13/07/2021

EDDIE TATTON - RISE

Stunted Records are excited to announce that Lincolns ace guitarist and session player, EDDIE TATTON, has signed a deal with Stunted Records for the worldwide release of his debut single, Rise, and album - Canons Under Flowers.

"Tatton has played practically every gig you can imagine, amassing along the way a guitar, amp, pedal collection every bit as enviable as his stellar playing abilities" - Guitar Magazine June 2021 (12 page feature)

"Eddie can raise the goosebumps on a rock" - Blues in Britain

"Eddie is one of the hippest guitar players on the scene today. His inventiveness never ceases to amaze.” - Blueprint



Touted by Guitarist Magazine as far back as 1999 as "one of the young British blues players to watch", Eddie picked up accolades for work with band Out of the Blue, with a dynamic style melding Robben Ford with the poise of Larry Carlton. When the band ended he branched out joining diverse artists such as Nightmares on Wax and Mozez from Zero 7, spending the next decade as a touring sideman. Approached by Stunted Records to put out a solo album, it was the catastrophe of the pandemic on the music industry that provided the space and time to write. After his partner of 20 years caught and recovered from the virus, Eddie kept the musical sketches he sent to her during her illness and worked them into songs. With vocal contributions from Mozez, Lynne Jackaman, James Manners and some of the best musicians in their field, he documented the year drawing inspiration from all his past influences, set in a landscape that nods to George Harrison in India, Laurel Canyon in 1969, but also the dark beauty of Massive Attack. It’s a unique, uplifting piece of work, heavily featuring slide guitar to take on the role of singer, cellist and string quartet.
The releases will be available for download and streaming from all major online digital stores via Shellshock / The Orchard (Sony) distribution and the physical album will be available in Digipak CD format. Additional details regarding the releases will be made available in the near future.

"Rise" digital Single release date and promo video - 16th July 2021

"Canons Under Flowers" digital Album release date - 13th August 2021

"Canons Under Flowers" physical / digipak Album release date - 24th September


13/10/2020

John Clay/Andy Wood ft Mike Garson

"We Are The Gods", the 4th track to be released from John Clays "Rusty Guitar" project is scheduled for worldwide release on Friday 23rd October, via all major online / digital outlets. Written by John Clay ( guitars ) and Andy Wood ( vocals ), the track features the incredible piano work of none other than Mike Garson, the iconic legend who spent 40 plus years working with Bowie, as well as working with Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails and Billy Corgan/Smashing Pumpkins, amongst a multitude of others. A longer version of the track, featuring an extended piano solo from Garson in the vein of his legendary Aladdin Sane piano work, will be included in the full "Rusty Guitar" album, which is scheduled for release early in 2021.


12/03/2018

Ash Johnson - The Mad Ship

Scunthorpe based singer/songwriter Ash Johnson recently signed to Stunted Records for the worldwide release of his debut solo single and album. Recorded over the last 9 months, the album entitled "The Mad Ship" will be released in May 2018, preceded by a single of the title track on Monday March 12th 2018

Ash has been a key figure on the North Lincolnshire music scene for many years and is backed on this album by a number of musicians from across the county. All ten songs on the album are written by Ash who can only be described as a bizarre love child of the Manic Street Preachers,Tom Petty and Crowded House rolled into one, a unique blend of alt Rock and Indie with hooks galore.




The single - "The Mad Ship" is available from today on all your favorite download and streaming sites



25/02/2018

Watch This Space
"INSEYED"
Full Album released 26/02/2018 available digitally from all well known outlets and physical CD from Stunted Records online shop






28/11/2014

ANDY WOOD
"CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND A LIE"
DOUBLE CD NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM STUNTED RECORDS IN THE UK





Fresh from his world tour as guitarist for ex Creed singer Scott Stapp, guitar ace Andy Wood has been hard at work crafting his solo follow up to 2010's debut album, "A Disconcerting Amalgam". "Caught Between The Truth and a Lie" is now exclusively available in the UK from Stunted Records

Available in a 2 CD format, disc one "Truth" ( 11 tracks ) showcases Andys roots / formative years in acoustic, bluegrass and country music, and features his exceptional talents on the guitar and mandolin. Disc two "Lie" ( 13 tracks ) is a stunning example of where Andy is taking his electric guitar playing, with a series of finely crafted instrumentals which veer between rock, fusion and metal with ease, proving that Andy can rip it up with the best of them !
There truly is something here for everyone.


Andy Wood is rapidly becoming recognised as part of the forefront of a new young generation of guitar players who are blurring the lines between preconceived genres. He is regularly to be found touring his own music, touring with Scott Stapp, appearing at trade shows in the US such as NAMM, and teaching at guitar seminars across the US.

"this US guitarist is hewn from the rock that remained after Guthrie Govan was created"
Guitarist Magazine July 2010

"with this mind boggling display he'll be trying Vai's boots for size in no time"
Guitar & Bass Magazine Aug 2010

"Caught Between The Truth and a Lie" is the next chapter in the career of this incredible young guitar player....don't miss it !


13/12/2013

THE HEADSHAKES - Playground of Happiness - Album Release Monday 16th Dec 2013




Stunted Records are pleased to announce the release of the debut album

“Playground of Happiness” by The Headshakes
on
Monday 16th Dec
available in Digital Download and Digipak CD formats.

The songs on the album are a kaleidoscope of imaginings which seem to have a flow of mutual intent, born out of avid reading and a vivid imagination on the part of singer, songwriter and lyricist Mick Walker.

“Poetry in song form seems to be a way of expression, more of a release, words build up inside and seem to be going nowhere, until it all makes some sort of sense and a song is born”.

