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Distrainers
Distrainers formed in Cornwall, England in 2005 with Adam Busby on vocals and guitar, Matt Negus on guitar, Ben Smith on bass, and Justin Tomlinson on drums....
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Distrainers formed in Cornwall, England in 2005 with Adam Busby on vocals and guitar, Matt Negus on guitar, Ben Smith on bass, and Justin Tomlinson on drums. Their sound drew from heavy influences like Melvins and Black Sabbath, but had a raw, aggressive quality that felt distinct from what was happening elsewhere.
Their debut album 'Japanned' came out in 2008. It was a dense, noisy record that mixed sludge metal with experimental textures, and it got attention for being both original and uncompromising. The lyrics dealt with dark themes that some found provocative, which became part of the conversation around the band.
They released several more albums including 'Haunt' in 2011 and 'The Uncrowned' in 2013. Their music continued to be abrasive and challenging, and they occasionally faced criticism for their lyrical content. In 2014 they had to cancel a show after accusations about their lyrics promoting violence, though the band maintained their work was reflecting reality rather than endorsing it.
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