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That Fucking Tank are an alternative rock duo from Leeds, England. They formed in August 2003, have so far released 3 albums and are celebrating their 10th year of playing together.
History
editAndy Abbott (baritone guitar played simultaneously through multiple amplifiers) and James Islip (drums) have been performing under the name That Fucking Tank since 2003 after getting together for a one-off performance. They run their own record label named Obscene Baby Auction[1] where they have released EPs and albums by themselves and other artists.
Discography
edit2006 The Day Of Death By Bono Adrenaline Shock [2]
2009 Tanknology [3]
2012 TFT [4]
Touring
editA long list of gigs the band has played is available on their website[5] which has multiple gigs around Leeds, the UK and European touring but notable gigs the band have played include ones with Yourcodenameis:milo, Lightning Bolt, Oxes, Melt Banana and the 2008 BBC Introducing stage at Leeds and Reading Festivals [6]
Related Bands
editAndy Abbott performs with Leeds 'supergroup' (also featuring members of Cowtown and Mucky Sailor) Nope[7], Elizabeth (solo improvisation / noise / acoustic) and Brass (with members of Shield Your Eyes and Spy vs Spy).
James Islip performs in punk band The Magnificent[8] and as Jimmy Islip[9] for his acoustic singer/songwriter solo act.
References
edit- ^ "Obscene Baby Auction"
- ^ "iheartau.com review", June 2006
- ^ "NME review", July 9, 2009
- ^ "NME review", March 12, 2012
- ^ "TFT website"
- ^ "DiS website"
- ^ "Nope website"
- ^ "The Magnificent website"
- ^ "jimmy Islip website"
External links
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