Tin Omen
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Tin Omen are a UK
-based band
who describe themselves as "industrial-electro" in style. Their sound is a mix of powerful beats, dirty guitars and melodic keyboards topped with female vocals.
Formed in Wolverhampton in 1998 by Bryan Sutton (programming, samples and guitar). Bryan was quickly joined by Kelly Newton (lyrics, vocals) and John Baker (programming, keyboards, guitars and backing vocals). They are known for their polished live performances (assisted by live sound engineer/tour manager Stan Saunders) and the high quality production of their recorded work (produced by former Dream Disciples
Gordon Young). The band is named after the Skinny Puppy
track of the same name
.
They have a strong fan base in the goth, industrial
and electronic
scenes, and have played at many related festivals in the UK, including Infest
as well as supporting other bands such as Gary Numan
, Ministry
, Sigue Sigue Sputnik
and Spear of Destiny
, as well as performing many sold out headline performances of their own.
United Kingdom
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-based band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
who describe themselves as "industrial-electro" in style. Their sound is a mix of powerful beats, dirty guitars and melodic keyboards topped with female vocals.
Formed in Wolverhampton in 1998 by Bryan Sutton (programming, samples and guitar). Bryan was quickly joined by Kelly Newton (lyrics, vocals) and John Baker (programming, keyboards, guitars and backing vocals). They are known for their polished live performances (assisted by live sound engineer/tour manager Stan Saunders) and the high quality production of their recorded work (produced by former Dream Disciples
Dream Disciples
Dream Disciples were a British band, formed in 1990 by Col Lowing , Sid Bratley and Stephen McKean . Soon joined by Scott Prentice on drums, they made their debut with the mini-album Veil of Tears. They were later joined by Gordon Young and Karl North...
Gordon Young). The band is named after the Skinny Puppy
Skinny Puppy
Skinny Puppy is a Canadian industrial musical group, formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1982. The group is widely considered to be the founders of the electro-industrial genre....
track of the same name
Tin Omen (song)
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.
They have a strong fan base in the goth, industrial
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
and electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
scenes, and have played at many related festivals in the UK, including Infest
Infest (festival)
Infest is an annual three day music festival held at the University of Bradford Union in the United Kingdom, featuring alternative electronic music acts from genres including industrial, EBM, futurepop, synthpop and power noise...
as well as supporting other bands such as Gary Numan
Gary Numan
Gary Numan is an English singer, composer, and musician, most widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars". His signature sound consisted of heavy synthesizer hooks fed through guitar effects pedals.Numan is considered a pioneer of commercial electronic music...
, Ministry
Ministry (band)
Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded by lead singer Al Jourgensen in 1981. Originally a synthpop outfit, Ministry changed its style to industrial metal in the late 1980s. Ministry found mainstream success in the early 1990s with its most successful album Psalm 69: The Way to...
, Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Sigue Sigue Sputnik were a British new wave band created in 1982 by the former Generation X bassist Tony James. The band had three UK Top 40 hit singles, including the song "Love Missile F1-11".-Early years:...
and Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
, as well as performing many sold out headline performances of their own.
Discography
- Last Request EP (2001)
- Forbidden EP (2002)
- Without System Control EP (2003)
- Define My Existence LP (2005)