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RIP Kelly 8
Posted: 2010-10-18
Tagged: Kelly 8
All good things must come to an end and it is with heavy hearts that we announce the end of Kelly 8.
Following on from the last news update where we mentioned that Dan would be leaving the band, I got an e-mail from Jacob. In his own words, "after some considerations we decided that a Kelly 8 without Dan wouldn't be a decent Kelly 8. As a matter of fact, it's not an alternative at all..."
We're obviously gutted to hear this. After 3 great CDs, UK tours with The Mercy Suite and Dugong, on which we tagged along, plus some fantastic appearances at our annual all-dayer, we'd come to know and love the band as much as all their UK label mates. Probably more so because they could teach us how to swear in Swedish, which is kinda cool.
On the up side, there is already a new band in the works which will feature the remaining 3/4 of Kelly 8: Pia, Jacob (now on guitar), Joakim; along with and a new drummer and, if early indications are anything to go by, the sound should please long-time 8 fans.
So, to conclude... Rest in peace, Kelly 8!
... Oh yeah ...
And because we couldn't let them bow out so easily it gives me a bittersweet pleasure to say that the band will play their last UK gig ever at New Year / New Start 2011 at The Well, Leeds on the 15th January. Come along, you won't get another chance!!
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Kelly 8 "No Sounds Amplify" video
Posted: 2010-08-13
Tagged: Kelly 8
Kelly 8 have been busy over the last few months filming a video for the song "No Sounds Amplify" from The Union album. Directed by Alex Giacomini it's definitely the most professional video yet from one of our lovely bands so please check it out.
No news yet on the new guitarist front but when we know something we'll post about it I'm sure. Itching to get the band back over to the UK for some gigs!
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Kelly 8 and guitarist part ways
Posted: 2010-06-08
Tagged: Kelly 8
Kelly 8 and guitarist Dan "Kaufax" Åkhagen are parting ways as Dan has decided to hang up his Charvel, at least for now.
After 9 years with the band, and with Dan's guitar playing being such an integral part of that Kelly 8 "sound" we're wishing the band the best in finding a replacement, something which Dan is lending a hand with. We also wish Dan all the best for the future. Take care mate.
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New Kelly 8 album, The Union
Posted: 2009-04-08
Tagged: Kelly 8
The new Kelly 8 album, The Union, is now avaliable for pre-order . 10 brand new songs and a cover of Dugong’s “Quick to the City” (which needs to be heard) announce the band’s return in typically stylish fashion as they continue in the post-hardcore tradition of their previous releases. To listen to 4 new songs from the album, and as a sneak peak at the direction that our new web site design is taking, head on over to this promo page.
The album will be in the shops mid-June and we’ll be announcing a digital version before then too.
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Brand New Kelly 8 Track
Posted: 2006-09-13
Tagged: Kelly 8
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