Occup@tional Hazard
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Occupational Hazard |
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| AKA | Occup@tional Hazard, The Hazard |
| Active Years | 1995 - ? |
| Origin | Kettering, Northhamptonshire, England |
Biography
Originally formed in 1995 Occup@tional Hazard (also known as The Hazard) is a band from Kettering, UK. During their time as a band they released one album and a 6 track EP titled Artificial Intelligence, the band was working on a follow up album titled Progression as a follow up to The Human Deficiency (Audio Replication) but whether it was released is unknown as the band seemingly vanished. Their last update on their website stated that they had finished half the songs for their second album and were in the process of sending out a three song sampler to potential labels.
With the Lead Singer , Bassist & drummer just 16yrs, Occup@tional hazard are probably the UK’s youngest & most exciting touring band. Combining the electronic break- beats of industrial music with a hardcore techno groove. Although young, O.H play with the skill & passion of veteran performers, practicing relentlessly to improve not only their music but also their total performance. Originally formed in 1995 this unique band have been playing in clubs, pubs & festivals from the age of 10. Their unique style & original material (no covers here) reflects some of their influences. What do they sound like? An awesome blend of Pitchshifter, Nailbomb, Fear Factory, Clawfinger & Rammstein Occup@tional hazard’s live shows are renowned, combining mind-blowing interactive computer visuals & lighting that compliment their spectacular high-energy performance, A stage show, normally only achieved by the biggest bands. They supported the US cult band PIST.ON at the infamous Rugely Red Rose Theatre when Jordan & Bobby were aged only thirteen. Occup@tional hazard are also a band of the 21st century, exploiting the Internet to its fullest to promote themselves wherever they can. The bands debut album 'The Human Deficiency' has, to-date received over 70,000 MP3 sample downloads. Occup@tional hazard has been in the Vitaminic Top10 for longer than any other Metal band currently signed up to them (over 1,200 bands). Ocup@tional hazard have played with a number of international & UK acts including; KILL II THIS, Earthtone 9, Swedish Metallers Misery Loves Co. ; Italy's Linea 77, SNUB, Cyclefly, Brutal Deluxe, 5th Amendment, Racheal Stamp, Vacant Stare, Queen Adrena, Lost Prophets, the legendary Saxon & Blaze Baley of the mighty Iron Maiden. A statement made by many bands O.H have supported is often, "Oh Fuck do we have to follow that!!!!" 1999 saw the successful release of their debut self financed & distributed 6 track CD; ‘Artificial Intelligence’, In November 2000 the band released, via Plastic head, their debut full-length album 'The Human Deficiency (Audio Replication)'.
Members
Last known line-up:
Jordan Page - vocals, guitars, programming, keyboards
Gary "Gaz" Moore - guitars, backing vocals
Bobby Rosenburg - bass, samples
Pete Walker - vocals, keyboards, samples
Chris Green - drums, percussion
Discography
- Artificial Intelligence (A/I) (EP)
- The Human Deficiency (Audio Replication) (album)
- Progression (album) (?)