tag:sentonbombs.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news-db3bee96-9d08-441a-a9ea-f3c25c60c35b?p=3Latest News2021-01-08T10:13:00+00:00The Senton Bombsfalsetag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/65162372021-01-08T10:13:00+00:002023-12-10T17:28:09+00:00PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a3a64b585477ecd8a088c56a7c110160f09e1b70/original/cover-art.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a contents="PRE-ORDER NOW AT OUR STORE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">PRE-ORDER NOW!</a></p>
<p>Our 6th studio album 'Aerial Threat' will be released on 27th March, containing 14 brand new killer tracks from your ever reliable Bombs. This one is packed with the variety you have come to expect, some energetic punk rock n roll, with shades of southern and hard rock, as well as some other stylings we think you will enjoy. JC</p>
<p> </p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/64933162020-12-07T13:57:43+00:002023-12-10T17:28:55+00:00NEW SINGLE 2/1/21<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1607219461691b55402d1e97040586097f6bae69/original/dwelling-in-the-past.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />New year, new single!<br><br>We've got our fifth offering from our brand new album ready to land with the new year. Dwelling in the Past takes you back to our punk rock n roll stylings with plenty of hooks to sing along and enjoy. Fast, ferocious, with an important message for all, find the now!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/64361152020-09-17T13:28:37+01:002024-02-06T14:09:32+00:00New Single 5/10/20!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5531dfec0365588e111370ee642e2b4a06c60b13/original/img-1528.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The fourth single from our new album drops on 5/10/20, and is available on all digital formats<a contents=". You can PR-SAVE to your Spotify by clicking here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thesentonbombs/coaster?fbclid=IwAR0_XROAztBJPhvnUQKve8YWIvKKs4r88bYt3XmFhhqTB-91U-fh-Cr3wdQ" target="_blank">. You can PR-SAVE to your Spotify by clicking here!</a><br><br>Hot off the success of Be What You Want, Blue Sunset and Lake - which has almost 20k streams, Coaster will arrive with a new music video and deliver more of that Bombs sound you're now familar with. We hope you enjoy!<br>JC</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/63747822020-07-03T15:19:19+01:002023-12-10T17:03:41+00:00New Single - July 27th<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ffbfbbe21083a1ee62022103624be2a67a08bd20/original/lake-cover-1.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The third single release from the new SB album is here and it's a left turn on to the Bombs dark country highway. A haunting tale of a late night discovery below the surface of a lake. Could easily be the intro to your favourite HBO series.<br><br>Available on all digital outlets from 27/07!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/63160492020-05-14T11:07:10+01:002022-05-05T07:03:55+01:00New Single - June 1st<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/01c752540257c46319ac5cea3203172c5103fb2f/original/blue-sunset-2.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The second single from our forthcoming new album will be available from all digital outlets on Monday 1st June. Be What You Wanty is currently getting weekly plays on Planet Rock and has been really well received. If there was such a thing as a traditional Bombs song this would be it. Fast paced, hard hitting, hook-filled punk infected rock n roll.<br><br> </p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/62804522020-04-12T22:22:15+01:002022-06-02T02:39:13+01:00New Single - Monday 20th April<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/efce9a14a25739d61309749cc4df0db6080d06a8/original/bwywx2.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Time to rockdown in lockdown with your trusty Senton Bombs. The new single is the first release from a new album of songs we've been working on over the last year. It will be available from all digital outlets from Monday 20th April (20.04.20). It's an empowering song with all our usual ingredients thrown into the mix. Hope you enjoy. JC</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/60567232020-01-02T19:50:30+00:002022-09-07T07:04:35+01:002020 Let's Rock!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/42378e0ac4cce4de5154a7b0c91d53d3fbd6746c/original/11-2-20.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Our new album is almost complete and we're ready for some live action. Supporting are all-time faves The Supersuckers for a third time this Feb, come join the party!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/59501532019-11-05T15:07:41+00:002022-06-02T02:15:32+01:00Breaking the Record - Outsiders<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/6a1d0980da6b204947d3c82af2f52c82c9d0338e/original/outsiders-album-cover-draft-8.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />One year ago today we released Outsiders! <br>Our fifth studio album received a lot of love, praise and positivity from all corners. Here we take a look back on how it came together, <a contents="breaking the record." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sentonbombs.com/classified-blog/blog/breaking-the-record-outsiders?fbclid=IwAR2-nyVeYW8rlJFdrvs85DsYQa4WUznGA6XqCTMDt1P8pOcLzbJQrJSjJkU">breaking the record.</a></p>
<p>Outsiders merch and CDs still available in the<a contents=" SB Store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store"> SB Store</a>.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/58438862019-08-01T13:59:57+01:002022-05-28T12:48:48+01:00BOMBS ARE BACK IN TOWN<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/4b5bb4335d1989fc75a9f1405b38de0608680f6d/original/gig-post.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Back in Blackpool for a night of hard rock n roll.<br>Saturday, 14th September with our good friends The Awkwards and Shady Poets. Come join the party!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/58170552019-07-08T09:58:04+01:002023-12-10T16:56:38+00:00Midnight Dogs Launch<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/0f897677ba0e055334cc7afcf8d9ed121a0db5f9/original/05-10-19.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Delighted to be joining our extremely talented brothers 'The Midinight Dogs' as they launch their new album. We'll also be sharing the stage with the one Tony Wright from Terrorvision. This one has party time written all over it!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/58170542019-07-08T09:56:29+01:002022-07-29T19:21:17+01:00Dollfest 6<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/7b7d4ec54ed5ca63e0a7a39c04b0125ecbe4b4b7/original/28-09-19.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />A quiet year on-stage for us as we re-group and record. It's been a welcome break after many years of trekking about making noise, the headaches have simmered and the tinnitus reduced... but the time comes for us to get back at. To Wales - for Dollfest and fantastic line-up!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/55712662018-12-28T19:41:01+00:002023-12-10T17:21:22+00:00Year Review 2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/30de9daeeb53c33a1fa2cbbd65d0c510114daf0e/original/yir18.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Since beginning as teenagers with few clues and less direction, to be travelling around making our racket to appreciative crowds all these years later comes as something of a surprise. Far superior musicians never make it out of their bedroom, let alone get to support their favourite bands and drink whiskey through the night with their long-time heroes. 2018 delivered and then some, time to look back in our annual Year Review Awards...</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>BEST GIG </strong></span> </p>
<p>Easily the toughest call with five clear standouts. From the big-time tasting Hard Rock Hell AOR and Sleaze Festivals, to three at our hometown church The Waterloo, supporting The Supersuckers, Xmas Shenanigans (with Massive Wagons) and… this year’s winner, by an inch – Roxfest! A night of pure celebration, the half century of legendary DJ and dear friend of the band Stevi Rox. We secured the date and lined-up four amazing bands containing great friends to join us in paying tribute to a guy who has helped us all, in rode Psychobabylon, The Midnight Dogs, The Idol Dead and Takeaway Thieves. Just about all our favourite people converged on a truly special night. Considering how good some of the 2018 gigs have been, it just shows this one was something else, the intangible, emotional, ‘let yourself go’ and rock ‘til you drop sensation. Finishing with Stevi and Wordy on stage and the entire crowd singing the words back at us, this was just immense! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: ROXFEST, THE WATERLOO, BLACKPOOL (15.06.18) </strong></span><br><em><strong>Previous Winners: <br>THE MAZE, NOTTINGHAM (30.04.17) <br>BROOKS CLUB, ACCRINGTON (19.03.16)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a23cb74a3a78938a8751ccc03877d08ea483d1b2/original/35461587-1768104329894850-4698856666077069312-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </strong></em><span class="font_large"><strong>WORST GIG </strong></span> </p>
<p>Bit of a sore thumb on a largely brilliant hand dealt. Supporting Swedish Jazz-metal band ‘Shining’ on the first night of their ‘Animal’ Tour, we rocked up to Satan’s Hollow, Manchester on a cold dark Sunday afternoon. We only agreed the gig due to a friend getting us on the bill due to his love of Shining, but it didn’t seem implausible this might be a worthwhile venture. Manchester ain’t far, Hollow is a decent venue and despite our collective instincts suggesting plug-pulling, it was too close and we don’t like to withdraw late. If you’re sacking off a gig because it might suck – you shouldn’t have agreed to it in the first place. We encountered a sound engineer who may have been the victim of some kind of Swedish Jazz-metal gang-rape prior to our arrival. The main band had apparently sound-checked for hours and he was so pissed off there was urine dribbling from his eyes (could have been the jazz-rape). Copping for the opening slot the hapless promoter “needed us on”, but it was 6:45 and the posters and website stated “doors at 7”, something we only found out post-set, meaning those who travelled out for us found the tail end of our set, much to their bemusement. Gigs like this are reserved for the rearview, yet it served as a timely reminder in a head-on collision of “always trust your instincts". </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Loser: SATAN’S HOLLOW, MANCHESTER (04.11.18) </strong></span><br><em><strong>Previous Losers: <br>GULLIVERS, MANCHESTER (22.07.17) <br>THE GREAT BRITISH CAMPOUT, PETERBOROUGH (17.07.16)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/b98b7392473c7270be81617ee1f789052dcfe6dd/original/45496792-10156304594578355-5540521899332730880-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </strong></em><span class="font_large"><strong>BEST VENUE </strong></span></p>
<p>Last year it may have seemed a ‘surprise’ victor or some sort of ‘Blackpool’ biased from us donkey riding rock munchers. This year it’s a no-brainer. Our first ever consecutive winner providing us with three 5-star gigs, the setting for our music video ‘Who We Are’ and hours of enjoyment – take a bow, The Waterloo Music Bar. A superb venue which gets better every time you enter. Ian and the gang deserve every success – we love ‘em and we love the place. The rise of the Waterloo knows no limits. The bands coming through the door speak to that and the punters who follow echo it. One day Ian’s dream of Black Stone Cherry out on the Bowling Green will be realised… at least it doesn’t seem as ambitious as it once may have. All our respect and a massive thank you for what you’ve given us and the town this year.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: THE WATERLOO ROCK MUSIC BAR, BLACKPOOL </strong></span><br><em><strong>Previous Winners: <br>THE WATERLOO ROCK MUSIC BAR, BLACKPOOL (2017) <br>360 CLUB, LEEDS (2016) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5b8e69c7401dd56e7938736f9ec64d75954046c8/original/35407468-10155976840588355-1370308881997103104-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></em><span class="font_large"><strong>BEST BAND WE PLAYED WITH </strong></span></p>
<p>In a year where we joined the fantastic Bullets & Octane on their tour for a couple of dates, featured on festivals with the likes of the Backyard Babies, L.A. Guns, Skid Row, as well as playing with chart-busting hard rock brothers, and last years winner of this award, Massive Wagons, it might have been a difficult choice… had it not been for the greatest rock n roll band in the world… The Supersuckers! <br>Our collective favourite band of all-time gave us the honour of supporting them twice on their 30th anniversary tour – the most special night being in Blackpool where we warmed the stage for them before they delivered ‘Evil Powers of Rock n Roll’ in its entirety (my number 1 album of all time for the record). Then kicking back and hanging through the small hours as we put the world to right over whiskey and beer. My favourite night of being in a band, largely down to the company, if you would have told the 19-year old who started this band he’d one day get to do that… well that fucker would have probably believed you, but still, it’s now a reality. Special. Defining. Fulfilling. </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Winners: THE SUPERSUCKERS </span><br><em>Previous Winners: <br>MASSIVE WAGONS (2017) <br>TYGERS OF PAN TANG (2016) </em><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/d326ea0809e2dfde361d8d648afb9c8f51e91b27/original/46468096-10161130198555652-2505586016706887680-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">MOST MEMORABLE JOURNEY </span></strong></p>
