Bitches Sin's unique brand of Metal has influenced the development of the metal scene over the years, with it's music receiving wide acclaim from all over the world.
This legendary heavy metal band, based in the north of England, were formed in around 1980. After several changes, the definitive line-up of Ian Toomey, Pete Toomey, Frank Quegan, Billy Knowles and Mike Frazer, came together and produced some of the most influential heavy metal music of the 80's. This culminated in the cult classic, 'Invaders' album, released in 1986, which received rave reviews from Aardshock's Readers Poll, amongst many others. Invaders was essential listening for skate boarders across the USA. Often quoted 'skate or die'.
These pages contain information primarily about Bitches Sin, Flashpoint, and other bands the members have been involved in. There are samples of songs to download, including previously unreleased material.
This legendary heavy metal band, based in the north of England, were formed in around 1980. After several changes, the definitive line-up of Ian Toomey, Pete Toomey, Frank Quegan, Billy Knowles and Mike Frazer, came together and produced some of the most influential heavy metal music of the 80's. This culminated in the cult classic, 'Invaders' album, released in 1986, which received rave reviews from Aardshock's Readers Poll, amongst many others. Invaders was essential listening for skate boarders across the USA. Often quoted 'skate or die'.
These pages contain information primarily about Bitches Sin, Flashpoint, and other bands the members have been involved in. There are samples of songs to download, including previously unreleased material.
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Band Members are:
Ian Toomey | Macca (Daniel MacNamee) (bass) | Steve Turton (drummer) | Dave Mills (vocals) | Chris Tsangarides (guitar and keyboards) |
'For further Band Information contact [email protected]
Official Band Photographer: Ian Macdonald, The Studio. Tel 01229 827872 |
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15 March 2018 - Ian Toomey - latest music video
Music video for the single "The Priest" by Ian Toomey from the album Masters of Light. Produced by Chris Tsangarides. Dedicated by Ian to "my friend and mentor Chris (Dark Lord) Tsangrides 17th August 1956 to 6th January 2018. Ian Toomey - Lead Guitar Chris Tsangrides - Guitars and Bass David A. Mills - Vocals Steve Turton - Drums |
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25 May 2016 - The Bitches Sin - 'INVADERS' ( aka 'ULTIMATE INVADERS' ).
Metal Nation Records (MNR010). Barcode 5024545710724 Double CD Picture disc. 23 tracks In 1986 King Klassic Records in America released Bitches Sin 2nd album called Invaders . This 10 track LP went on to become a NWOBHM classic so much so that back in their own country British label, G.I. Records also release another version of it in 1988 . This version was completely re recorded and had a different cover ,and , moreover , had four tracks discarded and three new songs added for a 9 track album . Now here together for the first time are those full two albums put together as a double CD but with another FOUR different unreleased BONUS tracks added onto two full colour picture disc cd's making a 23 track double cd package. Comes together with a 12 page CD booklet featuring both covers , archive photos and press cuttings + full lyrics and sleeve notes hence the secondary title of ' Ultimate Invaders '. This is not released till August 1st BUT 50 copies of the cd have been made available NOW on Ebay and Amazon - if you want a copy before the official release go to Ebay or Amazon and be the first to own a copy in the world ! |
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July 2015 - BBC Friday Rock Show revisited
The legendary Friday Rock Show session played by Bitches Sin has always been the focus of a lot of interest from fans around the world. Ian recently visited the studio in Delaware Road, London, W9 and here are the photo's to mark this event. |
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December 2014 - Toil Radio Year End Blowout - Interview with Ian
Tune in to US radio station www.toilradio.com on Dec 20th to hear Ian being interviewed live on on the Johnny Valle "Old School Show". Ian will be on first, followed by live studio sets from Exciter, Mistress, Shotgun Wedding, Infernal Opera plus other guest call-ins. Its on 7-12pm Philly EST/USA time making it midnight in the UK! January 2014 - Happier New Year?
Hi everyone and a Happy New Year to everyone. I must apologise for the lack of information in recent months but Pete and I lost our Father in 2013 and with the variety of duties required to be fulfilled in the following months the band had to take second place. However we are both looking forward to a productive 2014 for which you will be kept fully informed!! |
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January 2014 - Art of Metal: Five Decades of Heavy Metal Covers, Posters, T-Shirts And More
This new book (title above) provides a colourful and enjoyable memento of a variety of bands and their approach to their Metal artwork. The 'Predator' cover is part of that memento, along with many other striking images. More details here |
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May 2013 - rare tape released on download
A rare multi-track of BITCHES SIN demoing new tracks ahead of INVADERS was recently re-discovered. Mixed by David A Mills at his JoLes studio and mastered at Metropolis, London this rare release includes never heard before versions of Ain't Life A Bitch and No More Chances amongst others. Recorded in the heat of the NWOBHM movement this captures all the legendary raw energy of BITCHES SIN!! Download now from: CDBaby | iTunes | Amazon |
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August 2012 - INTO THE PIT Gig
Fans might want to tune in on Sept 9th to Ian's gig on the INTO THE PIT radio and single show broadcasting out of Philadelphia, Stateside to the world starting 9pm to 1am UK time. Log onto WWW.GASHOUSERADIO.COM site, then click on the 'INTO THE PIT'. It will be a huge show as it is always promoted big style in America...TONY DOLAN amongst others are calling in on the night. Remember too, last time out the chatrooms all crashed for a few minutes because the show was so popular. Wanna call in? well here's the number - 001-888-942-7468 and choose ext. 6
Fans might want to tune in on Sept 9th to Ian's gig on the INTO THE PIT radio and single show broadcasting out of Philadelphia, Stateside to the world starting 9pm to 1am UK time. Log onto WWW.GASHOUSERADIO.COM site, then click on the 'INTO THE PIT'. It will be a huge show as it is always promoted big style in America...TONY DOLAN amongst others are calling in on the night. Remember too, last time out the chatrooms all crashed for a few minutes because the show was so popular. Wanna call in? well here's the number - 001-888-942-7468 and choose ext. 6
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April 2012 - British Steel Festival London
First outing of the year saw Mr Toomey at the 'British Steel Festival' in Camden Town, London. For those who are unaware, this is a grass-roots NWOBHM event which gives fans from all over the world a chance to meet, enjoy the music and get up close and personal with band members. There was a full colour programme included in the admission some of which have been sent as prizes for the amazing new NWOBHM internet radio show out in Philadelphia run by Doc, CM and my bro Johnny V. Check it out. |
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December 2011 - Merry 'Metal' Christmas
Well 2011 proved to be a real tough year and after a slow start 'The Rapture' was finally released to some brilliant reviews in September. The word is still spreading and reviews plus interviews still being published so watch this space. Classic Rock Awards were as awesome as ever and it was great to chat with the Scorpions and Glenn Hughes who was the perfect gentlemen.
Thank you for all the kind words and support given to the band in 2011 and we would all, like to say have a very 'Metal' Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous 2012!!
