Sevendials
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| Formerly of | The Mission, Revolting Cocks, Murder, Inc., Killing Joke, Mob Research |
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| Website | thesevendials |
Sevendials are a British band formed by former The Mission and Mob Research guitarist Mark Thwaite, formerly of Revolting Cocks, and Murder, Inc. singer Chris Connelly, and Killing Joke drummer Paul Ferguson.[1]
The band released their first single "Zodiac Morals"[2] on 28 February 2025 along with a lyric video, which was followed by their debut album A Crash Course In Catastrophe[3] on 11 April 2025 on Creation Youth Records, the label imprint by Killing Joke bassist Youth and Creation Records founder Alan McGee, distributed by Cadiz.[4]
A second single, a cover of Sparks' "The Number One Song in Heaven" was also released to coincide with the album on 11 April. The song release was accompanied by a music video.[5][6][7]
The band's third single was an electronic metal cover version of the band Animotion's single, "Obsession", featuring guest vocals by NYC latex burlesque performer, DJ and solo artist Ashley Bad.[8] The "Obsession" EP featured two additional remixes by Martin "Youth" Glover of Killing Joke, as well as a promo music video[9] - the first to feature live performances from all members of the band together with Ashley Bad.
A fourth single 'Wolves' was subsequently released on 8th August 2025 featuring an industrial metal remix by Travis Bacon of Contracult Collective, son of actor Kevin Bacon. The release was accompanied by a lyric video created by CG artist Dan Santoni.[10]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Writers | Length | |
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| 1. | "The Number One Song In Heaven" | Morodor/Mael/Mael | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Wolves" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Knife WIthout Asking" | Connolly/Ferguson/Kniker/Thwaite | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Zodiac Morals" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 5:45 |
| 5. | "Obsession" Feat. Ashley Bad | Knight/Des Barres | 5:03 |
| 6. | "Whispering Wand" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Before You Make Your Distance" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 5:59 |
| 8. | "Corrupted Verse" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Too High To Live" | Connolly/Ferguson/Kniker/Thwaite | 4:08 |
| 10. | "Weathervane Days" | Connolly/Ferguson/Thwaite | 4:11 |
Personnel
[edit]- Chris Connolly – vocals
- Mark Gemini Thwaite – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
- Paul Ferguson – drums, vocals
- Chris Kniker - addition bass guitar on tracks 3 & 9
Critical reception
[edit]Louder Than War gave the album 4.5/5,[12] saying "a cracking debut from this trio of legends who can still command a tune or ten." RPM Magazine said "There's not a weak song on 'A Crash Course In Catastrophe', in fact it's a record that gets stronger the more you play it."[13] UBER-Rock said "'A Crash Course In Catastrophe' is an accomplished, diverse, dark, powerful and intense piece of work, worthy of the reputations of each individual band member, and highly recommended if you're a fan of any of their previous work."[14] Regen Magazine summarized their review with "Sevendials crafted an album that stands among the best any of them have ever been involved in... and given their extensive pedigrees, that's saying a lot."[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sevendials Band".
- ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Yücel, Ilker (2025-04-30). "ReView: Sevendials - A Crash Course in Catastrophe". ReGen Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Sevendials album".
- ^ SEVENDIALS (2025-04-11). SEVENDIALS - 'Number One Song in Heaven' (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2025-10-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "COME ON AND GET A CRASH COURSE!". Vive Le Rock. 28 February 2025.
- ^ Teeple, Alice (11 April 2025). "Industrial Post-Punk All-Stars SEVENDIALS Debut Video for Cover of Sparks' 1979 Classic "The Number One Song in Heaven"".
- ^ https://www.ashleybad.com/
- ^ SEVENDIALS (2025-05-16). SEVENDIALS - 'Obsession' feat. Ashley Bad - Indie Disco RMX by YOUTH. Retrieved 2025-10-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dan Santoni | Visual Effects". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "A Crash Course In Catastrophe album".
- ^ "Louder Then War Sevendials A Crash Course In Catastrophe Review". 9 April 2025.
- ^ "RPM Magazine Sevendials Review".
- ^ "UBER-ROCK Sevendials review". 7 April 2025.
- ^ Yücel, Ilker (2025-04-30). "ReView: Sevendials - A Crash Course in Catastrophe". ReGen Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-21.