Including ex-members of cult metal/hardcore bands Raging Speedhorn, Viking Skull and Sex-Ray Specs, it is Justin Gleich (Guitar and Vocals), Frank Regan (Drums and Vocals) and Tom Pressley (Bass Guitar) who make this a balls out three-piece in the best Grand Funk/Budgie tradition.

Influenced by 1970's British and Southern rock giants like Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd, their songs are based around hard edged head nodding riffs, given even more guts through uncomplicated arrangements. The Daredevils have developed a modern and unique blend of rock music that stands as tall as contemporary acts such as Clutch and Wolfmother. Essentially it hinges on a 'no-bullshit' philosophy.

The last year has been busy for MCDD, having seen a national tour, a publishing deal with World Domination Music and their song ‘Bear in the Air’ being used on the multi-million selling Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground by video games giant Activision. In 2008 the band have completed their second album ‘Hot Sauce’ which is due for release in the summer accompanied by another UK tour and a string of festival dates.

The Daredevil's honed but raw live sound has been welcomed as a breath of fresh air, and has led the band to support acts such as Nashville Pussy, McQueen, Orange Goblin, Viking Skull, GU Medicine and Alabama 3. To recreate their sound in the studio they have abandoned modern digital equipment and reverted to old style recording techniques, that rely on the high quality of their songs and musicianship.

It would be a mistake to think that these guys are purists, or that they are simply regurgitating old '70's rock (as anyone who has seen them live will know). The wall of sound they generate owes more to their metal/hardcore pedigree than to their old-school influences, and leaves audiences with the certain knowledge that they have witnessed more than just three blokes, two stacks and a drumkit.

Notes:

‘Hot Sauce’ will be available this summer from all major download sites.

The band’s first album entitled ‘Motorcity Daredevils’ is currently available from all major download sites.

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