Brix and the boys are re-united
The book launch of The Big Midweek saw former band members meeting up for the first time in years - and soon they were rehearsing old songs and new.
Demand for a Christmas gig to celebrate the success of the book provided the perfect opportunity to play live.
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Hide AdThe Fall’s guitar player Brix Smith Start said: “When we read Steve’s book it reminded us how well it could work and how great those songs were.
“It feels so good to be playing again. I love playing with these guys and I’ve missed it.”
Brix & The Extrictated made their debut at The Ruby Lounge in Manchester in 2014 and will release their highly-anticipated debut single Damned for Eternity, a burst of garage power with Brix’s savage lyrics over sliding power chords and a rumbling bass, on May 12 on Blang Records.
The line-up features Brix on vocals and guitar, Steve Hanley on bass and Paul Hanley on drums, reigniting the band’s powerhouse rhythm section.
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Hide AdCompleting the line-up is Steve Trafford and Jason Brown, both on guitar. The album, which is titled Part 2, will be released later this year.
This year has already seen Brix reaching a new audience with her well-received BBC 6Music show (sitting in for Guy Garvey).
Brix & The Extricated play Hebden Bridge Trades Club on Friday, May 19, doors 8pm. Tel: 01422 845265.