Self Inflicted

Formed in 2004, from Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Member since: 7 July 2009

Genres:Metal

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Self Inflicted formed in 2005 in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK under the name ‘Evolution’. The original line-up of the band featured Heidi, Dom and Jon, with bassist Chris Borsberry and guitarist Ben Langridge. In 2006, Borsberry relocated to Thailand to tour with a major artist, and, at his recommendation, Brendan replaced him. Shortly after Brendan's arrival, the band changed their name to Self Inflicted as they felt that ‘Evolution’ no longer fitted the heavier style of music that they were writing. This line-up recorded their first demo at MA Studios, Norwich, UK. By the start of 2007, Self Inflicted had become an established act on the local circuit, performing every weekend at venues all over the South East of England. However, despite their increasing popularity, Langridge decided to leave the band to pursue a career in computers. After initially continuing as a four piece, the band chose Steve Wallace, an established guitar tutor, as Ben's replacement. The new line up immediately began writing and perfecting their sound, and also landed some high profile gigs supporting Irish rock band The Answer, former Progidy guitarist Gizz Butt, and, at the 1st Summer Explosion Festival in Hertfordshire, UK, Self Inflicted performed to over 1000 people. The beginning of 2009 saw the departure of longtime drummer Jon Terrell due to illness, and bassist Brendan Judd due to musical differences. The band quickly recruited drummer Igor Mihailov, and also recruited James Marinos (Keyboards/Backing Vocals) and Mike Lewin (Bass) from Hertfordshire doom metallers Wake Of Myetsa. These changes bought with them a complete overhaul of the Self Inflicted sound, with the band experimenting with samples and Death Metal vocals on some of the tracks. With a new, stable line up in place and a sound that is constanly evolving, Self Inflicted will be re-commencing work on their debut album in the not so distant future.

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