Artist description Energetic 3 piece combining sequenced/live keyboards, Female Vocals, and Heavy Guitars.Many recently have commented that we sound like Republica on Speed. Certainly there are some similarities in the vocal qualities of Sharon, and Saffron (Funnily enough they are both Half Middle Eastern!!!) However the backing and Guitars are certainly a lot heavier than anything Republica have ever spurted out. Hey, either way we were doing it first.

Music Style Altrenative, Goth

Musical Influences Curve, Bauhaus, Sisters, The Banshees, Skeletal Family, Ghost Dance, Shamen

Similar Artists Banshees, Shamen, Republica on Speed, Curve, Tapping The Vein

Artist History Originally formed by Marc Helliwell (Keys/Sequences/Samples), and Rob Ascough (Guitars)in 1987 after they split away from their previous band "The Abyss" and moved closer to London in the search of Fame and Fortune. Initially Mike "Count" Klimsak the vocalist from "The Abyss" fronted the outfit, however this was short lived as he wasn't willing to move from the Devon Cider Country to the Bright Lights of the City. So in 1988 the Band was joined by ex-Four Came Home Singer, Sharon Lane. Benediction have played many gigs throughout the UK, which have included tour support dates with the Claytown Troupe, Altered States, Shark Taboo, Primal Scream, Felt and a few others...

Group Members Marc Helliwell (Keys/Sequences/Samples) Rob Ascough (Guitars) Sharon Lane (Vocals)

Location Luton, Beds - United Kingdom

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