mr Shiraz

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In 2000, "Mr.Shiraz" exploded onto the live scene and have emerged as one of the UKs & Europe's brightest young stars. They deliver an adrenaline fuelled live show described by Metal Hammer as a passion and energy most bands can only dream of!. Success for Mr.Shiraz have come as fast and furious as their high octane ska/core live shows, with the band supporting some of the biggest names around Europe and are now a red hot favourite with their ever increasing army of fans.

In 2001, Mr.Shiraz played the illustrious Carling Festival normally reserved for the likes of Green Day, NOFX, Less Than Jake etc. Their breathtaking performance at the festival was an amazing success Mr.Shiraz and were even crowned MeanFiddler/FutureSound 2001 Champions by the festival promoters beating over 350 bands for the accolade. This feat was replayed in 2005 when the band once again took to the stage at the Carling Leeds Festival, playing to a sizeable crowd on the Lee Sounds stage.

Mr Shiraz have supported the likes of; Reel Big Fish, Skindred, Lightyear, Therapy?, Alkaline Trio, Pie Tasters, Flogging Molly, The Toasters, King Prawn, The Slackers, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Big D & The Kids Table, MU330, 4ft Fingers, Vanilla Pod, Union 13 and Jesse James as many more as well as headlining major shows around the UK and Europe.

2005 has seen the release of Mr Shiraz's debut album "I'm Built Like a Sherman Tank, Somebody Try and Stop Me!" which has hit the shelves in style, being sold in highstreet shops such as HMV and Tesco! November has seen Mr Shiraz supporting Jesse James on a nationwide tour to promote the new album, and it's safe to say that once that's over, the band will be out again to do some more promoting!