<p>We’d just got through supporting the Suckers in Pershore at the ‘new’ Iron Road, not quite the old Iron Road, but decent all the same. We’d played ‘Born with a Tail’ to the man who wrote it, got the nod and then danced like maniacs through a ferocious first night of the tour set, with a good few comedy errors to let us know our fave band are human too, reassuring. By the finish we were so wasted Kal was already out cold in the car. Damo and me were on a mega-high, as was Scotty and even mr cool, Gibbons was in on the feel-good factor. Back in the Scott-mobile we raced off home, four hours with an ETA around 4:30am. We were discussing the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ movie and how many great songs Queen have, when Damo pipes up to tell us how shit Queen are and suggested we all hate them too we’ve just been overroared by the film and its nostalgia. Cue DJ Gibbons lining up every Queen song which we belted out all the way home. “No time for Damo, cause we are the champions… of the world!”. Got home, threw up and basked in sickening glory of a quality night. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: RETURN FROM PERSHORE </strong></span><br><em><strong>Previous Winners: <br>RETURN FROM BREAKING BANDS (2017) <br>RETURN FROM PEREBOROUGH (2016) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/9b603c3c6dfbf8c88862d82e27d2214242df9ca2/original/flag2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></em><span class="font_large"><strong>BIGGEST FUCK UP </strong></span></p>
<p>Having just played a cracking set to a giant crowd on the second stage at HRH AOR, Hafan Y Mor in North Wales – right in between Choir Boyz and Skid Row on the main, the latter which we swiftly hopped over the thoroughfare to catch, it was drinks and conversations with the many quality folk in attendance. Gibbons and Mason departed, smartly retiring to their caravan. For me, stuck with the drunken combo of dumb and equally dumb, I stuck it out before deciding we best head back with the lights of the venue dimming. We began to follow the trail until we reached a bridge, I knew we didn’t need to cross it but Damo and Kal were adamant, absolutely positive, couldn't be more certain. Neither of them former Cub Scouts I should have whipped out my sixer badge and told ‘em to get fucked, but for some reason, call it gig-high plus tiredness, I let the lads lead me for a change. Next minute, “oh shit” says Kal, I look down and mine and his trainers are deep in some sludge, not a swamp but a muddy mess of little manoeuvrability. Damo begins laughing at our misfortune so I grab his collar and pull him in with us, it wouldn’t be an SB road tour without Damo’s clown-shoe Converse caked in mud. Stuck in the mud with no idea which way to go next Damo whips his phone out to make the miserable call for help to our bandmates who will now doubt find this hilarious. Scotty answers and when trying to direct Big Dame gives up as I demand the phone. Turns out we shouldn’t have crossed the bridge. I told ‘em, I fuckin’ knew it. An hour plus wasted, we trot back in the dark, covered in mud, pecking nonsense. A shite end to a fine day. </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Winner: LOST IN THE MUD AT HARD ROCK HELL </span><br><em>Previous Winners: <br>MASON VERSUS THE HILL (2017) <br>DAMO’S MOTORWAY EXITS (2016) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/6fe11b6ceb7e07e013c0b0197ee116076f7ac0d1/original/img-20180310-173130.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></em><span class="font_large">BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT </span></strong></p>
<p>On a personal note supporting your all-time fave band will do it as far as achievements go, but once you’ve been and done that, it’s much less an achievement and much more a special memory. The biggest achievement this year comes in the way of a pretty heavy handed pat on our own backs. ‘Outsiders’, our fifth studio album is an awful long way from ‘Sweet Chin Music’ (album numero uno, a decade old next year). We’ve dared to be different, more different, yet remained true to ourselves throughout. Reviewers have unanimously loved it and claim we’re knocking on the door to the big time – but the clue is in the title, we’re outsiders in this game and we’re resigned to the fact that probably won’t happen, not in a pessimistic way, but in a realistic way which makes us all the more content in the fact we’ve made a pretty great album. Chapter Zero is our passion, Mass Vendetta is our musical evolution, Outsiders is our essence. We hope you liked it! </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Winner: OUTSIDERS ALBUM </span><br><em>Previous Winners: <br>FIRST ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE (2017) <br>CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM REVIEW (2016) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/8afcd656cf8e0337547646b9a3a076b4d73bd4d7/original/29597423-2433047800254410-6613226441291085257-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></em><span class="font_large">MOST DRUNK </span></strong></p>
<p>Last year Kally Ka$h shocked the world and stole Damo’s title for ‘Most Drunk’, it couldn’t happen two years in a row could it? <br>No, of course not. In truth Damien has been so well behaved this year he’s been unrecognisable to the sober eye, Kal and myself have done our fair share and were both in the running for this following several notable outings, then who comes galloping up the outside. He left it to the winter solstice, only ten days of the year remaining, following a sublime gig supporting the Massive Wagons before a sold-out capacity Waterloo. The free Red Stripes were going down like water in a desert, Damo’s facial inversion had begun, the sloping eye brows of a man well on his way to his old stomping ground – Wasted-ville. As the night drew to a close he pestered me about taxis, calling multiple and then not managing to get in any as we shuffled about, collecting merch and chatting. Eventually, with everything ready to go I went in search of the haunting hindrance, only to find he’d evaporated, a small patch of condensation on the venue ceiling. On my way home in the taxi my phone rings… <br>“Hey”, Damo bellows, sounding like Chewbacca with an apple in his mouth. <br>“Where are you bellend, I’ve just looked everywhere for you?” I reply.<br>“I’m in a field” <br>“A field, what the fuck are you on about?” <br>“I don’t know, I got a taxi and got out in a field, I don’t know where I am” <br>He then bursts into his monstrous laugh for the next several minutes as I tried my best to figure out which field it might be and how he might get home. He called me the next day to ask what happened, no recollection, duly reclaiming his annual award. </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Winner: DAMIEN KAGE </span><br><em>Previous Winners: <br>KALLY KA$H (2017) <br>DAMIEN KAGE (2016) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/4f5acafa83cf9df3a347b037be09f9e14a30d3f9/original/35531849-1768107073227909-301277602033696768-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></em></strong><span class="font_large"><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></span> </p>
<p>It has been one of, if not the, best year to date. Looking back on ’18, there are so many highlights, so much to be thankful for. The gig list (containing our usual 'star ratings') below, however, will not look so similar in 2019. As we head into year 15 we are taking a break from the stage. It’s a group decision, but, in short, life caught up. Two of us have young families, we’ve all just changed jobs, got promotions etc. resulting in extra responsibility, pressure, demands and the stress that rides with it. There are also personal reasons which I could probably summarise with us all being somewhat burnt out. We’ve had some truly enjoyable gigs this year, but the candle has been burning at both ends and we have to be careful not to melt it completely. Admittedly, there was a time where I thought this may be the end – the Suckers gig being a strange 'Game completion’ point, with my good wife Sally pointing out we could treat the rest of the time in the band as DLC. Fortunately, we feel a breather is a better option opposed to anything final. We need to get our houses in order before House Senton can rise again and march on the throne. </p>
<p>I didn't intend to end such a fine year on a down-note, just an honest one in case you wonder why we're not doing the usual and announcing a load of dates. As it stands we will be out of action until May and then we will take stock and see what's cooking. In the mean-time, spread the word, keep in touch, keep the flame alive and know with every fibre of our beings we appreciate your love and support to the core. Thanks for riding with the Outsiders through 2018, from us outlaw rockers to our outlaw friends, it ain’t time for the sunset yet!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a9ec469b67abe78acdfcc3eaf90a1db3d16e903e/original/48395137-2031002060271741-8552354779211235328-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large"><strong>GIG STAR RATING </strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Waterloo, Blackpool (Massive Wagons) ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Waterloo, Blackpool (Supersuckers) ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Iron Road, Pershore (Supersuckers) ☆☆☆☆ <br>Satan’s Hollow, Manchester ☆ <br>Parish, Huddersfield ☆☆ <br>Hard Rock Hell Sleaze, o2 Academy, Sheffield ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Rockwich Festival (Acoustic set) ☆☆☆ <br>Waterloo, Blackpool (Roxfest) ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Snooty Fox, Wakefield (Waynestock) ☆☆ <br>Oswaldtwistle Social Club ☆☆☆☆ <br>Duffys Bar, Leicester ☆☆☆☆ <br>Gullivers, Manchester ☆☆☆☆ <br>NLC Festival, The Maze, Nottingham ☆☆☆☆ <br>Musician, Leicester ☆☆ <br>Waterloo, Blackpool ☆☆☆ <br>Hard Rock Hell AOR Festival, Hafan Y Mor, Wales ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Snooty Fox, Wakefield (Bad Ass Bash) ☆☆☆ <br>Bar Metro, Bolton (Bullets & Octane) ☆☆☆ <br>Iron Road, Evesham (Bullets & Octane) ☆☆☆ </strong></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/55369362018-12-03T15:28:08+00:002024-02-06T14:09:32+00:00Critical Acclaim<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/fe6e228045f1ddafacbc17abacae62dbbb257c10/original/outsiders-poster2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />The reviews continue rolling in for our new album 'Outsiders' and to say they're good is an understatement. Extremely rewarding to recieve this kind of feedback on our latest studio venture. You can read all the reviews in full <a contents="HERE on this website" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">HERE on this website</a>.</p>
<p>We completely sold out of the first run of CDs within 10 days of release, however we are re-stocked and ready to deliver for anyone wanting their own copy. <a contents="Purchase HERE at the web store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Purchase HERE at the web store</a>.<br><br>Hope you are all enjoying it as much as the reviewers!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/55369342018-12-03T15:24:28+00:002022-05-16T17:49:02+01:00Christmas Wagons<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/78de7cfe75521c99692833cba7a41489d6d43dfc/original/21-12-18-2.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Final gig of 2018 in what has been a special year for us - we'll be joining the Takeaway Thieves, Stevie Pearce & The Hooligans and the almighty MASSIVE WAGONS.<br><br>It's completely sold out for what threatens to be the ultimate Xmas party at The Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/55112732018-11-13T16:56:35+00:002022-02-10T14:25:21+00:00Senton Supersuckers... Finally!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/fdb64a69e310dbffc647d8b17fdb60fc426d3cf8/original/15-11-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The support slot we've been waiting for!!!<br><br>Supersuckers in Blackpool... that may well be a first<br>As the legends arrive in our hometown it is going to be an honour to warm the stage ahead of what will no doubt be a night to remember!<br><br>Be there!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/55000632018-11-05T17:16:20+00:002021-06-26T21:42:05+01:00NEW ALBUM OUT NOW<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/6a1d0980da6b204947d3c82af2f52c82c9d0338e/original/outsiders-album-cover-draft-8.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Outsiders is officially released!!!<br><br>You can listen online at You can listen digitally on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Instagram/Facebook, Google Play/YouTube, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, iHeartRadio, ClaroMusica, Saavn, Anghami, KKBox, MediaNet plus many more...</p>
