The Guns
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The Guns are a four-piece rock
band from South Wales
. The current line-up consists of Alex Wiltshire (vocals and guitar), Adam Turner (lead guitar), Tom Coburn (bass guitar) and Chris 'Stix' Davies (drums). The band have stated that they would like to remain independent and have turned down numerous record deals as a result of that. As of 2009, The Guns have released two EP
s, and one album
.
band When Reason Sleeps, which contained the frontman for fellow Welsh band The Blackout
, Sean Smith, broke up, lead singer Alex Wiltshire set out and recruited Adam Turner on lead guitar
, Tom Coburn on bass guitar
, and Kob on drums. The Guns were formed, and after a small amount of gigs, they were asked by Pontypridd
band Lostprophets
to support them during their Liberation Transmission
tour, The Guns accepted the offer and went on to play on the main stage at The Full Ponty
2007. Also, during this period The Guns had started work on their debut album With The Guns
, and had released a self-titled 3 track CD
available through their Myspace
and at gigs.
by Richard Emanuel at The Lodge Productions studio), and in late 2008, shortly after completion of With The Guns, Andrew Robinson left the band and in early 2009, Michael Leigh Gregory was recruited to replace Robinson on drums. With The Guns was released on iTunes
on 17 July 2009. The album was released independently by The Guns.
show in over a year, and shows with The Blackout
, Funeral For A Friend
, Bowling For Soup
and CKY
. In early 2010, Michael Lee Gregory was replaced by Rhian Williams and the band's music video for "Gordon's And Lemonade" began to appear on UK music channel, Lava TV. The Guns released the single "Treacle & Pie
" on iTunes on 28 June 2010, with pre-order sales getting it to #58 after just its third day of availability.
1's The Guestlist. Music magazines Kerrang!
and Rock Sound
have been following The Guns' progress during records, as well as live performances, and have given positive feedback about the band. The Guns also have given interviews and received articles in newspapers including Metro
and the Western Mail. It was in the Western Mail that it was reported The Guns are currently being filmed for a documentary or possibly a film which has been pitched to UK television channels Channel 4
and MTV
, although no further details have been revealed.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from South Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. The current line-up consists of Alex Wiltshire (vocals and guitar), Adam Turner (lead guitar), Tom Coburn (bass guitar) and Chris 'Stix' Davies (drums). The band have stated that they would like to remain independent and have turned down numerous record deals as a result of that. As of 2009, The Guns have released two EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s, and one album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
.
Early years (2005 - 2007)
After the once popular South WalesSouth Wales
South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the north and west. The most densely populated region in the south-west of the United Kingdom, it is home to around 2.1 million people and includes the capital city of...
band When Reason Sleeps, which contained the frontman for fellow Welsh band The Blackout
The Blackout (band)
The Blackout is a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. After some time backing Lostprophets on their Liberation Transmission Tour, along with Dopamine, Covergirl, Kids In Glass Houses, The Guns and Men, Women and Children, they released their first mini-album The Blackout!...
, Sean Smith, broke up, lead singer Alex Wiltshire set out and recruited Adam Turner on lead guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, Tom Coburn on bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, and Kob on drums. The Guns were formed, and after a small amount of gigs, they were asked by Pontypridd
Pontypridd
Pontypridd is both a community and a principal town of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and is situated 12 miles/19 km north of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff...
band Lostprophets
Lostprophets
Lostprophets is a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. To date, Lostprophets have released four studio...
to support them during their Liberation Transmission
Liberation Transmission
Liberation Transmission is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Lostprophets. The album was released in June 2006 and became the first Lostprophets album to enter the UK album chart at number one . The album peaked at number thirty three on the Billboard 200 album chart with 27,000...
tour, The Guns accepted the offer and went on to play on the main stage at The Full Ponty
The Full Ponty
The Full Ponty was a music festival first held in Pontypridd on the 27–28 May 2006. The name Full Ponty is a pun on Full Monty, and Ponty, the local nickname of the town...
2007. Also, during this period The Guns had started work on their debut album With The Guns
With The Guns
With The Guns is the debut album from the Welsh rock quartet The Guns, Originally to be released in 2007 under German record label Motor Records, however, With The Guns was delayed for so long that The Guns decided to release it themselves...
, and had released a self-titled 3 track CD
The Guns (album)
The Guns is the first EP released by the Welsh rock quartet The Guns. It was released independently in 2006, and was sold at The Guns live shows and through their MySpace page. The EP was produced by Richard Emanuel at The Den studio in Pontypool, South Wales....
available through their Myspace
Myspace
Myspace 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....
and at gigs.
