About Battalions
Slimy, soulful and heavy. Not recommended for people with pacemakers. All enquiries contact: battalionsdirt@gmail.com
Battalions Description
Hull, known to some as the worst place to live in the UK, a dead end for travellers and a miserable city that was bombed into oblivion by the Nazi's and has since then struggled it's way out of post war depression; is home to the band Battalions.
A four piece band, that once comprised of Kristian Barford on drums and Andrew 'Half Deaf' McClatchie back when the band formed in 2010. Since then, Battalions forged their sound, played local shows with great vehemence, sometimes to nobody at all, sometimes to a couple of hundred people. Clatch and Barford no longer play in the band; Clatch's Blues career as a solo player took a huge turn on the onwards and upwards direction as did Barford's professional career and since had to relocate.
Enter Matt Walker (drums) and Mark Wood (guitar). Matt Dennett on bass was an original member along with Peter and Phil, but during the transitional period between changing the guitarist and drummer, Dennett was out. It was evident that the band needed the edge that Dennett provided in order to keep the Battalions sound and re-joined, thus completing the line-up, which is:
Phil Wilkinson - Vocals
Peter Cross - Guitar
Matt Walker - Drums
Matt Dennett - Lead Bass
Battalions are attacking the underground scene with a renewed vigour with their debut album 'Nothing to Lose. ' Recorded at the renowned Skyhammer Studios with Chris Fielding of Conan, Battalions embody the mantra of 'Nothing to Lose', in every sense of the term. Since the album was released and toured, Mark Wood has now stepped down from the band, with Battalions continuing as a four piece as they have many times in the past.
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Battalions merch now available at @greasyfingers_barbershop ! Drop in for a sweet fade and pick up some gnarly riffs whilst you’re there. #battalions #forevermarchingbackwards #merch #localbusiness #supportyourlocal
9 years ago today we played our first ever show at the now defunct Ringside in Hull. Where did 9 years go?!
9 years in and we’re hitting it harder than ever. Catch us on the road soon.
American friends, our album is now for sale via Shadebeast, pick it up if you haven’t already 🙌🏻
ANNOUNCEMENT! Once again we hit the road with our good friends 1968 & Ritual King . . We had so much fun in 2017 that we just had to do it again! We will be making a mess of ourselves this coming Easter Bank Holiday weekend, come and join us for LOUD AS FUCK riffs, stoner jams for days & us dirty riffmongers for an (un)forgettable weekend. .... . Friday April 19th - Bolton, Alma Inn Saturday April 20th - Stoke, The Freebird Sunday April 21st - Leeds, Key Club (Alldayer) . . #battalions #forevermarchingbackwards #1968 #ritualking #stoner #metal #stonermetal #sludge #sludgemetal #riffs #bigriffs #blues #bluesmetal #apfrecords #tour #poster #illustration #flier design: @hilmy.sx
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1968, Battalions & Ritual King team up once again to traverse the roads of riff.
3 dates over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, you are invited to join us for huge riffs and bigger biffs.
Friday April 19th - Bolton, Alma Inn https://www.facebook.com/events/804811919 886314/?ti=icl... Saturday April 20th - Stoke, The Freebird Sunday April 21st - Leeds, Key Club (Alldayer) https://www.facebook.com/events/226633428 0356605/?ti=icl
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We sold out of the ‘Moonburn’ cassettes a long time ago, but our good buddy Alex has some left on his label page. Pick one up if you haven’t already!
https://spatonsupply.bigcartel.com/…/ba ttalions-moonburn-ca…
US Fans, it’s now going to be cheaper to buy our latest record! Ace news. Thanks to Shadebeast for hooking up the APF Records family 👊🏻
Two songs from Saturday’s showcase. Relive the party! This was an incredible day for us and one of the most fun we’ve ever had playing. Enjoy 🍻
Thanks to Gebs for filming.
Battalions. Live & Raw at The Breadshed, Manchester. APF Records Showcase II. Saturday 2nd February 2019.
2 songs from Saturday’s showcase. Relive the party! This was an incredible day for us and one of the most fun we’ve ever had playing. Enjoy 🍻
Thanks to Gebs for filming.
Battalions. Live & Raw at The Breadshed, Manchester. APF Records Showcase II. Saturday 2nd February 2019.
Cardiff! We’ll be making our first trip to your fair city later this year.
Some shots from Saturday’s showcase. Cheers Dave/World Downfall for great pics.
Last night was something else. Thank you so much to everyone who watched us. Proud as hell to a part of the APF Records family. 🎥: @stonebakedpromotions #battalions #forevermarchingbackwards #sludge #metal #sludgemetal #stoner #stonermetal #blue #bluesmetal #riffs #bigriffs #rockband #metalband #livemusic
Thanks to Hunty of Pist for the video. Last night was incredible, one of the most fun we’ve ever had playing. APF RULES, OK
Betrayal & Delusion featuring John Nicholson on 2nd guitar. Loud. Heavy. Riffs.
Today is going to be wild and we cannot wait. See you soon Manchester 🍻
Saturday. This is going to be INSANE! Last year was one of the most fun shows of the year, this year it’s going to be better. @apfrecords Showcase II. Livers, prepare yourselves 🍻 @thebreadshedmcr let’s have another damn party! #Battalions #forevermarchingbackwards #moonburn #nothingtolose #sludge #sludgemetal #stoner #stonermetal #blues #bluesmetal #riffs #bigriffs #metalband #band #rockband #livemusic #apfrecords #satanandhissambuca
A fun time was had in Leeds at @itsonlymiserypromotions A Day of Misery. Thanks for having us 🙌🏻
Lots of APF bands doing the rounds, we’ll be in Leeds at It's Only Misery Promotions first show, with some incredible bands. Temple of Boom, see you once again real soon 🤘🏻👊🏻