Ant-Walking Alligator People (acronym: AWAP) Collective noun: 1. The name given to survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings who were horrifically disfigured by the nuclear blasts. 2. A five-piece band of brothers from the UK that spew high-energy tunes, massive riffs, catchy hooks and spit meaningful bile on behalf of the voiceless whilst having a whole lot of fun doing so. Formed in 2017, with a political persuasion to the band’s outlook and lyrics, AWAP is a metaphor not just for anti-war sentiment but also muses on the collective experience of all that stand at ‘ground zero’ in relation to social injustice and discrimination. Punk/Thrash are the genres most often attributed to the band. However, a deeper listen reveals more post-punk and melodic influences ingrained in the fabric of the music. Scott Atkins at Grindstone studio lent his production talents to the drum recording and mastering of the ‘Clown Carousel’ EP. Our own Aaron Sly taking up engineering, production and mix duties for the remaining elements. ‘Clown Carousel’ continues AWAP’s raw power whilst seeking progression in sound, production and musicianship. Known for kinetic and chaotic performances that place themselves outside the usual super-serious metal/punk fare and are remembered by anyone who has seen them. AWAP are: Aaron Sly - Guitar, Alex Ratcliffe - Bass, Dan Beadle - Guitar, Matt Mason - Vocals, Rael Bearman - Drums https://www.awap.uk - [email protected]
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AWAP plays high-energy thrash punk and metal infused with melodic post-punk influences and socio-political lyricism.
AWAP consists of Aaron Sly, Alex Ratcliffe, Dan Beadle, Matt Mason, and Rael Bearman.
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