Well 2011 proved to be a real tough year and after a slow start 'The Rapture' was finally released to some brilliant reviews in September. The word is still spreading and reviews plus interviews still being published so watch this space. Classic Rock Awards were as awesome as ever and it was great to chat with the Scorpions and Glenn Hughes who was the perfect gentlemen.
Thank you for all the kind words and support given to the band in 2011 and we would all, like to say have a very 'Metal' Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous 2012!!
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October 2011 - The Rapture Lyric Sheets
Many people have been asking for the lyrics for the new Bitches Sin album 'The Rapture'. So we have listened to our fans and asked our graphics guy to 'Rapturise' the lyric sheets which are available FREE here 'Rapture Lyrics' Rapture T-shirts No longer available |
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September 2011 - Latest Reviews of new album The Rapture
Check out the reviews of the latest Bitches Sin album released in September 2011:
John Tucker - www.johntuckeronline.com
Metaltalk.net - www.metaltalk.net
Heavy Metal Time Machine - metalmark.blogspot.com
18 September 2011 - The Rapture - First Review
BITCHES SIN - The Rapture
Bitches Sin Records / Metal Nation
The NWoBHM Legends reformed in the mid 00s and released Uduvudu in 2008. This new album follows on nicely and takes the band to the verge of extreme metal. With support from the likes of Total Rock and Bruce Dickinson, the band have a solid fanbase and have a decent album here too.
Opener “Don’t Let Go” is blistering to say the least, plenty of shred. Then there is a surprise cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds Of Silence” – which works remarkably well.
After that there’s some solid power metal that fluctuates between trad metal and extreme, and the keyboard effects work well in some of the tracks too.
Bolstered with the aid of guitarist / producer Chris Tsangarides there is blistering yet polished guitar oriented metal here. Pretty damn good.
4/5 - Joe Geesin
Check out the reviews of the latest Bitches Sin album released in September 2011:
John Tucker - www.johntuckeronline.com
Metaltalk.net - www.metaltalk.net
Heavy Metal Time Machine - metalmark.blogspot.com
18 September 2011 - The Rapture - First Review
BITCHES SIN - The Rapture
Bitches Sin Records / Metal Nation
The NWoBHM Legends reformed in the mid 00s and released Uduvudu in 2008. This new album follows on nicely and takes the band to the verge of extreme metal. With support from the likes of Total Rock and Bruce Dickinson, the band have a solid fanbase and have a decent album here too.
Opener “Don’t Let Go” is blistering to say the least, plenty of shred. Then there is a surprise cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds Of Silence” – which works remarkably well.
After that there’s some solid power metal that fluctuates between trad metal and extreme, and the keyboard effects work well in some of the tracks too.
Bolstered with the aid of guitarist / producer Chris Tsangarides there is blistering yet polished guitar oriented metal here. Pretty damn good.
4/5 - Joe Geesin
September 2011 - The Cradle Will Rock!
Metal afficiando and master behind the The Metal Gods Rock Show on the radio every Monday evening 'themetalgodsrockshow' Dave 'Chippy' Chipchase has invited Bitches Sin to play the rock and metal festival 'The Cradle Will Rock' on Saturday 3rd September at Shildon Civic Hall. This will be the first chance to see and hear tracks from the new album The Rapture played live. Chippy's radio show is excellent with loads on info on bands and some fantastic music, classic and new. At the festival Bitches Sin will be selling The Rapture CD's and a limited edition 'Rapture' t-shirts in a range of sizes. This is gonna be a great rock and metal event so get there......
Metal afficiando and master behind the The Metal Gods Rock Show on the radio every Monday evening 'themetalgodsrockshow' Dave 'Chippy' Chipchase has invited Bitches Sin to play the rock and metal festival 'The Cradle Will Rock' on Saturday 3rd September at Shildon Civic Hall. This will be the first chance to see and hear tracks from the new album The Rapture played live. Chippy's radio show is excellent with loads on info on bands and some fantastic music, classic and new. At the festival Bitches Sin will be selling The Rapture CD's and a limited edition 'Rapture' t-shirts in a range of sizes. This is gonna be a great rock and metal event so get there......
August 2011 - The Rapture
Finally...art work complete, album has been mastered and the t-shirts design approved and all orders have been placed to bring The Rapture to our fans old and new around the world. It always seems to take Bitches Sin a couple of years to record and release a new album, but it has been an album worth waiting for. One early comment has arrived check out the rest of the info at www.johntuckeronline.com
THE RAPTURE APPROACHES: ‘This is not an album, it’s a statement of intent’ – that was my first thought on hearing Bitches Sin’s new offering ‘The Rapture’. From the doom-laden cover (‘an unkindness of ravens gathers… thousands upon thousands heralding The Rapture… the sifting of souls… and The Second Coming… those who believe shall be saved…’) to the intensity and strength of the album’s material – delivered with the honesty and integrity of a band with complete faith and belief in what they do – ‘The Rapture’ sets a new template for metal in the twenty-first century..... John Tucker, Music Author
Finally...art work complete, album has been mastered and the t-shirts design approved and all orders have been placed to bring The Rapture to our fans old and new around the world. It always seems to take Bitches Sin a couple of years to record and release a new album, but it has been an album worth waiting for. One early comment has arrived check out the rest of the info at www.johntuckeronline.com
THE RAPTURE APPROACHES: ‘This is not an album, it’s a statement of intent’ – that was my first thought on hearing Bitches Sin’s new offering ‘The Rapture’. From the doom-laden cover (‘an unkindness of ravens gathers… thousands upon thousands heralding The Rapture… the sifting of souls… and The Second Coming… those who believe shall be saved…’) to the intensity and strength of the album’s material – delivered with the honesty and integrity of a band with complete faith and belief in what they do – ‘The Rapture’ sets a new template for metal in the twenty-first century..... John Tucker, Music Author
July 2011 - Mastered at Metropolis
Well The Rapture approaches still closer... An achievement of massive proportions by Andy Baldwin, who took a lot of time and trouble to get to the sound we expected to hear for The Rapture. And what a sound it is, truly the coming of Armageddon. Special thanks must also be given to Christopher and Ruth whose experience, expertise and integrity allowed them to 'challenge' what was being delivered at important moments during the session.
Well The Rapture approaches still closer... An achievement of massive proportions by Andy Baldwin, who took a lot of time and trouble to get to the sound we expected to hear for The Rapture. And what a sound it is, truly the coming of Armageddon. Special thanks must also be given to Christopher and Ruth whose experience, expertise and integrity allowed them to 'challenge' what was being delivered at important moments during the session.
January to June 2011 - Sleeve notes, finance and design work
Word has spread of the approach of The Rapture with emails arriving from around the world with early enquiries. During this time we have been organising finances ahead of the formal release of the new album. More difficult has been deciding how the sleeve notes would be presented. There is probably only John Tucker, the well known music author, who would know enough background to deliver on our expectations. John agreed to write the sleeve notes and has done a brilliant job capturing the whole story of The Rapture and the band to date. As we did not progress any further with a couple of major labels we had to source the finance ourselves and as a consequence has delayed the release of The Rapture. But, all good things come to he who waits and next month, July, sees the mastering taking place at Metropolis Studios, London. The design work is progressing well so nearly there...
