Kong

Manchester three-piece Kong’s relentless sonic assault against all things conventional and boring gathered momentum in 2009 with the release of their eagerly debut album, Snake Magnet.

Previous singles ‘Blood of a Dove’ and ‘Leather Penny’ blazed a trail for their unconventional sound and showcased their devastating ability to craft heavy, ferocious punk songs. These early glimpses promised much; and Snake Magnet did not disappoint. Bruising bass-lines, face-meltingly intense guitar riffs, beautifully fashioned soundscapes and hauntingly bleak and isolated vocals combined to form an album dripping with existential angst.

Rock A Rolla, Artrocker, Drowned in Sound and many more felt Snake Magnet worthy enough to sit in their best albums of 2009 lists.

In April 2010 Kong set off on tour with 65daysofstatic around Europe and caused jaws to drop in every city. World domination and abomination will follow in 2011.

“Welcome to Kong's world. It's a world of heavy punk and cellotaped faces (leading to pretty scary gigs). You'd be mad not to enter – and you'll probably leave it madder still” Artrocker

“Manchester mob definitively kick the pop out of the punk with this raw and abrasive track with a hefty dose of Fugazi lurking beneath the surface.” Kerrang

“Kong might just be the best band in Britain right now. Ferociously powerful, stunningly inventive, and equal doses of scary and humorous.” Dirtyzine

“The first time I saw them play I felt a burning sensation on my arm and realised that I had developed eczema.” Andrew Falkous 2008 (McLusky/Future of the left)

“The most exciting band in the UK right now” Dan Carter - BBC Radio 1 Rock show

“Breathlessly loud, startlingly daring, intentionally different; Snake Magnet is not for those with no sticking power or love of rock at it’s most blisteringly raw.” Drowned in Sound (album of the month)

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Kong – Leather Penny from Roach Productions on Vimeo.