British progressive metal band
Collibus is a British five-piece progressive metal band from Manchester.[1][2] Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums).[3][4] In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons.[5]
Collibus won the Mike Weatherley MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House.[6] Weatherly became the band's manager.[7]
In February 2014, the band released their debut album, The False Awakening.[8][9] The False Awakening has been met with critical acclaim from music press.[8][10]
In 2014, the band performed at Download Festival,[11] Bloodstock Open Air,[12][13] and the UK Sonisphere Festival.[14]
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