Crashcarburn
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CrashCarBurn is an Alternative rock band from South Africa. The band was formed when Tweak changed their name in London in 2006 before returning to South Africa in early 2007.
History
Formation
Crashcarburn was formed from the ashes of Tweak after they had relocated to London. They had already released one EP with their new sound and new attitude, Fallen. In 2006 the Band were forced to change their name due to legal reasons, and they settled on Crashcarburn. Why Crashcarburn?
The more time we spent on the band, the more we realise that we have a rare opportunity to have a positive influence on people.' Says front man Garth. 'We're not trying to be some kind of 'Saviour for the youth' and we definitely don't wonna preach, Fuck knows we're far from perfect. We just don't want anyone to settle for 'average'. We want them to realize that ordinary people are capable of Great things! You don't have to do something earthshaking like, find a cure for cancer, to be great. You just need to exceed what the world expects of you.
Crashcarburn EP
In 2005 Crashcarburn recorded their debut self titled EP at SABC Radio Park Studios which was released in the UK in early 2006. The track Broken Skyline received regular playback on Kerrang Radio and was featured on the Kerrang! Unsigned compilation. In late 2006 the band recorded a further 4 tracks with the producer / engineer Matt Hyde whose previous works include bands such as Bullet for my Valentine, Funeral for a Friend, Machinehead and Slipknot. The tracks would later appear on the band’s debut full-length album, This City Needs a Hero.
Return to South Africa, This City Needs a Hero
In 2007 the band left the UK and returned to South Africa. Chris Brink and Dylan Belton were replaced by Etienne Janse van Rensburg and Ian Broekhuizen respectively. Shortly after returning home, the band released their debut full-length album, This City Needs a Hero. They immediately started filming the video for Serenade, the first single off the new album, with director, Thomas Ferreira. With their first single Serenade topping rock charts across the country, the band quickly found themselves opening for acts such as OK GO in February 2008 and Korn, Muse, Good Charlotte, Chris Cornell, 30 Seconds to Mars and Kaiser Chiefs in March 2008.
Band members
Garth Barnes – vocals and rhythm guitar
Ian Broekhuizen – lead guitar and backing vocals
Etienne Van Rensburg – bass
Brendan “Bugsy” Barnes – drums
Discography
Albums
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Crashcarburn EP |
| 2007 | This City Needs a Hero |