It’s been a long and eventful road for Godsticks since emerging onto the progressive rock scene in 2009. Metal Hammer Magazine called them “the U.K’s most idiosyncratic rock band” and when the “genre redefining” prog metal masterpiece that was ‘Emergence’ was released in 2015, it garnered them new fans from all over the world and ultimately led to them being signed to Kscope.
Soon followed ‘Faced With Rage’ in 2017, ‘Inescapable’ in 2020 and ‘This Is What A Winner Looks Like’ in 2023; three more critically acclaimed albums showcasing their chugging guitar riffs, intricate solos and driving rhythm section. Also in their last few years of touring, the band have gained recognition as the explosive, high energy live act they’d always threatened to become.
Now after being holed up in the studio for the last 18 months Godsticks are finally being released into the wild once more, armed with new music from their seventh album ‘VOiD’ (released on March 27th 2026). They say it is “the toughest and most demanding record we’ve ever made” featuring music that has “pushed us to the very extremes of what we can do as musicians.” Their upcoming live shows will see a monumental release of tension and energy from this darker and angrier incarnation of Godsticks, so be prepared to be greeted with a ferocious sonic punch-in-the-face; it’s one that you won’t want to miss.
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THE SELF TITLED are an original hard rock band from Kent in the UK
The band formed in 2003 and has played non-stop with an impressive array of live shows up and down the UK and in Europe. They have played with bands such as Kobra And The Lotus (Gene Simmons Band), Breed 77, Forever Never, Zico Chain and Sarah Jezebel Deva, One Machine, Def Con One, just to name a few.
Add to this some of the biggest festivals and Bike Rallies in Europe such as Bloodstock 2014 where the band headlined the New Blood Stage and The Bulldog Bash 25th Anniversary (UK Aug 2011) who they played alongside Status Quo, The Damned and Gun.
The Self Titled has now played The Bulldog Bash 4 times including the 30th Anniversary in 2016.
They performed at MAG Farmyard Party and played main support at the BMF Biker Festival in September 2012. They have also played at the world famous Underworld in Camden Town Dec 2012, supporting the mighty Skreamer and was asked to perform at The World Zombie Day, London Oct 2013.
The band also Headlined The 02 Academy in London Sept 2017
And another 2 headline slot at The Leas Cliff Hall and Dover Booking Hall in 2018/2019
The Self Titled has played these festivals
The Bulldog Bash
Bloodstock Festival
Out Of The Ashes Festival
Metal Gods Festival
Road To Ruin
VW Kamperfest
The Self Titled recorded their debut album DEFACED at Anchor baby Studios, Kent UK with producer Dan Lucas (Jairus) in Jan/Feb 2012. The anticipated album is now on sale on various digital downloading sites such as Amazon and iTunes.
They also released in the Autumn of 2014 their EP single which consists of two tracks “Airlock” and War Of Attrition” in Nov 2014
The band released a new 4 track EP named “Bears And Bulls” in June 2019
Their 4 track EP “In Your Fire” dropped early 2023.
Here are a few reviews from some well-known sources
“..The muscular rawness that chugs you into moments of pure ecstasy” -Rebecca Rayner-KERRANG! KKK
“The production is excellent, the writing and composing superb. The band has a very professional package”
Vince Hempstead – TBFM
“Performances as edgy as this aren’t easily forgotten, The Self Titled, remember the name.” – Maximum Volume
The band sits well with a whole range of Rock and Metal genres, which makes them quite unique in the Rock & Metal world. They have a polished live performance and put on a very energetic, high-octane show. The band is comfortable on a large stage and are destined for the big time as they continue to expand their profile and loyal fan base with performances all over. Keep an eye out for THE SELF TITLED.
