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My Vitriol
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London, England (1999 – present)
My Vitriol are an alternative rock band formed in 1999 in London, England. The band takes its name from “Brighton Rock” by Graham Greene. In the story, the main character carries a bottle of vitriol (an idiomatic name for sulphuric acid) for self protection. The band currently comprises Ravi Kesavaram (drums), Som Wardner (vocals, guitar and lyrics), Seth Taylor (guitar) and Lauren (bass). Former member Carolyn Bannister (bass and backing vocals) left the group sometime in 2005. The band has so far remained silent concerning her departure.
Beginnings (1998-1999)
Ravi and Som met at UCL in early 1998. They lived opposite each other in halls and were both were studying similar degrees; Som studying Genetics and Ravi studying Biochemistry.[1] They were both involved in the local music scene, but it wasn’t for a year and a half until they played together. Som had written a few songs and a friend of theirs decided to help them record a demo as a project for his studio engineering course. Ravi played the drums, Som played the rest of the instruments and they put together an EP called “Delusions of Grandeur” in the space of just two days, using every free studio session they could.
About 250 CD-R copies of “Delusions Of Grandeur” were pressed but only about 30 actually worked, due to technical reasons. However, one was handed to Radio One DJ Steve Lamacq at a gig. Within days, Lamacq had broadcast a track on the Session Unsigned slot, which led to greater publicity for the band in the form of the track’ Grounded’ being used on the ‘Organ Radio 5’ compilation.
Beginnings (1998-1999)
Ravi and Som met at UCL in early 1998. They lived opposite each other in halls and were both were studying similar degrees; Som studying Genetics and Ravi studying Biochemistry.[1] They were both involved in the local music scene, but it wasn’t for a year and a half until they played together. Som had written a few songs and a friend of theirs decided to help them record a demo as a project for his studio engineering course. Ravi played the drums, Som played the rest of the instruments and they put together an EP called “Delusions of Grandeur” in the space of just two days, using every free studio session they could.
About 250 CD-R copies of “Delusions Of Grandeur” were pressed but only about 30 actually worked, due to technical reasons. However, one was handed to Radio One DJ Steve Lamacq at a gig. Within days, Lamacq had broadcast a track on the Session Unsigned slot, which led to greater publicity for the band in the form of the track’ Grounded’ being used on the ‘Organ Radio 5’ compilation.
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Finelines
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Between the Lines
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Losing Touch
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Shannonline wrote:
They're probably waiting for 2012 so it will be 10 years between albums... classy move but can we wait another 2 1/2 years? F%@kers :P
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y00 wrote:
Game of Pricks is HURRICANE!
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Heardtheband wrote:
Why Have they disappeared??? They are as bad as Guns N Roses, No there the Knack without the drugs.
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Pinchi1 wrote:
great band . always: your way is addictive.
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thekillingspree wrote:
I wish they would RELEASE THAT FUCKING SECOND ALBUM ALREADY!!
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Xenteofficial wrote:
Saw them at download festival and 07 and they were awesome!
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ambient4pig wrote:
I wish they eventually would come to Russia!!!
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PaperFireArms wrote:
I wish they would come to the states.
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riosapolinar wrote:
I like so much My Vitriol, Always: Your Way!!!
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glazdzero wrote:
They're on Spotify now! "Cast In Amber" is up :)
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iceflames wrote:
awesome!
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noah_burke wrote:
really love you guys !
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Jinsie wrote:
'finelines' is a forgotten an indie/shoegaze classic. Ah... never thought i'd be looking back on 2001 with rose-tinted specs =)
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Locust_ wrote:
<3
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Stoov wrote:
Would love to see them back in France soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gripton wrote:
Amazing gig in liverpool, such a great live sound.
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CallieBo wrote:
These guys are touring atm? What? Mindfuck ahh.
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the_clause wrote:
Please check out my band, let us know what you think!! You might be suprised!! http://www.last.fm/music/Broken+Links
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jamesusillxd wrote:
Why wernt this band like Hugeee? =[
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jonaschrist wrote:
I wish these fan-demanded tours would come to Newcastle... I guess no-one in the North-east likes them except me.
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cogumeloblue added My Vitriol to cogumeloblue’s library. yesterday evening
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DreadfulHero wrote about My Vitriol – Finelines in Year in Revision: 2001. yesterday evening
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DreadfulHero wrote about My Vitriol in Year in Revision: 2001. yesterday evening
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alepangel, Littleabroad, andylovestea and 2 other people added My Vitriol to their libraries. Thursday morning
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caverdaz wrote about My Vitriol – Finelines in Overall Top Albums (Nov 2009). Monday afternoon
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caverdaz wrote about My Vitriol in Overall Top Albums (Nov 2009). Monday afternoon
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Year in Revision: 2001
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