“It gets hard and heavy with Bang Bang Firecracker. Sweat-dripping, shit-kicking rock and roll is the order of the day... the band literally put that much into their performance they make Airbourne’s Joel O’Keeffe bone dry.... There’s a tribute to Motörhead from the band and a thrilling rendition of “No Class” (always a joy when a band plays a cover and not one of the obvious ones) and I can’t wait to see them again at Hella Rock Festival.” - Ross
— Moshville Times
“Bang Bang Firecracker have contributed something Heavy, Vital and Fresh that demands your Attention... ” - The Mighty Northern Viking
— HRH Radio DJ Scott Knowles
“We're going to unleash the Hounds of Hell with our Third Album! We've got an Envious concept in the works and can't wait to get this next set of tracks out there! Get ready for our Wrath...” - Kieron 'K' Berry, Bang Bang Firecracker
— Commenting on plans for new music in 2024
“It all starts with a bang. Yes it’s Stoke On Trent’s noise merchants, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER who wake us up with their, quote, ‘Hard Hittin’ Ear Splittin’ Rock n’ F#ckin’ Roll’. The introduction is ‘Hail Waco’ and from the album ‘Welcome to the Slaughterhouse’ they give us ‘Immortalized’. Frontman Kieron Berry is one of those vocalists who has a whiskey induced, throaty approach to his singing and as they launch into ‘The Power of 72’ I’m reminded of those 3 immense multi-track EP's they brought out ’See Evil, Hear Evil and Speak Evil’, classic stuff. Bassist Marcus Wrench should not be overlooked, I watch with respect as he picks out notes and plays like a lead guitarist on more than one occasion. ‘No Class’ is one of my favourite ‘Motörhead’ tracks and BBF do it proud, it definitely gets the crowd going. ‘G.F.Y’ and ’Set The World Ablaze’ melt the walls, before they blast out ‘Father Genocide’ to finish. Getting a lot more notice recently and being added to the bill for some notable events, check them out!” - Diane Davies
“I was impressed and particularly loved ‘GFY’ (Go f*** yourself) ‘Set the World Ablaze’ and their last song ‘Father Genocide’. Along with their cracking songs they included a toast to Motorhead and went on to play ‘No Class’ getting a lively round of applause in appreciation. What a start!” - Linda McDermott
“Theres sure to be Fireworks as Bang Bang Firecracker hit music scene!” - Rob Fiddaman
'SPEAK EVIL' RELEASED 30.12.22 - PART 3 OF EVIL TRILOGY
Here it is. The third and final part of this 3 EP concept album. BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S latest release, Speak Evil, out 30.12.22 provides a thunderous closing statement to 16 months of hard hitting, ear splitting Rock and Roll productivity. This 4 track EP demands recognition, discerning the band’s vision to collide the two hells of Heavy Rock and Heavy Metal. BANG BANG FIRECRACKER continue to carve out their unique and confrontational style by injecting modern tones and dissonance into their music.
Part 3, Speak Evil, realises BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S promise of unflinchingly heavy progression. Opening track, Life After Dark, is slathered in doom and drama, testifying to Kieron’s snarling vocal prowess. The Hammer comes crashing down with Track 2, Straight To The Bloodshed, being a mid paced monster with a furious groove and brutal guitar solo. Blending genres further and pushing the pace hard, right to the very end, We Can’t Hear You (Available in a radio friendly version) is a full throttle thrash-fest. Absolute insanity of guitar riffage and with drums ablaze, this track charges to a climax, definitively slamming the door closed on this much anticipated second album. Since the release of See Evil & Hear Evil, parts 1 and 2 of this 3 part concept album, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER have garnered a serious amount of radio play, amassed a number of stellar reviews, produced 4 videos, including the epic cinematic production of ‘Unleash the Devil’. Arguably one of the hardest grafting bands on the circuit, their culmination of work deserves attention.
