A band apart - double page spread

Genre terrorism. Such a term is only applied to a select few, most of the time barmy and unrelenting, bands. Such bands dare to defy the usual conventions of what we call rock music. Once every blue moon, such a band arrives on our doorstep.

Enter A history for forgotten children. Music's new conquerers.

From the first listening of their blistering new album "Nine to Five, Not Ten to Two", it's apparent that these unlikely Lancastrians are going to make it big. Fusing together a sound comprising every genre under the sun, they aim to destroy your ears. Rock, blues, Hardcore, Mathcore, Thrash punk, and even bits of Drum & Bass and jazz are all musical genres which comprise A History Of Forgotten Children's sound.

The full list is actually endless, and a extremely varied and frantic one at that, all of which, amazing, they pull off seamlessly and with devastating effect.

Yet talent comes at a price, with everything they had worked and dreamed for was almost lost with the tragic loss of their drummer *name*, as he regrettably lost his fight with a crippling illness.

We caught up with brothers *insert names*, vocalist and guitarist of the band, to talk about what spurred them on after the death of dear friend.

Hailing from Accrington, East Lancashire, you wouldn't blame them for wanting to be individual and escape the apparent black hole, which the band describe the town as being.

"When the only thing our town is remembered for is a milk advert, something tells me that the town isn't anything spectacular." *name* muses.

"When a town is only famous for an advert which pretty much takes the mick, you know that the town is nothing special.When we first started off as a band, we were only playing local venues, which were pretty much all pubs. We did somehow manage to create a core fan base out of the little people who appreciated our music. In the beginning it was exceptionally hard, as most the venues didn't understand and acknowledge our musical styles and abilities." *name* casually mentions. Whilst his brother *name*, sits aside him, it's apparent that his nerves are getting the best of him.

This is the complete opposite to his on stage persona, controlling the crowds with complete confidence.

"I guess, that I turn into a complete different person onstage. I think it most be something to do with the energy from the crowd, I can just loose myself in. I have had a pretty tough time, and that is reflected in my normal, personal life. Yet when i get on stage, there is something which helps me exorcise my personal demons."

By this point, you will usually be thinking about every other band mentions about how they have had tough personal live's. But *vocalist* has been through some exceptionally tough times, both suffering with Crohn's Disease (an Inflammatory disease of the digestive system,which the symptoms usually comprise of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and weight loss).

That, piled on top of the loss of their dear friend and drummer, back in september 2007.

*name* who had previously remained silent in the corner, moved in closer and starting to recount his feelings over the event. To be honest, even though i have never met *name* before, this writer could pick up on his emotion pain.

"It was a tough time, man" sighing heavily, " I mean, he was seen as the third brother within the band. I had known him practically all of my life, and i know everyone deals with death, but when i received the phone call from our guitarist *name*, I could see my life almost fall apart." It's obvious that *name* is certainly trying to hide his emotions.

I guess though, thats what helps their performances in their live shows. By channeling all their emotions into their act, they create a band which is fresh and new.

"I don't really look to the negative side of life and mope anymore, all that is behind me. I use all my personal experiences for my lyrics, creating a message of hope." "Hopefully, my lyrics will help other people in similar experiences as I have been in"

But, by drawing on their experience and amazing musical ability, the band have managed to bag an exclusive slot on the forthcoming "magazine name" Tour, and to be honest, this writer has never been more excited as well as in love with this bands explosive live show.

Certainly not one to miss, I have my ticket.

Make sure you catch A History For Forgotten Children live this February supporting there blistering new album.