Attrition
at The Black Bull, Gateshead
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Stripped Sessions
UK Industrial legends Attrition headline Stripped in September
Formed in Coventry in 1980 by Martin Bowes and Julia Niblock. The band emerged from the experimental post-punk scene of the early 1980s and, along with other groups such as Throbbing Gristle, Coil, Einstürzende Neubauten, and In the Nursery, greatly contributed to the development of industrial music in the UK. From being part of the DIY and Cassette Culture scene in the 80s through to the release of The Black Mariah, Attririon's diversity has kept them on the cutting edge of dark music since their inception.
Support comes from Novyi Lef, (it's pronounced "No-Wee-Leff")
Taking their name from a 1920's Soviet arts publication, NOVYI LEF (pronounced No-wee Leff) offer an angry, political take on electroclash, plying their trade in architectural punk via analogue synth screams and squeals. The result is a very striking cold electronic sound, almost similar to some aspects of NDW, and early 80s british synth music from the industrial north with a modern twist.
Attrition
Attrition are pioneers in a darker electronica, having carved out a unique slice of the creative underground for over two decades, fueled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums - selling over 50,000 to date - the band has toured throughout Europe and North America, Mexico and Asia, appeared at major festivals and had their music included on a number of film soundtracks. Formed in 1980 by Martin Bowes and Julia Waller in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early 80s UK Industrial scene.
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Novyi Lef
The Black Bull
2 Mulgrave Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1PQ
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