Battles

Battles are a fresh group from USA with a burgeoning cult following over in the US. A few select live appearances in the UK have created an excited and growing word of mouth following over here as well.

Battles stand out from other bands making experimental music because 3 members, Ian, John and Dave, come from very successful, cult post metal, hardcore backgrounds, John drummed for Helmet and continues to drum for Tomahawk. In contrast Tyondai comes from a salubrious avant garde musical heritage.

They are also a cut above many other bands treading a similar path because of their incredible live performances and the sheer powerful intent of their vision. Whilst they are almost a traditional rock set up, they deliver mind boggling poly rhythms, complicated time signatures and abstraction that crosses electronic and guitar band lines with intense and captivating power and force! Experimental, astounding, and very exciting, music that crosses different genres and times to form something very new.

This is a double CD album at a single album price of material collected from 2 EPs and one single made over the last couple of years on small labels and a chance to catch up with this amazing band.