Transcending the years with a mature confidence, “Playground of Happiness” has a fresh and contemporary sound with anthemic songs that will sit perfectly during a summer festival, or be equally at home in a small intimate venue, uplifting in places, but with a touch of melancholy in the lyrics…making for widespread appeal.


12/08/2013

THE HEADSHAKES - A NEW DAY




New day, new release ... Stunted are pleased to announce the release of the debut single
"A New Day" by The Headshakes
Available via all major download stores worldwide.

The song is the opening track from the forthcoming album "Playground of Happiness" scheduled for release in October 2013.

Originally formed under a different name in the 80's the band recorded for Beggars Banquet, with legendary producer John Leckie and received critical acclaim for their releases, alongside slots on cult TV music shows The Oxford Roadshow and The Tube. Wind forward 20 years and a one-off reunion sparked a clutch of songs that deserved a much broader canvass, resulting in the recording sessions at the Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire where "Playground of Happiness" was born.

"Poetry in song form seems to be a way of expression, more of a release, words build up inside and seem to be going nowhere, until it all makes some sort of sense and a song is born."

For further info visit: The Headshakes


19/06/2013

NIKO TSONEV - Banshees and Harpsichords




Stunted Records are proud to release a little gem of guitar mania worldwide on Monday 17th June...not for the faint hearted, Niko is an extremely inventive and experimental guitarist, a guitarist's guitarist and a gifted songwriter, who really stands apart from the pack, with a unique personal style, and a sassy edge.

His guitar work is a melting pot of progressive rock, djent, jazz fusion and classical impressionism, reminiscent of a dark, modern and edgy Trent Reznor-esque film soundtrack.

Tsonev's guitar and production approach on his 2013 solo album "Banshees and Harpsichords" depicts broken landscapes of desolate crystalline beauty while breaking new grounds in terms of sonics and pure guitar creativity, that could sit comfortably alongside Bowies henchmen Belew, Fripp, Gabrels and Torn.

We dare you to have a listen.


14/12/2012

Thomas Blug - The Best Of




We are pleased to tell you that “The Best of” double CD by Thomas Blug is now available on the Stunted shop. Featuring a total of 25 tracks from his back catalogue, with an overall running time of 160 minutes the CD has already been gaining plenty of press attention with reviews in the December issues of Guitarist and Guitar and Bass magazines. There is also a three page feature of Thomas coming up in the January issue of Guitarist Magazine where Thomas gives up some of his secrets to the fluidity of his guitar solo's


9/01/2011

PRASHANT ASWANI Heads up - we’re really pleased to have been joined by LA based rock / fusion guitarist PRASHANT ASWANI who has just released an incredible album of guitar artistry called Sonically Speaking.

“Sonically Speaking” shows Prashant Aswani to be a great player, writer and producer. Ten brilliant compositions and Prashants signature guitar playing make this third album his best yet. The new album features Rhonda Smith ( Jeff Beck, Prince ) on bass, and Joey Heredia ( Stevie Wonder, Tribal Tech and Steve Lukather ) on drums. His Indian roots shine through with the addition of Abhijit Bannerjee on tabla.
Prashant is also joined on the album by renowned guest soloists Brett Garsed and Rob Caggiano.

As a regular performer at the NAMM trade show in California, Prashant has already picked up endorsement deals with ESP ( who produce his signature guitars ), DiMarzio pickups, Dean Markley Strings, Maxon effect pedals and Spectraflex cables.

With both European and Asian tours being put together for 2011, people will soon be able to find out why Prashant is held in such high regard within the guitar fraternity.

Starting in January 2011, Prashant will be releasing a video every week to reveal details about each track on the new album. Currently working on an album with Gregg Bissonette and Lee Sklar, there will be 2 further solo albums in 2011 !!

www.myspace.com/prashantaswani // www.prashantaswani.com

We are extremely pleased to be the only UK source for Prashants new solo album “Sonically Speaking”, which features both breathtaking and fiery melodic playing over some tasty compositions. This album has been produced by Prashant and is chock full of great guitar tones, making it essential listening for all fans of modern electric guitar playing, and we look forward to helping Prashant reach out to a UK audience.


28/11/2014

ANDY WOOD
"CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND A LIE"
DOUBLE CD NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM STUNTED RECORDS IN THE UK





Fresh from his world tour as guitarist for ex Creed singer Scott Stapp, guitar ace Andy Wood has been hard at work crafting his solo follow up to 2010's debut album, "A Disconcerting Amalgam". "Caught Between The Truth and a Lie" is now exclusively available in the UK from Stunted Records

Available in a 2 CD format, disc one "Truth" ( 11 tracks ) showcases Andys roots / formative years in acoustic, bluegrass and country music, and features his exceptional talents on the guitar and mandolin. Disc two "Lie" ( 13 tracks ) is a stunning example of where Andy is taking his electric guitar playing, with a series of finely crafted instrumentals which veer between rock, fusion and metal with ease, proving that Andy can rip it up with the best of them !
There truly is something here for everyone.


Andy Wood is rapidly becoming recognised as part of the forefront of a new young generation of guitar players who are blurring the lines between preconceived genres. He is regularly to be found touring his own music, touring with Scott Stapp, appearing at trade shows in the US such as NAMM, and teaching at guitar seminars across the US.

"this US guitarist is hewn from the rock that remained after Guthrie Govan was created"
Guitarist Magazine July 2010

"with this mind boggling display he'll be trying Vai's boots for size in no time"
Guitar & Bass Magazine Aug 2010

"Caught Between The Truth and a Lie" is the next chapter in the career of this incredible young guitar player....don't miss it !


13/12/2013

THE HEADSHAKES - Playground of Happiness - Album Release Monday 16th Dec 2013




Stunted Records are pleased to announce the release of the debut album

“Playground of Happiness” by The Headshakes
on
Monday 16th Dec
available in Digital Download and Digipak CD formats.

