Hand (band)
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| Origin | Horsham, West Sussex, England |
| Genres | Metal, Progressive rock, Gothic metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Femme Metal Records, Casket Music |
| Website | handtheband.com |
| Members |
Kat Ward Kieren Johnstone Cris "Pedro" Nelson |
Hand (styled as hAND) are a three piece progressive/gothic metal band based in Sussex, England. They are signed to UK based label Femme Metal Records.
History
The band was formed in 2004 by Kat Ward and Kieren Johnstone. Originally a duo combining elements of rock and trance,[1] they released their first demo “Chapters” before drummer Cris "Pedro" Nelson joined them permanently in January 2006. They recorded their second demo “Shadow: Word Pain” later that year.
The band signed to Casket Music early 2008 and released their debut album “Deadroom Journal” worldwide on September 22, 2008, to positive reviews from several major publications[2][3][4] and independent critics.[5][6]
In December 2008 they signed to Femme Metal Records.[7]
Discography
Deadroom Journal - Album September 2008
Shadow: Word Pain - E.P July 2006
Chapters - E.P July 2005
References
- ↑ Official biography (www.handtheband.com)
- ↑ Kerrang!, 17 September 2008
- ↑ Metal Hammer, November 2008
- ↑ Legacy, November 2008
- ↑ Dead Earnest
- ↑ Concrete Web
- ↑ FMR Official Site
External links
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