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thedetoursrock

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Last update: 07/01/09 01:53:02
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Location: UNITED KINGDOM : North Yorkshire
Signed up: 21 Jul 2008 01:29 PM
Members: Danny shah ,Chris mckenzie, Mike smith, Ally graham, Ross neilson
Genre: Hard Rock
Influences: Rage against the machine, bullet for my valentine , dream theatre, led zeppelin, iron maiden, foo fighters , tunacious D
Website: http://www.myspace.com/thedetoursinfo

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Biography

The Detours are a five-piece rock/metal band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band have performed a UK tour to premote their new single "bull rider" which was out 22nd August on iTunes and all other digital stores.

The Detours were selected to be involved in the TV show Orange Unsigned Act along side other glasgow acts such as Fangs and Hip parade. Tune into channel 4 / E4 and 4Music from November 2nd to find out how they got on! www.orangeunsignedact.co.uk

The Detours have anounced that they will be touring the uk again in 2009 in the month of april.

Discography

Spit Me Out EP
Released:August 16, 2007
Writer: The Detours
Producers: The Detours and Ducan Cameron
info: Availible on iTunes, Napster and all good digital stores
INCLUDES:
Spit Me Out
Superheroes

New Heavy
Released: March 6, 2008
Writer: The Detours
Producers: The Detours
Video: Promo Video
info: This was released as a free download from the bands myspace
INCLUDES:
New Heavy

Bull Rider EP
Released: August 22, 2008
Writer: The Detours
Producers: The Detours
info: The new EP out in August 2008
INCLUDES:
Bull Rider
Questions Answered
Make My Day

quotes:
...punk fuelled metal with one heck of a hook... After I heard it live I was gagging to play it on the radio..."
Jim Gellatly - Xfm Radio

"...without a doubt one of the most exciting bands on the scene just now..."
"...Bull Rider showcases the bands ability to play high tempo rock..." 4 Stars
James Watt - Evening Times

"The Detours should be setting their sights high. Here is a unique talent unlike anything on the music scene right now. I've seen them perform their set and really get an audience enthralled. In a word they are Brilliant! just Brilliant!!"
Talent Scout

Shout Out to Rev Kev (the man, the myth, the legend!), Duncan Cameron (cheers for the mics), Katie Mac (band roadie, photographer and groupie!), Raymie Smith (founder of The Detours HQ North Division), Andy Forsyth (for the crazy donation and support!), Acey (for stalking us - in a good way!)

Contact Details

Electronic Mail: wearethedetours@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.myspace.com/thedetoursinfo
Website: www.bebo.com/thedetours