TRACKLISTING:
1. LIFE AFTER DARK
2. STRAIGHT TO THE BLOODSHED
3. WE CAN’T HEAR YOU
4. WE CAN’T HEAR YOU (RADIO EDIT)
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
'HEAR EVIL' RELEASED 22.05.22 - PART 2 OF EVIL TRILOGY
The second part of a 3 EP concept album, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S latest release, Hear Evil, out 22.05.22 continues to snarl at the world and demands acknowledgement. Delivering on the promise of an unflinchingly heavy progression, these latest 3 tracks are a real representation of the bands solidarity and it is a showcase of their individual strengths. BANG BANG FIRECRACKER continue to make statements about the bands musical direction by injecting ever more dissonance into classic heavy rock carving out a New Wave of Classic Heavy Metal.
Part 2, Hear Evil, reinforces the lust for this crimson red album with opening track, The Power of the 72, providing anarchic vocals and a bombardment of riffage. Track 2, Set The World Ablaze, is a kamikaze drum fest with a thunderous groove. Blending genres further and playing out the EP, Father Genocide is charged with dissonance and courts with controversy. Unleashing a fury of bass guitar this track surges to a close, edging firmly upto part 3 of this much-anticipated second album. Since the release of See Evil, part 1 of this 3 part concept album, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER have
amassed a number of stellar reviews and produced 2 videos as promised including the epic cinematic production of ‘Unleash the Devil’ for the 7 minute monster opening track of EP1, See Evil.
TRACKLISTING:
1. POWER OF THE 72
2. SET THE WORLD ABLAZE
3. FATHER GENOCIDE
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
'SEE EVIL' RELEASED 07.07.21 - PART 1 OF EVIL TRILOGY
The first of a 3 EP collection, BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S latest release, See Evil, out 07.07.21 defies categorization. Whilst delivering the barrage of riffage we’ve come to expect from their stellar guitar work, these latest 3 tracks reflect the band’s unflinchingly heavy progression. BANG BANG FIRECRACKER make a statement about where some of the bands musical influences draw by pulling the darkness and dissonance out of Thrash Metal and translating it into their own pulsating style of New Wave Classic Rock.
Fans of Motorhead and AC/DC will appreciate the confrontational expression
and unrelenting pace of BANG BANG FIRECRACKER’S vigour, with a nod to the
guitar heavy attitude that is synonymous with bands like The Dead Daisies.
Part 1, See Evil, promises a sound that is most definitely up another level. Opening track, Unleash The Devil is a menacing 7-minute monster, showcasing a dark tonality that resonates with Black Metal and was the catalyst to expedite the release of this 3 track EP. Blending genres further, G.F.Y is a riff heavy anthemic beast that has full-blown audience participation value. Closing the EP, Chase The Wasted is a pounding rocker with a bombardment of guitars and repentless vocal arrangement. Which all tolled, raises the bar for parts 2 and 3 of this much-anticipated second album.
TRACKLISTING:
1. UNLEASH THE DEVIL
2. G.F.Y
3. CHASE THE WASTED
ENGINEERED: SHAUN LOWE PRISM RECORDING STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESS BOOTHROYD
'UNLEASH THE DEVIL' OFFICIAL VIDEO DEBUT 26.11.21
BANG BANG FIRECRACKER Debuts “Unleash The Devil” Music Video
This morning BANG BANG FIRECRACKER released the much anticipated official music video for the opening track on their latest EP, See Evil. The 7-minute monster track, Unleash The Devil, showcases a darker tonality. Its magnitude commanded an epic video with an intense narrative, reflecting the bands ambitions to continually set the bar higher. Kieron ‘K’ Berry founded the awesome collaboration for this cinematic production by joining forces with talented videographer Tim Paling and the bands official photographer Jess Boothroyd. Together they deliver a creative concept that is most definitely up another level in production value. Shot last month in the band’s home town of Stoke-on Trent, the project stars Fantasy Kawaii eGirl Francheska Alexandria Welbourn as the primordial she demon, Lilith. Cutting between fierce live performances from the band members, the story depicts the occult power struggle between kings of hell and deviant queens.