Slaves to Gravity

Slaves to Gravity

Infobox musical artist
Name = Slaves to Gravity


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Origin = Flagicon|England London, England
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Genre = Hard rock
Alternative rock
Post-grunge
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Years_active = 2006-present
Label = Gravitas Records
Associated_acts = The Ga Ga's
Ariel-X
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Current_members = Tommy Gleeson
Toshi Ogawa
Jason Thomopoulos
Mark Verney
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Slaves to Gravity is a rock band formed in the summer of 2006 in London, England. The band includes three members of defunct hard rock band, The Ga Ga's and Mark Verney, formerly of Ariel-X.

In 2007, the band toured both the UK and the US and released two singles - "Big Red" and "Meantime". Both entered the UK rock charts at numbers 4 and 3 respectively, and were supported by videos that received rotation on Scuzz, Kerrang and MTV 2.

The band's self-produced debut album, "Scatter The Crow", was released through Gravitas Records - the band’s own label - on March 31, 2008. The release was preceded by third single, "Mr Regulator".

A full UK tour took place in April. [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=81957272 Slaves to Gravity - Myspace] ]

The band are currently on the road in support of "Scatter The Crow" - a summer run of UK festivals is underway - including a recent hight profile spot at the legendary Download Festival

A tour of the U.K And Europe is planned for June and July, which includes supporting acts such as In Case of Fire, Brigade and Bullet for My Valentine.

On August 21, the band won a Kerrang! award for 'Best British Newcomer'.

the band have been added to a full October UK tour with US rock band Aiden.

Members

*Tommy Gleeson - vocals, guitar
*Toshi Ogawa - bass, backing vocals
*Jason Thomopoulos - drums
*Mark Verney - lead guitar

Discography

Albums

*2008: "Scatter The Crow"

ingles

Awards

*Kerrang!: 'Best British Newcomer' (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.slavestogravity.com/ Official website]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=81957272 Myspace page]


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