<p>Physical copies are available exclusively in the <a contents="SB STORE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">SB STORE</a> and at live shows.<br><br>Next up we'll be joining the Supersuckers for two dates on their European Tour at the Iron Road on 10.11 and at The Waterloo in our hometown on 14.11.<br><br>Hope you enjoy the album good people!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54927652018-10-30T21:01:20+00:002022-02-10T14:27:27+00:00Satans Hollow, Manchester 04.11.18<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1802716f76a00ffe4731deedb21ca3dc939332ab/original/04-11-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />We'll be back on stage this Sunday at Satans Hollow in Manchester with Norwegian rockers 'Shining' on their Animal Tour... plus many more!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54771482018-10-19T20:07:09+01:002022-02-10T14:26:21+00:00Deluxe Package - Offer Ends 31.10<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/2e1eb18465ffde2eab2ab771127c4cd6e75df8a9/original/44232920-723278148031626-2033641262032093184-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>NEW ALBUM DELUXE PACKAGE!!!</strong><br><strong>* Signed Album (CD)<br>* T-Shirt<br>* Patch<br>* CD<br>* Sticker & Badge<br>ALL FOR JUST £20</strong><br><br>You go see a band these days you might pay £20 for JUST a T-shirt... or a limited edition tour poster... or three drinks... <br>We at The Senton Bombs believe in value for money. Signed copy of the new album, full colour awesome tee, patch, sticker, badge... all for just £20! <br>We ain't about profit margins, we just want you to merch up and enjoy our new record!<br><a contents="HIT THE SB STORE NOW!!!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">HIT THE SB STORE NOW!!!</a></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54771422018-10-19T19:48:40+01:002022-05-13T23:33:01+01:0027.10 Parish, Huddersfield<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ed79ce9d04814f2b38103a261d11f0e9a101f499/original/27-10-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Saturday october 27th at The Parish in Huddesrfield!<br>Great line-up and for a special cause. Come join the Halloween fun.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54498882018-09-30T22:55:27+01:002022-02-23T15:23:53+00:00Who We Are - New Single<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/730ab639acdf5026e1ecff8a88339b87219d111d/original/thumbnail-wwa.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The NEW SINGLE from the 'Outsiders' album is here and it's a big one. 'Who We Are' is now available at all digital outlets and is accompanied by a slick new music video shot and the one and only 'The Waterloo Music Bar'.<br><br><a contents="You can check out the video by clicking this link." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jjzLvjHnNI" target="_blank">You can check out the video by clicking this link.</a><br><br>'Outsiders' will be released on 05.11.18 and is <a contents="available for pre-order right here at our store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">available for pre-order right here at our store</a>. The Deluxe package includes signed copy, T-shirt and extras.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54147872018-09-04T21:41:13+01:002021-06-26T21:40:55+01:00Pre-Order the New Album Now<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/6a1d0980da6b204947d3c82af2f52c82c9d0338e/original/outsiders-album-cover-draft-8.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The Artwork has been unveiled and the release date confirmed -<br><span class="font_large"><strong>5th November - 05.11.18</strong></span><br>Secure your copy now in the <a contents="Senton Store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">Senton Store</a><br>We have a Deluxe package up for pre-order which will include a signed copy of the album, T-shirts + more<br><br>The Lead Single and title-track is now available on all digital formats and you can <a contents="check out the official lyric video right here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI_v1Qad0mw" target="_blank">check out the official lyric video right here!</a></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54091082018-08-31T15:24:31+01:002020-11-12T14:06:21+00:00New Single 'Outsiders'<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5e4f6844c9435e652bcee968c2ca032aa03fc22f/original/outsiders-single-final.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The BRAND NEW SINGLE and title track from our forthcoming album 'OUTSIDERS' is now available. You can listen digitally on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Instagram/Facebook, Google Play/YouTube, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, iHeartRadio, ClaroMusica, Saavn, Anghami, KKBox, MediaNet plus many more...<br><br>As well as hearing it right here on our website. An official Lyric video will go-live on 03/09/18. You can pre-save to your spoitfy by <a contents="CLICKING HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thesentonbombs/eu81" target="_blank">CLICKING HERE!</a><br><br>There will be plenty more to come from the new album with the pre-order available from next week!!!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/54091052018-08-31T15:18:04+01:002022-01-13T01:24:37+00:00HARD ROCK HELL SLEAZE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/056264314cae5473192fcb980449eedbd7cc360c/original/01-09-18-2.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It's finally here and it's SOLD OUT!!!<br><br>One of the biggest gigs of the year... so many great bands including the Backyard Babies and the L.A. Guns. The party will be on at the Sheffield o2 Academy this weekend!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/53897212018-08-16T13:39:24+01:002022-03-25T07:12:55+00:00Rockwich Unplugged Headline<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/9b0c2dfac8aa5211ef5123f6066278daf6b2fa34/original/25-08-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Honoured to be headlining Rockwich Unplugged on Saturday the 25th of August. We're ready to close the show on what is destined to be a real party atmosphere at one of the best festivals around.<br><br>This is only our third ever acoustic performance so the challenge is on to deliver without our protective distortion.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/53523352018-07-18T21:23:06+01:002022-08-02T09:24:08+01:00Album Complete & Live Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/0f58e6e1493020f278de8597c545d7bb72ba4656/original/18-rem.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>New album is in the bag! <br>Stay tuned for details on the singles, pre-order, release dates, title... <br>In the mean time, after our summer break the rest of the year is shaping up nicely with Rockwich, Sleaze, Parish, Iron Road and Waterloo gigs lined up... Did I mention Superuckers, Baskyard Babies, LA Guns or Massive Wagons! <br>Game on!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/53108632018-06-22T13:39:35+01:002019-10-02T07:25:04+01:00Supersuckers Support<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/fdb64a69e310dbffc647d8b17fdb60fc426d3cf8/original/15-11-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Delighted, honoured and ecstastic to announce we will be supporting our all-time favourite band the Supersuckers in our hometown of Blackpool. Not just a band-goal, but a life-goal achieved. Thank you to The Waterloo Music Bar Blackpool for booking this one - Secure your tickets now. Time to get possessed by the EVIL POWERS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL!!!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/52887382018-06-11T15:45:31+01:002018-06-11T15:45:31+01:00Roxfest Blackpool<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/9a86e63fbbffccd13cff4289b28a110a57cd61ef/original/roxx4.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />This Friday it will be the party gig of the year at the Waterloo in Blackpool. DJ Stevi Rox turns 50 and four of his favourites take to the stage to bring the noise.<br><br>FREE ENTRY!!!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/51992292018-04-24T11:37:27+01:002018-04-24T11:37:28+01:00Live in May & June<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ad2c686b6a2ed7f54495bcbde51a851ea56dcd11/original/gigs-may-june.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />With recording complete the new album is off being mastered, meanwhile we're making our way back to the stage for several outings in May and June.<br><br>First up we're at the Musician in Leicester for the Mamapalooza on Saturday the 5th May, followed by the final NLC festival at The Maze in Nottingham - always one of our favourite gigs of the year.<br><br>Then we're joing the might Idol Dead on their 'Happy Now' UK Tour. We'll be at Gullivers, Manchester on Friday the 11th and Diffy's Bar Leicester in Sunday the 12th - Tickets selling fast so click the following link to secure yours - <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theidoldead.com/store/products/tourticket/" style="" target="_blank">https://theidoldead.com/store/products/tourticket/</a></p>
<p>In June we'll be appearing at Waynestock at the Snooty Fox, Wakefield on Saturday the 2nd. Then back in Black for the party of the year, DJ Stevi Rox's 50th celebration Rox Fest at the Waterloo, Blackpool!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/51235842018-03-12T13:42:33+00:002021-04-21T17:32:59+01:00Blackpool, Waterloo 23rd March<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/c11807967cf8ace755da0d1e1c952756243d36bc/medium/23-03-18.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />After an amazing time at HRH AOR Festival we're making our first local appearance of 2018 at Blackpool's premier rock venue The Waterloo.<br><br>We'll be rocking it with Stevie Pearce & The Hooligans, Heartbreak Remedy and Silk Road. No doubt this will be a cracking night.<br><br>£5 on the door, 4 bands... lots of rock n roll. Hope to see you there!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/51102782018-03-04T12:03:47+00:002018-03-04T12:04:07+00:00Black Chapter Re-Issue<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/298e7a483f5974942befebafe9ccfe32306e9f9c/medium/front-cover.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>BLACK CHAPTER NOW AVAILABLE<br><br>Full re-issue of our Chapter Zero album, including the full Phantom High EP & two previously unreleased songs. Regularly asked whether we stock these records any more we've decided to combine them for a special release.<br><br>Limited Deluxe Package includes CD, T-shirt, Bottle-opener/Fridge magnet, Sticker, Badge and A3 Poster - all for just £20. Order Now exclusively from our online <a contents="store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">store</a>!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/51077022018-03-02T17:36:06+00:002018-03-02T17:40:19+00:00Hard Rock Hell AOR Festival<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/b27838ba847c4eab0947119a7722bdb363c9fe44/medium/11-03-18-2.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />HRH AOR is next up!<br><br>Take a look at that line-up. If you didn't manage to score a ticket unfortunately this one is completely sold out now. Hope to see you there. This one has party time written all over it!<br><br>We'll be taking the stage on the Saturday night at 21:50.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/50834892018-02-16T19:29:25+00:002023-12-10T17:33:56+00:00Bad Ass Bash 25/02<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ada722027cf283a5e2e716397d1d62daf9d5cc40/medium/25-02-18-2.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Next up it's our annual outing at the Bad Ass Bash!<br>The Snooty Fox in Wakefield was one of one of our favourites before it moved location... and it's still one of our faves now. Always a cracking event attended by quality folk. Get on down for yet another top notch line-up!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/50625792018-02-05T20:12:41+00:002018-02-05T20:14:05+00:0011/02 Iron Road, Evesham<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/035ed306fd49d411eceae206410736856e8f9dd6/medium/11-02-18.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />First gig of 2018... what a way to start. There's no better way to finish your weekend. Game on!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/50619042018-02-05T12:48:30+00:002018-02-05T20:13:26+00:00More Live Dates Confirmed!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/4a72da3581c5bd0804a0ce3c2812f06601340e4c/medium/sbgl181.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />With the gigging year about to kick off, we play support to awesome Californian band Bullets & Octane at the Iron Road in Evesham, Sunday 11th February. Followed by a trip to Bar Metro in Bolton on Tuesday 13th February.<br><br>More dates TBC, but as it stands the SB live dates are looking good for 2018. The new album is not far off... so plenty of excitement here in Bombsville!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/50084062018-01-05T11:25:35+00:002018-01-05T11:25:36+00:002018 Live Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/58f177c7e5c623d5b2c0b06ee53dbfdcbf8575a7/medium/2018-dates1.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The first ten live dates of 2018 have been announced!<br>We are busy in the studio working on a new album right now but we've secured some exciting date for the year, with more to be announced.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for further announcements!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/49672202017-12-11T19:45:58+00:002020-02-11T06:10:05+00:00Year Review 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/9597f0fe53ac042730c6d3ad031ffabf1e77760d/original/year-in-review-2017.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Time continues its rapid flight through the 21st Century as another year draws to a close. It’s been a transitional 12 months for us Bombs, trading quantity for quality in approach. We played a hundred-plus gigs in the three years prior to this one, which isn’t a lot for the full-time pros, but for the working band it’s pretty impressive. Hitting the road every weekend became the norm, occasionally sacrificing the special buzz and beginning the feel of a second-job. Overplaying can have a negative effect on attendance as well as morale, if you’re available all the time people are less inclined to come and see you. If you do something too regularly, the novelty and enjoyment wears off. In 2017 we picked carefully and it paid off. Time to reflect on another highly enjoyable year, here’s the SB end of year awards… </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>BEST GIG </strong></span></p>
