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Dreadzone:
“One of the most interesting groups around” The Independent
“Emotionally and physically breathtaking” Melody Maker
“Blissed out, hyper-inventive” The Telegraph
Now in the their twelfth year Dreadzone have seen many different trends come and go as well as an ever-changing line up which has ensured their sound has always stayed fresh and consistent in quality. Since those early days they have notched up in excess of 125k album sales, created a reputation for a stunning live show and garnered support from legends such as Annie Nightingale and the late, great John Peel . They were the originators of a unique sound that has left a lasting impression on an ever-growing fan base. Now in 2006 founder member Greg Dread alongside Ben Balafonic, the unmistakable M.C Spee, legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 , the original bassmaster Leo Williams and guitarist Steve Roberts return to centre stage with the awesome live show, once again fusing technology, live rhythm section and classic tunes both old and new to deliver a taste of things to come for their fifth album ‘Once Upon A Time’.
The Dreadz have come a long way since 1993 and the first album 360° on Creation, moving on to the success of the seminal ‘Second Light’ album on Virgin, through the follow up of ‘Biological Radio’ and into the next chapter which saw the creation of a club night ‘Dubwiser’, a club 12 with Fingerlickin Records and their fourth album ‘Sound’ through hip hop label Rufflife.
A following productive period saw the birth of the Dreadzone Sound System, which pushed the ‘DJ’ perspective further, ensuring they stayed at the cutting edge and shaping their new material throughout the last few years, leading to the first release on their new label Functional, with Dreadzone Sound System’s DJ mix album ‘Beatz & Bobz Volume 4’ dropping in Feb 2005.
Summer 2005 and ‘Return Of The Dread’ live tour, saw the ‘Zone rocking up some big crowds, including headlining the West Coast Dance Tent at Glastonbury Festival, The Glade Festival, Carling Reading and Leeds Festival, Beautiful Days and The Wickerman festival.
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