ACODA

ACODA
Background information
Origin Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Genres Rock, progressive, metal, alternative rock
Years active 2008–present
Labels United Kingdom Best Before Records
Website ACODAUK.com
Members Damon Tang (2008–present)
Stephen Crook (2008–present)
Jake Crawford (2009–present)
Jay Russell (2013–present)
Past members Wayne Parker (2008–2009)
Dan Appleyard (2008–2010)
Shaun Flynn (2008–2013)

ACODA are a four-piece alternative metal band from Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Formed in 2008, the band consists of vocalist/guitarist Damon Tang, bassist/vocalist Stephen Crook, guitarist/vocalist Jake Crawford and drummer/vocalist Jay Russell. The band are known for their energetic and emotive live shows[1] and blending the musical influences of rock, metal, progressive metal and post-hardcore.[2]

They were named in the top 10 best unsigned UK bands by Kerrang! magazine in September 2011.[3]

Their debut EP ACODA was released on 19 March 2012 and received commendations from Kerrang!, Rock Sound Magazine and Metal Hammer magazine. The release saw the band tour extensively, including appearances at Download Festival and Slam Dunk Festival.[4]

On 12 August 2013, Acoda signed to Best Before Records[5] and released their debut full-length album Yours to Defend on 28 October 2013. They have also gone on to release their 6-track EP, Round the Sun in May 2014. Their new album 'TRUTH SEEKER' [6] is released through Best Before Records[5] on 30 March 2015 featuring singles 'Whispers Like Roars', 'Make It Up As You Go', Round The Sun' and 'Face Everything'.


Biography

In 2009, Acoda recorded a home studio demo of six tracks. On the back of shows in mainland Europe, the band continued to tour the UK DIY circuit, whilst writing new music.[7]

In 2010, the band teamed up with local music producer Justin Gleich to record the single "Finding Your Feet" and its B-side "Paint By Numbers" at Premier Studios, Corby. Acoda signed to Small Town Records for the single release.[8]

In April 2011, Acoda entered the studio to record twelve tracks with producer Dan Lancaster. The drums were recorded at Middle Farm Studios, Devon and the remaining instrumentals at Studio Glasseye, Hertfordshire.

In June 2011, the band played their first major festival performance at Download Festival on the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage,[9] followed by a gig on the River Thames on the HMS Metal Hammer.[10] The remainder of the summer saw performances at Sonisphere Festival,[11] T in the Park,[12] Hevy and Underage Festivals.[13]

Acoda ended 2011 being named one of the Top 10 best unsigned bands in Britain by Kerrang! magazine.[3]

On 19 March 2012, Acoda released the four track EP ACODA to critical acclaim from Kerrang!, Rock Sound and Metal Hammer magazines. The lead single "I Creep" received airplay on the Radio One Rock Show.[14] The band supported the record with performances at Download Festival, Hevy Music Festival, Camden Crawl and Slam Dunk Festivals[15] and played gigs in places such as London and Nottingham, amongst others.[16] On 20 August 2012, the band released This Is Life and supported it with shows in England, Scotland and Wales.[17]

In February 2013, the band returned to Studio GlassEye, Herts to record five tracks with producer Dan Lancaster.

2013 saw the band continue to play gigs in places such as Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol and Sheffield, amongst others[18] and support slots for bands like Funeral for a Friend.[19]

On 27 June, Acoda released the track "The Future Is Yours to Defend"[20] and announced that the debut full-length album Yours to Defend would be released through Best Before Records worldwide on 9 September 2013.

On 12 August 2013, Acoda signed to Best Before Records[5] for the release of Yours to Defend and announced a new release date of 28 October 2013.

ACODA's new album "Truth Seeker" is released through Best Before Records 4/2015 featuring the singles 'Whispers Like Roars', 'Make It Up As You Go', 'Face Everything' and 'Round The Sun'.

Discography

Albums and EPs

References

  1. ↑ Slessor, Dan (24 September 2011). "ACODA 4K live review, Brighton". Kerrang! Issue:1380. London. p. 16.
  2. ↑ Hidden, Chris (September 2013). "ACODA 'Yours To Defend' album review". Rock Sound Magazine: Issue 178. London. p. 78.
  3. 1 2 Parsons, Katie (10 September 2011). "The 10 Best Unsigned Bands in Britain". Kerrang! Issue:1380. London. p. 11.
  4. ↑ "ACODA". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 "ACODA sign to Best Before Records". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  6. ↑ "ACODA". Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "Bring The Noise: ACODA". Bring The Noise. 17 May 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "ACODA release debut single". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  9. ↑ "ACODA interview at Download Fest '11". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "HMS Metal Hammer Boat Party". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  11. ↑ "Rock Sound photoset: Sonisphere Festival". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  12. ↑ "No sleep till Balado for metalheads'". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  13. ↑ "RBBJ final 3 bands announced". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  14. ↑ "Rock Show with Daniel P Carter". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  15. ↑ "Acoda feature". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  16. ↑ "Acoda gigography". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  17. ↑ "Vents Magazine: ACODA release 'This Is Life' and announce tour". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  18. ↑ "Acoda announce tour". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  19. ↑ "Northampton Chronicle: FFAF return to Roadmender". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  20. ↑ "ACODA announce debut album". Retrieved 16 September 2013.
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