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The band's profile raised as they scored support gigs with bands such as [[The Damned (band)|The Damned]]<ref>http://www.whiterabbitskgs.co.uk/set_info/2006.htm#20061218</ref> and [[NFD]]<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/plive07.html</ref> as well as playing with a number of up and coming bands who went on to form the base of the contemporary [[UK]] [[Goth Rock]] scene.<ref>http://www.rhombus.org.uk/live.html</ref>
The band's profile raised as they scored support gigs with bands such as [[The Damned (band)|The Damned]]<ref>http://www.whiterabbitskgs.co.uk/set_info/2006.htm#20061218</ref> and [[NFD]]<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/plive07.html</ref> as well as playing with a number of up and coming bands who went on to form the base of the contemporary [[UK]] [[Goth Rock]] scene.<ref>http://www.rhombus.org.uk/live.html</ref>


A string of self released EPs ('Rat City', 2003, 'Attention Seeker', 2004, 'The Closing Time EP', 2006) lead to their music being added to club and alternative radio plays around the world.<ref>http://www.discogs.com/artist/Rhombus+(3)</ref>
A string of self released EPs ('Rat City', 2003, 'Attention Seeker', 2004, 'The Closing Time EP', 2006) lead to their music being added to club and alternative radio plays around the world.<ref>http://www.discogs.com/artist/Rhombus+(3 {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=BlevintronBot}})</ref>


In July 2007 having racked up an impressive 90 shows,<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/plive07.html</ref> the band put out their first proper album. 'Remembrance Day' was released on CD and digital download through [http://www.resurrectionmusic.com Resurrection Records]. The album was well received gaining solid reviews<ref>TWF magazine issue 9</ref><ref>Hard-Wired Magazine December 07</ref><ref>http://www.mickmercer.com/ Mick Mercer</ref> which lead to more club and radio play, bigger gigs and a support tour with [[NFD]].
In July 2007 having racked up an impressive 90 shows,<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/plive07.html</ref> the band put out their first proper album. 'Remembrance Day' was released on CD and digital download through [http://www.resurrectionmusic.com Resurrection Records]. The album was well received gaining solid reviews<ref>TWF magazine issue 9</ref><ref>Hard-Wired Magazine December 07</ref><ref>http://www.mickmercer.com/ Mick Mercer</ref> which lead to more club and radio play, bigger gigs and a support tour with [[NFD]].
The album featured a number of guest artists including female rock singer Mya and musician Ian Grinn, both of whom had originally met Rhombus at the bands first gig when Rhombus supported 'The Sisters of Murphy'<ref>http://thesistersofmurphy.com/history.html</ref> the much loved<ref>http://myheartland.co.uk/</ref> [[Sisters of Mercy]] tribute act.
The album featured a number of guest artists including female rock singer Mya and musician Ian Grinn, both of whom had originally met Rhombus at the bands first gig when Rhombus supported 'The Sisters of Murphy'<ref>http://thesistersofmurphy.com/history.html</ref> the much loved<ref>http://myheartland.co.uk/</ref> [[Sisters of Mercy]] tribute act.


Shortly after the completion of the album, the band asked Mya to join full time adding a well received extra dimension to the band's sound. At this time the band started to put more effort into their stage appearance and to take their business a little more seriously.<ref>http://worldgothday.com/cruelbrit/new/downloads.html Fadeout Radio Show Interview - 13 November 2010</ref>
Shortly after the completion of the album, the band asked Mya to join full time adding a well received extra dimension to the band's sound. At this time the band started to put more effort into their stage appearance and to take their business a little more seriously.<ref>http://worldgothday.com/cruelbrit/new/downloads.html {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=BlevintronBot}} Fadeout Radio Show Interview - 13 November 2010</ref>


