Fury UK : hard rock / metal band : reviews

"VR, a true metal gem that brings Dream Theater and Iron Maiden to mind, with tempo changes galore, galloping bass lines, harmonized guitars, and well.. just class .... "Outpost" (possibly the best power ballad I've heard in years!) ....If you like traditional metal with a contemporary edge, with great songs played by talented and passionate musicians then you'll love this album! Check it out, buy it, and support a great British band. 9/10"

"phenomenal lead guitarist, Chris Appleton - he is flanked by younger brother, Luke Appleton on bass and the sublime, Martin McNee on drums - Fury UK bring a free-flowing form of traditional heavy metal; reminding me of a hard-edged Cream or Jimi Hendrix Experience .... The crowd certainly loved it. And I haven’t shouted ‘hail, hail, hail’ since the Manowar glory days"

Jenny Tate (Broadcaster) (Gig review : The Roadhouse, Birmingham, Blaze Bayley UK Tour)

"frankly, too good for words .... The extraordinary talent I saw there tonight left me speechless .... These guys really have put the metal back into music .... They truly know about audience participation and how to exude passion for their art .... simply amazing guitar riffage, bass lines & fabulous drum solos."

"Chris is clearly a talented singer & guitarist combined. This is often hard to find, a frontman who also plays a perfect lead guitar role. His vocals often sound reminiscent of Dave Mustane .... Although the bands influences are clear, from early Black Sabbath through to early Iron Maiden, they are still able to bring these styles up to date and provide that modern missing link that fans of the above have been waiting for."

"imagine early Metallica and Megadeth but fronted by Whitfield Crane of Ugly Kid Joe fame. So what you get is a Classic Hard Rock and with a singer, and let’s face it Crane unlike Hetfield and Mustaine could actually sing, who can do just that. Throw in lyrics I am lead to believe Ronnie James Dio would have been proud of and you have VR." (reader's rating 10 out of 10).

"big riffs wrapped around a powerful vocal &thumping rhythm section .... an outstanding slice of metal .... ‘Brotherhood’, an all metal anthem which showcases perfectly just how the band has matured.... guitar solos come thick and fast, but they are equalled by some great bass lines & a monster drum sound throughout."

"the band are now a proper united front who truly believe in the music they create and the direction they are travelling in...." "a sample of what to expect from the bands forthcoming album 'VR' and what better way than the title track ‘VR’.... this was sheer brilliance...." "Death By Lightning.... one of the finest pieces of metal you’ll hear"

"a hell of a good show .... some of the best solos I've seen for a long time .... early Metallica with a bit of Megadeth, but without copying either band in any way ...."

"....excellent production and playing .... the music is compelling with some proggy and unexpected touches in places, and there is the energy of a nascent Megadeth but without the thrash .... an excellent album and things can only get better for the band"

"sounds very much as Dave Murray & Adrian Smith .... The Last Invention..technique & melody..magnificent. Sublime! .... Outpost is a beautiful power ballad. 8/10"

"The applause per person ratio was deserved & as good as many bands were to receive - let's have them back & on the main stage, this performance warrants that!"

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"FuryUK, who should really be called 'The Chris Appleton experience' - Chris is an exceptional guitarist who could easily give the Dragonforce guys a run for their money with his elegant Satriani-esque riffing, but when he's the lead vocalist as well it just unfair to the other two" ..... Stefan Burke at www.guestlistmusic.com

"Fury UK have bounced back into the metal melee and produced a masterpiece, in all likely hood there won't be a better single than this all year" 10/10.... Hardrockhouse.com.

"Next up was the big surprise of the day, the truly excellent Fury UK. I can't say that I've been overly impressed with their recorded output to date, but they proved to be a real eye-opener in the live arena. Tight, energetic and extremely catchy, they played the kind of metal I could listen to all night. And the superb twin vocals were the icing on the cake. They just made it onto my list of bands to watch for the future." (Mark Hoaksey)

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"....This has to be Petrucci, or Romeo, or Broderick, or some guitar guru on stage wielding this kind of guitar might, right? You have to hear Appleton play ..."

"The production on this disc is very good. I love how I can hear the cymbals crash as if drummer Martin McNee was bashing the skins in my living room....if the 3 songs on this disc are any indication to the future of this band, then Fury UK will be huge before long. 8/10"

latest single offering from one of my favourites bands of the moment. ‘Salvation’ is the first single to be released with the bands new line-up - and what a great introduction it is. This band are simply addictive and ‘Salvation’ is pure genius. This is Metal of the very highest calibre and I can’t wait to see the band perform live at ‘Rock of Ages’ festival in Birmingham. Fury UK are without doubt at the fore-front of the current UK Metal scene.

"the guitar has some excellent solo moments as the drums are battered and the vocals strong. It seems to have been written for the live arena, and I have no doubt will get any crowd moving"

"....It's a shame there aren't more metal bands coming out these days who know how to crank out real metal with the ease and precisions of Fury UK"

"....oozes old school metal that will appeal to all those of you who can remember back when Britain ruled the metal airways and showed the way for the world to follow. Again Appleton shines as always but with McNee and Cropper equal to him with some excellent backbone rhythm sections"

"I had to keep reminding myself that this a trio because the sound is so good that it sounds like a four or five piece at times"

"Guitar work is great, solos fantastic, and the vocals sound better as well. I’d have to really sit back and compare the two albums but I think the bass and drums are heavier on this CD. There’s a rawness, an “in your face” delivery, that really suits the band well. It gives them power and the music reflects that."

