THE AUTUMN KILLERS

Introduce us to The Autumn Killers who is in the band? Rob Reece (Bass & Lead Vocals), Duncan Richardson (Guitar & Backing Vocals), Mike Wood (Guitar & Backing Vocals), Jordan Wright (Drums & Percussion)

How did you get together? Through the powers of Facebook, Rob was looking to put a new project together and got in contact with Duncan and Jordan through some Facebook groups. Mike was from a You-tube video of him playing. How would you describe your music to the uninitiated?

We would describe our music as Hard Edged Rock with a Melodic edge.

What is your earliest musical memory?

Rob - Singing at a Holiday camp10 years old

Duncan – Playing my uncles banjo, aged three at a New Year’s Eve party

Mike – Watching my late father playing an acoustic when I was six years old

Jordan – Getting my first drum kit at 16

Who was your earliest musical influence? Rob – Kip Winger Duncan – David Bowie Mike – My father was the one who influenced my playing and my love of music

Jordan – The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold

What was the first record you bought?

Rob – Def Leppard, Pyromania Duncan – Dare, By the Human League

Mike – Guns and Roses, Appetite for Destruction

Jordan – Green Day, American Idiot

What was the first gig you attended?

Rob – Europe on The Final Countdown tour at The Odeon Cinema in Birmingham Duncan – Marillion at the Colston Hall

Mike – Fun Lovin’ Criminals in Cardiff

Jordan – Def Leppard in Cardiff What’s the best gig/s you’ve been to?

Rob – Alterbridge at Wolverhampton Civic Hall Duncan – Prodigy 1997

Mike – Green Day, Cardiff Castle Jordan – Avenged Sevenfold What’s the best gig you’ve played?

Rob – Supporting Kee Marcello ex Europe Guitarist

Jordan – The Drunken Monkey Festival

Who would be your dream artiste to work with?

Rob - Either Shinedown or Alterbridge

Duncan – David Gilmour from Pink Floyd

Mike – Bruce Springsteen Jordan – Avenged Sevenfold What’s for the future?

We plan to head back into the studio later this year to record two more tracks and release some more singles before we release our debut EP in the spring of 2020. We intend hitting the scene in a major way next year including festivals and gigs around the country. Where can we find out more about you? www.facebook.com/ theautumnkillers

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