Derby’s Never The Last Breath came highly recommended, and after listening to their The Price Of Diversity album it’s easy to see why. This is a band who obviously know how to write infectious rock’n'roll songs, and boy do they know how to deliver. They don’t appear to constrained by trying to fit into any one scene, and as a result they will appeal to a massive audience, even slipping in the odd death metal growl (yes… really).
The ace in NTLB’s deck is undoubtedly Lisa’s vocals. She has a sassy, distinctive style which is more reminiscent of Gwen Stefani than any one of a thousand crap-but-pretty pop-punk wannabes.
Now it’s often difficult to predict which bands may make the step up to the next level, but if it was based solely on ability and songwriting nous then these guys would be selling out venues up and down the country in the very near future.
Band Information :
Band Name : Never The Last Breath
Year Formed : 2009
Location : Derby
Current Lineup :
Lisa – Vocals
Dan – Guitar
Manti – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Jim – Bass
oolay – Drums
Brief History :
Never The Last Breath formed in early 2009 bringing together a range of styles and influences, with the intention of writing music that would appeal to every audience.The main influences of the band range dramatically – from The Beatles, Emilie Autumn and U2 right through to SlipKnoT, KoRn and Iwrestledabearonce.
The first gig was very successful, leading to offers for additional gigs. Shortly after, NTLB entered the studio to record their demo: Out of Date Already, selling out of the first run in just over a week. NTLB spent the first three months of 2010 writing new material, gigging solidly and gaining fans and excellent live reviews.
NTLB headlined the Victoria Inn in Derby for the first time in April 2010, returning to headline again in July 2010 raising the roof with the debut of the new material.
Late 2010 saw NTLB enter the studio for the second time to record their debut album: The Price of Diversity; which was released worldwide on April 2nd 2011 via SNTE Records, Plastichead and Prosonic distribution. The album launch on April 2nd was a huge success, selling out The Old Bell in Derby, with the album comfortably selling itself. The album has won some fantastic reviews from all over the media, with an average review score of over 8. Everybody is of the same opinion: the time is now.
NTLB have a strong finish to the year lined up, with gigs at the O2 Academy in Birmingham and the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton. They have also accrued a massive 6000 hits of their first video “Fading Out” in a mere 4 days! The band is continually writing new material, and the demand for more recordings and a new release is quickly gaining momentum. 2011 has been fantastic for NTLB, their attention is now turned to bettering it next year.
Career Highlight :
We got our debut music video “Fading Out” added to BlankTV youtube channel and we got 6000 views in 4 days with a over 75% positive response which is great for a female fronted rock band on a metal channel.
Plans For The Future :
We are currently working towards a second EP as well as 2 more music videos to finish this EP before releasing our next one.
Interesting Stuff :
We were given an opening slot for Emma Scott at The Slade Rooms and we sold more tickets to the gig than the other 3 bands put together and got immediately invited back to play the O2 Academy in Birmingham which is an upcoming gig.
Ideal tour-mates : Evanesence
Dream rider : Hot Chocolates with 2 sugars in each
Never The Last Breath on the Web :
Band Website : www.neverthelastbreath.com (under construction)
Twitter : www.twitter.com/ntlbuk
Facebook : www.facebook.com/neverthelastbreath
iTunes : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-price-of-diversity/id457906609
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