<p>There were several strong candidates for this one. I personally loved the October 14th gig at the Waterloo in Blackpool, a packed house which included my wife, parents and many dear friends for an all-round storming show. However, there is one gig that really kick-started our year in terms of enthusiasm and regaining that essential hunger. A familiar haunt, temperature up high, with so many quality bands in one place on one weekend. The NLC RACPA Festival has become one of our favourites, and in this, our third appearance, it was a blistering affair. We hit the stage following the food break on the Sunday; our usual spot, opening the final evening acts. With 30 minutes, the set was on an incline. It just built and built until a ‘nothing quite like this’ climax. The response was phenomenal, and just in case the beers had swayed our opinion, someone had filmed the whole thing for posterity, verifying this was indeed top drawer of a very tall cabinet. Spending the rest of the night with friends watching excellent bands sealed it as a truly exceptional outing. Delighted to add we’re back in 2018 on 6th May for more Maze mayhem. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: THE MAZE, NOTTINGHAM (30.04.17) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/bc00cef5d4b7743d7246dbeaeea0f525248a5ba7/original/img-20170430-192211.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />WORST GIG </strong></span></p>
<p>Our usual star-ratings are at the end of this review and as you may notice there are a few two-stars based on either the fact the venue sucked, the crowd was sparse or we couldn’t hear a damn thing we were playing. Nevertheless, there is but a single one-star gig from this year and it recalls a rainy night in a rainy city. I think the reason we are so low on this one is that it was a strange night all-round, heart-to-hearts on the journey recounting personal strife. With dark clouds circling figuratively and literally, this one was never going to be special. Personal life doesn’t often overlap into the surreal Senton escape of Bombsville, but we’re such close friends that when it does the counsel is of the best variety and a good emotional clear out cleanses the soul better than any confessional box, no penance, no judgement. Whilst the venue was decent, there was only a handful in the crowd and the stage sound was about the worst all year, more mud than an Amazonian swamp. The weather matched the mood and whilst we performed well to the applause of the good folk who stuck it out late, it sticks out like a sore thumb as the only ‘downer’ of the 2017 gig calendar. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Loser: GULLIVERS, MANCHESTER (22.07.17) <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5161d094c287c38993ce15c2fb399acafa355435/original/20348056-10211650485870921-1140444894-o.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />BEST VENUE </strong></span></p>
<p>This isn’t bias or some attempt at promotion. The honest truth is the best venue of 2017 for the SB has been the Waterloo in Blackpool. A few years back I never thought I would be saying that. Bear in mind we played the Arena Stage in the Winter Gardens at this year’s Rebellion Festival and sampled many other fine venues too. We’re a band who has been together since we were teenagers, in our early days, car-less and confined to the Fylde, we played Blackpool into a cold and crippling death. We’ve played just about everywhere you can imagine, North Pier, Tower Lounge, Stanley Park, even the Library… even Nellie Deans goddamit. In the last several years, with trailer in tow, we’ve ventured further afield, even overseas. This has been of great success to us improving as a band, gaining experience and growing our fan base. There’s not been a lot to entice us to rock regularly on the North West coast. After the Blue Room closed, the woeful shell of the ‘new’ Tache and the occasionally great Bootleg seem the only viable options. Then came Ian Fletcher and the Waterloo Rock Music Bar. Proper stage, proper lights, proper sound guy… proper good venue. Ian looks after the bands, beers, pizzas (something many places overlook, but really does garner immediate respect from acts… being fed and watered) but most of all, presents us with an opportunity to do our thing in the warm and friendly atmosphere of a grand old building. From telling my friends across the country to leave Blackpool off their touring schedules I’m quickly inviting all and sundry. Bigger acts are rolling in regularly and it’s a pleasure to see Blackpool back on the map for the quality, hard-working bands. Yeah, the stars show up in the centre occasionally and Rebellion is a class festival, but we needed something else, we needed the Waterloo. Now let’s all get about supporting it. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: THE WATERLOO ROCK MUSIC BAR, BLACKPOOL <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/8ae7d5eef76675311f3859775990eb27964e049e/original/19260474-10154997617218355-6290347217135117555-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />BEST BAND WE PLAYED WITH </strong></span></p>
<p>Last year the Tygers of Pan Tang stole this one. A pro band that showed us what the rock game looks like a few levels up. Again, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing stages with some fine bands, but this year, there’s one band that clearly rises above all others. We shared a couple of festivals with them (Breaking Bands and Rockwich), where they topped the bill and delivered, but it was when we played support to them at our hometown in Blackpool it became apparent what a force this band has become. Massive Wagons are renowned as a bunch of good blokes who make some cracking original heavy rock music, but they now exhibit the confidence and ability of that aforementioned ‘level up’. A few days after an amazing night in Blackpool, they announced their signing with ‘Earache’ Records, joining the likes of Blackberry Smoke, Temperance Movement, Rivals Sons and many more top notch bands. They’re a class act and undoubtedly the best band we played with in 2017. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winners: MASSIVE WAGONS </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/80544c91934e5488256a911e507ecdd78c577e45/original/22519124-1524720567566562-6603646107891998045-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />MOST MEMORABLE JOURNEY </strong></span></p>
<p>Where to start… the never-ending journey to Norwich was a lot of fun, ripping on Damo for claiming he knew the place inside out due to his new traveling snake oil salesman job, generally just quality banter and laughter. Returning from the aforementioned NLC Festival in Nottingham was also nice, all on a high from the weekend and excited about the prospects for the rest of the year. I think the most memorable journey has to be the round-trip for Breaking Bands Festival. Heading down a night early to catch ‘Wagons’ and be fresh (yeah right) for the next day’s gig, we engaged in some fine dialogue and were all ready to party (bar Gibbons, who was ready to sleep). The return was after a long day of drinking in the sun, and poor old Kage slipped into the land of nod a couple of hours from home. The Daminati was born, an all-seeing cock appearing on his forehead, rendered from the sidereal realms inhabited by his Daminus occult cohorts. Home in no time, the aftermath was Damo cursing us all out, going incommunicado and blaming us for the all-seeing cock on his head. We laughed, we cried, Damo re-joined our Facebook chat, it was all good in the SB hood. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: RETURN FROM BREAKING BANDS FESTIVAL </strong></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/30871e362417b736508495560bb4a13764f714bc/medium/18671131-10154562275019080-5148548212592204439-n.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large"><strong>BIGGEST FUCK UP </strong></span></p>
<p>It’s been a good year for Fucking up, the days of the ‘Train Wrecks’ we sing so fondly about are fading into the rear-view. On-stage it’s been pretty consistent, Scotty's stick-tricks coupled with his sweaty meat-hooks mean sticks still ping round the stage like pointed-pinballs. Damo managed to bust his bottom-E in the opening song at Dementia Fest and proceeded to play three songs before acknowledging he really needed that string. Off-stage Damo was also stealing the show leaving his luggage in Birmingham hotels and turning up for band practice sans guitar, “I thought we were having a meeting!”. The winner, and I know he’ll absolutely loathe this, is probably Mason. In Norwich we opted for a cold night of camping (well Damo, Scott and Kal did). Scott drove down a hill and parked as the lads put up their tents. When we were attempting to set off to the gig, no matter how hard he revved, the car was just skidding all over the hill. It became very apparent he’d made a mistake, and the mound of mud was here to punish. The Mason Road rage (Hill Rage?) emerged and he took everyone’s name in vain as he blamed the world for the formation of this tor and us for being in his presence. We were all ejected from the car, trailer unhooked and pushed, but the Mighty Mase-Mobile still floundered, slipping and sliding, leaving the once beautiful lush green hill-side carved up like the late Colin McRae had conducted a Twisted Metal tournament. Fifteen minutes of agony (comedy?) and he made it, stressed to the heavens and back round the hot way. We didn’t help, well we tried, we pushed and shoved, but most of all, the grinning and laughing did not help, can’t think why. Biggest Fuck up, “Shouldn’t have parked down that hill mate”, as I helpfully commented on the day… </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: MASON VERSUS THE HILL <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/68723f1c09edf7fb7c90a1e7b8cc4d1a322d8dc1/medium/21106671-1230097227095542-8499244450106574276-n.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT </strong></span></p>
<p>Finally making the Rebellion line-up was a nice tick off the list this year, albeit on the same day as Bad Religion, one of our all-time favourites, who tore the Empress Ballroom apart with a phenomenal set. There is one achievement this year which may not seem like much to some, but it’s a big hurdle for us untrained musicians who wing it with distortion and cleverly constructed songs, accentuating positives and hiding negatives all the while. The mighty leap we made this year was… playing an acoustic set. Not one, but two… and three if you count the impromptu rehearsal at 2am, Roxx’s tent. We hit the acoustic stage at Breaking Bands Festival on a beautiful sunny Sunday, a day of playing football and drinking in excellent company. Damo admitted he was nervous, Johnny and Mason unusually quiet; personally I was in my element. Almost all the songs are written on my acoustic, it was refreshing not to fight for my vocal to be heard, to sit down, in a row and re-imagine some of electric ventures in the traditional format. The set went down way better than could be expected, the tent filled and filled and some of the feedback was the kind you live and play to hear. Safe to say, we loved it. So much so, we ended up playing a private party at T’Holy Diver in Bolton, acoustic Bombs striking again (more on that night shortly). We’ll be doing it again and one day, I’d love to do an acoustic recording, no strain in my voice and the stripped back rock and roll we enjoy playing exposed for all to hear. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: FIRST ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/e9e3b22b0d5678bf94980cc3f46ae7b68dfd5de9/original/18698337-1480028342048965-2846844445728422584-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />MOST DRUNK </strong></span></p>
<p>Kalum! Oh Kalum. Kally Ka$h as he now goes by, and the lad does rake it in our behalf so it’s an accurate, if not cheesy slice of nomenclature (says Joey Class). This award is usually reserved for our Damien, and I’d bet a few are surprised at him being usurped in 2017. Don’t be disappointed, Damo had a good bash, didn’t try and kill us or owt, but got his usual blast a facial artwork (not a euphemism) and melted softly as a tetrahedron appeared to protrude from the inside of his slanted brow. On a night where Damo was unable to join us due to young Isaac Kage’s birthday, the Ka$h Man stepped up to the plate, hey batter-batter-batter, swing batter. T’Holy Diver, private party for our amigos the Biggars, birthday and anniversary celebration combined, SB3 acoustic rocking the rainy stage to a raucous crowd of drunkenness. Alcohol everywhere, loads of lovely food too, they really did look after us… and Kal really did look after himself. No merch on sale and no roadie duties, he took his night off to the limit. First off scoring with some girl whose boyfriend was in attendance, I even saw Kal pestering him for a next-on after the fact (next on a cig in case you’re pondering that line). Then cutting promos to the lot of us on how he is the ‘reflection of perfection’ (his mirror is surely defective). He followed up with talk of knocking people out and how he doesn’t care what anyone thinks because he’s the almighty Kal. We had a cracking gig and a fun night, then into the car only to hear more tales from Lord Wasted. Eventually, the three of us pulled him up, after explaining how he’d threatened the wrong person on his new (stolen) ladies behalf, he’d refused to apologise to the poor lad. We told him that was out of order. Then silence… then a few snifters in the back… then the tears of remorse. We thought he’d topped himself at the services when he didn’t come out of the bogs for half an hour but he was probably just locating his pecker he was that hammered. Anyway, we’ve all been there, we’ve all felt the pangs of regret in the morning and we’ve all been publically shamed in our time. You live, learn (sometimes) and crack on. A spectacular tribute to his beloved Damien, this year’s SB Most Drunk award… </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Winner: KALLY KA$H <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a5dd33a608cb4c45eab84b31cedbac795c9a51ac/original/untitled.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />CONCLUSION </strong></span></p>