Thanks again to Ian Williamson and the guys at Classic Rock and Metal Hammer for the invites to Golden Gods. Chris Tsangarides and Mr Toomey went along to the show
Word has spread of the approach of The Rapture with emails arriving from around the world with early enquiries. During this time we have been organising finances ahead of the formal release of the new album. More difficult has been deciding how the sleeve notes would be presented. There is probably only John Tucker, the well known music author, who would know enough background to deliver on our expectations. John agreed to write the sleeve notes and has done a brilliant job capturing the whole story of The Rapture and the band to date. As we did not progress any further with a couple of major labels we had to source the finance ourselves and as a consequence has delayed the release of The Rapture. But, all good things come to he who waits and next month, July, sees the mastering taking place at Metropolis Studios, London. The design work is progressing well so nearly there...
Thanks again to Ian Williamson and the guys at Classic Rock and Metal Hammer for the invites to Golden Gods. Chris Tsangarides and Mr Toomey went along to the show
December 2010 - The Rapture update
The Rapture is almost complete. We have mixed the album but need to decide on a running order although the opening track has kinda picked itself called 'Don't Let Go!' Its not an easy task this time, even the great Chris Tsangarides is undecided but we know that at some point it will be agreed. 'Listening Only' promo CD's have been requested by certain interested parties and will be delivered during early January 2011. This will be the first time in many years Bitches Sin will be talking to anyone outside the band about a formal release because as you know we tend to do things ourselves. However, 'trusted souls' have made the request so on this occasion we will be responding.
Finally for 2010 to all our fans and friends have a great Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous 2011...The Rapture is coming
The Rapture is almost complete. We have mixed the album but need to decide on a running order although the opening track has kinda picked itself called 'Don't Let Go!' Its not an easy task this time, even the great Chris Tsangarides is undecided but we know that at some point it will be agreed. 'Listening Only' promo CD's have been requested by certain interested parties and will be delivered during early January 2011. This will be the first time in many years Bitches Sin will be talking to anyone outside the band about a formal release because as you know we tend to do things ourselves. However, 'trusted souls' have made the request so on this occasion we will be responding.
Finally for 2010 to all our fans and friends have a great Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous 2011...The Rapture is coming
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November 2010 - "I want you to want me!"
Another great night with our friends at Classic Rock but this time with a difference....the awards were held at The Roundhouse, Camden, London. There was a fabulous atmosphere and the drink flowed steadily. We enjoyed 3 brilliant live bands finishing with 'Cheap Trick'. Mr Toomey and Mr Schenker were caught in conversation and Michael deservedly won the Marshall '11' award. |
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October 2010 - Bitches Sin rock out at the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival
Bitches Sin arrived at Schiphol Amsterdam on Saturday 23rd October to play the HMM Festival in Hoorn, Holland. The band was met by Jeroen and Miriam who looked after us all very well before the gig. What a blast, playing a mixture of the classic and new classics to a brilliant audience who were well up for it. Major metal thanks go to Toine and Rita van Poorten and Stefan who invited us across to play. Also to Tokyo Blade who we partied with after the festival...see you soon guys!!! Check out the Bitches Sin classic 'Strangers On The Shore' live from the festival. |
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The audience was heated up very well indeed for the British invasion by Bitches Sin. We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. In 1982, the band were supposed to be playing at the Effenaar in Eindhoven on the Aardschokdag, after being chosen as ‘the most promising band of that year’, before bands like Exciter, Jaguar and Weapon. Twenty-eight long years later, we finally get what we have waited for so long. Hoorn gets a full hour of Bitches Sin to deal with. The band opens with "Always Ready" tonight and continue their attack with "Selling Paradise" taken off the album "Uduvudu", released in 2008. "No More Chances" is another highlight for the long term fans of the band. While "Mr. Toomey" is taken from the "Uduvudu" CD again. Guitarplayer Ian Toomey is the biggest eye-catcher in this song. Warning: don’t try to copy his solos at home in your own private study, because you will end up with a lot of frustrations. This man is so damn fast! Bass player ‘Macca’ is the new guy and he celebrates his twenty-first birthday today. What a way to celebrate your birthday party! "Overnight" is a golden oldie and the version of Simon & Garfunkel’s "Sound Of Silence" has gained a lot of power in the live version, especially at the end of the song. "Down The Road", "Invader", "Fallen Star" and especially "Ain’t Life A Bitch" are all classic headbangers to me. You listen to them with your mouth wide open. It’s a real treat for the fans, that want to hear all the old material of the band. "Strangers On The Shore" is one of the most well-known songs of Bitches Sin. It opens in a different way, but when Ian plays the well-known opening riff, the roof of the Manifesto gets lifted up for a second or two. After this, all that remains is a tribute to one of the most beautiful rock radio ladies from the eighties; Hanneke Kappen of the radio show Stampij, where Bitches Sin were guests once. Some people have tried to get Hanneke on the show tonight as a very special guest, but unfortunately they didn’t succeed. The song "Hanneke" remains a real classic to me and it ends with a short drum solo by Steve Turton. Now I know, why they call this man the ‘Stixslayer’. Obviously, John Bonham has been a big influence to this sympathetic woodchopper. "Ice Angels" is another highlight in the set of tonight. In this phenomenal version, the ‘ice angels’ personally visit you with a giant box of goosebumps, which gives you the shivers all over! Man, what a treat! "Strangers On The Shore" turns up for a second time as an encore for the Dutch fans. And so the full hour of Bitches Sin is over, before you’ll know it.
The audience was heated up very well indeed for the British invasion by Bitches Sin. We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. In 1982, the band were supposed to be playing at the Effenaar in Eindhoven on the Aardschokdag, after being chosen as ‘the most promising band of that year’, before bands like Exciter, Jaguar and Weapon. Twenty-eight long years later, we finally get what we have waited for so long. Hoorn gets a full hour of Bitches Sin to deal with. The band opens with "Always Ready" tonight and continue their attack with "Selling Paradise" taken off the album "Uduvudu", released in 2008. "No More Chances" is another highlight for the long term fans of the band. While "Mr. Toomey" is taken from the "Uduvudu" CD again. Guitarplayer Ian Toomey is the biggest eye-catcher in this song. Warning: don’t try to copy his solos at home in your own private study, because you will end up with a lot of frustrations. This man is so damn fast! Bass player ‘Macca’ is the new guy and he celebrates his twenty-first birthday today. What a way to celebrate your birthday party! "Overnight" is a golden oldie and the version of Simon & Garfunkel’s "Sound Of Silence" has gained a lot of power in the live version, especially at the end of the song. "Down The Road", "Invader", "Fallen Star" and especially "Ain’t Life A Bitch" are all classic headbangers to me. You listen to them with your mouth wide open. It’s a real treat for the fans, that want to hear all the old material of the band. "Strangers On The Shore" is one of the most well-known songs of Bitches Sin. It opens in a different way, but when Ian plays the well-known opening riff, the roof of the Manifesto gets lifted up for a second or two. After this, all that remains is a tribute to one of the most beautiful rock radio ladies from the eighties; Hanneke Kappen of the radio show Stampij, where Bitches Sin were guests once. Some people have tried to get Hanneke on the show tonight as a very special guest, but unfortunately they didn’t succeed. The song "Hanneke" remains a real classic to me and it ends with a short drum solo by Steve Turton. Now I know, why they call this man the ‘Stixslayer’. Obviously, John Bonham has been a big influence to this sympathetic woodchopper. "Ice Angels" is another highlight in the set of tonight. In this phenomenal version, the ‘ice angels’ personally visit you with a giant box of goosebumps, which gives you the shivers all over! Man, what a treat! "Strangers On The Shore" turns up for a second time as an encore for the Dutch fans. And so the full hour of Bitches Sin is over, before you’ll know it.
