Battle of the Bands 

Guitars, leather and emo-style screaming... last night was not your average night at Swindon's Walkabout

 

The bar, best known for its disco dancing weekend nights, played host to five local bands who battled it out on stage with a music mixture from Christian metalcore to quirky indie.

 

The long-running event sponsored by Jack Daniels has previously spawned successful rock bands such as U2, and this year's winners - Parallax Error are now finding themselves competing for a chance to play at London's famous Temple venue and £5.000 of music equipment.

 

The regional finals will also be taking place at Swindon's Walkabout venue on Wednesday 16 April.

 

Parallax Error (winners)

 

 

Taking the title of area winners, this original rock band will move on to the regional finals playing their unique sound combining classic rock and soft subtle ballads.

 

  Parallax Error - myspace

 

Thorne

 

A combination of old friends playing new music. This band formed over 2 years ago and are now looking to gig outside of the Swindon scene with their sound of alternative and classic rock.

 

  Thorne - myspace

 

Sweet Plums

Hoping to be billionaires next year this female fronted trio have been gigging aroud the town for 10 years.

 

  Sweet Plums - myspace

 

A & P's

 

Newly formed in 2007 A&P's are still looking to find the best way to describe their quirky indie style and have yet to really unleash their gigging potential to the town.

 

Rising from Death

 

Combining friendship, music and their religious beliefs, Rising from Death have managed to combine their Christian faith with heavy vocals and melodic beats to form this metalcore rock band.

 

  Rising from death - myspace

 

  Walkabout Swindon - more information