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| Formed in late 2003, Fightstar have since recorded and released two full length LP's Grand Unification and One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours and also an EP called They Liked You Better When You Were Dead.Fightstar formed in late 2003 after an impromptu jam session at a party in Charlie's London home.Impressed by their ability, Simpson asked the members to join a band.After a few songs had been written, the band recruited bassist Dan Haigh, a school friend of guitarist Alex Westaway.Fightstar's first EP was heavily influenced by the author Chuck Palahniuk, with the band naming a song after him (Palahniuk's Laughter) and including a drawing of Edward Norton's character in the film adaptation of the Palahniuk book Fight Club.Simpson ultimately made the decision to leave the British pop trio Busted, the band he was previously with, in order to pursue Fightstar full time.The band began recording their debut EP, They Liked You Better When You Were Dead in late 2004.Other songs from earlier days include "Make Me" and "Too Much Punch", which were also scrapped.Fightstar's debut EP, They Liked You Better When You Were Dead, was released on February 28, 2005, following a rapid promotional tour of the UK.The release proved popular enough to warrant a reprinting on March 23, 2005.Initially, the band faced criticism from much of the British music press, because of Simpson's past career.Fightstar released their third single, "Waste A Moment" which peaked at number 29 on the UK singles chart.It was only in the UK Top 40 for one week.The video for the single was filmed in an abandoned London Underground tunnel, the same one used by The Prodigy for their video for "Firestarter".March 2006 through Island Records, entitled Grand Unification.Grand Unification was released in America in March 2007, along with a full US tour.Fourth single "Hazy Eyes", backed by a cover of Funeral for a Friend's "She Drove Me to Daytime TV" was released in the UK on June 5, 2006.The single got to number 47 in the UK singles chart.The band also played a slot at the Download Festival at Donington Park Race Track and also headlined the Sunday of Welsh rock music festival The Full Ponty under Biffy Clyro and Funeral for a Friend.Fightstar toured with Funeral for a Friend for three months in 2006 covering such places as Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom.Fightstar have also recently covered Metallica's "Leper Messiah" and Deftones' "My Own Summer" for Kerrang!Fightstar have set up camp on a farm in Northamptonshire (Al's Barn) to begin work on the follow up to their 2006 debut album Grand Unification.According to Charlie, Fightstar have already written four songs for the next album.The Receiving End of Sirens and Arizona rockers Scary Kids Scaring Kids.On 8 September 2006 it was reported that Charlie Simpson had "torn up his contract" with his label Island Records, after the music bosses tried to force him into returning to a pop sound for his next Fightstar album."They wanted a pop album and we didn't.I've put so much into this band I don't want to start compromising now.We're thinking about going to America.On 19 September 2006, Charlie confirmed on Fightstar's official forum that they had left Island Records.Apparently seven songs have been demoed and he expects Fightstar's second album to be released late in 2007 after finding a new label.Fightstar have left Island Records, it is unlikely they will continue to keep the site up for the band.The band are now signed to Institute Records, a brand new imprint of Gut Records.On 4 April 2007, Kerrang!After circling Kerrang and Scuzz TV for 2 weeks, the video for "99" was finally playlisted on Kerrang TV on 4th May 2007.The first single to be taken from the album is "We Apologise for Nothing"."We Apologise for Nothing" was received well enough for it to reach number 1 in the UK independent chart.Although appearing to be a low budget video, it is important to note that the version on myspace is an edited, "clean" version.Al also confirmed on the live forum chat, that the band will be performing at Download 2008.UK Indie and Rock Charts.Tour 2008
Fightstar have been chosen to take part in Kerrang!Fightstar ditch Island Records.Fightstar to tour with You Me at Six September 07 at musicscoop.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details."Are you sure you want to block this user?Check out the Brand New Deathcar Video!!!Fightstar have spent most of this year recording their new album and touring the U.Funeral For A Friend and Madina Lake.YOU CAN STILL DOWNLOAD THE '99' VIDEO AND AUDIO FROM THE
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.Offbeat Albums of 2007Where did Fightstar come?Am seeing you guys at the Southampton Guildhall on the 26th, Can't wait!!!Thanks for the add guys, Deathcar is a belter of a song, see you in February.Thanks for adding meyour music is brilliant!!!!!YOU'RE THE GREATEST BAND EVER FOR ME!No disrespect to them they just dont make music as good as yours.I'm dying to hear it live so im making a formal request.On June 26 you go in southampton.As i'm sure you are all aware Fightstar have been chosen to take part in Kerrangs 2008 tour, along with bands such as Coheed and Cambria, Madina Lake and Circa Survive, tickets are selling fast, if you havent already got your tickets, book real soon to avoid disappointment, venues and dates belowPLEASE NOTE TICKETS FOR SOUTHAMPTON, BRISTOL, NORWICH AND MANCHESTER ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!Watchya Gonna Do Katie?!?The Royal Engineers are the Army!Hey Guys i know you probs will not read this but plz plz plz plz don't ever ever ever ever stop i think you guys r just the amazing and i love you musci every song and i think ur new album is just....Showing Love To A Fellow Artist!!!This could be an attempt to steal your username and password.This is not a MySpace login page, please do not enter your MySpace login information (email address or password).Id + " Link: " + targetLink.Id + " Text: " + targetLink.FIGHTSTAR have a new MySpace URL at www."Are you sure you want to delete this comment?""Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.Id + " Link: " + targetLink.Id + " Text: " + targetLink.Id + " Link: " + targetLink.Id + " Text: " + targetLink.Vocals: Alex Westaway
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myspace.These Fightstar songs, along with tons of other exclusive songs and videos are available to Trustkill All Access members.Click here to become a member today!Join the Fightstar mailing list and get up to the minute news and information on Fightstar.Looking for high resolution Fightstar press photos, logos, album art, live photos, tour posters, etc...?Click here for the Fightstar media kit.On April 17, 2007, Fightstar will be releasing their eagerly awaited debut album on Trustkill Records.Fightstar bassist Dan Haigh.It turned out the thing he was late for was playing Wembley with his old band.Trustkill's own It Dies Today, City Sleeps, Throwdown, and Fightstar, will all appear on the soundtrack for Resident Evil "Extinction", in stores ...FIGHTSTAR kick off their US tour with their mates in Funeral For A Friend today in New York!First show in NY was sold out, so an additional show ...Check out the buzz on Hopesfall and a giveaway from Fightstar at PureGrainAudio!The total perspective bagel vortex on rye.So this is Fightstars new home, not to shabby eh?Fightstar have recorded covers of Metallica and Deftones.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Your search did not match any products.Use fewer keywords to find more results.Track your recent orders.View or change your orders in Your Account.Visit our Help department.You have no recently viewed items or searches.Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners.Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player.Get the latest Flash player.This video has been added to your favorites.The video has been added to your playlist.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Thank you for flagging this video.Content of this nature is not necessarily prohibited on YouTube, however we will review this video and take action as appropriate.There may be significant legal penalties for false notices.Thank you for sharing your concerns.In order to process a privacy complaint we need more information from you.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the form to submit.HAHAHAHAHAHAHA BUSTED IS GONE AND NEVER COMING BACK AND FIGHTSTAR ARE STILL GOING STRONG AND WILL BE AROUND FOR YEARS TO COME HAHAHAHAHA LONG LIVE FIGHTSTAR!!!!!Would you like to comment?The code changes based on your selection. |
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