September 2010 - The Final Countdown to 'The Rapture'
Its back to Chris Tsangarides studio to record the vocals and then for 'CT' to mix the sensational new album by Bitches Sin called 'The Rapture'. The Dark Lord will be locked in his lair through September mixing the album. More news in October when we get to hear the final result.......its gonna be MEGA!!
Its back to Chris Tsangarides studio to record the vocals and then for 'CT' to mix the sensational new album by Bitches Sin called 'The Rapture'. The Dark Lord will be locked in his lair through September mixing the album. More news in October when we get to hear the final result.......its gonna be MEGA!!
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July 2010 - Holland confirmed
We are now able to announce that Bitches Sin will play the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival at Hoorn in Holland on 23rd October 2010. This will be the bands first foray abroad and we would like to say a big thank you to Toine van Poorten and Stefan and Maartjo for asking us to play. Hopefully Hanekke Kappen will be there...we have a little song we would like to play for her "Saw this lady yesterday, almost stole my heart away!!" |
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June 2010 - Studio call!!
It's back to Chris Tsangarides studio to continue the recording of the new Bitches Sin album 'The Rapture'. New vocalist and guitarist Dave Mills is onboard and has brought some great ideas to the band. More news soon!!
It's back to Chris Tsangarides studio to continue the recording of the new Bitches Sin album 'The Rapture'. New vocalist and guitarist Dave Mills is onboard and has brought some great ideas to the band. More news soon!!
March 2010 - Hammerfest
Look out for Mr Toomey who will be at Hammerfest 13th March 2010, giving his fingers time to chill after the studio visit!!!!
Bitches Sin are to play the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival in Hoorn Holland on Saturday 23rd October 2010!!! More dates will be announced shortly
Look out for Mr Toomey who will be at Hammerfest 13th March 2010, giving his fingers time to chill after the studio visit!!!!
Bitches Sin are to play the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival in Hoorn Holland on Saturday 23rd October 2010!!! More dates will be announced shortly
February 2010 - The Rapture - Tracklisting now confirmed
Bitches Sin can confirm the tracklist for The Rapture which includes a return to the legendary Bitches Sin style as well as classic 80's heavy metal thunder!! The Rapture will have 11 tracks as follows...
The Rapture; Schenker One; The Annihilator; Detroit 76; Breakdown; Great White (working title); Old School Metal; Return To Slaughterhouse; Sixteen Candles; The Sound Of Silence and What Loving Means
Bitches Sin can confirm the tracklist for The Rapture which includes a return to the legendary Bitches Sin style as well as classic 80's heavy metal thunder!! The Rapture will have 11 tracks as follows...
The Rapture; Schenker One; The Annihilator; Detroit 76; Breakdown; Great White (working title); Old School Metal; Return To Slaughterhouse; Sixteen Candles; The Sound Of Silence and What Loving Means
January 2010 - New Year - New Album - The Rapture
Happy New Year!
Writing and rehearsing continues ahead of the studio date for the new album. The recording of the all new Bitches Sin album called 'The Rapture' will commence 29th January 2010 at Chris Tsangarides studio. The Dark Lord, 'CT' himself will be engineering and producing the album as well as contributing his very own metal guitar work along with Mr Toomey!!
Happy New Year!
Writing and rehearsing continues ahead of the studio date for the new album. The recording of the all new Bitches Sin album called 'The Rapture' will commence 29th January 2010 at Chris Tsangarides studio. The Dark Lord, 'CT' himself will be engineering and producing the album as well as contributing his very own metal guitar work along with Mr Toomey!!
December 2009 - Merry Christmas
After a very eventful year spent gigging, recording and releasing our first single since 'No More Chances' back in 1983, we would like to say a very Merry Christmas to all our fans. Special greetings to the Hairy Bikers, Anvil - see you soon guys - and Johnny Valle out in Philadelphia who made Ian so welcome during his promo visit earlier this year. Have a safe, prosperous and happy New Year from everyone at Bitches Sin!!
After a very eventful year spent gigging, recording and releasing our first single since 'No More Chances' back in 1983, we would like to say a very Merry Christmas to all our fans. Special greetings to the Hairy Bikers, Anvil - see you soon guys - and Johnny Valle out in Philadelphia who made Ian so welcome during his promo visit earlier this year. Have a safe, prosperous and happy New Year from everyone at Bitches Sin!!
October 2009 – Macca and Mr Toomey live on Metal Gods Radio Show!!
Monday 5th October saw Ian and Macca live in the studio for a 2 hour radio show with Dave (Chippy) Chipchase on Teesdale Radio. This was the weekly 'Metal Gods Radio Show' which goes out live and over the internet around the world. There was a competition to win copies of Bitches Sin latest CD's 'UDUVUDU' and the new single 'The Sound Of Silence'. Winners came from England, Ireland and Switzerland. Listeners called in from around the world, here are some of their comments.
Monday 5th October saw Ian and Macca live in the studio for a 2 hour radio show with Dave (Chippy) Chipchase on Teesdale Radio. This was the weekly 'Metal Gods Radio Show' which goes out live and over the internet around the world. There was a competition to win copies of Bitches Sin latest CD's 'UDUVUDU' and the new single 'The Sound Of Silence'. Winners came from England, Ireland and Switzerland. Listeners called in from around the world, here are some of their comments.
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Hey Chippy
Is great to win an album, and from a band that I really like the sound of their music, great show last night. Hope all is grand with you. Hazel Power Wow man, didn't know Bitches Sin were back !!!!! And sounding amazing. Keep on Rocking Bro. Alex |
Woooooo Hoooooooo.... I never win anything Chippy so Im totally stoked.... *does a cartwheel across the living room floor*...
I really love Bitches Sin so im doubly looking forward to receiving the album now :) :) Thank you soooooooo much... Hugs and smooches Gina xoxoxoxox |
Hey Chippy
Great show last night, Bitches Sin are a great band, never heard of them before, their music rocks. Am seeing Saxon and Anvil next week and really looking forward to that. You rock. Donna :) Managed to tune in on a rare monday off work,good show mate. Enjoyed listening to the guys from Bitches Sin ... Took me back a few years I can tell ya. Metal Tony |
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October 2009 – Download the rare 'No More Chances' 12" Single here!
