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 RANDOM HAND's Profile |
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Stabbing dogs since 2002! |
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| Location: | Keighley, West Yorkshire, |
| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Last Login: | Jun 14, 2008 (564 days back) |
About Me |
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| RANDOM HAND from Keighley in West Yorkshire have been tearing up the UK scene for close to 5 years now, exploding across the nations' dancefloors with their ferocious in your face ska-punk-metal mashup. Drawing influences from four very different but totally compatible individuals, hooked on the buzz they create as a unit, Random Hand have been taking on all comers and playing alongside the likes of Sonic Boom Six, Leftover Crack, Mustard Plug, The King Blues and Skindred, building a solid following with their intense and dynamic shows, a following which continues to grow daily. May 2007 finally saw the release of the bands' debut album, 'Change of Plan' on Riot Music to great reviews and a summer that saw constant touring including the Rebellion and City Invasion festivals and cumulating with a triumphant set headlining the Topman Unsigned stage at the Leeds Carling Weekend. The year ended with the band on tour with Voodoo Glow Skulls and Left Alone, impressing the Glow Skulls enough to be invited to join the band on tour in America in Spring 2008, to be followed immediately by dates in the UK with Sonic Boom Six and Big D & the Kids Table heading into another busy summer. This is the dawning of a new era, strap yourself in and hang on tight, it's going to be a wild ride! Reviews for "Change of Plan" "A punk rock mashup that will have you moshing one minute and skanking the next. Triumph awaits for Random Hand." Big Cheese Magazine "The band's ability to show their varied musical influences shines through consistently, making for an extremely interesting and ultimately enjoyable listening experience. So whether you like brassy ska-punk ('Snakes and Ladders') or something a little more aggressive (most of the other songs) there will be something for you on this record. One of the UK's best underground bands, hopefully this will help them get the credit they deserve." Punktastic.com "The pace and tone are furious for the most and all in all a fine effort from a hard working band." Distorted Magazine "It's not often you see real ska-punk nowadays and Random Hand perfectly mash it together. Beautifully explosive for a debut album, Change of Plan is a collection of happy, pumping punk stuffed full of ska hooks and punchy riffs...Manic, but so damn catchy. Exuberant pummelling from the drums is a highlight throughout and any moments of melody are soon shredded into mayhem." The Mag "Killer." Mike Davies, Radio 1 Punk Show Live Reviews "Not so much arriving on stage as erupting, Yorkshire four-piece Random Hand brings a heavier feeling to this evening's proceedings. Blurring the boundaries between skacore and downright heavy metal, the band tears through a setlist comprising mainly of tracks from superb new album "Change of Plan". Frontman Robin Leitch covers every inch of the stage in what appears to be nothing shy of a stinging-nettle fury, trombone flailing wildly. Set closer 'Anthropology' with its siren induced menace has the entire crowd lapping up the concoction of musical ingredients. It's safe to say Random Hand is the unofficial champion of the evening." www.skacommunity.co.uk "Headlining tonight's gig are Random Hand, who have already developed quite an affinity with Esquires. This Yorkshire Ska-Band are incredibly making their fourth appearance here in just under a year. As per usual their entertainment value earns them top marks from me...Of their set this evening, it’s ‘Scum Triumphant’ that comes out on top. Totally anthemic and some real ‘nasty’ ska." Bedford Esquires "Like I would imagine a Psychedelic acid trip on a crazy fairground ride; fast lights, crazy emotions, excitement, heightened senses...this band blows you away." The Talk Magazine "Random Hand entices an entire dance floor assembly, serving a concoction of metal, punk and ska. Considering the early time the sheer number of people pogoing from opener 'Answers' to closer 'Anthropology' is a sight to behold. Who says all Londoners stand about with their arms crossed?" www.skacommunity.co.uk "Now we come to Random Hand. Now I’ve only caught a bit of their set before & even then I enjoyed their ska-metal punk stylings, but after the whole set I would have to say I was nothing short of impressed. They came on strong & stayed that way the entire set with the frontman having enough time between songs to have a laugh with the audience… I only wish now I’d had enough money to buy their CD afterwards." www.punknews.co.uk "...the passion and showmanship of each member of the band is reminiscent of the early, funky Nu-Metal of Incubus, while with a crazed glint in his eye, and at times politically relevant lyricisms, Leitch and co remind us of SOAD’s heavy cross genre mix-up...you won’t see a more passionate live show. These guys believe in what they play, so kick up your heels and dance like a loon, the ska rock revolution is coming soon!" Sandman magazine "Tonight’s opener “Play Some Ska” is particularly fitting as a small group at the back of the room has been heard mumbling unimpressed that they “thought this was a ska night”, a perfect illustration of the closed-mindedness that the song scolds. It’s obvious though that these naysayers are largely outnumbered by a pit that erupts in a concoction of jumping, flailing, head-banging and general indifference to well being.What follows is a fifty minute set that sees the front row singing every word of the likes of “Milk” and “Mr Bib Wakes Up” back to the band, which after two weeks on tour is already well honed in this particular set. “Anthropology” is still a highlight (people like sirens, it’s the truth) and sounds as abrasive as ever. The trademark mix of metal and ska is on display tonight, and may not have sounded better." www.skacommunity.co.uk |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 11/11/2004Band Website: randomhand.co.uk Band Members: Robin Leitch: Trombone, Vocals Joe Tilston: Bass, Vocals Joe Dimuantes: Drums, samples Mathew Crosher: Guitar, Vocals Add our Members! Sounds Like: "Like I would imagine a Psychedelic acid trip on a crazy fairground ride; fast lights, crazy emotions, excitement, heightened senses..." Email Contact: Please use the following details for Official Correspondence, Messages through MySpace will be read but will not be treated with priority: For any logistical enquiries please email Tilston For any graphics or design related enquiries please email For any other enquiries please email Band Email For booking, availability and management queries please contact Ian at Click Here for the full shop Available Now: CD Album £8 Click Here To Buy Change Of Plan On iTunes TV Head T-shirt £10 We’re Scum Shirt £10 Logo T-Shirt £10 (Available in red or black) Splatter T-Shirt £10 (Also available in hoodie format - ask about stock info!) Record Label: Riot Music Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Ska / Metal / Reggae) |
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My Blog |
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Thank you America! |
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| Thanks to everyone who made it possible!The Voodoo Glow Skulls and Knockout are amazing, and helped us so much, we can not thank you enough. the days we where lucky enough to spend with mustard plug a... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Sun, 18 May 2008 10:21:00 PST |
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Random Hand in The USA! |
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| Greetings All!
