Klaxons second album which was released on Monday is influenced by another alternative sub culture and is not just more of the nu rave sounds that earned them critical acclaim with their first album in 2007. Surfing the Void has been produced by Ross Robinson who in the past has worked with metal bands such as Korn and Slipnot. Tracks such as the recent single ‘Echoes’ are reminiscent of the style on Myths of the Near Future and the record in it’s entirety doesn’t abandon the sound that has made them so popular. However, Ross’s influence on the album is said to have pushed the band closer to nu metal as guitar riffs and a distorted rock sound feature heavily. Fans will be pleased that the band have continued to experiment whilst still having made another dance record. 
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Klaxons ‘Surfing the Void’ is more nu metal than nu rave
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Actors to play ageing rock musicians in forthcoming British film about band hoax
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010The BBC has reported that filming has begun for a film inspired by a real life hoax that took place in 2004 in order to expose ageism in the music industry. Around six years ago Alarm front man Mike Peters penned and released a comeback single which was then performed/mimed by a more youthful The Poppy Fields – a band that formed only as part of the hoax. The single made the top 30. Lily Allens dad Keith Allen and ex-Eastenders geezer Phil Daniel will star in Vinyl which is based on these events.


High Voltage Festival in London
Monday, July 12th, 2010Classic Rock in London…This 24 July come to Victoria Park in London and have fun at the “High Voltage” festival. 3 stages with classic, metal and prog rock. Be there!!
Make sure you have our Amplified AC/DC t-shirt !
