January 2004 saw the band enter the studio for
the first time at CVC Wylam to record demo EP 'Dreaming in England'.
Junkster clocked up nearly 50 gigs during the year playing with acts
such as The BulBs, Flamin' Eights
and The Baby Rattlesnakes to name but a few.
More recordings took place throughout the year, at Oldwell Studios
Blaydon.'The Revenge Of The Songs You Think You've Heard Before EP' saw
a glowing review in 'The Crack' Magazine. While 'New Era' single and
'Bored & Ignored EP' both gained airplay on BBC Radio Newcastles
Northern Uproar Show.
Jan 2005 the 'Adrenalin / Bullet'
single was recorded to promote a mini tour of Norway which saw the band
play Stavenger, Oslo and Bergen, supporting Scandinavian Metallers 'Skambankt'.
On returning home, the growing buzz of the band earned them support
slots with Punk stalwarts The Vibrators and The UK Subs. Junkster
recorded new single 'Happy Tragedy
/ Make A Noise' in April 2005
with a pair of slick punk/rock/pop riff sing-a-longs. The 4 track 'Alco-Seltzer'
EP quickly followed in May, earning them
Band Of The Month Title on top UK
Rock n Roll website FIVE MILES HIGH.
Summer 2005 saw Junkster playing their first outdoor gigs, performing at
Selefest in Hexham and Gosforth Festival in August. With new 'Bomb
Factory EP' out NOW!!!! Junkster will wrap up a busy year with a mini
Tour in December, before heading back into the studio in the New Year to
record a brand new Album. |
