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Bang Bang

There are several artists called Bang Bang: 1/ A French artist whose real name is Xavier Jamaux. He has been collaborating with several electronic artists in Paris and eventually signed with Yellow Productions, thats where he released his first album Je T'Aime Je T'Aime. For more:
http://www.bangbang.fr
http://www.myspace.com/xavierbangbang 2/ There is also a US band named Bang! Bang! out of Chicago, Illinois For More:
http://www.bangbangband.com
http://www.myspace.com/bangbangband 3/ A finish band called Bang! Bang!

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Glue Ear

Manchester 2007 - Present
Glue Ear are a three piece punk band tht formed at the end of 2007 in from Manchester, England. Three friends (Scott - Guitar / Vocals, Albi - Bass / Vocals, Lambert Drums) who were sick of the "Emo" and "Indie" scene that had infected Manchester, they decided to get their act together and pick up their instruments play some real music that they enjpoy! The band have yet to fond that one style that suits them and as such have an excectic mix of sounds.

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Down for the Count

Downforthecount was founded in 1998 by Matthew Bowen , Ben Huskins, Jacob Pheagan and Jon Richards . It began as a punk/hardcore band playing in the filthiest clubs in Down town Charlotte,after almost getting famous everyone split and went their own ways.Bens in a band called the side ,Jacob has a family,Jons in HATE THE LIVING/VIVIANS, but Matt is the only one who has continued with the name .Mat...

Read more about Down for the Count on Last.fm.

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One Way System

One Way System first lit up the second wave punk revolution with their fresh faced, no nonsense sound in the early eighties, when Oi! and skinhead culture had all but rejected the original punk ethic. One Way System managed to bridge the gap. From the front cover of Sounds to the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, the System remained sharp and impressive, their natural aggression and un-faulting professionalism sealing their reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the international punk circuit.

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The Victims

There are at least two bands called The Victims, and more called Victims. 1) The Victims were a three piece from Perth, Australia that existed for a brief time between 1977 - 1979. 1978 saw the band release their full body of work - a single and a 5 song EP known as the 'No Thanks to the Human Turd' EP. Memebers Dave Faulkner and James Baker would later go on to form/join the better known power-pop/rock band Hoodoo Gurus.

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Lunatic Fringe

There are at least two bands that call themselves Lunatic Fringe. 1. A punk band from Bristol, U.K., active from 1980 to 1986. Key releases included the 'Who's in Control?' E.P. and the 'Cringe With The Fringe' E.P. as well as the track 'British Man' on Riot City's 'Riotous Assembly' compilation. Line-up included Bear Hakenbush (vocals, see 1st photo), John Finch (guitar), Nick Horn (bass) and Age Blackmore (drums). Contemporaries of, and frequently played with, Disorder, Chaos U.K. and Amebix.

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Takida

Takida, a five piece rock band from Ånge, Sweden, started out in 1999 and they have worked hard to get where they are today. They have been touring all around Sweden and built quite a reputation as a solid live rockband. Their fanbase is growing as we speak. Their first demo Old was only produced in 500 copies and sold out immediately, Old was recorded in year 2000. It was followed up by the EP T2 (2000), the full length album Takida (2001), the ep Gohei (2003) and the ep Thorns (2004).

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Bowling for Soup

Bowling for Soup (acronym: BFS, or sometimes B4S) is an alternative, comedy band based in Denton, Texas (but originally from Wichita Falls, Texas) formed in 1994 from the ruins of an old metal band. Quoting Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, "we wanted to make happy music". They're known for their often humorous lyrics, upbeat guitar riffs, and Jaret's voice. They are best known for their singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want" in 2002 on Drunk Enough to Dance which was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award...

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