GuilFest 2006. The 3 Day Guildford Music Festival on 14th, 15th and 16th July 2006

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Artist: Duplex Gage
Genre: Rock
Performing: 16th July 2005 /The Surrey Advertiser LiveClub Stage
Website Address: [www.duplexgage.com]
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“With a nod to Queen, Placebo, U2 and Muse, Duplex Gage is indie Prog-Rock, melodic, intelligent, classic, innovative, different, powerful, emotional and most of all, memorable music.”

Duplex Gage are a well-established UK Rock band with an ever-increasing fan base and a talent for writing thought-provoking lyrics with catchy melodies and rocking beats. Influenced by both classic and current UK rock bands, Duplex Gage use an innovative combination of guitars, keyboards, drums and soaring vocal melodies to carry the listener to new musical dimensions. Never ones to just write a simple song, Duplex Gage create multi-layered textures which weave in and around an emotive lyrical theme. Duplex Gage have headlined and sold out some of England 's top venues including: London 's Barfly, Camden Underworld, The Garage, Metro and the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool . The band consists of Ricky Bashford on lead vocals, Markus Barth on bass and vocals, Adam Hope on Guitar, Sam Martin on keyboards and guitar and Paul Doy on drums.

"This is traditional, no frills metal with a powerful back bone and some well chosen power chords. Muse or a melodic Metallica. Whilst these influences are apparent, this is anything but retro. It is original and is causing a justified stir on the back of the British Nu-Rock craze"
James Close, Panartist.com

"From the opening piano you really want to save him, the vocals grab your heartstrings instantly. When all the instruments kick in I dare you not to get shivers down your spine. Outta Control is a perfectly constructed anthem worthy of being played in stadiums around the world"
Molly Flowers, karmadownload.com

DUPLEX GAGE LIVE REVIEW - LONDON BARFLY
Since first becoming acquainted with Duplex Gage two months ago, I've realised they get everywhere and everyone seems to know who they are. From NME, to Talent Scout to XFM Radio to Internet listings pages, the name Duplex Gage reoccurs often enough to make me wonder what all the fuss is about, and their recent headlining set at the Barfly was a perfect excuse to find out. After all, I'd heard the CD and been sent the t-shirt; surely it was time to check out the band?

By the time Duplex Gage take the stage, the Barfly is fairly rammed with over 100 hardcore fans - the most I've ever seen at an un-promoted gig. As the band launch into a well established set it's evident that the crowd know every single word and are as enthusiastic in their support as the band are in their playing.

Duplex Gage have been gigging long enough to know who they are and how to play to their crowd; singer Ricky is the cockney spokesman with the sultry stare and charm fuelled one liners, whilst hyperactive bass player Markus keeps the energy up, firing t-shirts and CDs off into a cheering crowd in between songs.

Musically, too, they seem comfortable with a sound that has had its tweaks and tucks and is now well-rounded and tightly played. The first two songs of the set, 'Never Come Around' and 'Keep it Together' are beautifully constructed to show off Ricky's fantastic vocal range, whilst T-Rex inspired 'Release Me' is a sure fire crowd pleaser.

Duplex Gage are a great band with a strong identity. They're not 'cool' in an obvious sense - the look is somewhere between bedroom goth and European rock codpiece - yet with the likes of Kerrang and MTV2 sniffing around, it can't be long before the infamous Duplex Gage are packing up their eyeliner and breaking out of a scene that they're already too big for.

Claire Dickinson - XFM Radio, London, UK

”Bleeding On The Inside" by Duplex Gage is a Granite Alps Records release. All rights reserved. Copyright 2004

Visit Duplex Gage on the web at[www.duplexgage.com]or for gigs and booking information, please telephone 07780 672 336