<p>Lots of highlights, very few low. We achieved our objective of being more selective and it’s paid dividends as we’ve all got on so much better, not reeling from long journeys with questionable pay offs. As ever, our prolific song writing has continued, with my bandmate-imposed writing embargo lifted mid-year, we’re currently back in the studio cutting album five. Ever the optimist, I think it’s our best yet, a blend of everything before it, true variety and the album that ties it all together like the Dude’s rug (cheers for that Deadbeat Dave). Inevitably, you’ll judge for yourself, but I’m confident you’ll enjoy our next offering. Meanwhile, the current bookings are looking tasty for 2018, with obvious standouts being not one but two Hard Rock Hell outings, All Out Rock with the likes of Skid Row and Night Ranger, as well as Sleaze with Backyard Babies and LA Guns. Plenty to get excited about in the new year. </p>
<p>Finally, I’d like to thank all of you for your continued support. The feedback is so rewarding and the fact anyone takes an interest in our collective output means a lot. Every year we make a lot of new fans, but those fans quickly become friends, so every time we head out to a gig it’s like a reunion. A party amongst people we enjoy spending time with, the music becomes the added bonus, a backdrop to a glorious break from the pressures of ‘real’ life. There’s something to be said for that. In a crazy world where it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of mind and matter, the simple scenario of sharing music in good company is a blessing, long may it continue. I never know how long this ride is going to last, but we’ll be on it until the power shuts down, cheers for riding with us! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a7a42087bef52e7ade404e7eea0b016d255ad048/original/sb170.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>GIG STAR RATING </strong></span></p>
<p>Station, Ashton-Under-Lyne ☆☆<br>Snooty Fox, Wakefield (Bad Ass Bash) ☆☆☆<br>Alma, Bolton (B-Festival) ☆☆<br>B2, Norwich ☆☆<br>Roadhouse, Birmingham (Dementia Aware Festival) ☆☆<br>Maze, Nottingham (NLC Festival) ☆☆☆☆☆<br>Bromsgrove, (Breaking Bands Festival) ☆☆☆☆<br>Waterloo, Blackpool ☆☆☆☆☆<br>Gullivers, Manchester ☆<br>T’Holy Diver, Bolton ☆☆☆<br>Winter Gardens, Blackpool (Rebellion Festival) ☆☆☆<br>Northwich, (Rockwich Festival) ☆☆☆☆<br>Maverick Rock Bar, Burnley ☆☆<br>Waterloo, Blackpool ☆☆☆☆☆ <br>Napier, Blackburn ☆☆☆ <br>Waterloo, Blackpool ☆☆☆</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/49605112017-12-03T20:28:44+00:002018-01-26T21:06:48+00:00New Album In Production<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/6f0472a849a0b6d3881db660f587ba106399a402/medium/new-album.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It's happening again!!!<br><br>This weekend Mason went into the 'Rock Hard Music Group' Studio and expertly laid down the beats for a brand new SB album. It's been over two years since we set about recording, since wrapping on Mass Vendetta in the middle of 2015. This new one threatens to be the best yet and Scott has professionally kicked off proceedings.<br><br>Our original drummer and lengedary producer Ronnie Bomb is back behind the production desk, guiding us forward as we set about what we all feel will be a very special album.<br><br>Unlike previous recordings, where we have remained very quiet until the record was finished, this time around we will be looking to document some of the magic as we move through the process. So stay tuned for updates!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/49032652017-10-23T21:41:28+01:002022-03-23T12:19:41+00:00Go Home Show of 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/832069352fff5a7e3ebfbb4c1355c20c0fb8253b/medium/17-11-17.jpg?1508791129" class="size_m justify_left border_" />As it stands, this one will be our final gig of 2017. Back home, at the mighty Waterloo, with the awesome Stevie Pearce, axeman for Jizzy Pearl's Love/hate and Warrior Soul, when he's not leading his very own Hooligans, as well as the awesome Psychobabylon.<br><br>It's going to be a cracking night of live music and, once again, it's FREE ENTRY. Get on down before we're locked away in that studio for the forseeable.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48927402017-10-15T21:39:15+01:002022-04-09T22:16:19+01:00Napier, Blackburn 11.11<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a5d52121c74449634dd62c1c75392a4ca2ea55a3/medium/napierposter.jpg?1508099711" class="size_m justify_left border_" />With only a couple of live dates remaining before the year is out and we head back into the studio, we're back at the Napier in Blackburn for what should be another excellent outing. Could well be a night for some obscure songs showing up in the set, it will most certainly be a night for beers and partying. Hope to see you there.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48899972017-10-13T09:46:46+01:002022-02-18T05:20:37+00:00Blackpool with Wagons<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/18f7b3e15702cbd642ba35aafd8ff192bb0ae361/medium/14-10-17.jpg?1507884338" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We welcome the Massive Wagons to Blackpool at the Waterloo for a night of quality rock n roll. Theia join us to complete a top line-up in our hometown... and it's free entry. Let's rock!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48899832017-10-13T09:40:59+01:002018-04-07T10:27:39+01:00Hard Rock Hell Sleaze 01/09/18<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1bbabac26b47622c208e48ef437656792bfa6210/medium/01-09-18.jpg?1507883924" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The exciting news for 2018 continues. On September 1st at the O2 Academy in Sheffield we'll be at HRH Sleaze and just look at that line-up. Yes - that is the Backyard Babies, LA Guns... and the rest. Get your tickets now, I get the feeling this will sell out fast!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48801072017-10-06T14:28:20+01:002022-08-03T12:33:35+01:00Music Video Train Wreck<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/12b01095cd795f3f84d56bdbee9e3faf23a6b323/medium/img-20170430-193934.jpg?1494001489" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Check out our brand new music video for Train Wreck!<br><br>Combining live footage from this year's NLC festival, with some rare SB footage and classic train movies, we hope you enjoy the next 4 minutes of hard rock n roll.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="pV7ELWFrYlw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/pV7ELWFrYlw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pV7ELWFrYlw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48514982017-09-15T10:25:49+01:002018-05-05T07:10:56+01:00Maverick Rock Bar, Burnley<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/d9929b7409a65716fdfdb694e2bc90c5a39fd2ba/medium/06-10-17.jpg?1505467478" class="size_m justify_left border_" />You can catch some live Bombs next up at the Maverick Rock Bar in Burnley. We'll be appearing alongside The Maingrains and Mayhem Freak for a raucous night of music at a brand new rock venue in Burnley. This one threatens to be a real party!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48301302017-08-29T18:56:32+01:002018-08-04T12:20:36+01:00Live Dates Added<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/21c64958c7d18221202453f680473abd52feeabc/medium/gig-poster.jpg?1505466517" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Post Rockwich festival we were supposed to be knuckling down and perfecting the songs for album 5... but we have managed to sneak soem extra live dates in. We'll be sharing the stage with some class acts across the North of England. Hope to catch you there, we may be quiet for a short while after these.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48094342017-08-10T16:35:13+01:002021-06-27T20:32:01+01:00Rock Wich 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/7bfa470df03a8298615cff35d067cf20d5720cde/medium/26-08-16.jpg?1478252350" class="size_m justify_left border_" />After a grand time at Rebellion Festival, next stop is Rock Wich, Sunday 27th August in Northwich, Cheshire. We are extremely excited for this one as the line-up features some of the finest hard rock acts on the circuit right now. It will be a pleasure to rub shoulders with them.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/48002392017-08-02T19:07:27+01:002021-12-28T20:30:40+00:00Rebellion Festival<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/f23af8ef486fef6a9c8bf7f00ee11b4bf5f55824/medium/rebellion.jpg?1501697157" class="size_m justify_left border_" />FINALLY... we get to play Rebellion!!!<br><br>We are opening the Arena Stage at 12:15pm, hope to see you there!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47727182017-07-09T20:36:15+01:002017-07-09T20:36:15+01:0013 Years Later Release 03.08.17<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5d7c448372d4cd803014e86f174eebf3626966a1/medium/front-jpeg.jpg?1499628433" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Whilst we're poised with several new tracks to record in the studio later this year we felt it was a good time to take a look back and package up a collection of our 'punk rock n roll' songs.<strong> 13 Years Later</strong> compiles the fastest, high octane material in the SB catalogue, featuring tracks from all our studio albums and EPs.<br><br>Scheduled for release on August 3rd, the day we will be opening the Arena Stage in the Winter Gardens at the world's biggest punk festival 'Rebellion', in our hometown no less. <a contents="You can pre-order '13 Years Later' right now in our 'Store'" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><strong>You can pre-order '13 Years Later' right now in our 'Store'</strong></a> for £10, which includes a free 'SB UFO T-shirt'. Sixteen tracks which show why we've been able to slide from our usual rock shows into the punk circuit, delivering sleaze with endeavor.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47494462017-06-19T11:43:23+01:002017-06-19T11:43:23+01:00Gullivers Manchester 22.07<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/19963d1e90b0058aac2ce52bd198fcfd98be2d08/medium/22-07-17.jpg?1497868748" class="size_m justify_left border_" />After an amazing night ath the Waterloo in Blackpool we've got another acoustic set booked in at T'Holy Diver in Bolton for a pirvate party on July 1st and then we'll be back in full-on, electric action at Gullivers, Manchester on Saturday 22nd July.<br><br>Kicking off at 4pm, it's seven quality bands for just £5!</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47296912017-06-01T14:21:43+01:002017-06-01T14:21:43+01:00Hometown Gig!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ffdcb01162cefb5519f92963568492470d7a23ef/medium/16-06-17.jpg?1496322968" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Here it is, our first hometown gig of 2017. We'll be at the Waterloo with our amigos in the Main Grains (fronted by Danny McCormack of Wildhearts fame) and New Generation Superstar. It's going to be an excellent night in an excellent venue and it's completely FREE!!!<br><br>We're still recovering from an awesome weekend at Breaking Bands Festival where we performed our first acoustic set. Safe to say it went down a treat, with lots of positive feedback. We'll be doing it again soon for certain. There are several videos of our actual performance, and some of an impromptu inebriated version the night prior, floating around social media sites.</p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47232602017-05-26T15:43:53+01:002022-05-11T15:01:44+01:00Live Videos & NLC Return<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/658712a370ec39453b843cadcffcdb61c96bd38f/medium/18199064-160157474516532-5410671308020349074-n.jpg?1495809674" class="size_m justify_left border_" />After an emphatic NLC 2017, we have been invited back for our fourth appearance at the Nottingham festival in 2018. Safe to say we're excited about rocking The Maze once again, in the meantime, here is some excellent live footage from this year's event, featuring 'Train Wreck', 'Reapers Sow' and 'Nothing Quite Like This'.</p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jTn626M5Jk0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/jTn626M5Jk0/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTn626M5Jk0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47076782017-05-13T19:21:09+01:002017-05-13T19:21:09+01:00Progress Wrestling <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/10a74dcb7bcf19c99a0a2b49ad73f696346e3bad/medium/ee4533087dd0ecb4a819d0a2cae6c1fc20529843-hq.jpg?1494699363" class="size_m justify_left border_" />One of The UKs top wrestling federations, Progress, will be using 'Mainstream' as the theme song for their web series 'Freedom's Road'. You can catch the show here on <a contents="Demand Progress" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://demandprogress.pivotshare.com/" target="_blank">Demand Progress</a>.<br><br>It's an exciting time for British wrestling with the WWE now running events and having it's own UK Title, shining the spotlight even brighter on the plethora of talent on our shores. As a band of wrestling fans - we're just delighted to contribute in some way. If there are any wrestlers out there seeking an ass kicking original entrance theme... look no further. We got your back!