The Flame Test are an alternative rock power trio featuring Johnny Blanko (Guitar/VOX), Matt Halstead (Drums), and The Meekster (Dirty Bass/Backing Vox).
The British band formed in London in late summer 2010 through Matt, being a mutual friend of both Johnny and The Meekster.
Having all grown up on the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, G’N’R, Oasis, the Beatles, and the Ramones helped burn into the guys a love of noise and melody, to which they found their common bond.
The Flame Test...
The Flame Test are an alternative rock power trio featuring Johnny Blanko (Guitar/VOX), Matt Halstead (Drums), and The Meekster (Dirty Bass/Backing Vox).
The British band formed in London in late summer 2010 through Matt, being a mutual friend of both Johnny and The Meekster.
Having all grown up on the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, G’N’R, Oasis, the Beatles, and the Ramones helped burn into the guys a love of noise and melody, to which they found their common bond.
The Flame Test was born.
Rehearsals ensued, and the before the end of the year the band entered the studio to record their debut EP “It’s You” with legendary producer Brian O’Shaughnessy (Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, The Long Blondes).
The EP was released on 14 November 2010.
Their raw dirty sound combined with frantic live shows will turn you on, get you off and leave you thirsty for more.....
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