Irritant (band)

Irritant were an English progressive rock / heavy metal band from Gloucester, formed in 2002.[1] They originally described themselves as an "independent hard rock band", and flirted with rap, but developed a blend of progressive metal and hard rock.[1] They cited among their influences Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Rush, Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N' Roses, AFI, 1980s metal and late 1960s progressive rock.[1][2]

Irritant
OriginGloucester, England
GenresProgressive rock, heavy metal
Years active2002–2008
LabelsUnsigned
MembersNiall Thomas: Vocals, bass guitar

Jack Williams: Rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Will J. Rees: Lead guitar

Dan Lee: Drums
Past membersPete Bright: Drums, percussion [as of 29 July 2007]
James Piper: Rhythm guitar

Their 2007 single "Voice of the Siren", described by the BBC as a "gargantuan rock classic", was produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven (who previously worked with Black Sabbath, The Jam, and The Rolling Stones) and reached No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart.[3][4] The band split on 8 February 2008.

Discography

Singles and EPs
  • 2006 Old Bones; EP
  • 2007 Good Evening From The Machine; EP
  • 2007 "Voice of the Siren" UK No. 70; Single[5][6]

References
  1. Do Irritant have the Lynx effect?, BBC Gloucestershire
  2. "Backstage with Irritant", SoGlos.com, 19 June 2007
  3. Morris, Stephen (2007) "Band on the up!", BBC
  4. "Irritant Single released album to follow", RockFeeder, 3 June 2007
  5. "Official Charts Company - Irritant". Archive.is. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  6. "Voice Of The Siren by Irritant - Music Charts". Acharts.co. Retrieved 18 March 2019.


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