“Bang Bang Firecracker have contributed something Heavy, Vital and Fresh that demands your Attention... ” - The Mighty Northern Viking
— HRH Radio DJ Scott Knowles
“We're going to unleash the Hounds of Hell with our Third Album! We've got an Envious concept in the works and can't wait to get this next set of tracks out there! Get ready for our Wrath...” - Kieron 'K' Berry, Bang Bang Firecracker
— Commenting on plans for new music in 2024
“It all starts with a bang. Yes it’s Stoke On Trent’s noise merchants, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER who wake us up with their, quote, ‘Hard Hittin’ Ear Splittin’ Rock n’ F#ckin’ Roll’. The introduction is ‘Hail Waco’ and from the album ‘Welcome to the Slaughterhouse’ they give us ‘Immortalized’. Frontman Kieron Berry is one of those vocalists who has a whiskey induced, throaty approach to his singing and as they launch into ‘The Power of 72’ I’m reminded of those 3 immense multi-track EP's they brought out ’See Evil, Hear Evil and Speak Evil’, classic stuff. Bassist Marcus Wrench should not be overlooked, I watch with respect as he picks out notes and plays like a lead guitarist on more than one occasion. ‘No Class’ is one of my favourite ‘Motörhead’ tracks and BBF do it proud, it definitely gets the crowd going. ‘G.F.Y’ and ’Set The World Ablaze’ melt the walls, before they blast out ‘Father Genocide’ to finish. Getting a lot more notice recently and being added to the bill for some notable events, check them out!” - Diane Davies
“I was impressed and particularly loved ‘GFY’ (Go f*** yourself) ‘Set the World Ablaze’ and their last song ‘Father Genocide’. Along with their cracking songs they included a toast to Motorhead and went on to play ‘No Class’ getting a lively round of applause in appreciation. What a start!” - Linda McDermott
“Theres sure to be Fireworks as Bang Bang Firecracker hit music scene!” - Rob Fiddaman
Part 3, Speak Evil, realises BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S promise of unflinchingly heavy progression. Opening track, Life After Dark, is slathered in doom and drama, testifying to Kieron’s snarling vocal prowess. The Hammer comes crashing down with Track 2, Straight To The Bloodshed, being a mid paced monster with a furious groove and brutal guitar solo. Blending genres further and pushing the pace hard, right to the very end, We Can’t Hear You (Available in a radio friendly version) is a full throttle thrash-fest. Absolute insanity of guitar riffage and with drums ablaze, this track charges to a climax, definitively slamming the door closed on this much anticipated second album. Since the release of See Evil & Hear Evil, parts 1 and 2 of this 3 part concept album, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER have garnered a serious amount of radio play, amassed a number of stellar reviews, produced 4 videos, including the epic cinematic production of ‘Unleash the Devil’. Arguably one of the hardest grafting bands on the circuit, their culmination of work deserves attention.
TRACKLISTING:
1. LIFE AFTER DARK
2. STRAIGHT TO THE BLOODSHED
3. WE CAN’T HEAR YOU
4. WE CAN’T HEAR YOU (RADIO EDIT)
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
Part 2, Hear Evil, reinforces the lust for this crimson red album with opening track, The Power of the 72, providing anarchic vocals and a bombardment of riffage. Track 2, Set The World Ablaze, is a kamikaze drum fest with a thunderous groove. Blending genres further and playing out the EP, Father Genocide is charged with dissonance and courts with controversy. Unleashing a fury of bass guitar this track surges to a close, edging firmly upto part 3 of this much-anticipated second album. Since the release of See Evil, part 1 of this 3 part concept album, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER have
amassed a number of stellar reviews and produced 2 videos as promised including the epic cinematic production of ‘Unleash the Devil’ for the 7 minute monster opening track of EP1, See Evil.
TRACKLISTING:
1. POWER OF THE 72
2. SET THE WORLD ABLAZE
3. FATHER GENOCIDE
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
Fans of Motorhead and AC/DC will appreciate the confrontational expression
and unrelenting pace of BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S vigour, with a nod to the
guitar heavy attitude that is synonymous with bands like The Dead Daisies.
Part 1, See Evil, promises a sound that is most definitely up another level. Opening track, Unleash The Devil is a menacing 7-minute monster, showcasing a dark tonality that resonates with Black Metal and was the catalyst to expedite the release of this 3 track EP. Blending genres further, G.F.Y is a riff heavy anthemic beast that has full-blown audience participation value. Closing the EP, Chase The Wasted is a pounding rocker with a bombardment of guitars and repentless vocal arrangement. Which all tolled, raises the bar for parts 2 and 3 of this much-anticipated second album.
TRACKLISTING:
1. UNLEASH THE DEVIL
2. G.F.Y
3. CHASE THE WASTED
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
This morning BANG BANG FIRECRACKER released the much anticipated official music video for the opening track on their latest EP, See Evil. The 7-minute monster track, Unleash The Devil, showcases a darker tonality. Its magnitude commanded an epic video with an intense narrative, reflecting the bands ambitions to continually set the bar higher. Kieron ‘K’ Berry founded the awesome collaboration for this cinematic production by joining forces with talented videographer Tim Paling and the bands official photographer Jess Boothroyd. Together they deliver a creative concept that is most definitely up another level in production value. Shot last month in the band’s home town of Stoke-on Trent, the project stars Fantasy Kawaii eGirl Francheska Alexandria Welbourn as the primordial she demon, Lilith. Cutting between fierce live performances from the band members, the story depicts the occult power struggle between kings of hell and deviant queens.