Now this is something special. If you’ve been paying attention you will know that there have been some pretty awesome bands picked out by the CackBlabbath spotlight since we started it last year, but The Day I Snapped are definitely one of my favourites.
The band have been together for just over 10 years and it shows, they’re musically tight and polished without sounding in any way manufactured as they purvey their their own brand of modern melodic punk rock. The influences of American Punk bands like Alkaline Trio and Bad Religion are definitely there but The Day I Snapped manage the neat trick of wearing their influences with pride while still sounding fresh.
The band recently released their second album Tales Of Ordinary Madness which (had I been paying attention) would have had a decent shout at making my top 10 for last year, I just love the energy, the massive hooks and the bouncing, rocking vibe. I bet they’re a fucking blast live too….
Awesome stuff, you really NEED to check these guys out.
Band Name : The Day I Snapped
Home Town / Region : Glasgow
Year Formed : 2000
Current Lineup :
Alan Easton: Vocals / Guitar
Richie Bradford: Guitar
Craig Brennan: Drums
Stuart Burnside: Bass
Brief History :
Formed in late 2000. First show opening for King Prawn at legendary King Tuts Wa Wa Hut. Played T in the Park 2002. Recorded live Session for Radio 1 in 2003, opened of Offspring 2004. Released debut album in 2006 on Lockjaw Records with a follow up released on bands on label Dec 2012. During this time played many many gigs with the likes of Alkaline Trio, Bowling for Soup, Biffy Clyro, Strung out.
Career Highlight :
Opening for Offspring at SECC to an audience of 6000.
Recording Radio 1 Live session
Playing T in the Park Festival.
Releasing 2 great albums.
Future Plans :
Tour booked for July 2012
Work has begun on 3rd album.
Tell us something interesting / amusing / stupid about the band :
Our song ‘Cohesion and Derision’ has appeared in commercials for Orbit Chewing gum and comedian Rufus Hound’s stand up DVD.
Who would be your ideal tour-mates ?
AC/DC
And what would be on the rider ?
Lots and Lots of Strongbow Cider
The Day I Snapped on the Web
Band Website URL : www.thedayisnapped.info
Facebook URL : www.facebook.com/thedayisnapped
Bandcamp URL : http://thedayisnapped.bandcamp.com
Bigcartel URL : http://thedayisnapped.bigcartel.com
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