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/fbb8900c5a7e9b515ca0eb935b95f84c5f81fb6a/original/18485438-1497012570361473-6197419720153541962-n.png?1494699583" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/47076602017-05-13T19:11:20+01:002017-05-13T19:11:21+01:00Road Stories April '17<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/380f8b2a0a67bdb08970fc469f37e619b61e3e0f/medium/kal-blog.jpg?1424724246" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Brand New Road Stories Blog, courtesy of SB Merch Maestro Kalum, covering April's gigs and all the antics in between. Click to Read More...<p><a contents='"Time to hit the road again, Easter Sunday, this time just a short hop to Bolton for the B-Festival at the Alma Inn. Scott was back at the helm of HMS SB, meaning I could have my partner in booze Damo back, hooray. The day was cold, wet and miserable and when we got there we got the pleasant news we didn’t have to load in straight away, making a change from the mad dash it tends to be. Deaf or Glory were up first, also from Blackpool and were well good, second time I’ve seen them and for a two-piece they really keep my interest, very heavy yet melodic. The Senton set was short and sweet, Reapers Sow making a much welcomed return, my personal favourite tune from the SB. I’ll never forget the day I gave Joey a lift home from work and he invited me into his gaff for a sneaky listen to the, at-the-time, unreleased Chapter Zero album. Through our conversation he discovered I’m all about lyrics, as he is also, and threw the booklet over my way and they really spoke to me. That day was the day I truly got into the Senton Bombs, it’s a blessing for me and a curse for him ever since..."' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sentonbombs.com/road-stories-blog/blog/april-fools-festivals">"Time to hit the road again, Easter Sunday, this time just a short hop to Bolton for the B-Festival at the Alma Inn. Scott was back at the helm of HMS SB, meaning I could have my partner in booze Damo back, hooray. The day was cold, wet and miserable and when we got there we got the pleasant news we didn’t have to load in straight away, making a change from the mad dash it tends to be. Deaf or Glory were up first, also from Blackpool and were well good, second time I’ve seen them and for a two-piece they really keep my interest, very heavy yet melodic. </a></p>
<p><a contents='"Time to hit the road again, Easter Sunday, this time just a short hop to Bolton for the B-Festival at the Alma Inn. Scott was back at the helm of HMS SB, meaning I could have my partner in booze Damo back, hooray. The day was cold, wet and miserable and when we got there we got the pleasant news we didn’t have to load in straight away, making a change from the mad dash it tends to be. Deaf or Glory were up first, also from Blackpool and were well good, second time I’ve seen them and for a two-piece they really keep my interest, very heavy yet melodic. The Senton set was short and sweet, Reapers Sow making a much welcomed return, my personal favourite tune from the SB. I’ll never forget the day I gave Joey a lift home from work and he invited me into his gaff for a sneaky listen to the, at-the-time, unreleased Chapter Zero album. Through our conversation he discovered I’m all about lyrics, as he is also, and threw the booklet over my way and they really spoke to me. That day was the day I truly got into the Senton Bombs, it’s a blessing for me and a curse for him ever since..."' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sentonbombs.com/road-stories-blog/blog/april-fools-festivals">The Senton set was short and sweet, Reapers Sow making a much welcomed return, my personal favourite tune from the SB. I’ll never forget the day I gave Joey a lift home from work and he invited me into his gaff for a sneaky listen to the, at-the-time, unreleased Chapter Zero album. Through our conversation he discovered I’m all about lyrics, as he is also, and threw the booklet over my way and they really spoke to me. That day was the day I truly got into the Senton Bombs, it’s a blessing for me and a curse for him ever since..."</a></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/46937932017-05-02T19:38:39+01:002017-05-02T20:20:59+01:00Breaking Bands Festival<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1fe4e72f7e81acf8a67a6818043b1d47debb1bf6/medium/26-29-05-17.jpg?1483721923" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Off the back of a smashing weekend at Dementia Aware Fest (Birmingham) and NLC Festival (Nottingham), we're dusting off the acoustics for our first ever live acoustic performance at the Breaking Bands Festival on Sunday 28th May. Appearing on the inaugural festival in 2015, we're delighted to be back and amongst another fantastic line-up. The festival is 100% SOLD OUT, so this is just a courtesy call to say we'll be there... like you've never heard us before!The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/46889082017-04-28T15:06:45+01:002022-05-10T19:11:41+01:00NLC Festival <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/a7946e51c4fc2e59c491861b99baecd650e2617c/medium/30-04-17.jpg?1493388311" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Back for our third appearance at the NLC 'Rockin for the Children' festival at the Maze in Nottingham. This festival is always one of the highlights of the gigging year with some of the best hard rock bands in the country joining forces to raise money for an important cause.<br><br>We'll be on stage at around 7pm on the Sunday, 30.04.17.The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/46889072017-04-28T15:04:46+01:002017-04-28T15:04:46+01:00Dementia Aware Fest<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ae56ce2066ad2829cef3c5049c411f08aaf96439/medium/29-04-17.jpg?1493388204" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We'll be live at the Roadhouse, Birmingham on Saturday 29.04.17 for the annual Dementia Aware Fest. Joining a line-up of pure quality, we'll be on stage at 7pm of day one.The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/46593382017-04-05T19:49:18+01:002017-04-05T19:49:18+01:00B-Festival<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/fdfa18019855a06018d25959ec360fb6bf38b6e2/medium/16-04-17.jpg?1491418065" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Next up we're in Bolton for the B-Festival!!!<br><br>We'll be at the Alma on Easter Sunday, stage time of 15:30pm, ready to rock it, nice and early for a change.The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/46020682017-02-22T19:59:08+00:002017-02-22T19:59:08+00:00Bad Ass Bash<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/b0a1c1a2cf22ba75f7d4ad8df5882ceb0976e395/medium/04-03-17-2.jpg?1487793287" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It's that time of year again...<br>Saturday March 4th we return to Wakefield for our third year running at the annual BAD ASS BASH!!!<br><br>We'll be lining up with some of the UKs finest rock and metal acts to raise money for charity and make some earth shaking noise. <a contents="Tickets ara available here! " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://badassbashshop.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Tickets are available here! </a><br><br> The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/45946092017-02-17T11:20:39+00:002017-02-17T11:20:40+00:00On The Road Again<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/9eef7663ec7b4ab9197bdee04be1936fc04aa891/medium/18-02-17.jpg?1487329925" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We are on the road for our first outing of 2017 this Saturday at <strong>The Station in Ashton-Under-Lyne</strong>. The line-up consists of some of Blackpool's finest bands, in what is being dubbed as a DIY Invasion. It's <strong>FREE ENTRY</strong> so come on down for a night of excellent live music, all produced in everyone's favourite seaside resort of Blackpool.<br><br>Following this we've recently announced 10 more dates for the year. There are some quality festival outings as well as returns to some of our favourite places to play. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/429f05cbc3e8b74bc22f85190074cc3bf2541114/original/gigs-2017.png?1487330384" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/45663662017-01-27T17:26:04+00:002017-01-27T17:26:04+00:00BRAND NEW T-SHIRT<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/798f5b88506c951e41dd90247c16f40111b2f7cb/medium/16358718-10158140973530652-42942488-n.jpg?1485537855" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a contents="AVAILABLE HERE FOR JUST £12 (P&amp;P inc.)!!!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store"><strong>AVAILABLE HERE FOR JUST £12 (P&P inc.)!!!</strong></a><br><br>Our extremely cool new T-shirt is available now in the store. Secure yours for just £12, postage and packaging included, sizes - XL, L, M, S.<br><br>This is an original design from Dean 'D-No' Reilly, renowned tattoo artists at Hell Sailor, Blackpool. Dean is responsible for all SB artwork, this design dubbed 'UFO', featured as the single cover for 'Lights Over Phoenix' from our 2014 EP 'Phantom High'. We liked it so much we thought it definitely worthy of it's own T-shirt.<br><br>Buy now whilst stocks last!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/f00672d6cbbea764a5611a776f8e981aec8b82e9/medium/tsblights.jpg?1485537868" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br> The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/45398672017-01-06T17:05:27+00:002017-01-06T17:05:27+00:00Breaking Bands Festival<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1fe4e72f7e81acf8a67a6818043b1d47debb1bf6/medium/26-29-05-17.jpg?1483721923" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Delighted to announce we will be returning to Breaking Bands Festival in Bromsgrove this May in what will be our first ever live acoustic performance. After appearing at the inaugural festival in 2015 and receiving amazing feedback all round, we are excited to return.<br><br>The TBFM team behind the festival have been massive supportes of the Bombs for several years with our last 4 record releases receiving 5 star reviews in the magazine, several nominations (album of the year 2014, 2016. EP of the year 2015. Bass Player of the Year 2015. Drummer of the year 2016), Band Of The Week features, topping their charts several times and most recenbtly featuring many songs in the top 100 TBFM radio played tracks (Pretty Tricky in at 14). We can't thank them enough for the continued support hey give us and we look forward to celebrating with the whole crew this May.<br><br>Head to <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/breakingbandsfestival/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/breakingbandsfestival/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/breakingbandsfestival/ </a>for all the details on the line-up and links to tickets. We guarentee, you don't want to miss this!The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/45069572016-12-13T12:39:22+00:002022-01-13T01:28:42+00:00Year Review 2016<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/ae86476cbd2ca11e274eabc9fd4eb048121ed49e/original/year-review.jpg?1481624671" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Another year flies by and the SB rides on. It’s been the usual flow of gigs, punctuated by some big milestones in our personal lives. Damien welcomed his daughter Olivia Catherine into the world in March, and a couple of months later the heir to the Class throne arrived in the form of Casey Joseph. Against the backdrop of sleepless nights and working weeks filled with tiresome travel up and down the country, we continued to gig… up and down the country following the global release of our fourth album ‘Mass Vendetta’. German label 7Hard had us sitting on it from completion in July ’15 to release in April ’16, all the while racking up an impressive pile of reviews and national radio play. It’s safe to say it was well received, providing us with so many positive quotes you’d think we were contiguous to sliced bread. The glass ceiling did not smash despite the plethora of critical acclaim. We're quite content being forever the underdogs, barking loud under the radar, but more importantly the band's name and following grew… as did the amount of fun we had. </p>
