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There are at least two groups sharing the name Dub War:
1) Raggae metal band from the UK;
2) UK garage/dubstep duo.
1) Formed in 1993, Dub War were a rock antidote to the Britpop hegemony.
Diminutive, livewire frontman Benji Webbe joined three established Newport musicians, and released a couple of 12” singles and a now sought-after mini album with local hardcore label Words Of Warning. The Dub Warning mini album was released in 1994, then, following a rapid rise in their profile, re-released with extra tracks as Words Of DUBWARning later in the year.
Explosive live performances, always prefaced by Webbe winding a huge air raid siren, propelled their public profile upwards and while the indie press concentrated on the likes of Sleeper, Menswear and Echobelly, Dub War carved out a niche for themselves with discerning and open-minded rock fans.
Extreme music label Earache decided that Dub War were perfect for their roster and by 1995 they’d inked the deal. Pain was released in the same year, and featured two tracks that became over time rock club floor-filling staples. Gorrit took Faith No More and made it even more intense and twisted, while Strike It was a huge shout-along with an infectious rap metal refrain.
Dub War were never the types to tread water, so after the Pain album cycle, they experimented more with their sounds and influences, trying to avoid being pigeonholed in any one bracket. The new material was softer, more subtle, and without some of the bombast of their previous material. It was challenging - and of course that has knock-on effects when an audience expects a certain sound.
1) Raggae metal band from the UK;
2) UK garage/dubstep duo.
1) Formed in 1993, Dub War were a rock antidote to the Britpop hegemony.
Diminutive, livewire frontman Benji Webbe joined three established Newport musicians, and released a couple of 12” singles and a now sought-after mini album with local hardcore label Words Of Warning. The Dub Warning mini album was released in 1994, then, following a rapid rise in their profile, re-released with extra tracks as Words Of DUBWARning later in the year.
Explosive live performances, always prefaced by Webbe winding a huge air raid siren, propelled their public profile upwards and while the indie press concentrated on the likes of Sleeper, Menswear and Echobelly, Dub War carved out a niche for themselves with discerning and open-minded rock fans.
Extreme music label Earache decided that Dub War were perfect for their roster and by 1995 they’d inked the deal. Pain was released in the same year, and featured two tracks that became over time rock club floor-filling staples. Gorrit took Faith No More and made it even more intense and twisted, while Strike It was a huge shout-along with an infectious rap metal refrain.
Dub War were never the types to tread water, so after the Pain album cycle, they experimented more with their sounds and influences, trying to avoid being pigeonholed in any one bracket. The new material was softer, more subtle, and without some of the bombast of their previous material. It was challenging - and of course that has knock-on effects when an audience expects a certain sound.
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NicholasBellic wrote:
Better than Skindred, WAY BETTER, this schiz rocks!
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bodysnatcher4 wrote:
just listened to these guys for the first time. VERY under rated band
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LiveBootlegs wrote:
Dub War - Live @ Goteborg, Sweden, 11-03-1995 http://livebootlegconcert.blogspot.com/
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Pirinyo wrote:
EPIC music
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CosmicAnomoly wrote:
great music here....
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BlackHound84 wrote:
I like Skindred but Dub War is hard and heavy.
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RUTSDC wrote:
GREAT MUSIC !!!!!!!!!
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Hail-Santa wrote:
Dub War seem to me like a fusion of reggae, punk, nu metal and grunge imo, not particularly heavy metal.
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embe39 wrote:
such a good band deserves it's own group! http://www.last.fm/group/Dub+War
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NapalmFrost wrote:
Just an alert/reminder to those who weren't aware, that Earache Records have just released a Dub War compilation entitled The Dub, The War & The Ugly (http://www.last.fm/music/dub+war/the+dub%2C+the+war%2B%2526%2Bthe+ugly) featuring unreleased demos for the lost third album, a live concert and all their music videos. Be sure to check it out!
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Severenth wrote:
Hi guys great stuff!!!!!!! Formed in 2007, since then the band have toured the UK with their debut album ” The Age Of Paranoia” The album gained critical acclaim with outstanding reviews, and also won the Playmusic UK best unsigned metal act of 2009. Severenth have so far shared the stage with the likes of Skindred; Il Nino; Kittie; Soil; Hed p.e.; Bring Me The Horizon; 3 Inches of Blood; Biomechanical; Trigger The Bloodshed; Forever Never; Panic Cell; Will Haven; plus loads more. 2010, Severenth have set their sights on international waters, Having toured the US with Ripchain under ROSM, Severenth decided it was best to part ways with the management group due to contractual differences. 2010 will also see the release of their as of yet, Untitled new album. Bigger. Tighter. Meaner. For all management and booking issues, Please contact Mike Green severenthmanagement_uk@hotmail.co.uk Worldwide Management by Green Industries.
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JeroenKlomp wrote:
although u don't see it in the album list, there is a page for,Words Of DUBWARning
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antyclub wrote:
Strike it !!
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MrsDredd wrote:
Ay Up Benji n crew! MrsD from Axiom in Cheltenham ..... :)
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atom20071 wrote:
dub it! excellent groove for cool moods...anytime, anywhere. dub it, bros.`n sis.!
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antyclub wrote:
BIG UP !!!!!
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ZionEternal wrote:
Dub War is off the chain and if any one wants to get a hold of some tracks check out emusic
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Revival_Records wrote:
Just came across 'million dollar love' in a box of singles - impressed.
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Wubzilla wrote:
Both the band and the dubstep artist are fucking amazing!
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Zer0_II wrote:
This is great stuff. I'll have to check out Skindred next. I'm in the process of trying to find artists which fuse reggae with either rock or hip-hop. If anyone could help me out please drop by my profile and leave me a shout.
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