Here There Be Monsters – Hulk Smash Tour Pt1 from Black Match Records on Vimeo.

Where have we been some may ask and a good question to be sure.

The summer was full of activity. Here There Be Monsters played their camo asses off around Brighton in the battle of the bands for Bloodstock making it to the final on vocalist Anthony Giles birthday back in July.

Then it was a little bit of time off before Mammothfest where the guys played with many local favourites along with some top UK acts. I would love to tell you who they all were but out of the billed acts I haven’t a clue who did or didn’t show up.

Regardless, the boys played a blinder and got some good praise.

Shortly after, bassist Rich Langridge announced his departure from HTBM. After some serious soul searching, Rich had decided to move on from Brighton, devestated to leave the boys behind but we wish him well in his new ventures in Derby.

The guys regrouped, started talking about the future and with this we welcome Andy Parker (me, that’s strange to write in 3rd person) as 2nd guitarist for HTBM.

Things are already starting to sound a lot louder and a lot meatier. Meanwhile, we’re on the hunt for the final and 5th member of HTBM.

If you’re a bassist in the Brighton area, auditions are being held on Monday nights, the next series are on Monday 29th November at Warner Studios in Brighton.

Contact anthony@blackmatchrecords.co.uk for more info.

In other Here There Be Monsters news, PK has just left for two weeks in Cyprus with his lovely lady. Even drummers need a break once in a while. The tour tash is gone, bad times. He’s confirmed that he will be starting to grow a new one on his return. Good times!

Ant has started putting together the first instalment of the tour video, which should be out in the next week or so.

As festival season kicks off, we’re looking into sneaking on a couple of bills.

More news next week.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any other details at present, all we can say is doors are at 8 and there should be 3 bands giving it their all. Oh and it’s free.

Here There Be Monsters were originally scheduled to perform in the competition this evening at The Hydrant in Brighton. This has now been postponed to next week 11th may. The venue has also changed and will now be at Hectors House.

Vote for Here There Be Monsters in the B.O.T.B For Wacken & Bloodstock 2010

Here There Be Monsters will be taking part in the final qualifiers for the Battle Of The Bands sponsored by Mammthfest for a chance to perform at this years Wacken and Bloodstock festivals in Europe.

The band will be playing at The Hydrant in Brighton on May 6th. Doors are at 8pm, the running order for the event will be decided on the night so get down for the opening and watch some of the best bands in the area duke it out!

http://www.myspace.com/mamothfest

Another great video from the Hulk Smash Tour, this time show closer Welcome To Barbados, Have A Nice Day taken at The Gaff in London 24 April 2010 by Andy Parker for Black Match Records.

We absolutely loved The Gaff, it is one of the coolest places in London by a wide stretch and just around the corner from Emirates stadium which we will keep in future reference.

Here There Be Monsters performing Amaranthus at The Gaff in London 24/04/2010.

taken by Andy Parker for Black Match Records.

We’ve just uploaded a new video to the Youtube channel from last Sunday’s tour finale at The Hydrant in Brighton with Here There Be Monsters.

Shot by Andy Parker (www.avangelist Photography) the video features opener Canine Vs Feline.

Buy the Inherent EP from the Official HTBM shop

Now it’s here for all to see in whatever flavour you like, as long as it is Youtube or Vimeo flavour.

Here There Be Monsters Tour Video Teaser from Andy Parker on Vimeo.

The Inherent EP is now available for streaming and purchase from Spotify. Inherent on Spotify.