The songs on the album are a kaleidoscope of imaginings which seem to have a flow of mutual intent, born out of avid reading and a vivid imagination on the part of singer, songwriter and lyricist Mick Walker.

“Poetry in song form seems to be a way of expression, more of a release, words build up inside and seem to be going nowhere, until it all makes some sort of sense and a song is born”.

Transcending the years with a mature confidence, “Playground of Happiness” has a fresh and contemporary sound with anthemic songs that will sit perfectly during a summer festival, or be equally at home in a small intimate venue, uplifting in places, but with a touch of melancholy in the lyrics…making for widespread appeal.


12/08/2013

THE HEADSHAKES - A NEW DAY




New day, new release ... Stunted are pleased to announce the release of the debut single
"A New Day" by The Headshakes
Available via all major download stores worldwide.

The song is the opening track from the forthcoming album "Playground of Happiness" scheduled for release in October 2013.

Originally formed under a different name in the 80's the band recorded for Beggars Banquet, with legendary producer John Leckie and received critical acclaim for their releases, alongside slots on cult TV music shows The Oxford Roadshow and The Tube. Wind forward 20 years and a one-off reunion sparked a clutch of songs that deserved a much broader canvass, resulting in the recording sessions at the Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire where "Playground of Happiness" was born.

"Poetry in song form seems to be a way of expression, more of a release, words build up inside and seem to be going nowhere, until it all makes some sort of sense and a song is born."

For further info visit: The Headshakes


19/06/2013

NIKO TSONEV - Banshees and Harpsichords




Stunted Records are proud to release a little gem of guitar mania worldwide on Monday 17th June...not for the faint hearted, Niko is an extremely inventive and experimental guitarist, a guitarist's guitarist and a gifted songwriter, who really stands apart from the pack, with a unique personal style, and a sassy edge.

His guitar work is a melting pot of progressive rock, djent, jazz fusion and classical impressionism, reminiscent of a dark, modern and edgy Trent Reznor-esque film soundtrack.

Tsonev's guitar and production approach on his 2013 solo album "Banshees and Harpsichords" depicts broken landscapes of desolate crystalline beauty while breaking new grounds in terms of sonics and pure guitar creativity, that could sit comfortably alongside Bowies henchmen Belew, Fripp, Gabrels and Torn.

We dare you to have a listen.


14/12/2012

Thomas Blug - The Best Of




We are pleased to tell you that “The Best of” double CD by Thomas Blug is now available on the Stunted shop. Featuring a total of 25 tracks from his back catalogue, with an overall running time of 160 minutes the CD has already been gaining plenty of press attention with reviews in the December issues of Guitarist and Guitar and Bass magazines. There is also a three page feature of Thomas coming up in the January issue of Guitarist Magazine where Thomas gives up some of his secrets to the fluidity of his guitar solo's


9/01/2011

PRASHANT ASWANI Heads up - we’re really pleased to have been joined by LA based rock / fusion guitarist PRASHANT ASWANI who has just released an incredible album of guitar artistry called Sonically Speaking.

“Sonically Speaking” shows Prashant Aswani to be a great player, writer and producer. Ten brilliant compositions and Prashants signature guitar playing make this third album his best yet. The new album features Rhonda Smith ( Jeff Beck, Prince ) on bass, and Joey Heredia ( Stevie Wonder, Tribal Tech and Steve Lukather ) on drums. His Indian roots shine through with the addition of Abhijit Bannerjee on tabla.
Prashant is also joined on the album by renowned guest soloists Brett Garsed and Rob Caggiano.

As a regular performer at the NAMM trade show in California, Prashant has already picked up endorsement deals with ESP ( who produce his signature guitars ), DiMarzio pickups, Dean Markley Strings, Maxon effect pedals and Spectraflex cables.

With both European and Asian tours being put together for 2011, people will soon be able to find out why Prashant is held in such high regard within the guitar fraternity.

Starting in January 2011, Prashant will be releasing a video every week to reveal details about each track on the new album. Currently working on an album with Gregg Bissonette and Lee Sklar, there will be 2 further solo albums in 2011 !!

www.myspace.com/prashantaswani // www.prashantaswani.com

We are extremely pleased to be the only UK source for Prashants new solo album “Sonically Speaking”, which features both breathtaking and fiery melodic playing over some tasty compositions. This album has been produced by Prashant and is chock full of great guitar tones, making it essential listening for all fans of modern electric guitar playing, and we look forward to helping Prashant reach out to a UK audience.


14/04/2010

ANDY WOOD
Joining us as an affiliated artist on the guitar side of things is the incredible Andy Wood from the USA.

To say we are excited about this would be a massive understatement because quite simply Andy is one of the most exciting and exhilarating guitarists we have heard for a long long time. With support from Suhr Guitars, being asked to do a few video tutorials for Guitar World magazines “betcha can’t play this” dvds, guitar classes alongside the UKs Guthrie Govan at US guitar camps, demonstrating at NAMM trade shows etc, Andys name is rapidly spreading as people become aware of him and are blown away by his simply stunning technique.

Andy Woods debut solo album “A Disconcerting Amalgam” is in stock now on our webshop and is a must for all fans of modern rock guitar playing…..be prepared to be amazed !


12/01/2009

DOG ALMIGHTY



Stunted Records are proud and excited to announce that DOG ALMIGHTY have joined their roster

The amazing self titled album from DOG ALMIGHTY will be released in the UK on
Mon 23rd March 2009

DOG ALMIGHTY rose from the ashes of Norwegian band SPAN, who were previously signed to Universal Island, selling 55,000 records worldwide and pretty much touring the world non stop for 2 years before calling it a day in 2005.

