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(Update 17/01/2012) - First official gig dates for 2012

Here are the first 2 dates we've confirmed so far in 2012. 16th March

at Nambucca and on 5th of May we're playing a slot in a two day festival

at the wonderful Pandemonium Club.

 

 

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(Update 03/01/2012) - Some gig pics

We had a great gig at the Dirty South. Thanks to everyone who was there.

 

Leigh Turner

 

And of course, thanks also to Ashlynn Nash for her photographs.

 

Richard Eldon Martin Eldon

 

Jayson Turner

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Update 19/12/2011) - New Gig Date Added

Hey guys, just time for one more gig before the year's out so we'll be playing at

the Dirty South on the 30th December.

 

 

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(Update 01/12/2011) - New Gig Date Added

We've been invited to play a gig in Worksop (Sheffield) on the 17th December. Our

good friend Wil from Zocalo will be stepping in as bass player for us. Should be

good fun!

 

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(Update 23/10/2011) - Broken Bass Player!

Unfortunately we won't be gigging for a little while as Jayson has broken

his Humerus! See X-ray below.

 

Broken humerus

 

 

 

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(Update 22/10/2011) - Some gig pics

 

Training Icarus

 

Thanks to everyone who came to see us last night, we had a great time.

 

Martin Eldon Richard Eldon Jayson Turner

 

 

 

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(Update 05/09/2011) - New Gig Date Added

We're pleased to announce that we've been invited back to play once again

at the Pandamonium Club in Maidstone on the 21/10/11.

 

 

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(Update 16/08/2011) - Bloodstock

We had an amazing time playing at Bloodstock this weekend, couldn't have gone

better!

 

Training Icarus

 

 

"...but it is TRAINING ICARUS (8) who really impress with one of the best

performances of the day over on the NB stage. Throughout the M2TM process they

have improved year on year, heat by heat and today is the pinnacle of their career

to date. As predicted Leigh Turner's melodic vocals and Martin Eldon's guitar wizardry

moves from a pub environment to a full festival with ease, as if the music was born

to grace the stages of Bloodstock from the moment it filled the ears of eager fans."

Alan Hicks, Komodo Rock

 

 

Thanks to all the stage crew for being extremely helpful and efficient and

thanks to Matt (Gumby) White for the excellent job he did with the sound. It's

because of you guys making us feel so comfortable that we was able to deliver

one of our best performances to date.

 

Leigh Turner Martin Eldon

 

 

Last but by no means least, thanks to

Martin Hobby for the stunning photographs.

 

 

 

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(Update 23/06/2011) - Bloodstock Stage Times Announced

We'll be playing on The New Blood Stage on Friday 12th August at 6.00pm.

Hope to see you all there!

 

 

Click here to go to the Bloodstock Open Air Festival website.

 

 

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(Update 21/06/2011) - Had a great gig at the Bull n Vic

Had a great gig the other night, thanks to everyone who came.

 

Leigh Turner Martin Eldon

 

Thanks also to Ashlinn Nash for the photographs

 

 

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(Update 30/05/2011) - We did it! We're playing at Bloodstock 2011

Thanks to everyone who was involved, and who supported us throughout the

Metal To The Masses competition. We're extremely excited to be playing

at the Bloodstock Open Air festivial in August. More details of dates and

times to follow.

 

Click here to go to the Bloodstock Open Air Festival website.

 

 

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(Update 26/04/2011) - Through to the Finals!

Another tough round, but we've made it through to the finals of

Metal To The Masses.

 

 

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(Update 11/04/2011) - Brand New Song Unveiled

Check out the music page to listen to our latest track, 'Now Or Never'.
We're very happy with this one and we hope you enjoy it.

 

 

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(Update 05/04/2011) - More Gig Dates added

We're now confirmed for the following gigs:

 

8th April at Bar Mondo in Dartford

25th April at the Bull n Vic in Dartford

4th June at the Swan and Mitre in Bromley

 

 

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(Update 09/02/2011) - M2TM first heat

 

Richard Eldon

 

We did it! We're through to the semi finals of Metal To The Masses and one

step closer to playing the Bloodstock festival. It was an extremely tough round

and a very close result. Thanks to everyone who came to support us.

