Metal hammer (cd review)…. “amazing guitar work….perfect little hard rock breakdowns” 

Mundo rock radio (cd review)…. “is it worth the trouble to spend some money on this work? Absolutely yes!!!!!!” 

Metal hammer (fan review)…. “best 3 piece rock/metal band I’ve seen in years” 

Krusher (after performance at ac/dc convention)…. “riffs, guitar solos, attitude….bloody marvellous” 

Jon Hansen (venue owner)….”a ferocious but melodic dizzbustin’ 3 piece, boasting a dynamite drummer, 2 voracious vocalists, a bazzer of a bassist, & britain’s gut wrenchingly greatest young guitar hero” 

Band members :
Chris Appleton – lead guitar & lead vocals
Adam Cropper – bass & backing vocals
Martin McNee – drums 

album :       “Face of Adversity” official release October 2007.                                 

Web site :           www.furyuk.com

Fury UK  was formed initially from the ashes of Chris Appleton's school bands back in approx. 2002 in Manchester, uk. Since that date they’ve undergone some line-up changes & developed an ever-increasing reputation for captivating live performances….inspired by Chris Appleton's guitar work & a selection of hard rock compositions with the fantastic ingredients of hooks, time changes, key changes, big solos & meaningful lyrics. A band with riffs, attitude & a bedrock rhythm section. If you like your rock & metal in an old school vein but with a modern twist, you've come to the right place.

Influences are diverse but centre on 70s hard rock, early 80s british heavy metal, with just enough progressive & modern elements to make the sound relevant & contemporary. Artists that have inspired Fury UK, although not necessarily outwardly obvious in the band's sound, are Iron Maiden, Metallica, Rush, Steve Vai, Black Sabbath, Joe Satriani.

The band released a debut album in November 2005 which was essentially a demo. Nevertheless “my tomorrow” was  well-received by critics & fans alike & showcased particularly the british heavy metal side of the band. Tracks from "My Tomorrow" remain firm favourites within the band's live set. Live performances came thick & fast during 2006 including various headline shows where the band forged its' reputation.

the official album release "Face Of Adversity" came in 2007 via independent label Rocksector Records & is  available from October of that year via the likes of HMV, Virgin, Play.com, Amazon.co.uk, as well as download sites such as iTunes. "Face Of Adversity" is a more diverse release than its' predecessor demo, reflecting the diverse influences of the band members who originally  recorded that album. Unfortunately it was that diversity that perhaps was (at least partially) the undoing of that line-up & a change was enforced with effect from October 2007 to include new members Adam Cropper (bass & backing vocals) & Martin McNee (drums).

Upon the line-up change Fury UK has immediately taken on a more channelled hard rock / metal sound. Far from dilution, the live performances have taken on a new energy particularly worthy of the old school metal influences which had prompted Vault magazine to say  of the "My Tomorrow" album.... "....someone get a copy of this to Steve Harris of Iron Maiden so he can remember how it's supposed to be done...."

So, we come to the current situation & having manfully handled a major line-up change the band was unbelievably well-set to complete its' gig commitments for 2007 & moved into 2008 with renewed optimism. The new CD single "Salvation" was released in February 2008, plus 2 bonus tracks "Manslaughter" & "Lost In Forever". It's the perfect mix of "My Tomorrow" & "Face of Adversity" & is getting excellent reviews.

	Running time nearly 15 minutes. 1. Salvation 2. Manslaughter 3. Lost In Forever Buy now
Fury UK	CD/Album "Face Of Adversity" (Ref. CD1009)
	1. Krueger 2. Natural Disaster 3. Words You Say 4. Breakthrough 5. Dream As One 6. Wicked Glass 7. Truth 8. The End 9. The Lost Soul Buy now

 

Chris Appleton "The Machine"

 

Fury UK "Face Of Adversity"

 

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