The band are looking to play some quality support slots throughout 2018 and would love the opportunity to play support to bands booked at your venue. We are currently in the process of writing our follow up album to “Heavy Train” and will be recording later this year for a release date of late 2018 BLACK WHISKEY are a 4 piece classic rock band from London. They have played extensively across the UK, including headlining the Barfly in Camden, as well as several festivals, notably the SOS Festival in Manchester and the Legends of Rock Festival in Great Yarmouth. Over the years the band members have been involved in genres as diverse as NWOBHM, Thrash Metal, Blues, Alt Rock and Prog Rock but when Simon Gordon (vocals / ex-Xentrix and Hellfighter), Kev Ingles (guitar / ex- 3 State Blues and V8), Craig Nabbs (bass, ex- Gravestone ) and Rich Bannister (drums / ex-Nakedium) spoke about putting a band together, the common ground was Classic Rock. Black Whiskey draw their influences from the timeless sounds of the 70s through to the present day, ranging from Led Zeppelin, Free and UFO right through to Audioslave, Velvet Revolver and Alter Bridge . Their songs are delivered with heart and authenticity, from the powerful, soulful vocals to the blues-soaked guitar, all underpinned by the solid groove of the powerhouse rhythm section. Simon Gordon was vocalist in Xentrix from 1994-1997, during which time the band toured and released the album "Scourge". In 2008 he formed Hellfighter with former Xentrix bandmates Kristian Havard and Dennis Gasser, releasing the album "Damnation's Wings" in 2009. Mark Appleton, label manager at Rocksector says "I've known Simon for a few years now, having first seen him play live in Manchester. His ability and versatility are obvious to all who've heard him and when he approached me with a view to helping with this Black Whiskey release, frankly it took seconds to come up with an answer. He's assembled a quality line-up that delivers a sound which is as fresh and exciting as it is classic" their album “ Heavy Train” released on Rocksector Records was greeted with rave reviews……………. “Groove laden, Les Paul driven hard rock with a blues edge….rhythmic pulses of Burning Rain, The Almighty & perhaps a touch of Gun” – Fireworks Magazine “Packed full of melody and memorable moments…..a real band with enough quality to continue on for a good few releases yet, 9/10” – Steve Swift – Powerplay “ Freewheeling Rock ‘n Roll the way it was meant to be played, 8/10” – Andrew Sifari – Metal Temple
“ A great dose of modern edged Classic Rock” - Barry McMinn – Mayfair Mall Zine “ Authentic & passionate.. classic rock etched indelibly into all the songs….fresh, sleek modern….the soundtrack to your drive home as you bang on the steering wheel” – Paul Cook – Manchester Rocks.
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