 

Training Icarus Martin Eldon Richard Eldon

 

Also thanks to 'Martin Hobby' for photographing the night.

 

 

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(Update 19/01/2011) - Underworld Review

Thanks to Adam Evans for reviewing the Underwolrd gig in December.

Here's what he had to say about Training Icarus:

 

Training Icarus

 

Having seen epic-metallers Training Icarus perform several times in the past,

it is refreshing to find surprising depth in their music. The bass's crunching chords

give the four-piece a fantastic boulder of sound, which the guitarists’ no-nonsense

solos mirror at Iced Earth's fundamental approach to lead fretwork. The real beacon

in this band, however, is the front woman. The demanding melodies ring out beautifully

through the room as she glowers into the sadly stoic audience. The real highlight of

their set 'Try' was used halfway through and I couldn't help but feel that this song would

really have brought a more impressive punch to a brilliant performance.

 

Leigh Turner Training Icarus Martin Eldon

 

Thanks to Altercarnated Photography for the pictures.

 

 

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(Update 05/01/2011) - First gigs of 2011 added

We've confirmed the first couple of gigs for 2011. We're playing on the

15th January at The King's Arms in Bexleyheath and we're playing at

'Band Fest' at The Ship in Croydon on the 26th February.

 

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(Update 09/12/2010) - Song Update

We've just finished updating an older track of ours. It was always a

good song but now it's been pushed to it's full potential. It's called

'No Chance For Life'.

Check it out on the music page.

 

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(Update 16/11/2010) - New gig date added

We've been invited to play at the mighty 'Underworld' in Camden on

Tuesday 14th December. More details to follow.

 

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(Update 16/11/2010) - Gig Review

 

Leigh Turner

 

Thanks to Alan Hicks for taking the time to review the gig at Dirty South

on Friday 12th November. Here's what he had to say about us:

 

Getting better every time they hit the stage TRAINING ICARUS already have

a clutch of melodic songs, each with an unforgettable chorus. Some bands can take

years to write material that catches the crowd's attention like 'Nightmares' or 'Try'

but TI seem to have harmonies running through their veins. Tonight though it's

the titanic 'Inamorato' which catches the ear, its eighties ballad-esque power screaming

for a larger venue to stretch its epic structure to full capacity. Placed perfectly in the

middle of the set, it encapsulates the whole performance with Martin Eldon's guitar

solo being the cherry on top.

 

 

Martin Eldon
Leigh Turner

 

Also thanks to 'Martin Hobby' for photographing the night.

 

 

 

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(Update 11/11/2010) - New gig date added

On Thursday 23rd December we will be playing at 'The Crown'

in Cricklewood.

 

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(Update 04/11/2010) - New live videos

Check out the videos page to see us playing at the Red Lion where we

supported Blaze Bayley.

 

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(Update 02/11/2010) - TotalRock Radio Interview

Training Icarus will be interviewed by Tina Saul on the New World Order show on

TotalRock around 6pm on Monday 8th November. You

can listen in here.

 

 

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(Update 01/11/2010) - Pheonix Radio Interview

After our last gig at the Bull n Vic, Dave De La Haye from Pheonix Radio

was kind enough to take the time to interview us. You can download the

interview here.

 

 

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(Update 30/10/2010) - Venue changed

On 12th November we're now playing at the Dirty South in Lewisham,

more details here.

 

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(Update 22/09/2010) - What a gig!!

 

Training Icarus

 

Thanks to everyone who organised, played and supported us at the

Blaze Bayley gig on Saturday. What an amazing night and probably our best

ever performance. Check out the review here.

 

Leigh Turner Richard Eldon Martin Eldon

 

 

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(Update 23/09/2010) - New gig date added

On Wednesday 20th October we will be playing at 'Tommy Flynns'

in Camden.

 

Line up:

 

Training Icarus 8:00
Plague Riot In Moscow 8:30
Macchina Del Tempo 9:00
Electric Skulls 9:30

 

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(Update 22/09/2010) - Gig cancelled

Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control the Scream Lounge

gig in Croydon on the 25th September has been cancelled.

 

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

 

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(Update 21/09/2010) - New gig date added

 

We're supporting ex Iron Maiden singer BLAZE BAYLEY.