In 1983 before commencing work on the cult classic Invaders album Bitches Sin released a 12" single on their own label called 'No More Chances'. This captures the band in full classic 80's metal attack with screamimg guitar work and vocals. A 3 track classic explosion of guitarwork by the Toomey brothers on this rare Bitches Sin recording. Buy it here (download only) |
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September 2009 – New single release exclusive
The Sound Of Silence is the new release from Bitches Sin. To be officially released on 5th October, Bitches Sin fans can get it here and now from the band's website!! |
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August 2009 – Vacation
Time for some more time out as we wait for the downloads to go live and the CD singles to be delivered. More songs are in the pipeline and we have our good friend Nik looking after our PR for the release of the single.
Time for some more time out as we wait for the downloads to go live and the CD singles to be delivered. More songs are in the pipeline and we have our good friend Nik looking after our PR for the release of the single.
July 2009 – Recording with Chris Tsangarides
First week of July saw Bitches Sin back at their spiritual home The Ecology Studio working with Chris (CT) Tsangarides on their new single ‘The Sound Of Silence’. This was an opportunity for Chris to record his first guitar solo with the band on ‘What Loving Means’….nice job CT!
First week of July saw Bitches Sin back at their spiritual home The Ecology Studio working with Chris (CT) Tsangarides on their new single ‘The Sound Of Silence’. This was an opportunity for Chris to record his first guitar solo with the band on ‘What Loving Means’….nice job CT!
June 2009 - Childline Rocks and Golden Gods Awards
A busy month as we prepare for our visit to Chris Tsangarides’ studio to record our new single but still time to fit in Childline Rocks and the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards! This was Macca’s first time at an Awards ceremony and a great time was had by all!!
A busy month as we prepare for our visit to Chris Tsangarides’ studio to record our new single but still time to fit in Childline Rocks and the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards! This was Macca’s first time at an Awards ceremony and a great time was had by all!!
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May 2009 - New bass player for Bitches Sin
Sadly DBasser has chosen to leave the band to pursue her photographic career and we all wish her well. Our friends Deadlokk who recently supported Bitches Sin live have agreed to release Daniel McNamee (Macca) to play for Bitches Sin. Macca joins us as we prepare for the recording of our new single, a ‘cover’ of ‘The Sounds Of Silence’ c/w new song ‘What Loving Means’ and ‘Red Skies’ from ‘UDUVUDU’. |
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April 2009 - British Steel Festival 4
It was April 4th when ‘Mr Toomey’ kicked off the Bitches Sin set. We were well received and had a great night meeting friends old and new from around the world. Click here for the live reviews.
It was April 4th when ‘Mr Toomey’ kicked off the Bitches Sin set. We were well received and had a great night meeting friends old and new from around the world. Click here for the live reviews.
March 2009 - Back to Work!!
Chill time is over and its back to work preparing for our appearance at the British Steel Festival in London. Our manager has suggested we record a ‘cover’ of a well known song and Stixslayer wants to record ‘The Sound Of Silence’ so we will try it at rehearsals.
Chill time is over and its back to work preparing for our appearance at the British Steel Festival in London. Our manager has suggested we record a ‘cover’ of a well known song and Stixslayer wants to record ‘The Sound Of Silence’ so we will try it at rehearsals.
December 2008 – February 2009 - Vacation time
After a lot of hard work and success it was time for the guys to take some time out so Christmas greetings went out to everyone and January and February saw Ian on holiday in Australia.
After a lot of hard work and success it was time for the guys to take some time out so Christmas greetings went out to everyone and January and February saw Ian on holiday in Australia.
November 2008 - Bitches Sin Live!!
BITCHES SIN LIVE 28th November 2008. BITCHES SIN Live at The Canteen, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Friday 28th November 2008. Doors 7.30. Tickets £5.00. See ya there!!
BITCHES SIN LIVE 28th November 2008. BITCHES SIN Live at The Canteen, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Friday 28th November 2008. Doors 7.30. Tickets £5.00. See ya there!!
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September 2008 - Better late than never!!
Earlier this year Bitches Sin and Redline met at the British Steel Festival and posed for a Predatory Pic!! From the heady days in 1982 when 'Predator' was recorded and released this photo captures four of the five Bitches Sin members who played on the album. Left to right featuring Martin Orum (bass) Tony Tomkinson (vocals) Ian Toomey (Lead Guitar) Mark Biddiscombe (drums). A fantastic reunion and the beer flowed... |
Left to right featuring Martin Orum (bass) Tony Tomkinson (vocals) Ian Toomey (Lead Guitar) Mark Biddiscombe (drums)
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May 2008 - "...its brilliant..." says Bruce Dickinson, 30 May 2008
Just one of Bruce's comments after playing 'Eleventh Hour' from the all new Bitches Sin album UDUVUDU. Bruce was hosting the BBC 6 Friday Rock Show on 30 May and added "...just for that track alone its worth a grab isn't it?..."
Thanks Bruce and all our best to Iron Maiden from all the guys at Bitches Sin.
Just one of Bruce's comments after playing 'Eleventh Hour' from the all new Bitches Sin album UDUVUDU. Bruce was hosting the BBC 6 Friday Rock Show on 30 May and added "...just for that track alone its worth a grab isn't it?..."
Thanks Bruce and all our best to Iron Maiden from all the guys at Bitches Sin.
April 2008 - 'UDUVUDU' OUT NOW
The all new Bitches Sin album 'UDUVUDU' is now available to buy online
The all new Bitches Sin album 'UDUVUDU' is now available to buy online
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January 2008 - UDUVUDU
Members of Bitches Sin will be attending the festival 'British Steel 3' on Saturday April 26th. Lead guitarist Ian Toomey and vocalist Tony Tomkinson will be there and hopefully one or two others schedules permitting. See ya there guys!! |
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Merry ‘Metal’ Christmas to everyone!
December 2007 - We started 2007 with a project to record four ‘all new tracks’ for Bitches Sin. This was to be an EP release entitled ‘Mr Toomey’. Having recorded them with the legendary Chris Tsangarides we just had to complete an album. So when we returned home in April 2007 we wrote and rehearsed six more songs that culminated in the new Bitches Sin album ‘UDUVUDU’, completing the recording in September 2007.
We finish 2007 with only the final mix left to do which is due to commence 7th January 2008. We want to wish everyone all the best for Christmas and have a very heavy New Year.
UDUVUDU expected release date 21st March 2008.
December 2007 - We started 2007 with a project to record four ‘all new tracks’ for Bitches Sin. This was to be an EP release entitled ‘Mr Toomey’. Having recorded them with the legendary Chris Tsangarides we just had to complete an album. So when we returned home in April 2007 we wrote and rehearsed six more songs that culminated in the new Bitches Sin album ‘UDUVUDU’, completing the recording in September 2007.
We finish 2007 with only the final mix left to do which is due to commence 7th January 2008. We want to wish everyone all the best for Christmas and have a very heavy New Year.
UDUVUDU expected release date 21st March 2008.
