Battalions - Forever Marching Backwards

Battalions. A call to arms was placed in January 2010, members required for a heavy as sin riff centred band in the arse end of Yorkshire, Hull. That call was answered and Battalions was born. A mutual love of Black Sabbath, Weedeater, Iron Monkey, Clutch, Status Quo and Thin Lizzy brought Battalions together, the music they make encompasses this and a whole lot more. The early years saw a few line-up changes, with original drummer Kristian Barford leaving the band after the recording of the first E.P `Tested on Convicts', and Andrew `Halfdeaf' McLatchie leaving after the recording of the second E.P `Warnings Have Been Issued'. Matt Walker replaced Barford on the drums and has been with the band ever since and Mark Wood replacing Clatch and staying with the band for the `Nothing to Lose' album, until just after the recording of `Moonburn'. The line-up now consists of original and long-term members: Phil Wilkinson - Vocals / Pete Cross - Guitar / Matt Dennett - Bass / Matt Walker - Drums - Battalions have stayed as a 4 piece since then, playing shows up and down the country and writing the follow up to Moonburn - `Forever Marching Backwards'