 

On 2nd October 2010 Training Icarus along with our good friends

Inner Fire and a host of other bands will be playing at the 'Red Lion'

in Gravesend and none other than Blaze Bayley will be

headlining the night.

 

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(Update 26/08/2010) - New gig date added

Hey guys, we've been invited to play with Femme Metal Records

at the Scream Lounge in Croydon on the 25th of September.

Full details are on the 'Scream Lounge' page.

 

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(Update 20/08/2010) - New gig date added

We've added another gig date, this time we're playing at Dublin Castle
in Camden on the 15th September. For details click here.

 

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(Update 19/08/2010) - Brand New Song Unveiled

Check out the music page to listen to our latest track, 'Inamorato'.
Probably our best work yet. A powerful ballad with a beautiful performance
from Leigh.

 

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(Update 18/08/2010) - New gig date added

On 12th November we're playing at the Red Lion in Gravesend
with two of the biggest unsigned female fronted metal bands in the UK.

 

The Mariana Hollow
www.myspace.com/themarianahollow

 

and

 

Diva Suicide
www.myspace.com/divasuicide

 

Should be an awesome gig!

 

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(Update 06/07/2010) - New Song (Sort Of)

Head over to the music page to check out the new version of,

'Judgement Day'. We've been wanting to revisit this track for

a while now because although the original was good,

it had never quite achieved it's full potential. This new version has.

 

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(Update 05/07/2010) - Had a great time at Danson Festival

 

Leigh Turner Training Icarus Richard Eldon

 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who watched us play on Saturday,

we had a great time.

 

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(Update 16/06/2010) - New gig date added

Our efforts in the Bandquest competition have won us a chance to play on

the main stage at 'Danson festival' this year. Check out the gig dates section

to the right for more details.

 

Thanks for everyone's support throughout

Bandquest.

 

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Gig Dates
2012

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Nambucca

(Islington)

16th

March

Pandemonium Club

(Maidstone)

5th

May

 

 

More dates to follow so

please check back.

 

 

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Gig Dates
2011

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The King's Arms
(Bexleyheath)

15th
January

The Bull n Vic

(Dartford)

7th
February
The Ship
(Croydon)
Cancelled
Dirty South
(Lewisham)
25th
March

Bar Mondo

(Dartford)

8th
April

The Bull n Vic

(Dartford)

25th
April

The Bull n Vic

(Dartford)

29th
May

Swan and Mitre

(Bromley)

4th

June

The Bull n Vic

(Dartford)

20th

June

The Sound

(London)

20th

June

Bloodstock.O.A Festival

(Catton Hall)

12th

August

Pandemonium Club

(Maidstone)

21st

October

The Frog and Nightgown

(Worksop)

17th

December

The Dirty South

(Lewisham)

30th

December

 

 

More dates to follow so

please check back.

 

 

 

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Gig Dates
2010

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The Phoenix
(Dartford)

16th
January

The Red Lion
(Gravesend)
26th
February
The Red Lion
(Gravesend)

20th
March

The Red Lion
(Gravesend)
23rd
April

The Ship
(Croydon)

12th
May
Dirty South
(Lewisham)
14th
May
Bar Mondo
(Dartford)
28th
May
The Red Lion
(Gravesend)
30th
May
Farnfest
(Farnborough)
5th
June
The Ship
(Croydon)
10th
June
The New Cross Inn
(New Cross)
16th
June
Danson Festival - Main Stage
(Bexleyheath)
3rd
July
Bar Mondo
(Dartford)
23rd
July
Petts Woodstock
(Petts Wood)
7th
August
Hoffstock
(Dartford)

21st
August

The Bull n Vic
(Dartford)
31st
August
The Ship
(Croydon)
2nd
September
Dublin Castle
(Camden)
15th
September
Scream Lounge
(Croydon)
Cancelled
The Red Lion
(Gravesend)

2nd
Oct

The Bull n Vic
(Dartford)
18th
October
Tommy Flynns
(Camden)
20th
October
Dirty South
(Lewisham)
12th
November
The Underworld
(Camden)
14th
December
The Crown
(Crincklewood)
23rd
December

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All information is subject to
change. Please check back
regularly in case of
cancellations.

 

 
 
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