5th Man Down (band)
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5th Man Down were an alternative rock
band from Croydon
, UK. They released one full-length album, "Are We Harmless?" (2003) on Casket Music part of Copro Records who have signed acts such as Earthtone9
, and independently released two EPs, "Pure" (2002) and "Root Mean Square" (2006).
, Tool
, Led Zeppelin
, Pearl Jam
, Faith No More
and Incubus
, with a predominantly "American
rock radio" sound with sung, melodic vocals, intricate guitar work and a heavy, syncopated rhythm section. More eclectic, experimental and heavier influences can be heard in their later material.
In a review written by Emma Nixon for Gigs Unlimited of their debut album 'Are We Harmless'. She has also likened the bands sound to that of Soundgarden
, Disturbed, Black Sabbath
or Iron Maiden. "‘We Break Down’ has a heavy and wicked intro to it you can imagine moshing/crowd surfing to at one of their gigs, and has a sort of Ozzy feel to it, until the chorus that is and then it goes into Disturbed mode again."
The band was originally formed in 1998 as SON/R by Glen Korner and Stephen Clements, on lead guitar/vocals, and rhythm guitar, respectively. With the addition of Chris Lewis on bass guitar and Ben Sleeman on drums, they changed their name to 5th Man Down, and began to play the local South London circuit.
In March 2000, Chris Lewis left the band due to creative differences, and was replaced (on the same night as Lewis' departure) by Russell Wark. The band played around the UK extensively, and were well received during two short US tours.
heavy metal festival in Derby
, UK, on the main stage in 2003. The Video for "I Cried" was included on the Bloodstock DVD, 'Pure Blood Vol 1', which included 11 other band who have played Bloodstock. The album, "Are We Harmless?" received mostly positive reviews in the rock press . The band also undertook two short, self-funded US tours.
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Lead singer Glen Korner now fronts UK metal band Godsized, who have achieved some success in the UK metal scene.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band from Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, UK. They released one full-length album, "Are We Harmless?" (2003) on Casket Music part of Copro Records who have signed acts such as Earthtone9
Earthtone9
earthtone9 is an alternative metal band hailing from Nottingham, UK. Their line-up on most of their major releases was Karl Middleton on vocals, Owen "Oz" Packard, Joe Roberts on guitar, Graeme Watts on bass and Simon Hutchby on drums .-History:Signing to Copro Records in 1998, the band's first...
, and independently released two EPs, "Pure" (2002) and "Root Mean Square" (2006).
Influences
5th Man Down have been likened to bands such as The Foo Fighters, Alter BridgeAlter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, who are all also members of Creed. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman...
, Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
, Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder , Jeff Ament , Stone Gossard , and Mike McCready...
, Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
and Incubus
Incubus (band)
Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in high school and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell;...
, with a predominantly "American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock radio" sound with sung, melodic vocals, intricate guitar work and a heavy, syncopated rhythm section. More eclectic, experimental and heavier influences can be heard in their later material.
In a review written by Emma Nixon for Gigs Unlimited of their debut album 'Are We Harmless'. She has also likened the bands sound to that of Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
, Disturbed, Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
or Iron Maiden. "‘We Break Down’ has a heavy and wicked intro to it you can imagine moshing/crowd surfing to at one of their gigs, and has a sort of Ozzy feel to it, until the chorus that is and then it goes into Disturbed mode again."
Members
- Glen Korner - vocals and lead guitar
- Stephen Clements - rhythm guitar
- Russ Wark - bass guitar
- Ben Sleeman - drums
The band was originally formed in 1998 as SON/R by Glen Korner and Stephen Clements, on lead guitar/vocals, and rhythm guitar, respectively. With the addition of Chris Lewis on bass guitar and Ben Sleeman on drums, they changed their name to 5th Man Down, and began to play the local South London circuit.
In March 2000, Chris Lewis left the band due to creative differences, and was replaced (on the same night as Lewis' departure) by Russell Wark. The band played around the UK extensively, and were well received during two short US tours.
Highlights
The band have recorded two music videos (for the tracks, "I Cried" and "Wasted Time") and played the BloodstockBloodstock
Bloodstock was an annual metal music festival held from 2001 to 2006 over two days in The Assembly Rooms, Derby, England. The event featured big-name mainstream, underground and new bands split between two stages, as well as a 'Metal Market' offering general genre merchandise and CDs...
heavy metal festival in Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, UK, on the main stage in 2003. The Video for "I Cried" was included on the Bloodstock DVD, 'Pure Blood Vol 1', which included 11 other band who have played Bloodstock. The album, "Are We Harmless?" received mostly positive reviews in the rock press . The band also undertook two short, self-funded US tours.
Current activities
5th Man Down disbanded in June 2006, however, the band have not ruled out working together again in the future. In the meantime, an EP of recent recordings, "Root Mean Square", has been released via iTunesITunes
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Lead singer Glen Korner now fronts UK metal band Godsized, who have achieved some success in the UK metal scene.