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Irritant (band)

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Irritant
OriginGloucester, England, United Kingdom
GenresProgressive rock, heavy metal
Years active2002–2008
LabelsUnsigned
MembersNiall Thomas: Vocals, bass guitar

Jack Williams: Rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Will J. Rees: Lead guitar

Dan Lee: Drums
Past membersPete Bright: Drums, percussion [as of 29 July 2007]
James Piper: Rhythm guitar

Irritant were an English progressive rock / heavy metal band from Gloucester, formed in 2002.[1] They originally described themselves as an "independent hard rock band", and flirted with rap, but developed a blend of progressive metal and hard rock.[1] They cited among their influences Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Rush, Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N' Roses, AFI, 1980s metal and late 1960s progressive rock.[1][2]

Their 2007 single "Voice of the Siren", described by the BBC as a "gargantuan rock classic", was produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven (who previously worked with Black Sabbath, The Jam, and The Rolling Stones) and reached No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart.[3][4] The band split on 8 February 2008.

Discography

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Singles and EPs

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  • 2006 Old Bones; EP
  • 2007 Good Evening From The Machine; EP
  • 2007 "Voice of the Siren" UK No. 70; Single[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Do Irritant have the Lynx effect?, BBC Gloucestershire
  2. ^ "Backstage with Irritant", SoGlos.com, 19 June 2007
  3. ^ Morris, Stephen (2007) "Band on the up!", BBC
  4. ^ "Irritant Single released album to follow[permanent dead link]", RockFeeder, 3 June 2007
  5. ^ "Official Charts Company - Irritant". Archive.is. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Voice Of The Siren by Irritant - Music Charts". Acharts.co. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
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