In January 2006 Joff, Kim and Fred along with new singer Sindri formed their band, Dog Almighty. They experienced a creative explosion which turned into 13 kick-ass songs. When they wrote lyrics they sat down and discussed the topic they would write about for hours, before putting it into words. That way they can stand tall for every word and feeling about the topics that engage them. They then started building their studio where they've spent 100's of hours producing their album. And what an album it is - intelligent lyrics with songs that rock - throwing metal, punk and hardcore into the mix without losing sight of melody and dynamics.

Already released in Norway, every cover is hand made by the band. No bullshit. That means that if you buy the CD in the stores, your copy will have their fingerprints all over it, but there are only 1000 copies of this limited edition sleeve up for grabs so when it gets its UK release in March 2009 you will have to be quick !

www.dogalmightyband.com / www.myspace.com/dogalmightyband



26/11/2008

Merry Xmas - Let's Have A Dance!


STUNTED RECORDS are yet again pleased to wallop you with another winning track from Leeds based party punks INTERNATIONAL TRUST. In an ambitious effort to thwart whichever monkey wins X-factor to the Xmas number 1, the Trust boys have unleashed their latest single "Let's Have A Dance" ready for the festive season.

RELEASED MONDAY 1st Dec - "Lets Have A Dance" - digital download via all major download stores including itunes.




A preview of the track can be found on both Stunted Records and International Trust's my space pages

Stunted Records - Myspace

International Trust - Myspace

The track has also been brought to life in a fantastically funny video produced and directed by Paul Morricone of Poison Pen Films and can be viewed here:
Let's Have A Dance - Video


14/07/2008

STUNTED RECORDS are pleased to announce the imminent release of the latest single by Leeds based party punks INTERNATIONAL TRUST. Already proven at gigs up and down the country, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is a pure slice of infectious fun which puts International Trust firmly on the map.





19/05/2008

2 NEW RELEASES FROM STUNTED RECORDS!

[sub]NOVA - Fifth Season EP

Released digitally - Monday May 26th - available from all good download stores

Click the image below to hear track previews on Lastfm




and here's what the press are saying:

"this band sound big, this band are big, this band could well be a piece of the puzzle that could turn the musical tide" - Sandman Magazine March 2008

"gorgeous vocals" - www.subba-cultcha.com May 2008

"it's easy to imagine Sub [Nova] filling stadiums. They're tight, polished and deliver a huge sound. Their blistering set is over way too soon as a four-band bill takes its casualties early" - BBC Raw Talent

“gaining admirers with every gig they play. It’s easy to see why with their radio-friendly hard rock revolution sound that they are one of the best new rock bands around right now" - Soundaloud.com

NIKO TSONEV - BLACK FEATHER




Niko is a brand new addition to our little guitar family and boy is he good ! His debut album "Black Feather" is being released for digital download worldwide on 2nd June, but if you're like us and prefer those shiny disc thingys you can pick one up now from our online shop.

OUT NOW!
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE FROM STUNTED RECORDS
released digitally Monday June 2nd 2008 - available from all good online stores




28/04/2008

[sub]NOVA - "KEROSENE GIRL" NEW DIGITAL SINGLE OUT TODAY!

Download from all good download stores or click the image to buy from itunes




17/04/2008

[sub]NOVA NEW RELEASES AND TOURDATES

Sheffield based hard rockers [sub]NOVA are about to find themselves incredibly busy with not one, not two, but three releases in the pipeline and plenty of live shows.

So first off releases.......

Late last year [sub]NOVA won some recording time in the new Internext Studios in Sheffield - the recording was done in Febuary this year and resulted in the new track Razorblades and Motorcades - this track is now up for FREE download as a fan only exclusive here: [sub]NOVA on Reverbnation

If you have been following the progress of [sub]NOVA you will remember that before the departure of drummer Darren Wilson in August last year the band also entered Axis Studios and recorded four new tracks, (Including a brand new version of Kerosene Girl) these tracks are now about to be unleashed in May as an EP entitled "Fifth Season"

Preceeding the release of "Fifth Season" the  new version of Kerosene Girl will be released as a  download single on April 28th and will be available from all good download stores.

 

To get a taste of the band live check out the "Fifth Season" tourdates below

21/04/2008 (MON) - The Warwick, Derby
24/04/2008 (THUR) - The Blueroom, Blackpool, UK
25/04/2008(FRI) - Mercury Flux Preston, UK
26/04/2008 (SAT) Rock Brigade@The Jockey, Wakefield, UK
30/04/2008 (WED) West Street Live, Sheffield, UK
01/05/2008 (THUR)The Swan ,Worksop, UK
03/05/2008 (SAT) The Primrose, Leeds, UK
04/05/2008 (SUN) P:M Freestyle, Shipley, UK
08/05/2008 (THUR) The Corporation Sheffield, UK (Supporting Fighting With Wire)
10/05/2008 (SAT)The Rigger, Stoke-on-trent...
29/05/2008 (THUR) Grand Central Manchester, UK

Find [sub]NOVA here:

[sub]NOVA on Reverbnation FREE! Track available for download here
[sub]NOVA on Lastfm Preview of all "Fifth Season" tracks here
[sub]NOVA on Myspace


11/02/2008

NEW BANDS, NEW RECORDINGS, NEW RELEASES, & PLENTY OF LIVE ACTION

Its Spring! and Stunted Records brings you New and Re Emerging Bands,New Guitarists and New Recordings plus live shows all over the place.
 
So whats to come?
 

