Lluther
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Lluther is an Irish noise rock
/alternative metal
band from Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2004 by songwriter/guitarist Gerry Owens
. The band has released two studio albums, one EP, and seven singles.
Owens has worked with notable industry professionals that include Chris Blackwell
(U2, Tricky, Bob Marley, etc), Chris O’Brien
, and Richard Dowling.
Their latest studio album Rise of the Reptile King, released in 2011 has spawned four singles released throughout 2010 including In The Dollhouse, King Of Nothing, Rise Of The Reptile King, and Femme Fatale. The single, In The Dollhouse made it onto the Virgin Rock Radio Airplay Top 20 in Italy in June for 4 weeks, alongside U2, Them Crooked Vultures & Depeche Mode.
The band has recently inked with Damon Moreno and Inner Light Agency for full managerial representation in the US. The band is currently preparing for a US tour that will begin in early 2012 with a coast-to-coast schedule of dates.
, who was "looking for a new direction in music" following the break-up of his former band Skindive
, in which Gerry was the primary songwriter and guitarist. Skindive had been signed to Chris Blackwell’s Palm Pictures
Record Label. Skindive experienced album sales in the US and around Europe with some of their music being featured in several television programs as well as used in the MTV Awards ceremony in 2003
.
label Tiefdruck Music. Their full-length studio album Agents Of Empire was released shortly afterwards in Europe on the Tiefdruck label. Working closely with the label they began to play around Europe with a welcome crowd reception and reaction. In early 2008, Lluther parted amicably with Tiefdruck.
After being signed by EMI, Gerry went back into the studio to work on a new and more mainstream rock sound. Owens spent 2009 working, writing, and producing the songs he had been culminating. The end result Rise Of The Reptile King, the second studio album from Lluther. All the tracks were written and produced by Gerry Owens, mixed by both Owens and studio mixer Chris O'Brien, and mastered by Richard Dowling.
Lluther are not only planning a US Tour to support the release of their album but are also currently working on the production and release of both the full length book and the graphic novel also entitled "Rise Of The Reptile King".
In April, Lluther were featured on the Suicide Girls Radio show alongside Kottonmouth Kings
In The Dollhouse went into the Virgin Rock Radio Airplay Top 20 in Italy in June for 4 weeks, alongside U2, Them Cooked Vultures & Depeche Mode.
The band has recently inked with Damon Moreno and iLA for full managerial representation in the US.
Past members
Singles
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
/alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band from Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2004 by songwriter/guitarist Gerry Owens
Gerry Owens (musician)
Gerry Owens is the vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer of Irish Industrial rock band Lluther. Owens was born in Dublin, Ireland. As his father was a musician, Owens was always surrounded by music, particularly film soundtracks and classical/orchestral music...
. The band has released two studio albums, one EP, and seven singles.
Owens has worked with notable industry professionals that include Chris Blackwell
Chris Blackwell
Christopher Percy Gordon "Chris" Blackwell is a British record producer and businessman, who was the founder of Island Records, acknowledged as the most successful and groundbreaking independent record company in history. Blackwell has been a music industry mogul for over fifty years...
(U2, Tricky, Bob Marley, etc), Chris O’Brien
The Production Suite
The Production Suite is a recording studio located in Dublin, Ireland run by record producers / songwriters Chris O'Brien and Graham Murphy. The team have worked with artists as diverse as The Human League, Clannad, The Waterboys, Lucie Silvas, Perry Blake, The Blue Nile, Luan Parle, Aslan, Gemma...
, and Richard Dowling.
Their latest studio album Rise of the Reptile King, released in 2011 has spawned four singles released throughout 2010 including In The Dollhouse, King Of Nothing, Rise Of The Reptile King, and Femme Fatale. The single, In The Dollhouse made it onto the Virgin Rock Radio Airplay Top 20 in Italy in June for 4 weeks, alongside U2, Them Crooked Vultures & Depeche Mode.
The band has recently inked with Damon Moreno and Inner Light Agency for full managerial representation in the US. The band is currently preparing for a US tour that will begin in early 2012 with a coast-to-coast schedule of dates.
