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Avosetta (Band)

Avosetta are a 5 piece band from Norwich, UK. The band consists of Sam Gibbons (Vocals), Jack Burden (Guitar), Will Askew (Drums), Jay Rutterford (Bass/Vocals), Ben Morris (Guitar). They where formed in 2010 and ever since have been going strong. Avosetta are a unique Heavy Rock/Alternative outfit who exploded out of rural Norfolk to share stages with the likes of Biffy Clyro, Foals and Rolo Tomassi in 2011. Unrestricted by genre conventions, the band defines themselves as a Pop-tinged fusion of Rock, Hardcore and Melodic Metal. Influences such as Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Alexisonfire shine through alongside their own fresh, dynamic approach to both melody and songwriting.

Self-releasing two EP’s in 2011, the five-piece received rave reviews from the likes of Rock Sound and BBC 6 Music/BBC Introducing, as well as inclusion in Metal Hammer’s podcast and the soundtrack for All Points Bulletin – a hugely popular online multiplayer game from the makers of Grand Theft Auto. The band also featured on national television as winners of Channel 4’s Evo Music Rooms, an unsigned music competition presented by Radio One’s Edith Bowman.

2012 sees Avosetta completing the energetic and eclectic album “The Sum of Our Parts”, a diverse, melodic offering of soaring vocals, blisteringly technical drumming and sublimely executed guitar work. The album (recorded and produced by Dan Weller of SiKth/Minutes) will be available later this year and promises to be their most exciting release to date, with the band having firmly cemented their own unique sound.

Kerrang have written great things about these 5 young lads and we hope the best for them.