Hawklords, the band comprising former members of the seminal space rock group, Hawkwind, are about to hit the road in support of their fifth album, Fusion, released on 7 October, 2016.
Originally formed by Robert Calvert and Dave Brock (of Hawkwind) from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins in 1978, the current members of Hawklords are:
HARVEY BAINBRIDGE: Synthesizer and vocals – original member of Hawklords 1978 line-up and long serving member and writer with Hawkwind 1977 – 1993 and respected solo artiste.
DAVE PEARCE: Drums – from the renowned British psych-rock band The Bevis Frond.
JERRY RICHARDS: Guitar and vocals – veteran of the UK free festival scene of the 1980’s. Lead guitarist, writer and producer with Hawkwind, 1996 to 2001.
RON TREE: Lead vocals and oscillators – survivor of the 1980’s UK free festival scene and lead vocalist, bass player and writer with Hawkwind, 1995 to 2001.
TOM ASHURST: Bass and Vocals – rising star from the British festival circuit and newest member of the band.
‘Fusion’ is described by the band as, “Exploring the themes of: Sex, Death, Art, Time and Identity”.
It is another sonic slab of classic British space-rock, with ‘real’ songs and a strangely beautiful electronic and glissando guitar piece from Harvey Bainbridge (synthesiser and vocals) and Jerry Richards (guitars, multi-instrumentalist and vocal).
Kim McAuliffe, from Girlschool, guests on the album with a lead vocal on one of the songs called SR-71: a wry slice of commentary regarding the once golden American Dream! Super, catchy choruses and rock ‘n’ roll throughout, Kim’s vocal performance is stunning.
The band embarks on a major tour of the UK throughout October and early November 2016.
Each show features a jaw-dropping digital projected lightshow, specially created by lighting designer and tour circuit veteran, Dave ‘Lighthouse’ Johnson.
“The Hawklords’ refusal to bow down to conventional reality makes them both unique and as up-to-date as tomorrow.”
Paul Moody – Classic Rock Magazine October 2015
“Loud, chaotic, and as unstoppable as a crashing meteor, Hawklords are a force to be reckoned with”.
Oz Hardwick – R2 Magazine
UK tour dates
Thursday 13th October: Frome – The Cheese & Grain
Friday 14th October: Oldham – Whittles
Saturday 15th October: Wigan – Old Courts
Sunday 16th October: Leeds – The Library
Tuesday 18th October: Leicester – Musician
Wednesday 19th October: Evesham – Iron Road
Thursday 20th October: Swansea – The Scene
Friday 21st October: Hitchin – Club 85
Saturday 22nd October: Nottingham – Doghouse
Sunday 23rd October: Norwich – Brickmakers
Tuesday 25th October: Oxford – 02 Academy2
Wednesday 26th October: Preston – The Continental
Thursday 27th October: Edinburgh – Bannermans
Friday 28th October: Aberdeen – Krakatoa
Saturday 29th October: Glasgow – 02 ABC2
Sunday 30th October: Newcastle – The Cluny
Tuesday 1st November: Bilston – Robin 2
Wednesday 2nd November: Kendal – Bootleggers
Thursday 3rd November: Chester – Live Rooms
Friday 4th November: Bingley – Arts Centre
Saturday 5th November: Worcester – Marrs Bar
Sunday 6th November: London – 100 Club