<p>Time to reflect on 2016. A strange year filled with high profile celebrity deaths and political upsets. On a much smaller scale we were traipsing the miles of concrete around England, stopping only to make organised noise and drink beer. It’s time for the SB 2016 Awards… </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">BEST GIG </span></strong><br>There were some crackers this year. Some big stages with awesome crowds, supplemented by rewarding feedback post-performance. Our usual star ratings can be found at the foot of this blog and you may notice there was only one 5-star gig. It wasn’t through our performance, which suffered slightly due to being on a band-break as miss Olivia Kage had arrived earlier than expected. Even tired-father-zombie Damo enjoyed it. It was our dear friends, TBFM DJs Katie and Stevi Roxx’s 10 year anniversary. The line-up was filled with their faves, and some of ours too. The atmosphere was electric and the party that ran through the whole thing was just special. So many friends, smiling, laughing, drinking and rocking out. On the way home, in high spirits, I declared that I would be surprised if this one could be topped… no surprises, it wasn’t. Legendary. <br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: BROOKS CLUB, ACCRINGTON (19.03.16) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/5504d596a6ae5d47bb5ac904a5ae3616dc4bba61/large/941358-10153976735771665-5568619598975876974-n.jpg?1481575318" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>WORST GIG </strong></span><br>This one is easy, there were only a few candidates. The awful Wigan Live Festival, a dreary night in a grim venue with terrible sound. The first trip to the excellent Rock & Blues Bar in Barnsley playing to ten people, only rectified by the super cool Marcus Ward who paid extra and invited us back for a big support slot. The worst gig of the year was definitely the abysmal ‘Great British Campout’ in Peterborough. Was it the fact that we had to sleep on gravel outside the campsite having arrived too late the night prior? Was it the outdoor stage about to collapse under the slightest movement? Was it the compere/DJs being the most irritating human beings on the planet? Was it the crowd were eagerly awaiting the announcements for ‘Best VW camper’, indifferent to our snarling rock? Was it the black bugs eating us alive on stage? Probably a combination of all of it. Still, we had a brilliant day in the sun, just a woeful gig.<br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER/LOSER: THE GREAT BRITISH CAMPOUT, PETERBOROUGH (17.07.16) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/3250cc57c31b1a7e88ce18ead61a692b0bad5808/original/13838068-10208285446627043-1522850110-o.jpg?1481575444" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>BEST VENUE </strong></span><br>Some real contenders here, The Brickyard (Carlisle) and the Jolly Brewer (Lincoln) for the Rockmantic festivals were both excellent. The Maze (Nottingham) is always great, as is the Rock & Blues Bar (Barnsley). The re-vamped Lincoln Imp (Scunthorpe) was a surprise contender, so different from our first appearance there 8 years ago. This one had to go to a vote… drum roll please (Queue Mason breaking eight sticks)… The 360 Club in Leeds! A special place which has a real pro feel to it, superb stage and set-up. Quality.<br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: 360 CLUB, LEEDS (28.10.16)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/769adf744b6818921b8a9e63508abda2fd635011/original/14875262-10153966953559080-365612445-n.jpg?1481575501" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>BEST BAND WE PLAYED WITH </strong></span><br>We’re a very lucky band in that we get to share the stage with some real quality acts. In the past, I admit to being guilty of ducking out for a smoke and a chat during other bands. I know some people frown on that. when I was playing and promoting from 2005 to 2007 I booked and watched every minute of every band, I used to feel the frustration as people waltzed in and out as bands played their hearts out. Somewhere along the line, between tinnitus and frustration with my own band, I too became ignorant. Not always, but enough to make me feel remorse and throw down these excuses here. Safe to say, with the smoke long in the rear-view mirror, I thoroughly enjoy sitting back and watching the bands we’re on with. Bouncing along, tapping feet, analysing cool song structures and riffs, my passion for it has all flooded back in the last couple of years. The shortlist for best band is somewhat long, although this years best performance has to go to an ancient heavyweight. When I found out we were supporting Tygers I had no idea who they were. Damo, Johnny and Kalum got excited but I was none-the-wiser, maybe it was that lack of expectation which enabled me to get blown away when we watched them. Whatever the case, these guys showed me that difference in professionalism and experience, from the people, like myself, who do this as much as they can, to the people who do this because it’s how they make a living. Impressive. <br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: TYGERS OF PAN TANG (27.10.16)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/cbdcdcb9f53be833b7b37dcbb1d397b2fbac6b62/original/14894628-10209158613735675-1600509186-o.jpg?1481575610" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>MOST MEMORABLE JOURNEY </strong></span><br>Rolling across the country you see all sorts. The beauty to the beasts and a whole lot of road in between. Some of the places we’ve been have surpassed expectation and impressed on arrival, like Norwich for instance, which we had down as a Shithole for some reason, well believe me, it’s really not. Less London journey’s have been a reprieve from the countless we’ve made in the last two years, though we do miss our friends in Kingston. Some journey’s have been memorable for the wrong reasons with Damien attempting to exit the vehicle at 70mph for piss whilst still asleep (yeah, you read that right). The terror and danger of those moments is imprinted on all of our memories. One big improvement has been the actual journey’s which don’t tend to rely on my DJ skills until the way home when people are tired, sleeping or all out of convo. The way down is now a constant flow of discussion on everything you can imagine – music, TV, philosophy, religion, politics, science, conspiracies, wrestling, motorsports… it’s literally non-stop. The best journey was probably the ride home from our worst gig. So pleased to escape it became filled with emotional conversations and deep discussion, it was like a therapy session which resulted in us arriving in Bispham, grabbing a Frisbee and some beer and then hitting the promenade in the fading summer sun. Times.<br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: RETURN FROM PETERBOROUGH (17.07.16)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/82f4a008818c09bed9c1e8ed89d464885a7a255a/original/12804268-10207137143760189-2090722837-n.jpg?1456958919" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span><span class="font_large"><strong>BIGGEST FUCK-UP </strong></span><br>I broke two bass-strings on stage this year, interrupting two high profile gigs. Thankfully it wasn’t the hindrance it could have been. Scotty started the wrong song in Blackpool, which never, ever happens… but did, just this once. In a year where we released and sang about ‘Train Wrecks’ we’ve not even come close to ending up in one. So, biggest Fuck-up has to go to… Damo! For not once, but twice trying to inadvertently kill us by exiting a moving vehicle at 70mph on the motorway to drain his pecker. <br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: DAMO’S MOTORWAY EXITS <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/e45b1d938d11d65ffe9400cca6b67acda9671bb7/medium/13140800-10153533323839080-1702517028-n.jpg?1481575967" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT </strong></span><br>For no particular reason we’d always wanted to get played on Planet Rock and that happened this year, we also made Kerrang Radio on several occasions too. Not that they are massive achievements but they are things that, when you’re younger, you might set your sight on as some sort of goal. Well, it’s one of those youthful aspirations which took the biscuit this year when globally renowned critic and author Mark Beamont reviewed our album for Classic Rock Magazine. It might have been one of our lower scoring reviews with only a ‘6’, but the write-up was fantastic. After making the cover CD in 2015 with Lights Over Phoenix, getting an album review in there is our personal achievement of the year. Small fry I know, but for part-timers that is a big scoop. <br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM REVIEW <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/1da1d669df3aa15f0982a83dbda88ec3199cc059/medium/cr-review.jpg?1481575845" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong><strong>MOST DRUNK </strong></span><br>Go on, have a guess? If you had to pick one of us, including the Lightweight Warrior that is Kalum, who would you choose? <br>Ok, I know I have my moments and I had a few this year, but none even come close to the Dim Reaper, Slim-boy Slim, King Famished, The Sparrow-Heart, Slender Man himself… 'El Diablo' Damien Kage. Scotty and myself returned to the NLC festival in Nottingham after grabbing some food to find Damo centre crowd being propped up by his partner in lame, Kalbo Bellend. He was asleep on his feet with various friends, peers and fans photographing him and encouraging his weak constitution. Seeing my best friend of 29 years the joke of the room always irks me, so I escorted him to the car for his own good. En route he said “you really care don’t you, thank you, thank youuuuuu…” in that wookie-esque gargle of his. I told him "I did" as I deposited him in the backseat, content he could do little damage and would sleep it off. I head back to catch the rest of the Idol Dead’s set, performing with their own drunken mess in KC Duggan, only to feel a shaky hand on my shoulder and see Damo, another pint in hand saying “They’re good these lot aren’t they?”. People were now staring at the pair of us laughing at my unimpressed reaction. Upon departure as a crowd of people chanted his name, he raced back to the bar and splatted himself upon it like a dead frogger. Kally summoned me to scrape him off and carry him out to further support for his ‘rock star’ (Knobhead) antics. On the way back his face got the usual tribal art treatment, this was also his first attempt at Band-icide as he flung the door wide striking fear into our hearts. Last year may have been a tie between Kal-Merch Destroyer in Blackpool “what country am I in?” and my 'pile of drunk' carried out of the bar Netherlands disaster. This year, there is only one winner. <br><span class="font_large"><strong>WINNER: DAMIEN KAGE - NLC FESTIVAL, NOTTINGHAM (01.05.16)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/0ddab52cd751855e28f94c8ecf28798eaf5c20a4/medium/13090269-10209171108503842-520110064-n.jpg?1481575763" class="size_m justify_center border_" />CONCLUSION </strong></span><br>So, on we go into our 13th year, which is already shaping up to be a special one. Festival slots at Rebellion, Breaking Bands, RockWich, NLC, Dementia-Fest and Bad Ass Bash already confirmed and more in the pipeline. 2017 threatens to be the year of bigger stages and even bigger crowds. We’ve tasted it many times in the last several years and it’s the meal we crave the most. There's several other big gigs edging closer to confirmation and whilst we may be finding ourselves on the road less, when Scotty does key the ignition we know it's going to be a worthwhile journey. Gone are the 'chancer' gigs of years gone by. We're also working on some new material (like we ever stopped), whether it will result in some studio time in 2017 I can't really say. One thing we will be doing is releasing a compilation of all our faster punk songs in time for Rebellion Festival, they can figure out we're a hard rock band in disguise at a later date. So, plenty to do, see and hear in the new year. For now I'd just like to say a sincere and enduring THANK YOU to all the people who have supported us this year. Whether you came to a single gig or almost every gig, bought a record, listened to us online, or simply enjoyed The Senton Bombs for a split second... cheers for being a part of what we consider to be the greatest fuckin' hobby in the world. From the five of us - See you in '17!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/7242effa1d45e753cc47d1c26d75edd6f58d7de4/original/sb5.jpg?1481576878" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><strong><span class="font_large">Gig star rating: </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Brickyard, Carlisle (Rockmantic Festival) ✩✩✩<br>Scruffy Murphys, Birmingham ✩✩✩<br>Snooty Fox, Wakefield (Bad Ass Bash) ✩✩✩✩<br>Brooks Club, Accrington (Roxx Anniversary) ✩✩✩✩✩<br>The Maze, Nottingham (NLC Festival) ✩✩✩✩<br>Mad Ferret, Preston ✩✩✩<br>Lincoln Imp, Scunthorpe ✩✩✩<br>Grand Central, Manchester ✩✩✩<br>Rock & Blues Bar, Barnsley ✩<br>Great British Campout Festival, Peterborough ✩<br>Witchwood, Ashton Under Lyne (Jason’s 50th) ✩✩✩<br>Jolly Brewer, Lincoln (Rockmantic Summerdaze Festival) ✩✩✩✩<br>Wigan Live Festival, Wigan ✩<br>Gringos Tequila Bar, Norwich ✩✩<br>Ye Olde Salutation, Nottingham (Degeneration festival) ✩✩<br>Bootleg Social, Blackpool ✩✩✩<br>The Good Ship, Kilburn, London ✩✩<br>2 Pigs, Cheltenham ✩✩<br>Rock & Blues Bar, Barnsley ✩✩✩✩<br>360 Club, Leeds ✩✩✩✩<br>Charles Napier, Blackburn (Mollies 18th) ✩✩✩✩<br>Waterloo, Blackpool ✩✩✩✩</strong></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44835552016-11-25T15:53:00+00:002022-03-02T10:57:07+00:00Hometown Finale<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/76b785ba7a705f451e0ea7312c5737a0ca5ac318/medium/10-12-16.jpg?1480088831" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>The final gig of 2016 has been announced. The Senton Bombs will be at the Waterloo in Blackpool with support from The Drop-Out Wives, Deaf Or Glory and Avarus. Last chance to catch some live SB this year and only the second appearance in their hometown, Blackpool. The gig is Free Entry and there will be plenty of partying going on afterwards to celebrate another excellent year for the band. Come get some!<br><br><a contents="Facebook Event Link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/696583630494517/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1480087024379428" target="_blank">Facebook Event Link</a>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44634872016-11-12T12:39:03+00:002022-08-02T09:16:33+01:00Rebellion Festival 2017<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/38ead6d3a2d85c088754c8a55b0e6e521d8b87dc/medium/rebellion.jpg?1478954091" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Another big festival announcement - The Senton Bombs will be at Rebellion 2017!</strong><br><br>The world's biggest punk festival in the Bombs hometown of Blackpool. For many years punks from all over the world have rolled into Blackpool to enjoy several days of awesome punk rock. This year they will get a taste of the finest local punk rock n roll with the SB presenting a set of their fastest punk rocking material.