Future Kings Of Spain
Future Kings Of Spain have just released their highly anticipated sophomore album "Nervousystem" (28 September 07)!
Recorded in London and Malta with highly credited producer Ian Grimble (Manic Street Preachers, The Fall), it is released in Ireland on the bands own label "What's The Kim?" and entered the Irish charts at number 24.
FKOS gave their fans the chance to pick the first single to be released from the album and "Guess Again" came out on top in a highly contested radio vote!
"Nervousystem" follows their self titled debut which was released in Ireland, Japan, Australia and the UK through Independent UK Label Red Flag Records. It included singles and live anthems "Venetian Blinds", "Hanging Around" and "Face I Know" (Debuting #9 UK Rock Charts). In the same year the band scooped Best New Band at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards, performed to 40,000 people at Sonicmania in Japan, toured and performed with many international acts including Muse, The Strokes and Biffy Clyro.
SOME FKOS ALBUM REVIEWS...
"Having mastered the ability to sound as convincing playing it soft as heavy... the quartet keep your attention throughout - the hooks are great, the choruses are often beautiful and the eight-minute-plus 'Syndicate' shows just how far they're willing to venture. In another year of many forgettable rock records, this is one that deserves to be remembered". RTE.IE
"A confident collection of edgy pop-metal tunes that align FKOS alongside such grown up acts as Foo Fighters and Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club. The addition of guitarist Karl Hussey...has not so much beefed up the sound as created more space to balance the metallic with the melodic". THE IRISH TIMES
"A joyous collection of indie anthems and ethereal rockers, Nervousytem witnesses the band confidently finding their voice as songwriters. With shimmering guitars and chiming keyboards, an insanely addictive hook is never far away".THE METRO
Joey Wilson - vocals & guitar
Karl Hussey - guitar
Anton Hegarty - bass guitar
Bryan McMahon - drums
History In The Backroom
31st Oct 2008 - Headline