Helsinki seven

Infobox musical artist
Name = Helsinki Seven


Img_capt = Taken outside the Roadhouse, Manchester
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Origin = Northwich, United Kingdom,
Genre = Rock Alternative Punk
Years_active = 2006 – present
URL = [http://www.helsinkiseven.tk helsinkiseven.tk]
Current_members = Joe Penny Adam Bevan Elliot Stimpson
Past_members = Sam Stephens

Helsinki Seven (or Sinki) are a Alternative Rock band from Northwich, United Kingdom. Since their beginnings in 2006, They have played over 100 shows all over the UK, Gaining airplay on XFM, headlining the Manchester Academy supporting the likes of Fighting With Wire, inMe and Actionier along the way.

History

In the heart of the Cheshire plain, you'll find a small town called Northwich, an area noted mainly for its salt mines, unstable land, and Roman history.... not the most likely of places to find one of the UK's most promising new rock bands.Helsinki Seven are a 3 piece Alternative Rock band who since 2006 have been very busy touring the UK twice and supporting many bigger acts, such as Fighting With Wire (N.IR), Powell (FRA), Lo-Dep (BEL). The band, made up of Joe Penny, Adam Bevan and Elliot Stimpson had the song '‘Moderation Killed the...' played on heavy rotation over at XFM, Dj Dave Haslam stated he had high hopes for the band. In February 2008 the band released the limited edition e.p, ‘The Trap is Set’ which was recorded by the band themselves in true punk d.i.y fashion and mastered by Neal Calderwood, at Manorpark Studios, Northern Ireland. The Ep had great reviews in Sandman Magazine [http://www.sandmanmagazine.co.uk/reviews/d001.htm] and Fungalpunk [http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/FUNGALPUNK/CDReviews/Page%2023.html] Currently the band are recording their debut album at their own studio in Cheshire, the album is currently working under the name Communication Devices although this name has yet to be confirmed for the release.

ound

Helsinki Seven’s sound has been likened to other bands such as Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Lost Prophets, Refused and the Get Up Kids, but in its own right has its own unique and powerful sound, the band have been quoted as being fans of Motown and Post Hardcore Genres of music.

Trivia

Helsinki Seven are one of the only remaining active bands from the Northwich Hardcore Scene (NWHC).
Joe Penny actually has no legal first name.

Discography

* Introductions and Exits (2006)
* Calm After The Storm (2007)
* The Trap Is Set (2008)
* Communication Devices (due for release late 2008)

Links

* [http://www.helsinkiseven.tk www.helsinkiseven.tk]
* [http://www.myspace.com/helsinkiseven Helsinki Seven MySpace]
* [http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Helsinki-Seven/6778830993 Helsinki Seven - Profile] on Facebook

References