Formed in 2006, the band soon began to immerse themselves in song-writing and developing their own unique style - borne out of a desire to create song arrangements they wanted to hear, but that were never present in the music of their influences.

The band released their eponymously titled EP at the beginning of 2009, with little in the way of promotion or expectation, thinking that the music may have been a little left-field in terms of composition. To their surprise, the sheer originality of the music was greeted with delight and not the reproach initially feared, with ‘imaginative’ and ‘original’ frequently used to describe the band. The EP received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with the band being considered “a refreshing approach to the contemporary music scene”.

In July 2010, the band released their debut album ‘Spiral Vendetta’ – the culmination of 16 months of writing, 4 months of rehearsal, and 2 months in the studio. The lengthy production proved worth it as the album received a unanimously positive response, often being described as ‘mesmerising’. The very first review of the album eloquently sums up both the album and band: "Spiral Vendetta has it all in spades with chops, emotion, musicality and imagination, the songs pack a breathtaking amount into concise pieces and the album in no way outstays its welcome ."

A worldwide distribution deal was secured on the strength of the debut album and the band completed a number of short tours and festivals, supporting such acts as ‘The Pineapple Thief’. In March 2012, Godsticks were also the supporting act on a 5-date UK tour with‘The Aristocrats’; featuring world-renowned guitarist Guthrie Govan. The tour was a huge success and introduced the band to a much wider audience.

At the end of that tour, the band went into the studio to record the ‘The Envisage Conundrum’. The recent and extensive live work had an influence over the newer material - it became much heavier and more guitar-driven. None of the band's originality has been lost,but the new album sees a more focused and settled band, still offering an eclectic array of songs but in a much more accessible package.

The Envisage Conundrum was released in February 2013 and showcases a broader spectrum of music than the band’s previous releases; packing a hard punch in places, whilst maintaining a steady move forward in musicianship and writing. Kerrang Magazine said: "From the stuttering hard rock of Caught In A Bind to epic three-parter Borderstomp's electric jazz, we get flashes of innovation and virtuoso class". In March and April of this year Godsticks supported The Mike Keneally Band on a 13 date tour of Europe. Upcoming gigs include a mini-tour with Knifeworld and a European tour supporting The Aristocrats.

Website: www.godsticks.co.uk

Godsticks are: Darran Charles(vocals, guitar, keys), Steve Roberts (drums, keys) and Dan Nelson (bass)