In five short years, New Jersey quartet THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM have gone from punk rock bruisers to one of the most celebrated & prolific modern rock acts on the scene.
Their debut album ‘Sink or Swim’ turned a lot of heads upon its release, and the band became quickly singled out as one to watch for the future with Kerrang! pronouncing them as “The best new band you’ll hear in 2008″. Wearing their influences as badges of honour, it was the release of ‘The 59 Sound’ that saw them blasting out soulful punk rock, strewn with bittersweet memories of small-town blue-collar America. They had created a monster that would go down as “one of the greatest rock albums ever crafted.” – Sputnik Music
Not one to rest on their laurels THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM released ‘American Slang’ in June to a swathe of critical and fan acclaim. “American Slang is one of the most exciting rock’n’roll records since global warming hit the headlines. Listening to it, you can almost hear the stadium roar that played live these songs will likely inspire.” – Uncut
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM will be performing an intimate and unforgettable sideshow at Metro Theatre on Monday 28 February.
