Pulled apart by horses
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Pulled Apart by Horses are an alternative rock
band from Leeds
, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses
on 21 June 2010.
to a packed audience of onlookers where a chaotic and injury stricken performance took place involving members of the band being sent to hospital. Their music is a combination of heavy riff based guitar work infused with disco licks and pounding drum rhythms.
The band's debut single, 'Meat Balloon', was released via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company
in October 2008. It debuted at #18 on the UK Indie Singles chart. The limited edition 7" single came with a free CD and comic, created by the bands singer, Tom Hudson.
Soon after that the band released the 'Tour Traxx EP'.
On 21 March, Transgressive Records
announced the release of a strictly limited 12" vinyl release titled 'Live At Leeds' to be released on Record Store Day
17 April in the UK. The record would appear to borrow the idea from The Who
classic album with artwork and packaging being similar.
Their eponymous debut album
was released on 21 June 2010, and the band were personally invited by Muse
to support them on their UK tour.
Compilation Appearances
E.P's
Split Single's
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 Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, England. They formed in late 2007, and released their debut self-titled album Pulled Apart By Horses
Pulled Apart By Horses (album)
Pulled Apart By Horses is the self titled debut album from the Leeds four piece of the same name. The album was announced to the public on 29 April 2010, along with the title of the first single "Back To The Fuck Yeah"...
on 21 June 2010.
Formation and debut release "Meat Balloon"
After their formation in early 2008, the band rehearsed above 'The Packhorse' pub in Leeds which was also where they performed their first secret show to a full house of attendees who had been invited by text message on 13 February 2008. After a slot at Manfest 2008 alongside band friends "That Fucking Tank" they soon began to get good press, gig offers and a quickly growing fan base. They also began to be known for their very frantic live performances in which bandmates have been known to get injured. On 17 May 2008, they headlined Nastyfest IX in LeedsLeeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
to a packed audience of onlookers where a chaotic and injury stricken performance took place involving members of the band being sent to hospital. Their music is a combination of heavy riff based guitar work infused with disco licks and pounding drum rhythms.
The band's debut single, 'Meat Balloon', was released via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company
Big Scary Monsters Recording Company
Big Scary Monsters Recording Company is a British based independent record label. Probably the most well-known acts associated with the label are This Town Needs Guns, Kevin Devine, Pulled Apart By Horses, Walter Schreifels, Andrew WK and Get Cape. Wear Cape...
in October 2008. It debuted at #18 on the UK Indie Singles chart. The limited edition 7" single came with a free CD and comic, created by the bands singer, Tom Hudson.
"I Punched a Lion in the Throat" and debut album
In January 2009 PABH released their single "I Punched A Lion In The Throat" on 7", with b-side "The Crapsons". The song was also made available as a free download on the bands official website.Soon after that the band released the 'Tour Traxx EP'.
On 21 March, Transgressive Records
Transgressive Records
Transgressive Records is an independent record label based in London, England formed in 2004. Founders Tim Dellow, and Toby L first met at a Bloc Party gig organised by Toby's rockfeedback website. The first release on the label was 1am by The Subways, released in September 2004...
announced the release of a strictly limited 12" vinyl release titled 'Live At Leeds' to be released on Record Store Day
Record Store Day
Record Store Day is an internationally celebrated day observed the third Saturday of April each year. Its purpose, as conceived by independent record store employee Chris Brown, is to celebrate the art of music...
17 April in the UK. The record would appear to borrow the idea from The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
classic album with artwork and packaging being similar.
Their eponymous debut album
Pulled Apart by Horses (album)
Pulled Apart By Horses is the self titled debut album from the Leeds four piece of the same name. The album was announced to the public on 29 April 2010, along with the title of the first single "Back To The Fuck Yeah"...
was released on 21 June 2010, and the band were personally invited by Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
to support them on their UK tour.
Tough Love
The band are due to release their upcoming album, Tough Love on 23 January 2012.Track listing
- "V.E.N.O.M"
- "Wolf Hand"
- "Shake Off The Curse"
- "Epic Myth"
- "Some Mothers"
- "Night Of The Living"
- "Wildfire, Smoke & Doom"
- "Bromance Ain't Dead"
- "Give Me A Reason"
- "Degeneration Game"
- "Everything Dipped In Gold"
Band members
- Tom Hudson – lead vocals, rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
- James Brown – lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
- Robert John Lee – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Lee Vincent – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Discography
Studio Albums- Pulled Apart By HorsesPulled Apart By Horses (album)Pulled Apart By Horses is the self titled debut album from the Leeds four piece of the same name. The album was announced to the public on 29 April 2010, along with the title of the first single "Back To The Fuck Yeah"...
(2010) - Tough Love (2012)
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Meat Balloon / Super Hang-on" | Non-Album Track |
| 2009 | "I Punched A Lion In The Throat / The Crapsons" | |
| 2010 | "Back To The Fuck Yeah" | Pulled Apart By Horses |
| "High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive "High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive" is the second single from the Leeds four-piece, Pulled Apart by Horses's self-titled debut album. It was released on September 6, 2010. The single will feature a cover of fellow Leeds band, Sky Larkin's song, "Somersault" from their debut album The Golden Spike as... " |
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| "Yeah Buddy" | ||
| 2011 | "I Punched A Lion In The Throat" (re-release Reissue A reissue is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage, it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions.... ) |
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| "V.E.N.O.M." | Tough Love | |
Compilation Appearances
- On The Bone Vol.2 (2008) (On The Bone Records)
E.P's
- Tour Traxxx (2009)
- Live At Leeds 12" Vinyl (2010)
Split Single's
- Pulled Apart By Horses/Holy State (2009)
- DTTR 4x12" Vol 1 (2009)