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Dreadzone is a british band whose music is an eclectic fusion of dub, reggae, dance, and folk. They have so far produced four studio albums and one live album.
Dreadzone formed in 1993 when ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up with Tim Bran, who had previously worked as a musician and sound engineer for Julian Cope. The name ‘Dreadzone’ was suggested to Greg and Tim by Don Letts.
Tim and Greg were soon joined by bassist Leo Williams, also formerly of Big Audio Dynamite. The band signed to Creation Records in 1993 and released their first album 360°. The following year the band signed to Virgin Records and released their second studio album Second Light. In the meantime, Dreadzone had become a favourite festival act and in June that year played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
John Peel championed Dreadzone on Radio 1, and cited Second Light as one of his favourite albums of all time. Tracks from Second Light also dominated Peel’s Festive Fifty in 1995, and the band recorded six Peel Sessions between 1993 and 2001.
Between 1998 and 2001 the Dreadzone Soundsystem hosted the popular Dubwiser club night at Notting Hill Arts Club.
Dreadzone recently performed at the 2005 Bestival music festival held yearly on the Isle of Wight, however they also regularly tour the United Kingdom playing smaller venues.
Dreadzone formed in 1993 when ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up with Tim Bran, who had previously worked as a musician and sound engineer for Julian Cope. The name ‘Dreadzone’ was suggested to Greg and Tim by Don Letts.
Tim and Greg were soon joined by bassist Leo Williams, also formerly of Big Audio Dynamite. The band signed to Creation Records in 1993 and released their first album 360°. The following year the band signed to Virgin Records and released their second studio album Second Light. In the meantime, Dreadzone had become a favourite festival act and in June that year played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
John Peel championed Dreadzone on Radio 1, and cited Second Light as one of his favourite albums of all time. Tracks from Second Light also dominated Peel’s Festive Fifty in 1995, and the band recorded six Peel Sessions between 1993 and 2001.
Between 1998 and 2001 the Dreadzone Soundsystem hosted the popular Dubwiser club night at Notting Hill Arts Club.
Dreadzone recently performed at the 2005 Bestival music festival held yearly on the Isle of Wight, however they also regularly tour the United Kingdom playing smaller venues.
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Mirick wrote:
saw them at relentless garage this week, was fucking amazing. best gig i've ever been to.
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harvey-thepooka wrote:
Just home from Pompey gig... AHOY(2)!!!
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jaydeloafer wrote:
Great gig on Sat @ Frome......Ahoy!! :D
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Coggins12 wrote:
Saw them on Saturday, absolutely mental!
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MarsAsAGirl wrote:
Seeing them tonight =D Really looking forward to it, they were awesome when I saw them last year.
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StuHolmes_73 wrote:
What are these guy like these days? Loved 360, Fight the Power and Maximum eps, still do, then they did Second Light...to say I didn't like it would be a massive understatement.
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Applecrumble wrote:
Are Dreadzone and the Dreadzone Soundsystem one and the same? I saw the Soundsystem a bunch of times when I was at uni on Sourpuss nights... Bentham Town Hall was the best.... Just wondering
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aeonbeat wrote:
just heard those guys @ Spirit Of Burgas and now hope to find that sound again!
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PurpleVBus wrote:
Hey Guys, Are you going to Relentless Boardmaster Festival to see Dreadzone? - Details on free entry! I'm working with vINSPIRED at this year's Relentless Festival We’re on the look out for volunteers up for going to the Relentless Boardmaster Festival in Newquay: http://www.relentlessboardmasters.com The Festival's full of extreme sports: bmxing aerial assaults, and surf competitions, and some massive bands like Cypress Hill and Calvin Harris - if you can give us just 4 hours a day helping out with photography or putting up umbrellas at the Festival we want you. The volunteers will get to enjoy the rest of the festival for free as a thank you for their time. Go to http://bigvbus.vinspired.com to sign up as, or for more information about the opportunities available. See you there? :)
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kretinostupido wrote:
Amazing show on Proti proudu (czech republic)!!! I love you, guys :-)!!!
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skalagon wrote:
WoW I heard them at oxegen randomly, they were unreal. It was the first time me and my friends ever heard them and we agreed they were class. The lead singing had a crutch though whatever happened to him, he was spinnin around on it and shite though lol.
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Nochek wrote:
aaaaaaaaa!!! I again hear them!!!
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cmep2huk wrote:
Respect guys!
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iamcynique wrote:
i'm gonna put on an iron shirt!
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1kifuu wrote:
kheeeeeeeee im new to this i love this track im guna have a load of fun on last fm peace out xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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planetreckless wrote:
Dreadzone rules, but we need more of the 'Functional Dread' rmxs in here !! btw 'Once upon a time' sadly lacks content too :(
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kojot1979 wrote:
GREAT MIUSIC !!!
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tatticarvalho wrote:
I loved it! Come to Brazil pls...
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phenobarbidoll8 wrote:
Shining Path :D
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CaraJLaing wrote:
Looking forward to being at a festival with you guys this year so much!!!! xxXx x ;D
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