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Gullivers
14th June 2014

This is an excellent local punk band that was playing supporting the Restarts at Gullivers. I have been following them for a few years and think their humour, speed and distinctive style.

Revenge Of The Psychotronic Man were formed in 2004 and their name is a reference to the film of the same name.The makers of the film have since endorsed the band and produced a film trailer/music video using one of the bands songs.

The original line up included Andy Davies (bass/vocals), Davey Psychotronic (guitar/vocals) and Christopher ‘Big Hands’ Hinsley on Drums. Liam McDevitt joined on guitar in 2005. He has since played for The Hyperjax and The Termites. The band produced a full length album ‘Shitty Zombies’ and an EP ‘Party In The Van’ before McDevitt left and was replaced by Gizmo guitarist, Matt Woods in 2007. Andy Davies started TNSrecords with Tim Bevington in 2008 and the band recorded an exclusive track ‘Get Pissed, Talk Shit, Dance Like An Idiot’ for the labels, now sold out, debut compilation release as well as featuring live at the labels sold out launch night.

As a 3 piece the band made their first visit to mainland Europe later in 2008.The bands first release as a 3 piece, Make Pigs Smoke (which is a reference to Alan Partridge) was a 14 track album was released in May 2009 through TNSrecords to critical acclaim from established magazines as well as a huge number of independent fanzines and webzines, highlighting the bands underground credentials. This album has sold out of its first pressing and is available as a free download from the bandcamp page, highlighting the bands aims to make music accessible to all.

After the success of this release the band played successful UK tours and high profile support slots with the likes of Bad Religion.
In June 2013, the band recorded a live session at Maida Vale Studios for Mike Davies and the BBC Radio 1 punk show.