Our favorite hard rockers with great radio friendly songs [sub]NOVA are set to release their latest recordings done in Axis Studios late last year, including the very latest version of Kerosene Girl - tasters for the forthcoming tracks can be found on Lastfm

 
Find [sub]NOVA here:
 
New recording previews here:
 
 
 
 
Leeds 5 piece pop/punk outfit  International Trust  scrambled on board with us and you can now find their critically acclaimed "Talk of the Town" EP on all good download sites - with a new single due out very soon.We love these guys and if you are in the mood to party then this is a must see live show
 
Check here for live dates : www.myspace.com/internationaltrust
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Norwegian rockers KITE re emerge with a new line up, live shows and new recordings. Ronny Flissundet (Stonegard) still takes the helm as frontman alongside new recruits Christian Helstad (Tombstones) on bass and Bjarne Ryen Berg (Jaqueline) on drums. They kick off their live shows in fine style on Feb 21st at Club Maiden in Oslo as part of the Norwegian By:larm`s Club-program.
 
For more info,live dates check them here: www.myspace.com/kitenorway
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swiss born guitarist Dominik Rüegg has joined us in our quest to make great guitar music more widely available and you can now find Dominik's Cuthead CD's Tones and Walkabout available from Stunted's online store.
 
 
Want to know more?:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Born in Prague and now living in Germany, Marcus Deml is yet another of those relatively unsung heroes of the electric guitar who frequent the world stage.You can now find 2 of Marcus' Errorhead CD's on Stunted's online store - EGP.001 and Error Rythm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS IT'S SPRING WE ARE CELEBRATING THE NEW, BUT WE WE STILL REMEMBER THOSE THAT WENT BEFORE SO WE ARE DOING GREAT 2 for 1 SPRING DEALS ON SELECTED DESPERADO AND FULC CD'S - CHECK IT OUT ON OUR OWN ONLINE STORE 
 
 


10/01/2008

DESPERADO IS DEAD!

It's with much sadness that we have to announce the end of DESPERADO, the finest bunch of young hardcore punks that we have come across.
If you never got round to checking them out try the following myspace pages and website - www.desperado.deadletterrecords.net / www.myspace.com/desperado
Here's what the band said in their formal announcement :-

"DESPERADO is dead !

Long time. No see. Desperado is dead. We noticed already last summer that we had used up all the gunpowder and burned out all fuses. We will load our guns for two last shows here in Norway.

17. January - Oslo - Garage
18. January - Trondheim - Blæst

Hope to see as many as possible for those two last nights. Sorry UK that we did not get our asses over last autumn. We are too fucked to continue."


So if anyone is in Norway in January or just fancies going somewhere cold this winter then get to one of those gigs - it will be awesome. If you can't make it to Norway then check out some live video on our Youtube channel here :-

"All Hat No Cattle" live at by:Larm, Tromso 2006 ( from Beauty is the First Victim )
"Hot Party and Summer Snakes + We Wash Our Hands In Blood" live at by:Larm, Trondheim 2007 ( from Thugs )
"Fehu" ( part ) live at by:Larm, Trondheim 2007 ( from Thugs )

We will be putting some more live footage up in the future so please check back again.

We released 2 Desperado albums in the UK, "Beauty is the First Victim" ( 2006 ) and their most exciting and visceral album "Thugs" ( 2007 ). Both received some great Press , and there are some promo videos available here, check out Broken Hearts Broken Bones from Thugs - this receives it's first airing on Youtube and captures the band at their most exciting best :-

"Broken Hearts Broken Bones" ( from Thugs 2007 )
"Fehu" ( from Thugs 2007 )
"All Hat No Cattle" ( from Beauty is the First Victim 2006 )

We have just dropped the prices on our webshop (Shop link on menu above) on both "Thugs" and "Beauty is the First Victim" to £5 each or a very special £7 for both albums so if you fancy hearing what Kerrang / RockSound / Powerplay / Metal Hammer / Subba-Cultcha / New Noise / RockMidgets etc were all talking about then there's no excuse now for not finding out

Also, if you keep your eyes on the www.subba-cultcha.com website ( where Thugs was voted no 19 in their top 20 for 2007 ) you will find a competition to win DESPERADO goodies in the very near future - Desperado may be dead but they ain't buried yet !!!


14/10/2007

NEW [sub]NOVA TRACK FOR FREE!


Sheffield rockers [sub]NOVA showing the likes of Audioslave and Alice in Chains that it's not just the Americans that can rock, recently finished recording at Axis Studios. One of the new tracks "Severance" is now available as a preview to the forthcoming EP release and its completley FREE!
Just email us here: jill@stuntedrecords.co.uk, make sure you have enough space in your inbox (4.1MB) and we will zap the free MP3 over to you.


Desperado have been forced to cancel this years UK tour due to illness which is a massive shame especially with the press reviews raving about "THUGS" so in the meantime go buy the album ("F**king hell this is a good record" - Kerrang 4K ) and then check out Desperado live along with other videos on our Youtube channel here:


We are pleased to welcome on board Marcus Deml - guitar player extraordinaire. We are supporting Marcus with distribution and you will now find his releases on our webshop. You can check him out further on his Myspace page here: Marcus Deml - Myspace


Thats it for now! more news will follow shortly on Desperado and [sub]NOVA releases so keep your eyes peeled and if you want to leave us any feedback then head on over to our Myspace and leave us your comments - Stunted Records - Myspace




03/09/2007

OUT IN UK STORES TODAY - 3RD SEPT 2007!
DESPERADO - "THUGS"





"F**king hell this is a good record. Loaded with jagged riffs and snarling attitude and shot through with a ton of unforced melody, Desperado well and truly hit the spot.......this is an abrasive and accomplished record that demands attention from start to finish. Brilliant" - KKKK Kerrang 1/9/07 for the rest of the review.