"contagious, powerhouse rock fully primed with hard-rockin' riffs, punchy, precise bass-lines, persuasive, punctuative percussion and the sort of 'timeless' vocal delivery required for straight-down-the-middle heavy rock" 9/10....

"....a classic New Wave Of British Heavy Metal sound with an aggressive style that prevents it sounding dated"

"....Natural Disaster; the second track is ace. The lyrics and vocals are clear, sung with both passion and power joined with amazing finger-ripping guitar solos. This theme continues through with "Breakthrough", "Wicked Glass" and "The End"...."

"....the overtones of masters of previous years with the rawness and drive of youth is a great combination. With regard to the new line up, the live shows seem to be based in the North West, and based on this platter deserve to be a sellout. But come on chaps, get a van and bless the rest of the UK with a bit of FUKing."

"....great songs packed with hooks, melody and harmonic lyrics that provide forty minutes of outstanding listening....a worthy album to add to your record collection and should be high up on your constant play list"

"If you like straight forward rock music that sounds as good on cd as it does live then Fury UK are the band for you, the band have mastered the sound of classic rock, with some huge riffs & meaningful lyrics...." 4/5

"Whilst special mention should go out to Wicked Glass & The End for some exceptional guitar work (the former boasting a dual solo that Trivium would sell their mothers for), probably the most impressive here is closer The Lost Soul. Dark & haunting acoustics prevail, with just a few electric guitars brushed into the background, supporting a breathy & dark vocal, managing to be immensely heavy with hardly any instrumentation at all"

Fury UK are a 3 piece band based in the Manchester area. Using classic rock sounds, to heavy riffs, to excellent solos, to funky bass and hard rock beats on drums, Fury UK certainly know how to work it!

The lads were playing at Hark To Towler, based in Tottington, Bury – rocking pub with an 'aha me matey' feel to it and fantastic atmosphere (www.hark2towler.co.uk), Fury UK chose it to launch their second new album – 'Face Of Adversity'.

They opened up with 'Krueger' which is a perfect way to start the set and the album as it's got a combo of heavy changes, mind blowing guitar solo with excellent vocals from Chris, way cool bass "bongg"ness from Dawson (who has brill hair I may add ;) and completing the mighty trio with his vibrant drumming style – Adz (who smiles throughout and great to see someone clearly enjoying themselves).

The guys played their full album from start to finish. Following their beastie beginning, the guys lead onto 'Natural Disaster', which I think is my second favourite track as I like the instrumental side of it, but then again, in contrast 'Words You Say' is a mellow song to chill out to. You can put it to any situation. They soon were rockin' it up with 'Breakthrough', which is how I like my rock - aggressive! 'Breakthrough' must be the song that really got my attention. Following on was 'Dream as One', 'Wicked Glass' (total one to turn up to 11, maybe 12 if you want to be bad), 'Truth', 'The End' (which had a Metallica flare to it, you'll get me when you listen to it) and then finishing the set and the album with a nice acoustic number – 'The Lost Soul'. Their set blew me away and I bought their album. WORTH LOOKING INTO PEOPLE!

The lads had a short break, then soon got back up on stage to perform some tracks from their 1^st album playing some awesome covers of 'Voodoo Chile' by Jimmy Hendrix, 'Spirit of Radio' by Rush incorporating 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey, and 'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be' by AC/DC (which I sang along to, its AC/DC you have to!) then showing their diversity by playing Trivium 'Dying In Your Arms', wrapping up the night with classic Metallica – 'Seek And Destroy'.

"....controlled, hard, melodic rock with slight leaning towards prog & more than a touch of grace.... diverse and varied.... rockin' songs with punch and kick ass energy.... 'old school' rock is alive and in the more than capable hands of Fury UK .... it'll continue to find takers of all ages and walks of life.... a damn fine album & I'm glad there are still bands out there holding the old rock line and givin' it some!! "

"bucking the trends by ignoring the fashions of the moment.... borrows ideas liberally from the last 30 years of metal, but manages to retain a sound of its' own"

"....delivered a night of good old old fashioned rock n roll, playing their favourites alongside their own future classics. This lot are set for big things indeed; they are the cream of the Manchester metal scene"

"dark, crunchy, rifftastic heavy metal.... maturity & energy & a nice angle" 3/5

"in the vein of Black Sabbath or Iron Maiden & when you hear it you can almost smell the sweat coming off the old school rockers with long hair in black leather biker jackets & vintage t-shirts as they start headbanging & wildly thrash about, having the time of their f*cking lives!"

The Mayfair Mallzine : review of Diamond head + Fury UK gig : Trillians, Newcastle : 29th may 2007

"The normal formality of support slot was filled by the three-piece sensation from Manchester Fury UK, who just blew me and quite a few others away tonight with the guitar fuelled hard rock" To read the full review, click HERE.

ROCK INDUSTRY MAGAZINE : REVIEW OF GIG AT GASWORKS BAR, BRADFORD (POSTED APRIL 2007)

HARD ROCK HAVEN : REVIEW OF "NATURAL DISASTER", "KRUEGER" & "DEATH BY LIGHTNING" (PROMO EP)

Fan review : "Ace gig at Life Cafe Manchester last night. FURY UK were fantastic; brilliant guitarist & vocalist. Best three-piece rock metal band I have seen in years."