2004: Formation
Lluther was formed in 2004 by Gerry "G" OwensGerry Owens (musician)
Gerry Owens is the vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer of Irish Industrial rock band Lluther. Owens was born in Dublin, Ireland. As his father was a musician, Owens was always surrounded by music, particularly film soundtracks and classical/orchestral music...
, who was "looking for a new direction in music" following the break-up of his former band Skindive
Skindive
Skindive are an Irish Electro/rock band formed in the late 1990s in Dublin. The band incorporates electronic sounds into often harsh and atmospheric music and comparisons are often drawn to the band Garbage because of the juxtaposition of heavily distorted guitars and clean female...
, in which Gerry was the primary songwriter and guitarist. Skindive had been signed to Chris Blackwell’s Palm Pictures
Palm Pictures
Palm Pictures is a US-based entertainment company owned and run by Chris Blackwell. Palm Pictures produces, acquires and distributes innovative music and film projects with a particular focus on the DVD format...
Record Label. Skindive experienced album sales in the US and around Europe with some of their music being featured in several television programs as well as used in the MTV Awards ceremony in 2003
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 28, 2003, honoring the best music videos from June 1, 2002, to June 9, 2003. The show was hosted by Chris Rock at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City...
.
2004–2008: Venus Complex EP, Agents Of Empire
Shortly after forming, Lluther recorded and self-released their first EP Venus Complex which led to their signing to the German hard rockHard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
label Tiefdruck Music. Their full-length studio album Agents Of Empire was released shortly afterwards in Europe on the Tiefdruck label. Working closely with the label they began to play around Europe with a welcome crowd reception and reaction. In early 2008, Lluther parted amicably with Tiefdruck.
2009–2010: EMI Music, Rise of the Reptile King
Owens' songwriting and composing abilities were recognised by international music giants EMI Music Publishing where he signed to a major worldwide deal.After being signed by EMI, Gerry went back into the studio to work on a new and more mainstream rock sound. Owens spent 2009 working, writing, and producing the songs he had been culminating. The end result Rise Of The Reptile King, the second studio album from Lluther. All the tracks were written and produced by Gerry Owens, mixed by both Owens and studio mixer Chris O'Brien, and mastered by Richard Dowling.
Lluther are not only planning a US Tour to support the release of their album but are also currently working on the production and release of both the full length book and the graphic novel also entitled "Rise Of The Reptile King".
2011–present: SuicideGirls, Singles, Management
With "constant demands and requests for new music from the fans", the band recently decided to make 3 of the tracks available through their own website. These tracks were "In The Dollhouse", "King Of Nothing" and "Rise Of The Reptile King". A limited number of promo singles were sent out to rock stations in Europe (excl UK) a few months ago and got a lot of airplay (especially in Italy, Poland, Finland, Germany).In April, Lluther were featured on the Suicide Girls Radio show alongside Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Placentia, Orange County, California. Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock"...
In The Dollhouse went into the Virgin Rock Radio Airplay Top 20 in Italy in June for 4 weeks, alongside U2, Them Cooked Vultures & Depeche Mode.
The band has recently inked with Damon Moreno and iLA for full managerial representation in the US.
Band members
Current members- Gerry OwensGerry Owens (musician)Gerry Owens is the vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer of Irish Industrial rock band Lluther. Owens was born in Dublin, Ireland. As his father was a musician, Owens was always surrounded by music, particularly film soundtracks and classical/orchestral music...
– lead vocals, guitar - Sandman – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Damien – drums
- Leon – bass, backing vocals
Past members
- Logan
Discography
Albums| Year | Release | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 2004 in music See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol.... |
Venus Complex EP
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| 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
Agents Of Empire
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Released in Ireland in 2007. Released initially in Germany, Austria and Switzerland | |
| 2011 | Rise of the Reptile King
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Released worldwide in 2011 under 383 Music and EMI Music Publishing |
Singles
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
"People Is Ugly"
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| 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
"Fixer"
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| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
"For You"
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| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"In The Dollhouse"
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| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"King Of Nothing"
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| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"Rise Of The Reptile King"
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| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"Femme Fatale"
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External links
- Official website
- Lluther on Inner Light Agency
- Lluther on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....