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Redman joined Exit Ten in Winter of 2003, making his début with the band at Reading's [[21 South Street]] arts venue. The band were first on the bill. |
Redman joined Exit Ten in Winter of 2003, making his début with the band at Reading's [[21 South Street]] arts venue. The band were first on the bill. |
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[[2004]] was the year the band began to pick up international recognition. April saw them record their self-titled EP with [[Mark Williams]] ([[Sikth]], [[Oceansize]], [[yourcodenameis:milo]]. The EP comprised 'The Absence of Forgiveness', 'Paralise', 'Sold Out' and 'Sound of BC', the obscure title actually derived from the name of producer Williams' cat. |
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In Summer [[2004]], the band was involved in Bernard Murray Productions' (responsible for MTV's [[The Real World]]) Richard Branson: Rebel Billionaire. Aired globally, Exit Ten were picked from 15 other acts during the show which eventually led to them playing on the [[NME]] stage at the UK's [[V Festival]]. |
In Summer [[2004]], the band was involved in Bernard Murray Productions' (responsible for MTV's [[The Real World]]) Richard Branson: Rebel Billionaire. Aired globally, Exit Ten were picked from 15 other acts during the show which eventually led to them playing on the [[NME]] stage at the UK's [[V Festival]]. |
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| Origin | Reading, England |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Members | Ryan Redman Stuart Steele Joe Ward James Steele Chris Steele |
Exit Ten is a British metal band. Its current lineup has been active since 2003.
Biography
Exit Ten are a melodic heavy metal band from Reading, Berkshire (UK). Their cited influences include Emperor, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley and according to Metal Hammer, Exit Ten are part of the "New Wave of British Metalcore"[1]
The nascent Exit Ten emerged in Reading in 2000 as a teenage punk and metal covers band comprised of the three Steele brothers Chris, Stuart and James and lifelong friend Joe Ward. By 2003 the band had been writing and performing original compositions, settling on a heavier metalcore sound. Several miles away in Bracknell, indie-funk band Ant Salon were struggling with multiple lineup changes and lack of wider national interest; the band's vocalist and lyricist, Ryan Redman, was looking for a new challenge.
Redman joined Exit Ten in Winter of 2003, making his début with the band at Reading's 21 South Street arts venue. The band were first on the bill.
2004 was the year the band began to pick up international recognition. April saw them record their self-titled EP with Mark Williams (Sikth, Oceansize, yourcodenameis:milo. The EP comprised 'The Absence of Forgiveness', 'Paralise', 'Sold Out' and 'Sound of BC', the obscure title actually derived from the name of producer Williams' cat.
In Summer 2004, the band was involved in Bernard Murray Productions' (responsible for MTV's The Real World) Richard Branson: Rebel Billionaire. Aired globally, Exit Ten were picked from 15 other acts during the show which eventually led to them playing on the NME stage at the UK's V Festival.
The band was introduced to producer Andy Sneap in late 2005 to record ‘This World They’ll Drown (mini-album)’. The band recorded the tracks 'Softwatch', 'Fine Night', 'Resume Ignore', 'A Path To Take', and 'My Great Rebellion',
This World They’ll Drown (mini-album) was released on 12th June 2006.
Line-up
- Ryan Redman - Vocals
- Stuart Steele - Guitar
- Joe Ward - Guitar
- James Steele - Bass
- Chris Steele - Drums
Quotes About Exit Ten
"…water-tight riffage" Kerrang!
"This is the most exciting British metal band of 2006" Radio 1 Rock Show
"Yes, the occasions are rare, but there are genuine moments in Hammers metal lives where we rather excitedly realise that we have stumbled across one hell of a musical gem." Metal Hammer
"A slick and deadly metal band is about to make its presence known in your life" Rocksound
"With an abundance of metal riffs and clean soaring vocals, Exit Ten have the potential to go far." Big Cheese
"Making all the right waves…with their heavy but intricate metal" Drowned in Sound
Discography
- Date of Release 2004
- Title Exit Ten (Exit Ten)
- Label Unsigned
- Date of Release June 12, 2006
- Title This World They’ll Drown (mini-album)
- Label Deep Burn Records