“Seven Rages of Man is a Masterpiece”
Cack Blabbeth
"Blue Gillespie are onto a winner with their debut album Synesthesia"
KKKK – Kerrang!
Blue Gillespie are a progressive metal four piece aimed at music fans who like their music loud, tighter than a drum skin, and unapologetically real. Formed in November 2007 they have released two EPs, Cave County 1 and the more acoustic Cave County 2 and one album, Synesthesia. May 4th 2012 will see the launch of their highly anticipated second album Seven Rages of Man.
The band see the character ‘Blue Gillespie’ as a collective alter-ego that represents the hidden darker side of each of them; the part that harbours dissatisfaction and anger. Through the music Blue Gillespie explore and vent this dark side with their audience and evoke a purging of negativity. By vanquishing their alter-egos through the music listeners may feel closer to the more positive, optimistic aspects of their nature.
BG received a hugely positive response for both the Cave Country EPs and Synesthesia and say; “the support focused and disciplined us and with our latest album Seven Rages of Man we were able to express what we wanted to say, in exactly the way we wanted to say it. That others are affected by our music makes the whole process even more fulfilling.”
The structure for Seven Rages of Man was inspired by Shakespeare's seven ages speech from As You Like it. It is divided into a prologue, epilogue and seven acts. Besides the Shakespearian influence there are also elements of greek tragedy, mythology and modern philosophy, all supporting one constant thread, an exploration of human rage. The nature of rage, in its many forms, is explored in all seven ages of man. There are different characters, locations, countless shades of anger, and the very near quenching of it. Starting at birth and concluding at death the album not only works as one piece of music but also as an unpretentious, catchy head banger. Mixed by Dub War and Skindred guitarist Jeff Rose at Junk Yard Studios, the band feel it is everything, and more than they had hoped for. They cannot wait to play it live.
Blue Gillespie thrive on playing live, where their interaction with an enthusiastic audience brings their music to life. The band enjoys establishing a two-way connection with their audience which feeds the energy of the gig both on and in front of the stage.
Though they have crafted a sound that is distinctly their own, Blue Gillespie have been influenced by many artists including Meshuggah, Tool, Portishead and Down, and inspired by music from just about every genre.
Blue Gillespie are:
Gareth Lloyd – Vocals
Anthony Clark – Guitar
Rhys Bryant – Bass
Nick Harrison – Drums
The band see the character ‘Blue Gillespie’ as a collective alter-ego that represents the hidden darker side of each of them; the part that harbours dissatisfaction and anger. Through the music Blue Gillespie explore and vent this dark side with their audience and evoke a purging of negativity. By vanquishing their alter-egos through the music listeners may feel closer to the more positive, optimistic aspects of their nature.
BG received a hugely positive response for both the Cave Country EPs and Synesthesia and say; “the support focused and disciplined us and with our latest album Seven Rages of Man we were able to express what we wanted to say, in exactly the way we wanted to say it. That others are affected by our music makes the whole process even more fulfilling.”
The structure for Seven Rages of Man was inspired by Shakespeare's seven ages speech from As You Like it. It is divided into a prologue, epilogue and seven acts. Besides the Shakespearian influence there are also elements of greek tragedy, mythology and modern philosophy, all supporting one constant thread, an exploration of human rage. The nature of rage, in its many forms, is explored in all seven ages of man. There are different characters, locations, countless shades of anger, and the very near quenching of it. Starting at birth and concluding at death the album not only works as one piece of music but also as an unpretentious, catchy head banger. Mixed by Dub War and Skindred guitarist Jeff Rose at Junk Yard Studios, the band feel it is everything, and more than they had hoped for. They cannot wait to play it live.
Blue Gillespie thrive on playing live, where their interaction with an enthusiastic audience brings their music to life. The band enjoys establishing a two-way connection with their audience which feeds the energy of the gig both on and in front of the stage.
Though they have crafted a sound that is distinctly their own, Blue Gillespie have been influenced by many artists including Meshuggah, Tool, Portishead and Down, and inspired by music from just about every genre.
Blue Gillespie are:
Gareth Lloyd – Vocals
Anthony Clark – Guitar
Rhys Bryant – Bass
Nick Harrison – Drums