We've been overwhelmed by the awesome Press reaction, check some of it out here :-

Kerrang issue 1174 1st Sept 2007 KKKK
RockSound issue 100 Sept 2007 ( half page feature review ) 7/10
Tuned issue 5 Sept 2007


www.dieshellsuit.co.uk
"The album’s full of head nodding sing-a-long post punk songs, and I reckon the band would be a force to be reckoned with in a live environment. There’s almost boundless energy, and there are some meaty riffs to contend with".

www.new-noise.net
‘Thugs’ is a good name for Desperado’s second record. It is a wantonly aggressive album. It doesn’t care who gets hurt in the process as it hurtles its way unstoppably to punk rock Valhalla. It is brazen and violent, it is loud and nihilistic. It does what it does and it does it well. Desperado take Refused as their template and then sprints off in its own brutal direction. They are no mere copyists though; they add some thick sludgy grooves and some danceable beats to keep things fresh."

www.subba-cultcha.com
"Highly acclaimed Norwegian hardcore types are back with a new album which is shaped in such a way as to alarm pretty much anyone with a rock radar."

www.unpeeled.co.uk
"Listening to this is like watching a ballerina decimate a panzer division with tissues, real power, real beauty and real brutality...Thugs is a brilliant hard rock album"

www.theplasticashtray.co.uk
"Desperado have a cracker of an album in Thugs. Whilst not being so light-hearted, it shows 11 songs which have so much passion and drive you’d be a fool to dismiss them. Each track has measured guitar breaks and clever melodies pitted against an extreme screamo vocal approach. This is violent, blood soaked hardcore for those disheartened with the world."

www.audio-democracy.com
"high-energy hardcore punk, ‘Fehu’ is the first real signal that Desperado have matured as a band as it launches into guitar riff that wouldn’t be out of place on a modern Deftones record"

www.punkscene.co.uk
"This is the music of an experienced band who know exactly what they're doing, which is creating dramatic and excellent music."

www.vanguardonline.f9.co.uk
"It’s loud, scream, shouty and very very hoarse. It’s a healthy slab of attitude, however, and cleared the cobwebs out of my head after a day of listening to corporate bullshit at work."


08/08/2007

Desperado's new release "THUGS" will be on sale in UK Shops from 3rd Sept and reviews are starting to come in.



"with standout tracks proving even the darkest of hardcore can still be a dance anthem, this is a superbly engaging record" - Rocksound - read the full review in this months mag

"Listening to this is like watching a ballerina decimate a panzer division with tissues, real power, real beauty and real brutality...Thugs is a brilliant hard rock album" www.unpeeled.co.uk July 2007

"This is the music of an experienced band who know exactly what they're doing, which is creating dramatic and excellent music." www.punkscene.co.uk July 2007

"high-energy hardcore punk, ‘Fehu’ is the first real signal that Desperado have matured as a band as it launches into guitar riff that wouldn’t be out of place on a modern Deftones record" www.audio-democracy.com July 2007.

Listen to the full album here on - Desperado on Lastfm




22/06/07



This week Stunted Records are pleased to announce that [sub]NOVA have successfully clinched an endorsement deal with  Ernie Ball, Music Man

The band have also been confirmed for Wakefield's Annual Clarence Park Festival -  and will appear on the Sunday (22nd July) of the weekend long event.

 

To catch [sub]NOVA's next  live performance they will be playing on
Weds 27th June - West Street Live - Sheffield

 

For further information and live dates please visit the bands website and myspace 

www.subnova.co.uk

www.myspace.com/subnovaband

 

 


04/05/07

All's been quiet on the public front at Stunted for a few weeks but that don't mean to say it aint happening in the backroom. So here's an update on recent happenings and things to come

We know you enjoyed Desperado who will definately be back in the UK later this year, with things bubbling under for a new UK release and tourdates - More later!

[sub]NOVA have now cracked all line up issues and are coming out of recording and rehearsal rooms with brand new songs and a fantastic live show - watch out for them playing near you [sub]NOVA MYSPACE

We have been working with guitar player extraodinaire Thomas Blug for some time now and Thomas has recently given Stunted worldwide digital distribution rights to two of his albums "The Beauty of Simplicity" and "21st Century Guitar" - you can find both albums on our label page here: Stunted Records on Tunetribe or indeed from most international well known music download sites. THOMAS' MYSPACE  - So for the guitar buffs amongst you - Enjoy!



Ronny Flissundet

KITE another bunch of Norwegian Rockers who blow our socks off are about to relaunch. The last couple of years have been taken up with singer Ronny playing a major guitar role in Stonegard, Ronny has now got KITE back on his agenda - We just got this blog from Ronny, so watch out for a UK release and tour this year via Stunted Records !
We were at that last gig in Manchester - it was a killer.

Go check them for yourself - here: KITE's MYSPACE

And here's Ronny's Blog
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"Kite relaunch??

oh yes.

Someone has been playing with their ouijaboards and summoned some really scary ghosts from the past.. The last two nights I have been rehearsing and rocking with the old KITE-tunes again, and it seems like I`ve found a collection of great guys to fill in the roles.
And goddam it sounds great!
And FEELS great to play them old killer tunes again!
As a matter of fact these songs haven`t been played at all since december 2004, but I`ve now found out that most of them sound just as cool today as they did back then, in Manchester on our last gig.. or better..
And with this new trio-lineup, I guess the snowball will start rrrrollin`..!

So what now??
I dunno. But it is something good, bad, ugly and fucking amazing all at once...
The KITE monster will soon again terrorize the world with it`s kickass rock-n-indie-core circus.... so beware!

