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  Metro Riots - When You're Gone
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Metro Riots are four young men who've emerged from a life of crime and grime to unleash their unforgettable blend of punk and delta blues on an unsuspecting but jubilant audience.

After establishing themselves as London‘s finest live act, Damo (Vocals), Danny Fury (Guitar), Sam Ray (Bass), and Ollie Parker (Drums) were enticed out of the city for nationwide tours with Dirty Pretty Things and The Charlatans throughout May and June this year. They caused uproar and inspired devotion at every stop.

"When You’re Gone", the bands first official single released this summer, was recorded with million selling producer Pedro Ferreira and combines the power of Led Zeppelin and the attitude of MC5, with a burning passion that's pure Metro Riots. This is a band who live it like they play it - hard, dirty and victorious. The single established the band with UK press ("... a rip roaring blues rallying call...Single of the Week" - The Sun) and radio ("One of the best live bands around, I love them and so should you!" – John Kennedy, Xfm).

“We sing our version of the blues” states singer Damo. “We’re influenced by the likes of Leadbelly, Blind Willie McTell and then The Stooges, New York Dolls, even Nirvana and Oasis. Fucked up and feeling it... those lot knew it and so do we.”

Non-stop touring throughout the summer has consolidated the fanbase and attracted the attention of the bigger labels. Eleven 78 is currently negotiating a worldwide licensing venture with UK indie Channelfly Recordings and a publishing deal with Pollination Music and are set to record their debut album, renewing their partnership with producer Pedro Ferreira, before the end of the year after heading out on tours of the UK & Europe including more dates with The Charlatans in December and support dates with Juliette & The Licks across Europe.

"Metro Riots – brash blues punk that will leave you dazed and in love" - NME