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November 2007 - Classic Rock Awards
Monday 5th November saw Ian and Chris Tsangarides attending the Classic Rock Awards event in London. This was an excellent evening well attended by many of the classic rock heirarchy including Glenn Hughes, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page, Steve Tyler and Jeff Beck amongst many others. Special thanks and congratulations must go to Ian Williamson and his hard working team of Michael and John who made it all work so well. |
Ian arriving at the Classic Rock Awards 2007
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Ain't Life A Bitch...
The band are now rehearsing a set for live work in the new year. The first warm-up gig could be as early as January 2008 and discussions are already taking place to take the 'Sin' to Europe and America. Watch this space for updates.
The band are now rehearsing a set for live work in the new year. The first warm-up gig could be as early as January 2008 and discussions are already taking place to take the 'Sin' to Europe and America. Watch this space for updates.
UDUVUDU rehearsals
During the last rehearsal before recording the all new Bitches Sin album 'UDUVUDU' some shots of the band were taken as we played through the album.
During the last rehearsal before recording the all new Bitches Sin album 'UDUVUDU' some shots of the band were taken as we played through the album.
September 2007
The first two weeks of September 07 saw Bitches Sin at Chris Tsangarides studio finishing the recording of their all new album UDUVUDU....but there was still time to chill!! The final mix will be completed in January ready for a worldwide release Easter 2008.
The first two weeks of September 07 saw Bitches Sin at Chris Tsangarides studio finishing the recording of their all new album UDUVUDU....but there was still time to chill!! The final mix will be completed in January ready for a worldwide release Easter 2008.
September 2007 - All new Bitches Sin album announced
The band have gone back into the studio to complete recording of their all new album 'UDUVUDU'. Work started in March 2007 this year with Chris Tsangarides who is engineering and producing the album. During the session Chris joined Bitches Sin and plays guitar and keyboards on the album. Chris also contributed a track called 'Red Skies'. Following is a selection of photo's from the first recording session
The band have gone back into the studio to complete recording of their all new album 'UDUVUDU'. Work started in March 2007 this year with Chris Tsangarides who is engineering and producing the album. During the session Chris joined Bitches Sin and plays guitar and keyboards on the album. Chris also contributed a track called 'Red Skies'. Following is a selection of photo's from the first recording session
August 2007 - 20 Essential Sins review
BITCHES SIN - 20 Essential Sins (Independent)
Looking for the Holy Grail? Just have a look what the cat dragged in. It's BITCHES SIN's Holy Grail, containing all their essential sins. The CD is based upon the "Your Place Or Mine" demos, which already has the length of a full-length album. And to me, those recordings belong to the most valuable material available in the NWOBHM scene ever. I am not talking about money here, but something that has a much more deeper value. A value, that money just can't buy.
The sound of BITCHES SIN made me feel good. The ultrafast axework made me forget everything around me. The slightly catchy chorusses invited me to sing along many times, no matter how off key my singing did sound.
Besides the demos, there are some 'special' songs added to this release, that make it a real treat to explore the work of this band. The Moor Green studio sessions give you an idea of how these songs sounded before they got on the "Predator" album. From that session, you can listen to "Ridin’ High", "Runaway", "Haneka" and "April Fool". "Aardschok" and "Loser" are left out for some reason. It shows the strength of BITCHES SIN: raw, unpolished and with a power that Tsjernobyl would be proud of. This is what they were supposed to sound like originally.
Okay, you might miss the guitar eruption, that you'd expect after the last tones of "Haneka", but that's the only remark I can place here. The vocals of Tony Tomkinson have a heavy blues feel during "April Fool", which lifts it easily to a much higher level. These recordings were discovered by surprise, and Ian Toomey only knew one way to celebrate this. Put them on a silver disc and make them available for all the fans. A great strategy, because he knew that he was releasing top-notch material here. Besides the Moor Green sessions, there is much more to enjoy as well. "Overnight" from the "No More Changes" EP is there, and "Abduhl’s Boogie" from Pete's "State Of The Art" demo, released in 1983. The last three songs are taken from the English version of the "Invaders" album. "Essential Sins" contains over seventy-five minutes of the finest NWOBHM available. Add to this the comeback of Sharalee on the front cover, and you must admit that you’re listening to the Holy Grail of NWOBHM. And what about my essential sin? I'd definitely go for BITCHES SIN. Check it out!!
(Points: 10 out of 10)
Toine van Poorten
August 2007
BITCHES SIN - 20 Essential Sins (Independent)
Looking for the Holy Grail? Just have a look what the cat dragged in. It's BITCHES SIN's Holy Grail, containing all their essential sins. The CD is based upon the "Your Place Or Mine" demos, which already has the length of a full-length album. And to me, those recordings belong to the most valuable material available in the NWOBHM scene ever. I am not talking about money here, but something that has a much more deeper value. A value, that money just can't buy.
The sound of BITCHES SIN made me feel good. The ultrafast axework made me forget everything around me. The slightly catchy chorusses invited me to sing along many times, no matter how off key my singing did sound.
Besides the demos, there are some 'special' songs added to this release, that make it a real treat to explore the work of this band. The Moor Green studio sessions give you an idea of how these songs sounded before they got on the "Predator" album. From that session, you can listen to "Ridin’ High", "Runaway", "Haneka" and "April Fool". "Aardschok" and "Loser" are left out for some reason. It shows the strength of BITCHES SIN: raw, unpolished and with a power that Tsjernobyl would be proud of. This is what they were supposed to sound like originally.
Okay, you might miss the guitar eruption, that you'd expect after the last tones of "Haneka", but that's the only remark I can place here. The vocals of Tony Tomkinson have a heavy blues feel during "April Fool", which lifts it easily to a much higher level. These recordings were discovered by surprise, and Ian Toomey only knew one way to celebrate this. Put them on a silver disc and make them available for all the fans. A great strategy, because he knew that he was releasing top-notch material here. Besides the Moor Green sessions, there is much more to enjoy as well. "Overnight" from the "No More Changes" EP is there, and "Abduhl’s Boogie" from Pete's "State Of The Art" demo, released in 1983. The last three songs are taken from the English version of the "Invaders" album. "Essential Sins" contains over seventy-five minutes of the finest NWOBHM available. Add to this the comeback of Sharalee on the front cover, and you must admit that you’re listening to the Holy Grail of NWOBHM. And what about my essential sin? I'd definitely go for BITCHES SIN. Check it out!!
(Points: 10 out of 10)
Toine van Poorten
August 2007
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July 2007 - Heaven and Hell !
Another great night at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards 2007. The Black Sabbath Dio line up collected an award presented by Dee Snider, and Ian bumped into Biff Byford of Saxon who was also rocking in the VIP area |
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June 2007 - T-Shirt Price Crash
Bitches Sin T-shirts are now £6.99 (inc P&P anywhere in the World) and are high quality Fruit Of The Loom t-shirts.
Bitches Sin T-shirts are now £6.99 (inc P&P anywhere in the World) and are high quality Fruit Of The Loom t-shirts.
May 2007 - Bitches Sin CDs now available just about everywhere...
From the 14th May the complete range of Bitches Sin and Flashpoint CDs will be available in all good record shops - as well as online via www.amazon.com, www.play.com, www.tesco.com, www.hmv.com as well as many more...
