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Freezone were formed in 1981 with Ian Summers (Lead Vocal), Anth Bryan (Guitar & backing vocals), David Hodgson (Guitar and backing vocals), Stu Hindle ( Bass guitar and backing vocals), Jonnie Hart (Drums) . Members of the band had grown from the true punk days of 1977 combining original topical material with energetic performances. The band recorded their first 5 track demo at Guardian Studios at Pity-Me Durham in 1981. Jonnies' inpromptu departure in 1983 saw Dale Greenan take up the sticks n skins. In 1983 "The Deadly Bride" and "Bare your Soul" were recorded in Leeds, which featured Ian "Wrighty" Wright on Sax. The bands final demo recording with this line-up being "The Knife" in 1985, recorded at Fairview studio, Hull.
Anth flew back to the UK from Australia in February 2020, just prior to the UK's Covid 19 lockdown and teamed up with original Freezone member Dave Hodgson to discuss a new project. Realising the lyrics in Freezone songs are just as relevant today as they were in the 1980's, they decided, with the blessing of the remaining original members, to set about recording some of Freezone's back catalogue and previously un-recorded material, as well as recording new Freezone material.
Rehearsals (Covid rules permitting) started in 2021, re-writing some songs and modernising others. Good friends who the pair have collaborated with in other bands over years agreed to fill the gap for the recording line-up with Paul Hopwood on Bass, Dave McDonald on Drums and Graeme Paylor taking lead vocals. Recording started at Broadwater Studios, Gateshead in October 2021 with the brilliant Gav Richards at the engineering helm, with the release of 3 songs expected mid 2022.
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Freezone is formed with Iain Summers, Anth Bryan, David Hodgson, Stewart Hindle and Jonnie Hart rehearsing in the garage of Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre (now demolished and replaced with Tesco)
The band record a 5 track demo (Antelope, Legacy, Conscience, Sport of Kings, The Land) at Guardian Studios in Pity Me, Durham.
The band start to play live concerts locally with it s first gig on the 19th July at the Turbinia - Newton Aycliffe, followed a month later at Bee Jays - Newton Aycliffe, Kings Head - Ferryhill & finishing off the year at the Bear Pit, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sees Anth's brother Nige Bryan (San Niguel) become the bands manager. The result being that Freezone play a year full of live concerts throughout the UK, notably supporting another local band "The Edge" on their GB tour. Throughout the year, the band played venues such as "Bear Pit - Newcastle", "Ossie's Bar - Middlesbrough", "Elven Home - Scarborough", "Market Tavern - Bradford", "Pennyfarthing - Oxford" and "The Clarendon - Hammersmith, London".
Jonnie's impromptu departure from the band sees Freezone searching for a new drummer. Andy Lazenby helped the band out temporarily before seeing Dale Greenan taking up the sticks as a permanent member of the band.
Freezone record a two track demo (Deadly Bride, Bare Your Soul) at "Off Beat" studio in Kirskstall, Leeds.
Freezone record a single track demo of "Knife" at Fairview Studios in Hull.
Anth flies back to the UK from Australia, just prior to the UK's Covid 19 lockdown and meets up with original Freezone member Dave Hodgson to discuss a new project. Realising the lyrics in Freezone songs are just as relevant today as they were in the 1980's, the pair decide, with a "thumbs up" from the remaining original members, Iain and Stu, to set about recording some of Freezone's back catalogue and previously un-recorded material. Anth and David work remotely to choose eligible songs for rework, update and rewrite.
Song for Survivors, Sport of Kings and Deadly Bride are singled out to start work on. Anth and David decide to release the three songs as a Limited Edition EP on Vinyl, with each indivual track also being made available for Digital Download and latterly streaming.
Good friends who the pair have collaborated with in other bands over years agreed to fill the gap for the recording line-up with Paul Hopwood on Bass, Dave McDonald on Drums and Graeme Paylor taking lead vocals. Rehearsals begin in accordance with Covid permissable guidelines.
20th October sees Freezone's first day of recording at Broadwater Studios, Gateshead with Gav Richards at the desk.
Freezone's finish off the year with the second day of recording at on 11th December.
Gets off to a good start with the third day of recording on 15th January, followed by the final mix day on 5th March. Mastering is set for 24th March.
April will likely see Freezone *NEW* Surival EP avaialble for PRE-ORDER.
Anth in an English/Australian dual national and is one of the original founding members of Freezone from 1981.
David is one of the original founding members of Freezone from 1981.
Paul is a genius and is well known in the band for his arsenal of bass guitars.
Graeme has a unique voice and it’s not just a compliment. His vocal range is impressive, especially when heard live.
Dave has been in many bands with Anth since 2002 and is reliable as he is steady on the sticks and skins.