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ACODA are a four-piece Alternative metal band from Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Formed in 2008, the band consists of Vocalist/Guitarist Damon Tang, bassist/vocalist Stephen Crook, guitarist/vocalist Shaun Flynn and drummer/vocalist Jake Crawford. The band are known for their energetic and emotive live shows and blending the musical influences of Rock, Metal, Progressive Metal and Post-Hardcore They were named in the top 10 best unsigned UK bands by Kerrang! Magazine in September 2011

The debut EP 'ACODA' was released on March 19th 2012 and received commendations from Kerrang!, Rock Sound Magazine and Metal Hammer Magazine. The release saw the band tour extensively, including appearances at Download Festival and Slam Dunk Festival

On August 12th 2013, ACODA signed to Best Before Records and will release their debut full length album 'Yours To Defend' on October 28th 2013.

Characters EP (2009)
In 2009 ACODA recorded a home studio demo of six tracks. On the back of shows in mainland Europe, the band continued to tour the UK DIY circuit, whilst writing new music.

Finding Your Feet & Paint By Numbers (2010)
In 2010 the band teamed up with local music producer Justin Gleich to record a single at Premier Studios, Corby. ACODA sign to Small Town Records for the single release

Studio Glasseye (2011)
In April 2011 ACODA entered the studio to record twelve tracks with Producer Dan Lancaster. The drums were recorded at Middle Farm Studios, Devon and the remaining instrumentals at Studio Glasseye, Hertfordshire

Festivals and achievements (2011)
In June 2011 the band played their first major festival performance, at Download Festival on the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage followed by a gig on the River Thames on the HMS Metal Hammer The remainder of the summer saw performances at Sonisphere Festival, T In The Park , Hevy and Underage Festivals

Acoda ended 2011 being named one of the Top 10 best unsigned bands in Britain by Kerrang! Magazine

ACODA EP (2012)
On March 19th 2012 Acoda released the four track EP ‘ACODA’ to critical acclaim from Kerrang!, Rock Sound and Metal Hammer magazines.. The lead single ‘I Creep’ received airplay on the Radio One Rock Show The band supported the record with performances at Download Festival, Hevy, Camden Crawl and Slam Dunk Festivals and played gigs in places such as London and Nottingham, amongst others On August 20th 2012 the band release ‘This Is Life’ and support it with shows in England, Scotland and Wales

Untitled recordings(2013)
In Feb 2013 the band returned to Studio GlassEye, Herts to record five tracks with producer Dan Lancaster.

Yours To Defend (2013)
2013 saw the band continue to play gigs in places such as, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol, Sheffield amongst others and support slots with bands like Funeral For A Friend

On the 27th June Acoda release unheard track ‘The Future Is Yours To Defend’ and announce that the debut full length album ‘Yours To Defend’ will be released on Sept 9th 2013

On 12/08/13 Acoda signed to Best Before Records for the release of ‘Yours To Defend’ and announce a new release date of October 28th 2013