Kieron Berry, AKA 'K' or 'Ki' is the founding member of Bang Bang Firecracker.

Back in 2017, K had no intention of forming a band. He was soley focussed on recording the latest music he’d created. K decided to record two tracks with good friend Shaun Lowe of Prism Recording Studios and release a single with a high quality music video. The tracks received great feedback and so K began writing a full album. ‘Welcome To The Slaughterhouse’ was released in 2018.

What started out as an inspired solo project soon had Kieron and Marcus setting out on an 18 month journey to piece a real band together. After several line up changes they were joined by Ryan Assert on Guitar and Bobby Ansell on Drums. Momentum was quickly building for the band but Ryan didn't settle and left the band to pursue his passion for Punk. K, Marcus and Bobby sounded powerful together and they welcomed the clarity and freedom of their new line up. It was decided that this would be the defining live sound and so they forged ahead as a Power-Trio.

“After a two week tour in 2017 as a stand-in (Dep) guitar player for a quirky Operatic-Rock band, I found myself sharing a stage with Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P founder and guitarist). I grew up in awe of  Chris and his fellow Hell Raisers. I found him to be intense as hell and he was constantly talking about all the new music he was creating. I started writing original music again very soon after this time – the ideas flowed, and I’ll forever be in debt to Chris Holmes for essentially kicking my Ass and inspiring a fresh start!” - K

Previous Bands: Razorwire, Pain Control, Extreme O.D, Enemo J, Pistols & Pikelets, Machete Betty

You asked, we answered:

Q: Favourite BBF Track?

A: "G.F.Y. Because it was once stated by a reviewer as being a 'truly terrible song'. Its a PHAT Groovy Monster of a track to play live that everyone gets behind, ultimately proving that the critics don't always get it right!"

Q: Most memorable moment in BBF history?

A: "To date... Playing the mainstage at HRH 16, where Phil Campbell had played just 2 nights before us and Yngwie Malmsteen headlined later that night"

Q: Musical Inspiration?

A: "Fucking Hell, where to start...? I've always had a melting pot of influence. As a kid, one day I'd be listening  to Exodus, Slayer and Anthrax. Whilst on the next day I'd be enjoying the likes of Shotgun Messiah, Roxx Gang and Slik Toxic.

Over the years I've also drawn inspiration from Motorhead, The Almighty, Ugly Kid Joe, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, Classic AC/DC and Life Sex & Death... "

Q: Post Gig drink of choice?

A: "A nice cold IPA chased with a Jack & Coke and a Shot of Fireball"

Paul Challinor joined Bang Bang Firecracker as the final piece of the line-up, coming in all guns blazing and immediately making his presence felt on and off stage. He brings a ferocious, headbanging stage energy that locks in tightly with Bobby and Kieron, driving the band’s live show to new levels of intensity. Since joining, he has hit the road hard with the band, helping power recent European tours and cementing the current line-up as the most explosive incarnation of BBF to date.

Previous Bands:  Nettlefish, Soma, Black Road Home, Paul Henshaw, Seven Deadly Sins, Blackwater

You asked, we answered:

Q: Favourite BBF Track?

A: "Fat Cash – it’s the first bassline I wrote with BBF, so it’s got a special place for me. It was the moment it really clicked that I was part of this band’s sound, and it hits hard live."

Q: Most memorable moment in BBF history?

A: "Being given 72 hours’ notice to play my first 3 BBF gigs in Europe. No warm-up — Straight from Stoke to Brussels and thrown in at the deep end. A baptism by fire, fuelled up on adrenaline - Definitely not an experience I’ll be forgetting in a hurry."

Q: Musical Inspiration?

A: "Jason Newsted (Metallica) and Pat Badger (Extreme) are two bass players I greatly admire"

Q: Post Gig drink of choice?

A: "Southern Comfort & Coke"

Bobby Ansell, AKA 'The Power and The Glory' joined the band as they headed out on the road.

"After a series of drummers came and left, we would soon find Bobby Ansell, the missing piece of the jigsaw and with that, an undeniable chemistry was locked in" - Kieron 'K' Berry

Previous Bands:  Sons of Ra, 8 Ball Battalion

Q:Favourite BBF Track?

A: 'Father Genocide' and 'We Can't  Hear You'... because I get to bash the shit out of my kit and these are the two I get most 'into' whilst I'm playing. With 'We Can't Hear You' I've basically made a drum beat so difficult its hard to play live.

Q: Most memorable moment in BBF history?

A: Lol. Apart from breaking something at most  gigs?... Getting onto the HRH line up was a big moment, but a great memory for me was getting to play the farewell night at The Freebird, for Stoke legend, Buff! 

Also having to play my first gig with BBF just 3 weeks after I'd joined the band!

Q: Musical Inspiration?

A: Wow... Theres so many to choose from! I grew up listening to a variety of music by The Beatles, Led Zepplin, ACDC, Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Eminem. Drummers who inspires me personally are Chad Smith, John Bonham and Joey Jordison. 

Q: Post Gig drink of choice?

A: Pint of Fireball and a shot of Beer... or should that be the other way round!?