..more about this later
Now go enjoy the sun!
Skål! "


26/02/2007
20 degrees below zero - 2nd world war submarine bunker - Feb 2007 - Bylarm Festval in Trondheim and Desperado

Well see for yourself - here's a clip of the Desperado show in Dora the submarine bunker that the Bylarm people turned into 6 amazing venues for the event






We have also been busy uploading tracks onto Lastfm so that you can listen to our playlist - please check out our page here where you will find full tracks from all of our Artists:



20/01/2007





[sub]NOVA at MIDEM



Music Industry trade magazine Music Week have selected the track "Kerosene Girl", [sub]NOVA, for inclusion on an exclusive covermount CD - Yorkshire at Midem, which comes out this week to coincide with MIDEM 2007 starting next weekend in Cannes.

The CD features 11 acts, all based in Yorkshire and includes tracks from from Yes Boss, Four Day Hombre and Ubernoise amongst others. The final track listing was selected by Music Week from a short list presented to them by Go Events.

The collective behind the CD has been co-ordinated by Go Events supported by Yorkshire Forward and UK Trade and Investment alongside BBC Raw Talent and various independant labels. Go Events will be at Midem presenting the CD in support of the artists and the Yorkshire music scene as a whole. For more information on Yorkshire at Midem visit www.newyorkshire.net

[sub]NOVA are currently finishing the recording of their debut album which will feature a new recording of Kerosene Girl.

To hear and share Kerosene Girl visit www.myspace.com/subnovaband or www.myspace.com/stuntedrecords


14/12/2006
DESPERADO came and went in a frantic blur in October, leaving their mark on the Press, record buying public and live audiences alike, so much so that RockSound sent a reviewer down to the last date of the tour in Reading and one of RockSounds staff has just voted "Beauty is the First Victim" as the no 6 album in their top ten releases for 2006....now that brought a smile to all our faces !
Checkout some of the albums press on the catalogue page by clicking the album image

Back in their homeland now and DESPERADO have just been confirmed as one of the acts to be performing at the Norwegian ByLarm music industry showcase festival at Trondheim in Feb 2007 ByLarm website

DESPERADO will be back in2007 for more dates and a further album release backed up by 3 videos, which are looking pretty damn good. The action will start in January so watch out for updates, in the meantime if you haven't already tracked down the album (Beauty is The First Victim) you can get it in HMV or just about any record store. It's also available mail order from the Stunted Records own online shop and loads of other online stores and download sites - a search in Google will bring them all up.

[sub]NOVA have confirmed that they will begin recording their Debut Album anytime now and hope it will be completed by late Jan - catch them live with their full new line up in Sheffield on Dec 28th at West Street Live and in Leeds at Rock of Ages (Leeds Uni - Mine) on Jan 6th


Here's wishing everyone a great Xmas and Happy New Year from Stunted ..... see you soon.


25/10/2006
DESPERADO ramraided the UK with a short hard blast and have now left to carry on the mission in mainland Europe. They will be back!

In the meantime you can still catch a track being played on Rocksound's Myspace with a live review to follow in the next issue of the mag. You can also keep track on their movements here Desperado's Myspace

Another impressive review of their UK debut "Beauty is the first Victim" can be found here Rockmidgets Review

BUY BEAUTY IS THE FIRST VICTIM DIRECT ONLINE HERE:


13/10/2006
DESPERADO HIT THE UK!


And anyone who has already seen them live certainly knows they have been to a show.


This week the band find themselves crawling all over the pages of Rocksound - name checked in no less than six places throughout the mag - with a large feature/Album review/Coverdisc track/ Decks of Death name check and album ads to boot. They describe Beauty is the first Victim as:

"an eclectic, poetically violent fusion of subtle melodies, aggressive guitars and demonic screams, they create brutally beautiful, sharply focussed songs with a depth and dexterity that becomes more pronounced with each listen...definitively individual experimental hardcore" - RockSound Exposure feature Nov 06"

If you want to know more then buy the mag - its a great DESPERADO souvenir



Kerrang have also reviewed the album in this weeks issue - describing the music as "Ferel panic punk with a rocket up its arse!


And to round the week off for Desperado the "All Hat No Cattle" video has been playlisted on the Hard as Hell show on Music choice available via Sky.


Sooooo...... 6 shows down 3 to go before they head off for mainland Europe - if you haven't seen them live already then get to one of the 3 remaining UK shows - Newcastle legends, Scunthorpe Lincoln Imp or Reading Face Bar because they wont be back here until next March


2/10/2006
DESPERADO - BEAUTY IS THE FIRST VICTIM -RELEASED TODAY!





UK TOUR STARTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 5th Ocober - The Bivouac, LINCOLN
Saturday 7th October - Club 85, HITCHIN
Sunday 8th October - The West Riding, HUDDERSFIELD
Monday 9th October - Bar Bloc, GLASGOW
Wednesday 11th October - The Vine, LEEDS - Support Ten Seconds of Chaos
Thursday 12th October - The Met Lounge, PETERBOROUGH
Friday 13th October - Legends, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Saturday 14th October - The Lincoln Imp, SCUNTHORPE - Support Ten Seconds of Chaos
Sunday 15th October - Face Bar, READING


17/09/2006

 
 
 
Stunted Records' band  Desperado are on their way to the UK - Album "Beauty Is The First Victim" released OCT 2nd - distro by Shellshock - available in stores nationwide
 
                             

 

online pre-orders here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beauty-First-Victim-Desperado/dp/B000I2KPPA/ref=sr_11_1/202-7349258-5351857?ie=UTF8

 http://www.play.com/Search.aspx?searchtype=cdartisttitle&searchstring=desperado&page=search&pa=search&go.x=40&go.y=8


But First!

