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In 2010, 4 original members of the band [[Blindspott]] reformed the group with new drummer Tristan Reilly and appeared at the 2011 [[Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand)|Homegrown Music Festival]], but the band subsequently entered a legal battle with former drummer Shelton Woolright over the use of the name.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10710415">{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10710415 |title=Blindspott members take fight over band's name to court |author=Leigh van der Stoep |date=6 March 2011 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref> Eventually, the band opted to tour and release music under the name Blacklist.<ref name="blindspott.org">http://blindspott.org/2011/08/20/whats-going-on-you-ask/</ref> |
In 2010, 4 original members of the band [[Blindspott]] reformed the group with new drummer Tristan Reilly and appeared at the 2011 [[Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand)|Homegrown Music Festival]], but the band subsequently entered a legal battle with former drummer Shelton Woolright over the use of the name.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10710415">{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10710415 |title=Blindspott members take fight over band's name to court |author=Leigh van der Stoep |date=6 March 2011 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref> Eventually, the band opted to tour and release music under the name Blacklist.<ref name="blindspott.org">http://blindspott.org/2011/08/20/whats-going-on-you-ask/</ref> The band performed tracks from the two Blindspott albums, as well as debuting single ''From the Blind Spot'' which had been receiving generous airplay at the time at the Homegrown festival.<ref>http://homegrown.net.nz/63/line-up/jim-beam-rock-stage</ref> Following the Homegrown performance, the band went quiet for several months as they continued the legal battle with Woolright. Alexander described the long legal battle as unfortunate; "it sucks actually. We're doing this for the love of the music and for our fans. I've had fans stop me in the street and ask when we'll start making music again."<ref name="NZ_Herald_10710415"/> In the mean time, fans could download the group's single ''From the Blind Spot'' for free through a [[Vodafone]] promotion.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10710415"/> The band eventually reached a stalemate with the legal process and decided to continue as ''Blacklist''.<ref name="blindspott.org"/> |
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In late 2011, after months of silence, the band was announced as a headliner for the 2012 [[Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand)|Homegrown]] festival, alongside other big-name New Zealand artists [[Shihad]], [[P-Money]] and [[The Feelers]].<ref>http://homegrown.net.nz/</ref> Prior to the February 18th performance at Homegrown, the band premiered their music video for ''From the Blind Spot'' online and on music video channels. In a [[YouTube]] video posted on their official user page in February, the band announced that they were working on a new single and album which they hoped to release by the end of 2012.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGc6JcXEVY&context=C3548da5ADOEgsToPDskK4RfGlz9-pI2gZLLPd_98T</ref> |
In late 2011, after months of silence, the band was announced as a headliner for the 2012 [[Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand)|Homegrown]] festival, alongside other big-name New Zealand artists [[Shihad]], [[P-Money]] and [[The Feelers]].<ref>http://homegrown.net.nz/</ref> Prior to the February 18th performance at Homegrown, the band premiered their music video for ''From the Blind Spot'' online and on music video channels. In a [[YouTube]] video posted on their official user page in February, the band announced that they were working on a new single and album which they hoped to release by the end of 2012.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGc6JcXEVY&context=C3548da5ADOEgsToPDskK4RfGlz9-pI2gZLLPd_98T</ref> |
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Blacklist | |
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| Origin | Waitakere, New Zealand |
| Genres | Nu metal Alternative rock Alternative metal |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Members | Damian Alexander Marcus Powell Karl Vilisini Gareth Fleming Tristan Reilly |
Blacklist is a band formed by 4 original members of the New Zealand-based group Blindspott, Damian Alexander (vocals), Marcus Powell (guitar, backing vocals), Gareth Fleming (bass) and Karl Vilisini (turntables, keyboards).[1]
History
In 2010, 4 original members of the band Blindspott reformed the group with new drummer Tristan Reilly and appeared at the 2011 Homegrown Music Festival, but the band subsequently entered a legal battle with former drummer Shelton Woolright over the use of the name.[2] Eventually, the band opted to tour and release music under the name Blacklist.[3] The band performed tracks from the two Blindspott albums, as well as debuting single From the Blind Spot which had been receiving generous airplay at the time at the Homegrown festival.[4] Following the Homegrown performance, the band went quiet for several months as they continued the legal battle with Woolright. Alexander described the long legal battle as unfortunate; "it sucks actually. We're doing this for the love of the music and for our fans. I've had fans stop me in the street and ask when we'll start making music again."[2] In the mean time, fans could download the group's single From the Blind Spot for free through a Vodafone promotion.[2] The band eventually reached a stalemate with the legal process and decided to continue as Blacklist.[3]
In late 2011, after months of silence, the band was announced as a headliner for the 2012 Homegrown festival, alongside other big-name New Zealand artists Shihad, P-Money and The Feelers.[5] Prior to the February 18th performance at Homegrown, the band premiered their music video for From the Blind Spot online and on music video channels. In a YouTube video posted on their official user page in February, the band announced that they were working on a new single and album which they hoped to release by the end of 2012.[6]
Members
- Damian Alexander – Vocals (2010–present)
- Marcus Powell – Guitar and Vocals (2010–present)
- Gareth Fleming – Bass Guitar (2010–present)
- Karl Vilisini – Keyboard and Turntables (2010–present)
- Tristan Reilly – Drums (2010–present)
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | From the Blind Spot (digital only) | TBA | Independent |
References
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p821213
- ^ a b c Leigh van der Stoep (6 March 2011). "Blindspott members take fight over band's name to court". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ a b http://blindspott.org/2011/08/20/whats-going-on-you-ask/
- ^ http://homegrown.net.nz/63/line-up/jim-beam-rock-stage
- ^ http://homegrown.net.nz/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGc6JcXEVY&context=C3548da5ADOEgsToPDskK4RfGlz9-pI2gZLLPd_98T
External links
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