Sorry we have not been more vigilant with the updates and things, but as you can imagine its been really hectic over here.
there will be plenty of pictures and videos of our trip ... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:10:00 PST |
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RANDOM HAND TOUR AMERICA WITH VGS!! |
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| Oh heyRemember that exciting news we kept mentioning? Well this is it!We've been confirmed for a tour of the West Coast of the US with none other than VOODOO GLOW SKULLS! Also playing will be a band c... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:17:00 PST |
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The January tour Diary |
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| Random Hand January tour '08During the Course of the tour A few people scribbled down some thoughts in the diary to keep track of goings on. i'm not entirely sure who wrote which parts but the scrib... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:56:00 PST |
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2007 big ups, word |
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| Hey hey hey!We're all agreed that 2007 has been the best year yet for Random Hand - we've met some amazing new people, done some awesome tours and gigs and generally had a right old time of it Most re... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:02:00 PST |
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The Video Blog |
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| Hey heyI've done a bit of looking around and some hardcore YouTubery, and I've found all the best videos of us playing live around and about the place for you wonderful people to watch :)
... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:00:00 PST |
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January Tour Details |
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| Hey hey heyThe time has come to announce our January Tour Dates! It's our first proper headline tour of the UK so we're all really looking forward to hitting the road again and playing for you fine p... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:22:00 PST |
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Listen To Random Hand on Radio 1 till 20/11/07 |
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| You should be able to hear these shows for a weekWe where played on last nights Steve Lemaqc show "in new music we trust"Click Here to look at track listing and hear the Showand here is a link t... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:29:00 PST |
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Hey from us |
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| Hey hey everyone!Just thought I'd post a blog mid-tour saying yo yo yo! We've had a fun week so far (in our spanking new van!) and it's only gonna get get better Cheers to everyone who's been down to ... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:06:00 PST |
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Tour is over... but not for long!! |
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| Well we survived a tour in a pegeot 306... we didn't think we would. Thanks to everyone who put us up, and let us use your facilities. your awesome!Extra special thanks to Grown at home and JB Conspir... Posted by RANDOM HAND on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:58:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Knock-Out (HAS NEW MUSIC UP!!!), Mustard Plug, Mike Davies - BBC Radio 1 Punk Rock Show, HTB, Riot Music, Slam Dunk Festival, Rapid Design, SONIC BOOM SIX, FAILSAFE, Mike TV [NEW VIDEO & SONGS!], GROWN AT HOME - NEW TRACK UP NOW !!, captain hotknives, Babar Luck, Love and a .45, CRAZY ARM, GringoMonkee, Aaron Agro, Billy, Sounds of Swami, No Cigar - New Tracks Up!, LEFT ALONE, THE JB CONSPIRACY, City Invasion, 3dBs DOWN are now On The Turn check new page, John Player Specials, sean, Jimmy The Squirrel, Your Bitter Autumn Breeze Tonight, you Emo Fucks!!, Sublime714, Liam, Magee, Freaky Weasel Events & Promotions, !~!$yNy$t£r H@yD!~!, Bill, Just A Minor Threat, Tribal Brides of the Amazon, Cyclamen[Guest Vocal: Mikee ex-SikTh!], Kimtastic!, Sam, Do The Dog Music, Token. FYP., The Hornosexuals, .:techno mouse:. rebel of the sacred heart, Slowbrain, Cap'n Ashuhlee., The Hot Quiche Conspiracy, Peter Simple, Lauren, Jakey!, Jess, Az, BRING BACK THE SKANK, The Victoria Inn, Cellphish, Destiny's Misfit, Moose?!, Splitters, Dayra Esther
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