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Sand Wish
Sand Wish formed in London in 2005, with vocalist Ben Clarke and guitarist Josh Ward at the start. Their first album, 'Chelsea Smile,' came out in 2008 and...
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Sand Wish formed in London in 2005, with vocalist Ben Clarke and guitarist Josh Ward at the start. Their first album, 'Chelsea Smile,' came out in 2008 and gave the band its name to a song that became a point of reference for them. They've put out three more albums since then: 'Against the Grain' in 2011, 'Ember' in 2015, and 'The Eyes of the Dead' in 2021.
Their music pulls from heavy metal and melodic rock, with songs like 'Farewell' and 'The West' showing that range. The current lineup includes Clarke and Ward along with bassist Andy Curtis and drummer Steve Carey. They've mentioned Metallica, Iron Maiden, and My Chemical Romance as influences.
Sand Wish got some early attention from British rock press, picking up a Kerrang! Award for Best British Newcomer around the time 'Chelsea Smile' was released. The title track from that album drew comparisons to Slipknot and connected with listeners who found something in its darker themes.
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