User:Wikipunk5/AB Negative (band)

Band History
AB Negative are an alternative punk rock band based in the Leeds area of West Yorkshire, England. The band formed in January of 2002 with members Darren Gray (Guitar, Vocals), Ash Munroe (Bass) and Jason Dixon (Drums) and Michael Turner (Guitarist). AB Negative play a mixture of Punk and Heavy Metal with a 'dark' twist which originated the term 'Death Music' or 'Death Punk' by some of their fans. To date the band has released three [EP]'s; 'Moshy Peas' (2002), 'The Upper Crust' (2004) and the latest release 'Death Music' (2006).

Moshy Peas Era (2002-2004)
Their debut EP entitled 'Moshy Peas' released in 2002 was used in a North American cartoon series 'Girlstuff/Boystuff' which has aired in the US and Australia and is soon to be aired in the UK. . Shortly after its release the band went on the R.I.P. tour which was associated with [Kerrang!] and The [NME] (New Musical Express).

The Upper Crust Era (2004-2006)
The follow-up [EP] from AB Negative entitled 'The Upper Crust' received excellent reviews from many publications (see below). The band went on tour to promote the [EP] and it was during this time that the band was able to support many notable acts (see Notable Bands Supported below). It was during the 2005 tour that the band supported notable acts such as the [UK Subs] and [Peter And The Test Tube Babies] and also allowed them to build up their reputation as a fantastic live act. They have also been credited with having their music on a soundtrack to a low budget American horror film, also called 'AB Negative'. During this time, Drummer Jason Dixon left the band and was replaced by Dave Collins.

"Equals anything that was churned out by the Ramones..." "The five tracks pass by in a blur of adrenalin soaked punk rock, short, sharp and to the point quickly, they bore their way into your head and are over and done with before they've had a chance to outstay their welcome."

Death Music Era (2006-Present)
With the departure of Ash Munroe & Dave Collins and the return of former drummer Jason Dixon with Dan Franklin on bass, the band are quoted to have said they feel 're-born'. The title of the [EP] implying a band that has died and been 're-born' but also paying homage to the [genre] 'Death Music' that the fans coined in the early years.

"This is AB Negative at their most honest, heaviest and uncompromising. This is pure catharsis for AB Negative, the sound of a band who have "died" and been reborn."

Influence
Although AB Negative have gathered a 'Cult' following, their influence is already beginning to spread to a new generation of music with bands like 'Rusted Vengence' and 'The Soggy Zombies'. Both bands draw a lot of influence from AB Negative, especially Drummer for 'Rusted Vengence', Stephen Turner (Dixon being his step-uncle) and Guitarists for the Soggy Zombies, Michael Turner (Dixon also being step-uncle) and William Thorpe.

Notable Bands Supported

 * [UK Subs]
 * [The Rezillos]
 * [Spear Of Destiny]
 * [Gene Loves Jezebel]
 * [The Beat]
 * [Peter And The Test Tube Babies]
 * [The Men They Couldn't Hang]

Links


www.myspace.com/abnegative

www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1649/

www.facebook.com/pages/AB-Negative/124033974290400

twitter.com/abnegativelive

www.youtube.com/watch?v=necu4smu-Ac