Aluna

Aluna

Aluna formed in 2006, the lineup consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sophie Willett, lead guitarist Dave Day (Sonic Lord [ [http://www.soniclord.com Sonic Lord Site] ] & Godsize [ [http://www.godsize.co.uk Godsize Site] ] ) bassist Andy Barnett and drummer Jake Mason. The band members come from various areas of The West Midland region in England (Stourbridge, Birmingham and Brownhills respectively). Playing their own form of psych-blues-doom, their first gig was playing to 5 people in a back-street Coventry pub, by the time their third gig came along they were supporting Trouble (doom band) at The Wolverhampton Civic Bar Venue.

They released various demos throughout 2006 and in 2007 signed to stoner / doom record label Catacomb Records [ [http://www.catacomb-records.co.uk Catacomb Records Site] ] . In 2008 they appeared on the label’s first release “The Sound of The Catacombs” alongside the likes of Abdullah and DirtyRed (ex. St. Vitus), they release their “Fall To Earth” E.P and also a limited edition split 7” vinyl with Hong Kong / USA based band Queen Elephantine.

As well as Trouble, Aluna have also supported Paradise Lost, Taint, Winnebago Deal, Blaze Bayley (Ex. Iron Maiden) and Winters.

Members

Sophie Willett "(Vocals and Rhythm Guitar)"
David Day "(Lead Guitar)"
Andy Barnett "(Bass Guitar)"
Jake Mason "(Drums)"

Discography

2006 - "Crystal Voyage" Demo
2007 - "Ninehertz" Compilation - Calculon Records
2008 - "The Sound of The Catacombs" Compilation - Catacomb Records
2008 - "Tab 7" - Audio Magazine - Bad Acid
2008 - "Fall To Earth" E.P - Catacomb Records
2008 - Queen Elephantine / Aluna Split 7"

Press Quotes

"Fresh take on psychedelic/stoner music from bands like Aluna, featuring the vocals ofSophie Willett adds to an album which echoes with depth and diversity" – Pick Up Yorkshire Newspaper

"Trad-doom meets trad-stoner, with laid-back dreamy female vocals. A breath of fresh air ina genre full of grunting men" – Ninehertz [ [http://www.ninehertz.co.uk Ninehertz Site] ]

"Blondie doing a Black Sabbath song, or something... this band’s sound is so interesting I will be watching them from now on" – PeaceDogMan [ [http://www.peacedogman.com Ninehertz Site] ]

"This Sabbath inspired four-piece are fronted by a female vocalist whose singing style possessed shades of Budgie’s Burke Shelley" – Ryans Gig Guide

"Hazy west coast psychedelia meets loping desert grooves meets a more traditional hard rock (go on, doom if you will, you devil) sound, native to the band’s hometown. A bit of Jefferson Sabbath anyone?" - Ninehertz

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