From the 14th May the complete range of Bitches Sin and Flashpoint CDs will be available in all good record shops - as well as online via www.amazon.com, www.play.com, www.tesco.com, www.hmv.com as well as many more...
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May 2007 - Essential Sins - Redline link
The rhythm section that powers the Moor Green Predator 'live in the studio' tracks on Essential Sins now drives Redline, a new hard rock outfit that has Mark Biddescombe (drums) and Martin Orum (bass) delivering the goods.Check these guys out at www.redlinerock.com |
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Predator ‘Live in the Studio’ bonus tracks on new release
March 2007 will see the new release of all the outstanding Bitches Sin material including some previously unreleased tracks that include 4 ‘Live in the Studio’ bonus tracks from Predator. The 4 tracks ‘Hanneke’, ‘April Fool’, ‘Lady Lies’ and ‘The Land That Time Forgot’ are all first take recordings recorded at the end of the session at Moor Green Studios in Easter 1982 and complete the Bitches Sin legacy.
March 2007 will see the new release of all the outstanding Bitches Sin material including some previously unreleased tracks that include 4 ‘Live in the Studio’ bonus tracks from Predator. The 4 tracks ‘Hanneke’, ‘April Fool’, ‘Lady Lies’ and ‘The Land That Time Forgot’ are all first take recordings recorded at the end of the session at Moor Green Studios in Easter 1982 and complete the Bitches Sin legacy.
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“Essential Sins” CD release track listing:
April 2007 - The official release date worldwide is 16th April 2007. Recently digitally remastered at Sound Recording Technology the new Bitches Sin CD “Essential Sins” features the following tracks: Intro, Sign Of The Times, Overnight (YPOM), Livin’ On The Highway, What The Hell, Fallen Star, Over The Top, XF2894, Up For Grabs, Hold On To Love, Ridin’ High, Runaway, Hanneke, April Fool, Lady Lies, The Land That Time Forgot, Overnight (NMC EP), Abduhl’s Boogie, Alligator, The Cry, Destroyer |
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March 2007 - Bitches Sin: The First Temptation now available on iTunes
Buy and download the whole album, or just the individual tracks you like the most. Bitches Sin: The First Temptation on iTunes |
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March 2007 - 'Suzie Smiled...
The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal' book The book 'Suzie Smiled... The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal', which features Bitches Sin among numerous other NWOBHM acts,. Written by music journalist and Bitches Sin collaborator John Tucker, 'Suzie Smiled...' received a four (out of five) star review in Record Collector magazine, which described the book as "passionate, friendly and hard to put down." Reviewer Neil Daniels went on to say that "the author clearly has so much passion and interest for the movement that brought about the most magnificent explosion of bands in British (any nation’s?) rock and metal history, that it’s hard to keep count of all the bands he name checks. It’s obvious where his heart lies, however, with bands like Shiva, Tygers Of Pan Tang and Bitches Sin given justifiable credit and reverence, after they were treated so unfairly by the press back in the movement’s heyday." |
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Rodney Matthews
January 2007 - Famous artist Rodney Matthews was responsible for the excellent 'Predator' album sleeve. |
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A great 2006 - looking forward to 2007
December 2006 - We would like to thank all our fans for helping make 2006 a great year for Bitches Sin and Flashpoint, and wish everyone all the best for Christmas and the New Year. We are especially looking forward to the New Year and our new CD release in March 2007
but we need your help...
To make this our best release ever, we are asking all Bitches Sin fans to look and see if you have any photos you may have taken of the band over the years. If you have and can email any you find in digital format (preferably JPG) to [email protected] we will print the best ones in the full colour booklet that will accompany the CD.
December 2006 - We would like to thank all our fans for helping make 2006 a great year for Bitches Sin and Flashpoint, and wish everyone all the best for Christmas and the New Year. We are especially looking forward to the New Year and our new CD release in March 2007
but we need your help...
To make this our best release ever, we are asking all Bitches Sin fans to look and see if you have any photos you may have taken of the band over the years. If you have and can email any you find in digital format (preferably JPG) to [email protected] we will print the best ones in the full colour booklet that will accompany the CD.
Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival 2006
Saturday 28th October 2006 - saw Ian and many other Metal fans at the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival in Hoorn, Holland. The invitation had been made by Toine and Rita van Poorten of Metal Maidens fame (shown with Ian in the photo) and many Bitches Sin fans received autographs and photo's with one of the legendary Toomey brothers. There was also an opportunity to buy Bitches Sin CD's and the band want send a big thank you to Jess Cox who offered his help and made this possible on the night.
Saturday 28th October 2006 - saw Ian and many other Metal fans at the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival in Hoorn, Holland. The invitation had been made by Toine and Rita van Poorten of Metal Maidens fame (shown with Ian in the photo) and many Bitches Sin fans received autographs and photo's with one of the legendary Toomey brothers. There was also an opportunity to buy Bitches Sin CD's and the band want send a big thank you to Jess Cox who offered his help and made this possible on the night.
Buy Bitches Sin and Flashpoint albums on iTunes
October 2006 - You can now buy Bitches Sin and Flashpoint music on iTunes. Click on the following links to go to the correct page in the iTunes Store:
Bitches Sin: Invaders | Flashpoint: No Point Of Reference | Flashpoint: Lazer Love | Flashpoint: FLASHPOINT
October 2006 - You can now buy Bitches Sin and Flashpoint music on iTunes. Click on the following links to go to the correct page in the iTunes Store:
Bitches Sin: Invaders | Flashpoint: No Point Of Reference | Flashpoint: Lazer Love | Flashpoint: FLASHPOINT
'Your Place or Mine' compilation to be released February 2007
The follow-up to 'The First Temptation' - a compilation of Bitches Sin demo's and previously unreleased tracks will be released on CD in March 2007 and will be titled 'Your Place Or Mine' This release will be digitally re-mastered at SRT studios and feature more information on the band
The follow-up to 'The First Temptation' - a compilation of Bitches Sin demo's and previously unreleased tracks will be released on CD in March 2007 and will be titled 'Your Place Or Mine' This release will be digitally re-mastered at SRT studios and feature more information on the band
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Ian appears on Radio 5 Live again!
August 2006 - Monday 28th August 2006, Ian travelled to the BBC Manchester studios to appear again on the Nicky Campbell Radio 5 Live Breakfast Show. This time it was to comment on the Planet Rock radio poll of the Top 20 guitar solo's and an ad lib of the intro to Voodoo Chile on acoustic guitar!! |
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Ian receives his signed copy of the new book "Suzie Smiled… The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" from author John Tucker
September 2006 - Photo shows Ian receiving a personalised signed copy of 'Suzie Smiled...' from the author John Tucker. Just one of many accolades the band has received in recent weeks. Keep visiting this page for more Bitches Sin news soon. |
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Ian and Steve attend Classic Rock and Metal Hammer 2006 'Golden Gods' awards
June 2006 - Another June highlight saw Ian and Steve on the Guestlist for the Classic Rock and Metal Hammer 'Golden Gods' awards at the KOKO club in London. A major metal moment for all concerned!
