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'Fusing the energy and melody of 'Nevermind'-era Nirvana with the rock'n'roll strut of latterday Cult.' James Sherry, Kerrang!, Nov 27th 2004

'Heads-down, no-nonsense heavy rock.' John Robinson, Q, January 2005

"their debut album already displays a sound and aspirations far beyond their years" Victoria Durham, Rock Sounds, January 2005

"talent in abundance, ..... moments of sheer quality…. A bright future is assured" Malcolm Dome, Classic Rock, January 2005

” MOR rock that isn't shite…… Sitting comfortably between Counting Crows' radio rock and the post-grunge of a band like Live.“ Brett Callwood, Metal Hammer, February 2005

'Without question debut album of the year. Modern rock how it should be done - killer riffs, quality songwriting and tunes that stick in your head for weeks.' Jason Ritchie www.getreadytorock.com, November 2004

"I really like this….. very good band....very intense." Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), BBC Radio 6, 29th November 2004

“Black # 5 are my bright hope for the future” – Mark Blake, Q/Kerrang

“The best new rock band in Britain” - Garry Bushell, December 2004

Since forming just under two years ago, Black#5 have had a rapid ascent and are now recognised as one of the best new rock bands in the country.

After just three months together they secured a deal with UK label, Headroom Records. The debut album LAST FEW HOURS was produced by Pat Grogan who has also worked with Terrorvision, The Verve, Chumbawamba and Paradise Lost among many others. The album combines classic rock riffs with a modern twist and some astonishing playing.

In February 2005 the band toured the UK as special guests to Nazareth, which was preceded by their own club tour of the UK.

From April 24th 2005, the band will be touring the UK as part of the ‘Schools Out Early’ 4 week 3 band rotating headline UK tour of BLACK#5, INVY and TORSOHORSE, promoted by Solid Entertainments.

A single will be released in 6th June (double A-side single of new versions of ARMIES and THIS PETTY TRIAL, both featured on their debut album), and the band will be promoting both the single and album by means of tour support to GENE LOVES JEZEBEL commencing late May and throughout June 2005.

The band also took time out after the end of the Nazareth tour to record the promotional videos for the singles. Directed by up and coming director Paul Green it was overseen by legendary Producer Doug Smith who has also produced videos for among others Iron Maiden and Def Leppard.

Black # 5 have songs that astonish and the ability and belief to justify the great things that are being said about them. “What we want is for our music to influence people’s lives the way music has influenced ours” says Muralee. “If we can give that shiver up the spine, then we’ve done what we want”.

BLACK#5 UPCOMING GIGS:

Monday 30th May Newquay Koola
Tuesday 31st May Bristol Fleece & Firkin
Wednesday 1st June Exeter Three Fat Fish
Thursday 2nd June London 100 Club
Friday 3rd June Porthcawl Grand Pavilion
Saturday 4th June York Fibbers
Sunday 5th June Stourbridge Rock Café
Wednesday 8th June Ashton-U-Lyne Witchwood
Thursday 9th June Derby Victoria Inn
Friday 10th June Bradford Rio
Saturday 11th June Glasgow Barfly
Sunday 12th June Edinburgh Exchange
Tuesday 14th June Aberdeen Drummonds
Wednesday 15th June Newcastle Cluny
Thursday 16th June Leicester Charlotte
Friday 17th June Scunthorpe Baths Hall
Saturday 18th June Sheffield Corporation
Sunday 19th June Peterborough Met
Wednesday 22nd June Oxford Bullingdon
Thursday 23rd June Cardiff Barfly
Friday 24th June Birmingham Edwards No.8
Saturday 25th June Nuneaton Queens Hall
Sunday 26th June Newcastle Metro Radio Arena Demolition Ball
Wednesday 24th August Southend On Sea Riga Music Bar With Nazareth
Thursday 25th August London Islington Carling Academy With Nazareth
Friday 26th August Barnsley Sturdy Lads With Nazareth
Saturday 27th August Derby Rock & Bike Festival With Nazareth
Friday 30th September Ashton Under Lyne Witchwood

More UK Tour Dates to be announced soon

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