Watch Scuzz (SKY 364 NTL 347) New Blood Show starting 9pm tonight and catch DESPERADO (Norwegian Hardcore/Screamo/punk - think Blood Brothers/Refused)

If you like the video text "Blood Desperado" to 64343 to get them on the main playlist

Further details click here:  

Also

Watch out for Desperado feature in Next months Rocksound (Nov issue out Oct 11th)

&

The Guardian labelled them "Excellent Norwegian hardcore shouters" in the Arts pages!

And

also email here : rock.show@bbc.co.uk and ask for "All Hat No Cattle" by Desperado  

And another thing!

Desperado begin the UK tour October 5th - full details on the gigs page

Not forgetting.......

Ten Seconds of Chaos - who are just finishing off new recordings of cracking new songs - they will accompany Desperado on dates in Scunthorpe and Leeds

[sub]NOVA - are now out and about gigging with the full new line up - live dates listed on the gigs page

 


15/08/2006




ALBUM RELEASE - UK TOUR


As promised .........
Album entitled "Beauty Is The First Victim" will be released in the UK 2nd Oct - available from all major outlets nationwide - distributed by Shellshock

Along with the album release Desperado will be gracing the UK with their presence - (once met never to forget!) in a nationwide tour. To check out if they are playing at a venue near you go to gigs page where you will find some dates already confirmed with more to follow.


24/07/2006


Tacoma have recently revealed a new line up - gone from the band is Steve Hardwick on guitar and they welcome not just one replacement but two in the shape of Dario Shanchez and Simon Banks.

Along with the new line up comes a name change - The band are now called [sub]NOVA

Catch [sub]NOVA live this week at West Street Live, Sheffield on Sunday 6th Aug


26/06/2006


NEW BAND FOR STUNTED!



CLICK THE DESPERADO LOGO ABOVE FOR A LINK TO THE "ALL HAT NO CATTLE VIDEO" SO YOU CAN SEE THEM IN ACTION AND YOU WILL SEE WHY WE ARE SO EXCITED TO HAVE THEM HERE ON STUNTED

FURTHER NEWS ON RELEASES & TOUR TO FOLLOW SOON

In the meantime check out their artist profile page to find out more


6/05/2006


NEW RELEASE ON STUNTED!

We thought it was about time you had chance to buy a few tracks from all our Artists so here you go click on the Karmadownload logo and you will find our new compilation SOUND INVASION :




8/04/2006

Time to vote!

Sheffield Soundaloud has announced that TACOMA are in the running for Best Band in their 2006 Sheffield Soundaloud Music awards. Nominations have been running since January of this year and anyone can vote until the end of May 2006

So Tacoma fans head on over here:

countshttp://www.soundaloudsheffieldmusicawards.co.uk/

and put your mark where it counts

Tacoma played a cracking set to a packed and very appreciative house at Sheffield's Corporation nightclub in support of Hed(PE) on April 4th. To catch the next live outing for the band head on down to The Grapes in Sheffield on 19th April.


TEN SECONDS OF CHAOS have now had three gigs with new guitarist Rik in tow and a whole bunch of new songs. Positive feedback has been immense with lots of excited rumblings about big things to come for the band. If you have not seen them live yet then they will be playing the Cockpit, Leeds on April 23rd before once again disappearing underground for a couple of months to craft and add finishing touches to yet more genre defying rock songs that will be unleashed later in the year.


2/04/2006
It's spring and time to get off your backsides and get out to see some live shows

Catch Tacoma at the Corporation nightclub in Sheffield supporting Hed(PE) this Tuesday 4th April

On Thursday 6th April Ten Seconds of Chaos will be pleasuring the Cardigan Arms in Leeds with another dose of their genre defying rock. You really dont want to miss this!

Guitarist Magazine got on the case this month with a news item about Stunted affiliated artist Thomas Blug whose CD's and new DVD "Guitar from the Heart" is available exclusively in the UK via our own online shop. "We strongly recommend this player!" were the words used by Guitarist so for any guitar music fans Thomas is definitely one to watch.


24/03/2006
We're doing it again!
We are giving away more FREE! tracks
Take a look over on our Myspace page www.myspace.com/stuntedrecords and you will find:

FULC - Drawn Out
TSOC - Apathy is Easy
Tacoma - Autopilot
Kite - Starsmell

But be quick they are only available to download FREE! for one weeK


17/03/2006
This week we want you to hear and share some of the great music from our current bands
From Friday 17th March until Friday 24th March we are offering you the chance to download some tracks for FREE!

Go to: www.myspace.com/stuntedrecords
to access all the free tracks

or to the bands own sites for their individual tracks and to hear more of their music
www.myspace.com/fulc
www.myspace.com/kitenorway
www.myspace.com/tacomaband
www.myspace.com/tensecondsofchaos

Tracks available

FULC - Owes Nothing
TSOC - Apathy is Easy
TACOMA - Overdried
KITE - Head First

And if you like what you hear then check out Stunted Bands PLAYING LIVE THIS WEEK:

Ten Seconds of Chaos - Sat 18th March - Carpe Diem - Leeds

Tacoma - Friday 24th March - Josephs Well - Leeds

Thats all folks - go get the music and share it about but dont wait, the tracks will only be there for a week.


18/02/2006
This week we have released the FULC video "Wasting" taken from Embrace.Destroy and it's completely FREE!

You can stream it here:
www.mypace.com/stuntedrecords

or download it here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8555630289287724510

For further updates on releases and new signings please remember to sign our mailing list below


06/02/2006
Well here it is, welcome to Stunteds new website. In the last few months we've had a spurt of growth hormones and Stunted has grown with new bands, fresh plans and an exciting new release in the pipeline. Check out the new bands on the Artist page and visit the Shop to see new stuff and check what your collection is missing. Sign up to the mailing list to keep an eye on what's happening.....some good things coming !!