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Since forming just over a year ago, Black # 5 have had a rapid ascent
and are now recognised as one of the best new rock bands in the country.
The band’s name came about when bassist Dale Jeffrey decided to visit a
casino. “I was really skint” he explains, “ I owed money to loads of
dodgy people so decided to go for broke. I went to the roulette table
and put all I had on one number. Black. Number five. It won and I ended
up leaving that night with £8,000. It’s paid off all my debts and bought
the band new equipment, so it seemed like it might be a lucky name…..”
Their debut album ‘Last Few Hours’ was released on 8th November 2004 and
has already had great acclaim. The album was recorded at The Radar Rooms
between April and June, and has been produced by Pat Grogan who has also
worked with Terrorvision, The Verve, Chumbawamba
and Paradise Lost among many others. Headroom Records MD Stephen
Newman is ecstatic with the results. ”I thought they’d make a brilliant
album,” he states “But this has surpassed all expectations.”
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”.
'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
'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 band. Very intense" - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden),
BBC Radio 6 November 2004
'If you even have a passing love of rock music ie you only own Bat Out
Of Hell and Permission To Land- I have one thing to say to you.... BUY
THIS ALBUM! You will NOT regret it!!!' reviewer on Amazon
"The best new rock band in Britain." Garry Bushell, December 2004.
“Black # 5 are without doubt a brilliant
band. They deserve to make it” - Malcolm Dome, Total Rock Radio /
Classic Rock
“Black # 5 have restored my faith in modern rock music. ‘Last Few Hours’
is my debut album of the year by a long, long way” - Jason
Ritchie, getreadytorock.com |
