Artist description Fallout40 are a 4-piece band from Derby. When asked, we generally describe ourselves as punkrock. I suppose we say this because to give a more descriptive genre wouldn't really be doing justice to what we do. We are a harmony-based band with big tuneful vocals, but also with a heavy driving edge. So… Who are we? On bass we have Gherkin, who despite the rumors does not have a green, lumpy, not so pleasant smelling appendage (unless he keeps it in a jar locked away from curious eyes). On guitar and screams there's Keith, who looks after mentally ill people, and claims it doesn't rub off on him. On drums and backing vox there’s Sam who’s a pretty boy... apparently. And on lead vox and guitar there's Joe who’s fat. We write songs with a political tone BUT we are not a political band. We prefer to write about things concerning us at the time. This includes girls, hardships, and good feelings. Joe does most of the tortured soul stuff - he believes words are VERY important but not an excuse to start cutting wrists so don’t be expecting an angst ridden band.

Music Style Punkrock

Musical Influences Anything from folk to pop to rock to metal to hardcore

Similar Artists Boysetsfire, No Use For A Name, Grade, Strike Anywhere

Group Members Joe - lead vocals, guitar ; Keith - guitar, screams ; Gherkin - Bass ; Sam - drums, backing vocals

Instruments 2 guitars, bass and drums

Albums 3 self-released EPs. See website for details

Press Reviews FROM DROWNEDINSOUND.COM :: Anyone who’s ever been to Derby will agree with me when I say it’s a shit hole. It really is one of the most dull, eventless cities in England. However, Derby has one thing going for it at the moment; it’s music scene. Best known for it’s punk acts, for years the city has swarmed with 14 year old school bands who’s average set consists of five Blink 182 covers, a few Green Day renditions and the odd massacre of an 80’s rock classic. And, as far as I’m aware, the only one of those school punk bands lucky enough to achieve much through their music is Lightyear. Recently, things have begun to change. You’ve probably heard me raving on about the likes of Plans and Apologies somewhere along the lines, but for the first time, I’ve found a Derby punk band who even I have to agree have a lot of musical worth. Fallout40 are far more than the average Derby punk spiel. Indeed, I find it very hard to believe that they’re not already signed. Their latest release, ‘4 Steps To Hypocrisy’ boasts four energetic, uplifting tracks. The first of which, ’Useless Sentiment’ makes recent releases by bands such as the Alkaline Trio seem barely more than album-filler b-side drivel. With a reliable, striking blend of heavy, thorny guitar lines, Billy-Joe-Armstrong-esque vocals and blood curdling, spine quivering screams, tipped with some of the most entrancing hooks and choruses this side of the Atlantic, these are four songs it’s practically impossible not to adore. True, Fallout40 present nothing you haven’t heard somewhere before, but as the same time, nothing you wouldn’t die to hear a million times more. If I were to tip one local band for the top, hands down, it’d be Fallout40. Remember the name, make note of it. With any luck, you’ll be hearing it again soon.

Location Derby, Derbyshire - United Kingdom

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