five days, and then sent to Black Dog Studios in London to be mixed and mastered by Sean and Ed Woods, who previously worked with Love Like Fire. A video for one of the tracks from the forthcoming EP is also currently in production.
The bands website, www.shoctopus.com, has had over 40 000 hits since the start of 2009 from countries as diverse as Japan, the U.S., Germany, Finland, Brazil, France and Russia, and showcases some of the band’s music. A strong presence on MySpace and YouTube has helped to consolidate the band’s reputation, and a constant schedule of live gigs is building an ever larger support base for the band.
SHOCTOPUS have been favourably compared to classic acts like Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Guns and Roses and Black Sabbath, but bring a fresh modern sound to the hard rock scene. Live, the rock solid and perfect timing of the team of drummer “Ripper” and bassist “Tank” is a perfect foil for the electric theatrics of guitarist Stavis and manic energy of lead singer Charlie Black.
The band have turned down all offers so far, waiting for the right deal that suits their ambitions, and are currently fielding offers from several companies. This is a band that knows that they have what it takes to succeed and are eager to tackle the UK, Europe and America.
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