<br><br>For more info on Rebellion, tickets and the line-up as it is announced - check out the official website: <a contents="REBELLION FESTIVAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rebellionfestivals.com/" target="_blank">REBELLION FESTIVAL</a>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44517932016-11-04T10:08:37+00:002022-05-28T10:17:40+01:00RockWich Festival 2017<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/7bfa470df03a8298615cff35d067cf20d5720cde/medium/26-08-16.jpg?1478252350" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>ROCKWICH FESTIVAL 2017 HERE WE COME!!!</strong><br><br>One of the best hard rock festivals in the UK has added The Senton Bombs to a sterling line-up of the finest rock bands around. The Bombs have crossed paths with many of the bands before and can vouch for their excellence, it will be a pleasure to share the stage with each of them in the all-day event, likely to sell out. Scheduled for 27th August 2017, in Northwich.<br><br>Checkout the <a contents="RockWich website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rockwich.net/" target="_blank">RockWich website</a> for all the details about tickets and camping and book early so you don't miss out on this incredible event.The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44443822016-10-30T20:12:27+00:002021-04-07T19:16:46+01:00Wasted World<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/4bea4584d17c632e3e83cde713e33624c208ea42/medium/wasted-world-sbtw.jpg?1477856600" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Blackpool's legendary comic strip 'Wasted World' has once again immortalised The Senton Bombs for 'Wasted World : The Music Volume 2'. Train Wreck (from Mass Vendetta), the choice of the day, fitting perfectly as the backdrop to a night out at the Pits in Ugleigh. You can hear all the contributions to the compilation <a contents="RIGHT HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/wasted-world" target="_blank">RIGHT HERE</a>.<br><br>Wasted World is the brainchild of Dan Webster (Drummer - The Drop-Out Wives, The Delmars), former bandmate of Joey Class in The Side-Show Sirens and long-time close friend. The story follows the day-to-day antics of rockers, wasters and perennial losers Sid and Blackout as they do their best to avoid trouble whilst staying as high as they can. The strip, each containing a classic one-liner built on satire and parody of rockers world-wide, has featured in several publications over the years and can be <a contents="currently found on Facebook here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/wastedworld/?fref=ts" style="" target="_blank">currently found on Facebook right here</a>.<br><br>This is not The Senton Bombs first collaboration with Wasted World, in fact, far from it. The opening track of 'Wasted World : The Music Volume 1' was the hastily recorded "It's Wasted World", by Joey Class and Ronnie Bomb (ex-Bombs drummer and current record producer), a Southpark-esque theme-track written specifically for the comic. This was followed up with an official contribution from the full band - 'Little Something' from the album 'Sweet Chin Music', which also had an accompanying music video.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HhwWcZllWcE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/HhwWcZllWcE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhwWcZllWcE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Safe to say, Wasted World is well worth your time and attention. With unique artwork, excellent caricatures and comical writing, go explore the 'World' for yourself, and be sure to stick 'The Music Volume 2' on whilst you do.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/42f2ba73148b79858257676c9dc547e46cb818f4/medium/wwls.jpg?1477858333" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/851ffafb8bda80eed950d2baa618f24c66045ecd/medium/ww-bombs-colour.gif?1477858153" class="size_m justify_right border_" />The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44346112016-10-24T20:30:34+01:002023-12-10T16:51:17+00:00Merch Sale<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/898da5d4c5420e01584a27955526931012708b10/medium/10533834-784222258288738-2267259378006708076-o.jpg?1422043617" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a contents="CHRISTMAS SALE AT THE SB STORE!!!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style=""> SALE AT THE SB STORE!!!</a><br><br>All the way up to Christmas items will be on sale in the SB Store.<br><br><strong>All T-shirts are on sale at JUST £7!!! (inc. P&P)<br><br>This years critically acclaimed album Mass Vendetta, released world-wide on 7Hard Records is on sale at £6!!! (inc. P&P)</strong>
<p>Limited Edition stock of the <strong>Phantom High </strong>E.P, <strong>Mainstream</strong> <strong>singles (now only £3!) </strong>and T-shirts are almost sold out. Plus, only a handful of Chapter Zero albums remain!<br><br><em><strong>All postage & packaging included in sale prices shown.</strong></em></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44346072016-10-24T20:02:50+01:002022-05-27T11:16:52+01:00Supporting the Tygers<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/f63a68912f4b75a8749b8c8904a8d86f29a8db10/medium/28-10-16.jpg?1477335352" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Friday 28th October, the Bombs are in Barnsley at the Rock & Blues venue supporting the legendary Tygers of Pan Tang. <a contents="Tickets are available at £11 RIGHT HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.seetickets.com/event/tygers-of-pan-tang/barnsley-rock-blues-venue/989673/" style="" target="_blank">Tickets are available at £11 RIGHT HERE!</a><br><br>The following night, Saturday 29th October, the Bombs remain in Yorkshire for a <strong>Halloween party at the 360 Club</strong>. The night features Radio Aftermath, Day Of The Jackal and good friends The Idol Dead. <a contents="Check the event!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1844500822436234/1871523579733958/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1477251382203324" target="_blank">Check the event!</a><br><br>One more gig to close an excellent year for the band has been announced, a hometown show at the Waterloo in Blackpool with The Drop-Out Wives, Deaf or Glory and Avarus. <a contents="Event online now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/696583630494517/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1477326592030706" target="_blank">Event online now!</a>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44346042016-10-24T19:53:07+01:002021-02-11T09:15:43+00:00The Devil Trilogy<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/4fa01f12984235f60dec46c637058ff439db1fef/medium/devil-trilogy.jpg?1473796539" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a contents="Download the Devil Trilogy RIGHT HERE!" data-link-label="Devil Trilogy" data-link-type="page" href="/devil-trilogy">Download the Devil Trilogy RIGHT HERE!</a><br>As heard on Planet Rock, Total Rock, Kerrang Radio, TBFM and many more...<br><br>The <strong>'Devil Trilogy' </strong>consists of three songs released over three years, on three separate records by The Senton Bombs. Each song details an encounter with the Prince of Darkness, resulting in trickery, deceit and death. The songs mark a deviation from the band's usual hard rock/punk style and have become firm live favourites. The artwork of this 'Senton Rock Opera' depicts three devil faces in expressions of 'See evil, hear evil, speak evil' and each song in the trilogy corresponds. </p>
<p>The first,<strong> 'Wedlock Horns' </strong>(taken from the critically acclaimed 2016 album 'Mass Vendetta') is about seeing evil. It follows the Devil's favourite demon, who lays eyes on the Devil's daughter and marries her. He is seduced by her succubus bridesmaids and pays the consequences of his cheating, being cooked and eaten by his wedding guests. The morale is of monogomy, told in a dark comedic style. <br><strong><em>"Aerosmith-aping Wedlock Horns, catchy firebrand riffs designed to ring hell's own schoolbell." </em></strong><br><strong>Mark Beaumont - Classic Rock Magazine </strong></p>
<p>The second, <strong>'Black Chariot' </strong>(taken from the critically acclaimed 2014 E.P. 'Phantom High') is about speaking evil. The Devil rides into town on his impressive chariot, strolls into a bar, challenging a female employee to sing for the chance to ride his chariot. She obliges and wins her prize as the Devil traps her voice, snaps her neck and rides out town with her on the back of his chariot. The morale is of gluttony, the desire for things we don't need, delivered against a haunting musical soundscape. <br><strong><em>“A blues rock spawned prowl, employing more classic and southern rock flavouring than anything they have bred before. The vocals are impressive, cleaner and clearer than those usually offered by Class and just as compelling.” </em></strong><br><strong>Ringmaster Review </strong></p>
<p>The third, <strong>'Darkest Horse' </strong>(taken from the critically acclaimed 2013 album 'Chapter Zero') is about hearing evil. A young woman hears the voice of the Devil and, whilst her friends and family remain oblivious, she begins to listen. Eventually she traps them all in a house and burns it down without remorse. The morale is of underestimation, being wary of those you suspect least. <br><strong><em>"Darkest Horse could quite easily have writing credits that read “Hudson/McKagan”. A storming straight up piece of classic hard rock." </em></strong><br><strong>Uber Rock</strong></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44346022016-10-24T19:47:48+01:002021-11-27T07:57:54+00:00Red Shield Video<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="w9iA5dmByyM" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/w9iA5dmByyM/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w9iA5dmByyM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/89ed4f3404524992b5600d81cfb107b1239a59c3/medium/mv-blood-vector.jpg?1458842115" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Check out the lyric video for Red Shield. Telling a tale of 'insider trading' over 200 years old which still has repercussions to this day.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>RED SHIELD </strong></span></p>
<p>Hexagram above a counting house is where Red Shield began <br>To control the banks of Europe, the beginning of the plan <br>Eighteen-Fifteen, London, Red Shield played the Stock Exchange <br>Couriers passed through blockades carrying post, it was arranged <br>News from the Battle of Waterloo came with twenty-four hours to spare <br>Red Shield workers sold consuls and the stock brokers got scared <br>Traders bought the ruse and sold their bonds at speed <br>Red Shield nodded as the value dropped and the morning headlines read <br>"Napoleon defeated", followed by the British economy <br>To open the door to domination, the centre of the financial world was key </p>
<p><strong>Beware the Red Shield and their armour made of gold <br>Beware the Red Shield in this world they've bought and sold </strong></p>
<p>Red Shield built the Bank of England and set about some loans <br>Caring not which puppet sat upon the English throne <br>The man who controls the money supply makes the safest bets, <br>taking control of the Empire on which the sun don’t set <br>Kings and queens in pocket, opposition almost gone <br>If the matriarch’s sons didn't want war then there would be none <br>As the plan continued a few lone voices would shout <br>“They are a den of thieves and vipers, they need routing out” <br>Confined to legend, over blueprints roll their plastic tanks <br>Two-hundred years later and counting, Red Shield still runs the banks </p>
<p><strong>Beware the Red Shield, their swords passed to young and old <br>Beware the Red Shield in this world they've bought and sold </strong></p>
<p><strong>Beware the Red Shield, their hearts are rich and cold <br>Beware the Red Shield in this world they've bought and sold</strong></p>The Senton Bombstag:sentonbombs.com,2005:Post/44345562016-10-24T19:42:50+01:002022-05-14T09:58:58+01:00Exclusive Free Download<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/159493/bdc0233e4a36668c0789f1000a975250a1b8448b/medium/train-wreck-cover.jpg?1461790170" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p><a contents="Download new single 'Train Wreck' exclusively FREE RIGHT HERE!!! " data-link-label="Train Wreck" data-link-type="page" href="/train-wreck">Download new single 'Train Wreck' exclusively FREE RIGHT HERE!!! </a><br>Train Wreck is the a single from the critically acclaimed album <a contents="'Mass Vendetta'" data-link-label="Mass Vendetta" data-link-type="page" href="/mass-vendetta">'Mass Vendetta'</a>. The song tells of gigs gone wrong and explores our ghoulish fascination with the disastrous. The four-minute hard rocker, as described by reviewers: </p>
<p><em>"It's a non-stop, fist pumping annihilation of excess RnR like most of this album." </em><br><strong>Uber Rock </strong></p>
<p><em>"The band get into a self-made slipstream and drive to a glorious oblivion, all done in sun-smoked tones and wonderfully discovered self-certainty." </em><br><strong>Fungalpunk </strong></p>
<p><em>"Flirtatious riffs and grooves joins the rapacious energy fuelling a rockabilly courting slice of bracing rock ‘n’ roll. Like Turbonegro meets The Pirates" </em><br><strong>Ringmaster Reviews </strong></p>
<p><em>"Train Wreck powers along with a rhythm like, well, a run-away train. A hard rocking, ass-kicking, slab of brilliance" </em><br><strong>Black Velvet Magazine </strong></p>
<p><em>"The high-speed intro that really does sound like a train heading down the tracks toward you." </em><br><strong>Moshville Times </strong></p>
<p><em>"Trainwreck is an amusing commentary on internal band politics. The retro melody packs out a sleazy swagger to complement the chaos."</em> <br><strong>Photo Groupie<br><br>As heard on Planet Rock, Kerrang Radio, TBFM, Total Rock and many more! </strong></p>The Senton Bombs