Collibus Explained
| Collibus |
| Origin: | Manchester, England |
| Genre: | Progressive metal |
| Years Active: | 2004–present |
| Website: | www.collibus.com |
| Current Members: | Gemma Fox
Stephen Platt
Daniel Mucs
RJ Kershaw
Darren Pugh |
Collibus is a British five-piece progressive metal band from Manchester.[1] [2] Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums).[3] [4] In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons.[5]
Collibus won the Mike Weatherley MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House.[6] Weatherly became the band's manager.[7]
In February 2014, the band released their debut album, The False Awakening.[8] [9] The False Awakening has been met with critical acclaim from music press.[10]
In 2014, the band performed at Download Festival,[11] Bloodstock Open Air,[12] [13] and the UK Sonisphere Festival.[14]
Notes and References
- Web site: Bury heavy metal band to release debut album. Bury Times. 15 January 2014.
- http://ramzine.co.uk/debate/ramzines-top-tips-for-2014/ "Collibus"
- http://manchesterrocks.webs.com/apps/blog/show/40695466-collibus-the-false-awakening-review "Collibus - The False Awakening Review"
- http://www.phoenix-rising.biz/?q=collibus-false-awakening-album-review Collibus - "The False Awakening album review"
- Web site: Collibus to make history as the first metal band to play Parliament. www.music-news.com. www.music-news.com. 28 October 2013.
- Web site: Collibus Rock the House. David Nuttal MP. David Nuttal MP. 20 November 2013.
- http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/interviews/interview-mike-weatherley-mp/ "Interview: Mike Weatherley MP"
- http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/c_2/collibus-the-false.htm "Collibus - The False Awakening"
- Web site: Collibus release debut album. www.music-news.com. www.music-news.com. 15 January 2014.
- Dome. Malcolm. Have these British prog metallers made the debut album of the year?. Prog Rock Magazine. March 2014. 95.
- http://www.ghostcultmag.com/download-festival-2014-live-at-donington-park/ "Download Festival 2014: Live at Donington Park, Derbyshire UK"
- http://www.roomthirteen.com/features/1082/Bloodstock_Festival_2014_Review.html "Bloodstock Festival 2014 Review"
- http://www.themidlandsrocks.com/bloodstock-open-air-2014-catton-park-walton-on-trent-sunday-10th-august-2014/ "Bloodstock Open Air 2014, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent – Sunday, 10th August 2014"
- Web site: Dream Theater to headline Saturn Stage as 10 new bands join the bill. Sonisphere Festival. Sonisphere Festival. 5 March 2014.