June 2006 - Another June highlight saw Ian and Steve on the Guestlist for the Classic Rock and Metal Hammer 'Golden Gods' awards at the KOKO club in London. A major metal moment for all concerned!
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BITCHES SIN FEATURED IN NEW BOOK
"Suzie Smiled… The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" by John Tucker June 2006 - Read all about BITCHES SIN in the fantastic new book SUZIE SMILED... The New Wave of British Heavy Metal, written by NWOBHM expert John Tucker. It is published by Independent Music Press and is available in all good bookshops for £12.99. its full of brilliant stories and facts direct from the band members themselves. Don't miss it!! |
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IAN INTERVIEWED ON BBC RADIO 5 LIVE
May 2006 - Monday 22nd May 2006 saw Ian interviewed on Radio 5 Live by Nicky Campbell about the resurgence of heavy metal after Lordi win the Eurovision Song Contest.
May 2006 - Monday 22nd May 2006 saw Ian interviewed on Radio 5 Live by Nicky Campbell about the resurgence of heavy metal after Lordi win the Eurovision Song Contest.
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FLASHPOINT - NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FROM 15 APRIL
March 2006 - As we promised - the new Flashpoint album will be available to purchase online on this website from the 15th April. As with all our music you will be able to download a free preview (usually up to 1 minute long) of each track. |
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FLASHPOINT - TRACKLIST CONFIRMED
January 2006 - The brand new Flashpoint album will be released in April 2006. The new album will be called 'FLASHPOINT', and will contain 11 tracks. The track names and running order are as follows:
1. Blown Away. 2. Metal Sun. 3. Don't. 4. Blood Over Sand. 5. Plastic. 6. You're Going Nowhere. 7. Rivers. 8. Hostage. 9. One More Love. 10. Very Soon Everyone's Leaving. 11. Sun Dogs.
Additional Production and Mix by Chris Tsangarides at The Dump
January 2006 - The brand new Flashpoint album will be released in April 2006. The new album will be called 'FLASHPOINT', and will contain 11 tracks. The track names and running order are as follows:
1. Blown Away. 2. Metal Sun. 3. Don't. 4. Blood Over Sand. 5. Plastic. 6. You're Going Nowhere. 7. Rivers. 8. Hostage. 9. One More Love. 10. Very Soon Everyone's Leaving. 11. Sun Dogs.
Additional Production and Mix by Chris Tsangarides at The Dump
FLASHPOINT - NEW ALBUM
November 2005 - Recording of the new Flashpoint album has now been completed and it is currently in the final stages of mixing. It is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2006. The tracklist will be announced on this website as soon as it has been finalised.
November 2005 - Recording of the new Flashpoint album has now been completed and it is currently in the final stages of mixing. It is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2006. The tracklist will be announced on this website as soon as it has been finalised.
FREE MP3 PREVIEWS
October 2005 - Preview of all Flashpoint - Lazer Love and No Point of Reference tracks available to preview. Each preview is the first 1min approximately of the actual track from the album. Try it before you buy it.
October 2005 - Preview of all Flashpoint - Lazer Love and No Point of Reference tracks available to preview. Each preview is the first 1min approximately of the actual track from the album. Try it before you buy it.
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August 2005 - Bitches Sin record the opening 'SHRED' jingle for The Old School Metal Show. This high profile 80's Metal show is hosted by 'DJ Grinder' and is very similar in format to The Friday Rock Show that was hosted by the late great Tommy Vance. Check out the Old School Metal Show on www.hardrockin80s.com
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July 2005 - KNAC and KRCK 97.7 internet radio stations are now playing Bitches Sin and Flashpoint.
The previously unreleased Bitches Sin album - Your Place Or Mine contains tracks recorded by Bitches Sin between 1980 - 1987.
The previously unreleased Bitches Sin album - Your Place Or Mine contains tracks recorded by Bitches Sin between 1980 - 1987.
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April 2005 - Ian visited Japan to promote the new Flashpoint Lazer Love CD and met with Shige, Tatasumi. Etsushi, Ryo in Tokyo and Osaka.
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FLASHPOINT - LAZER LOVE
March 2005 - New release 'Lazer Love' is an anthology of FLASHPOINT material up to recent times with ‘All My Love’ being the latest recording. 'Lazer Love' charts FLASHPOINT's occasional visits to the recording studios over the intervening years. Available from 10th March
March 2005 - New release 'Lazer Love' is an anthology of FLASHPOINT material up to recent times with ‘All My Love’ being the latest recording. 'Lazer Love' charts FLASHPOINT's occasional visits to the recording studios over the intervening years. Available from 10th March
February 2005 - New Bitches Sin album in production. The band are currently writing and rehearsing a new album; MMV due for release in the near future
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1st December 2004 - New Bitches Sin release on the Majestic Rock label " The First Temptation"
featuring digitally remastered recordings of the 1981 BBC Friday Rock Show Session and the £12 & No Kinks demo. Featuring Sharalee on the cover. |
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16th March 2004 - Bitches Sin meet Gorgon - Live in Japan
Bitches Sin Rock Japan!!! Tuesday 16th March 2004 saw Bitches Sin lead guitarist Ian Toomey arrive in Tokyo. Met by Shige, Gorgon's vocalist. It was the start of an amazing metal experience with our friends and fans in Tokyo. Highlight of the trip was the performance at Live Station in Meguro, Tokyo. Ian played the gig live with Gorgon on Saturday 20th March 2004 performing the classic Bitches Sin metal masterpiece 'Strangers on the Shore'.After the gig Ian was interviewed by metal fanzine Daemonic Majesty. Many Bitches Sin fans arrived for a chance to meet with Ian and brought their albums for him to sign. There then followed an impromptu photo session, with all assembled, which caused quite a stir as they spilled out onto the streets in downtown Meguro! A big metal thank you to all who supported the visit to Japan and who contributed to making the gig such a success. Bitches Sin would particularly like to thank, Shige, Ken, Jero, Jacky of Gorgon, and Tatsumi, 'Mats' and all the 'Headlights'. Looking forward to seeing you all again later this year.
Bitches Sin Rock Japan!!! Tuesday 16th March 2004 saw Bitches Sin lead guitarist Ian Toomey arrive in Tokyo. Met by Shige, Gorgon's vocalist. It was the start of an amazing metal experience with our friends and fans in Tokyo. Highlight of the trip was the performance at Live Station in Meguro, Tokyo. Ian played the gig live with Gorgon on Saturday 20th March 2004 performing the classic Bitches Sin metal masterpiece 'Strangers on the Shore'.After the gig Ian was interviewed by metal fanzine Daemonic Majesty. Many Bitches Sin fans arrived for a chance to meet with Ian and brought their albums for him to sign. There then followed an impromptu photo session, with all assembled, which caused quite a stir as they spilled out onto the streets in downtown Meguro! A big metal thank you to all who supported the visit to Japan and who contributed to making the gig such a success. Bitches Sin would particularly like to thank, Shige, Ken, Jero, Jacky of Gorgon, and Tatsumi, 'Mats' and all the 'Headlights'. Looking forward to seeing you all again later this year.