With The Guns (2007 - 2009)
After touring with Lostprophets, the band worked on With The Guns (producedRecord producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Richard Emanuel at The Lodge Productions studio), and in late 2008, shortly after completion of With The Guns, Andrew Robinson left the band and in early 2009, Michael Leigh Gregory was recruited to replace Robinson on drums. With The Guns was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on 17 July 2009. The album was released independently by The Guns.
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It (2009/2010)
The Guns began work on their follow-up album in 2008, and the band announced on their Myspace page the title of their next album, If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It. They soon began touring, playing many shows, including their first CardiffCardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
show in over a year, and shows with The Blackout
The Blackout (band)
The Blackout is a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. After some time backing Lostprophets on their Liberation Transmission Tour, along with Dopamine, Covergirl, Kids In Glass Houses, The Guns and Men, Women and Children, they released their first mini-album The Blackout!...
, Funeral For A Friend
Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band, from Bridgend. Formed 2001, they have released five studio albums, seven EPs, sixteen singles, one DVD, and one compilation album.-Formation and Early Years:...
, Bowling For Soup
Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994...
and CKY
CKY (band)
CKY is an American alternative metal band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998. Centred around core members Deron Miller , Chad I Ginsburg and Jess Margera , the band shares its name with a skateboarding and stunt video series produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess...
. In early 2010, Michael Lee Gregory was replaced by Rhian Williams and the band's music video for "Gordon's And Lemonade" began to appear on UK music channel, Lava TV. The Guns released the single "Treacle & Pie
Treacle & Pie (EP)
Treacle & Pie is the second EP released by the Welsh rock quartet The Guns. It will be released on June 28, 2010 on iTunes. The EP was recorded at The Lodge studios in South Wales....
" on iTunes on 28 June 2010, with pre-order sales getting it to #58 after just its third day of availability.
Media interest
The Guns have attracted frequent interest from the media, including four appearances on ITVITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
1's The Guestlist. Music magazines Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
and Rock Sound
Rock Sound
Rock Sound is a British magazine which champions rock music. The magazine aims at being more "underground" and less commercial, whilst also giving coverage to more well known acts.-History:...
have been following The Guns' progress during records, as well as live performances, and have given positive feedback about the band. The Guns also have given interviews and received articles in newspapers including Metro
Metro (Associated Metro Limited)
Metro is a free daily newspaper in the United Kingdom published by Associated Newspapers Ltd . It is available from Monday to Friday each week on many public transport services across the United Kingdom.-History:The paper was launched in London in 1999, and can now be found in 14 UK urban centres...
and the Western Mail. It was in the Western Mail that it was reported The Guns are currently being filmed for a documentary or possibly a film which has been pitched to UK television channels Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
and MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, although no further details have been revealed.
Albums
- The GunsThe Guns (album)The Guns is the first EP released by the Welsh rock quartet The Guns. It was released independently in 2006, and was sold at The Guns live shows and through their MySpace page. The EP was produced by Richard Emanuel at The Den studio in Pontypool, South Wales....
(2006)
- No No Know
- Überwoman
- Colder
- With The GunsWith The GunsWith The Guns is the debut album from the Welsh rock quartet The Guns, Originally to be released in 2007 under German record label Motor Records, however, With The Guns was delayed for so long that The Guns decided to release it themselves...
(2009)
- It's On Like Donkey Kong
- No No Know
- You Can Eff Right Off
- Kings And Queens
- Better Off Walking
- Gordon's And Lemonade
- North Or South
- Überwoman
- Third Strike
- This Old House
- Listen Up
- A Year And Two Studios Ago
- Treacle & PieTreacle & Pie (EP)Treacle & Pie is the second EP released by the Welsh rock quartet The Guns. It will be released on June 28, 2010 on iTunes. The EP was recorded at The Lodge studios in South Wales....
(2010)
- Treacle & Pie
- Colder (Live)
- No No Know (Acoustic)
- Sometimes (Acoustic)
- Fuck The Demon Outta me (release date 21st november 2011)
- Daughter Of A Bad Man
- All Aboard
- Treacle And Pie
- Answers At The Bottom
- Voodoo Boogie
- You Drive And I'll Eat This
- The Missing Girls
- I Moan Kill You To
- Nighty Night Creepin
- Stranger Than You
Singles
- "Gordon's And Lemonade" [taken from the album With The Guns] (2009)
- "Treacle & PieTreacle & Pie (EP)Treacle & Pie is the second EP released by the Welsh rock quartet The Guns. It will be released on June 28, 2010 on iTunes. The EP was recorded at The Lodge studios in South Wales....
" (2010)
Videos
- "Gordon's And Lemonade" [taken from the album With The Guns] (2009)
- "It's On Like Donkey Kong" [taken from the album With The Guns] (2009)