Voodoo Six

Voodoo Six
Voodoo Six performing at The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne in 2014
Voodoo Six performing at The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne in 2014
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresHard rock
Years active2003 (2003)–present
LabelsCadiz Music, Spinefarm Records, Powerage, Locomotive Records
MembersTony Newton
Matt Pearce
Joe Lazarus
Nik Taylor-Stoakes
Tommy Gentry
Past membersRichie Faulkner
Dave Cavill
Henry Rundell
Chris Jones
Luke Purdie
Craig Price
Websitewww.voodoosix.com

Voodoo Six is a British hard rock band formed in the summer of 2003 by bassist Tony Newton and guitarist Richie Faulkner.[1] The current line-up of the band consists of Nik Taylor-Stoakes (lead vocals), Matt Pearce (guitar), Tony Newton (bass), Joe Lazarus (drums) and Tommy Gentry (guitar).[2]

History

The band was conceived by bassist Tony Newton (ex-Dirty Deeds)[3] and guitarist Richie Faulkner following a brief stopover by Newton in Los Angeles for production work. Upon his return to England, he and Faulkner began recruiting members for the band, before starting on the club circuit. In 2005, supplemented by drummer Dave "Grav" Cavill, vocalist Henry Rundell, and second guitarist Matt Pearce, they opened for Iron Maiden at the Hammersmith Apollo.[4]

Their first album, "Feed My Soul" was released the following year.[5] This was later re-mixed and re-issued as "First Hit For Free" in 2008,[6] which also featured a new song, "Faith". By this time, Faulkner had left the band, his place being taken by Chris Jones. Faulkner later joined Judas Priest.

By the time of the band's next release, the 2010 EP "A Little Something For You", Luke Purdie had taken over on vocals. Purdie is notable for being the grandson of late entertainer Bruce Forsyth.

The "Fluke?" album followed shortly after,[7] although Cavill left after the subsequent tour and joined Tank, with Joe Lazarus taking over on drums. This line-up recorded the "Falling Knives" EP in 2011, which was followed by the 2013 album "Songs To Invade Countries To".[8] The band supported Iron Maiden on the European leg of their Maiden England World Tour and subsequently headlined their tour throughout Europe in 2014.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Purdie left the band after this tour, his place eventually being taken by Nik-Taylor Stoakes. By the time of recording their 2017 album "Make Way for the King", Chris Jones had also departed, leaving Matt Pearce to record all the guitar parts on the record. Craig Price assisted them on a European tour ahead of the album's release and was later confirmed as a full-time member of the band.

Notable performances

Voodoo Six have performed at four separate Download Festival festivals (in 2006,[19] 2008,[20] 2012[21][22] and 2013[23]) and at Sonisphere Festival in 2010.[18][24] They also toured with Iron Maiden as the main support band on their European Maiden England World Tour.[13][14][15][18][25] After performing back at Sonisphere in 2014 they embarked on a European Tour.[26][27]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Feed My Soul (2006)[28]
  • First Hit For Free (2008)[29]
  • Fluke? (2010)[29][30]
  • Songs To Invade Countries To (2013)[17][29][30]
  • Make Way for the King (2017)[2]
  • Simulation Game (2020)

EPs

  • A Little Something For You (2010)
  • Falling Knives (2011)
  • Lead Me On (2014)

References

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  3. ^ Interview with Tony Newton of Dirty Deeds at www.ram.org, 17 July 1997
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  8. ^ "Voodoo Six – Songs To Invade Countries To". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  9. ^ "MAIDEN REVELATIONS". maidenrevelations.com. 10 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
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  15. ^ a b "Voodoo Six and Lauren Harris AND NEW ALBUM RELEASE". Voodoosix.com. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  16. ^ "Line Up Poster AND NEW ALBUM RELEASE". Voodoosix.com. 26 March 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
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  18. ^ a b c "Voodoo Six set to release new album via Spinefarm and announced as main support for Iron Maiden". Valkyrianmusic.com. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  19. ^ "Download Festival 2006". Downloadfestival.co.uk. 2006. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  20. ^ "Saxon, Voodoo Six, The Galvatrons and Fighting With Wire are among the latest acts confirmed for Download". Virtualfestivals.com. 6 May 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  21. ^ "Download Festival Stage Times Are Live Go Go Go". Metalhammer.co.uk. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  22. ^ "OODOO SIX ANNOUNCE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL APPEARANCE AND DATES WITH ADRENALINE MOB". Metaltalk.net. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  23. ^ "Download Festival 2013". Downloadfestival.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  24. ^ "Voodoo Six (performer's page)". Efestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  25. ^ "Voodoo Six announced support act Scott Stapp". Rocknreelreviews.com. 26 March 2014. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  26. ^ "Line up poster". Sonisphere.co.uk. January 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  27. ^ "Shows". Voodoosix.com. September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  28. ^ "Voodoo Six Feed My Soul". Spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  29. ^ a b c "Discovery". AllMusic. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  30. ^ a b "Albums". Voodoosix.com. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.