Hacktivist
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| Hacktivist (From L to R) Richard Hawkins, J Hurley, Ben Marvin, Josh Gurner, Timfy James |
Hacktivist are a genre mashing quintet from Milton Keynes formed in 2011. Hacktivist pride themselves on having a sound that does not conform to the norm. Hacktivist one-ups the rap metal breakthroughs of earlier generations and adds the djent sound into the equation for a truly heavy and powerful sound. Alongside Hacktivist's heavy sound; the vocals focus on social and political issues making the band truly insightful.
Hacktivist's vocals are provided by both J Hurley and Ben Marvin with some melodic backing by guitarist Timfy James. Richard Hawkins destroying the drums and Josh Gurner on the Bass.
Hacktivist are a relatively young band but despite this they are gaining popularity and recognition fast. Hacktivist only have an EP to show but an album will follow soon. Currently Hacktivist are signed to the label Wake To Reality.
Despite the lack of material, Hacktivist have secured supporting and headline spots on tours worldwide as well as a main stage slot for Reading and Leeds festival this year. As well as this they have announced a UK tour with support from Dead Harts and The One Hundred (more info linked here).
Hacktivist can be found on most social media on the Internet so here are some important links. Facebook is here, Twitter here and Youtube here. Hacktivist also have an official website here. Be sure to check them out.
To wrap up, here is Hacktivist video for Elevate which in addition to being an awesome meaningful track, its available for a free download from their website here. (video linked here for mobile users).
Hacktivist's vocals are provided by both J Hurley and Ben Marvin with some melodic backing by guitarist Timfy James. Richard Hawkins destroying the drums and Josh Gurner on the Bass.
Hacktivist are a relatively young band but despite this they are gaining popularity and recognition fast. Hacktivist only have an EP to show but an album will follow soon. Currently Hacktivist are signed to the label Wake To Reality.
Despite the lack of material, Hacktivist have secured supporting and headline spots on tours worldwide as well as a main stage slot for Reading and Leeds festival this year. As well as this they have announced a UK tour with support from Dead Harts and The One Hundred (more info linked here).
Hacktivist can be found on most social media on the Internet so here are some important links. Facebook is here, Twitter here and Youtube here. Hacktivist also have an official website here. Be sure to check them out.
To wrap up, here is Hacktivist video for Elevate which in addition to being an awesome meaningful track, its available for a free download from their website here. (video linked here for mobile users).
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