In June 2009 Simon Cardwell quit the band without notice. With a string of high profile dates already booked, the band approached Ian Grinn to ask if he would step in as second guitarist so that the band could honour the bookings. Ian agreed and joined the band for a rehearsal that very night and a secret gig at Leeds Black Sheep Goth club-night was rapidly arranged to try out the new lineup.<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/news.html Situation not vacant</ref>
In June 2009 Simon Cardwell quit the band without notice. With a string of high profile dates already booked, the band approached Ian Grinn to ask if he would step in as second guitarist so that the band could honour the bookings. Ian agreed and joined the band for a rehearsal that very night and a secret gig at Leeds Black Sheep Goth club-night was rapidly arranged to try out the new lineup.<ref>http://rhombus.org.uk/news.html Situation not vacant</ref>
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However, unhappy with initial mastered mix the band took the decision to stop the pressing and drafted in Stephen Carey of [[This Burning Effigy]], 'Adoration' and [[The Eden House]] to remix.
However, unhappy with initial mastered mix the band took the decision to stop the pressing and drafted in Stephen Carey of [[This Burning Effigy]], 'Adoration' and [[The Eden House]] to remix.


The band played a storming main venue set at the famous [[Whitby Gothic Weekend]]<ref>[[Whitby Gothic Weekend]]</ref> on 1 November where they issued a free CD-R named 'Monked up the Sky' to fans by way of apology for the delayed album release.<ref>http://worldgothday.com/cruelbrit/new/downloads.html Fadeout Radio Show Interview - 13 November 2010</ref>
The band played a storming main venue set at the famous [[Whitby Gothic Weekend]]<ref>[[Whitby Gothic Weekend]]</ref> on 1 November where they issued a free CD-R named 'Monked up the Sky' to fans by way of apology for the delayed album release.<ref>http://worldgothday.com/cruelbrit/new/downloads.html {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=BlevintronBot}} Fadeout Radio Show Interview - 13 November 2010</ref>


The remixed and remastered 'Open the Sky' was eventually released through [http://www.resurrectionmusic.com Resurrection Records] in the UK and digitally on [http://www.af-music.de/ af-Music] worldwide in January 2010. The album received a raft of excellent reviews<ref>http://www.gothic-magazine.de/</ref><ref>http://www.mickmercer.com/reviews.html</ref><ref>http://www.animespresso.com/unscene/</ref> and the band's profile raised another step.
The remixed and remastered 'Open the Sky' was eventually released through [http://www.resurrectionmusic.com Resurrection Records] in the UK and digitally on [http://www.af-music.de/ af-Music] worldwide in January 2010. The album received a raft of excellent reviews<ref>http://www.gothic-magazine.de/</ref><ref>http://www.mickmercer.com/reviews.html</ref><ref>http://www.animespresso.com/unscene/</ref> and the band's profile raised another step.

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Rhombus
OriginHuddersfield, England
GenresGothic Rock, alternative rock
Years activeSince 2002
LabelsAfmusic, Resurrection Records
MembersEdward Grassby   - Vocals, Bass
Robert Walker   - Lead Guitar
Ian Grinn   - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Mya   - Vocals
Past membersBen Grassby, Liz Grassby, Simon 'Scrady' Cardwell
Websitewww.rhombus.org.uk

Rhombus (UK band) are a Gothic Rock band based in West Yorkshire, England.[1]

Originally formed in Bristol, England in 2002 by bass player Ed Grassby and featuring his Brother and Sister-in-law on guitars, the band started to gain momentum after Ed relocated to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and recruited new guitarists Robert Walker and Simon Cardwell.

The band gigged extensively around they UK for the next few years gaining a reputation for solid live performances, intelligent and often witty lyrics.[2][3][4]

The band's profile raised as they scored support gigs with bands such as The Damned[5] and NFD[6] as well as playing with a number of up and coming bands who went on to form the base of the contemporary UK Goth Rock scene.[7]

A string of self released EPs ('Rat City', 2003, 'Attention Seeker', 2004, 'The Closing Time EP', 2006) lead to their music being added to club and alternative radio plays around the world.[8]

In July 2007 having racked up an impressive 90 shows,[9] the band put out their first proper album. 'Remembrance Day' was released on CD and digital download through Resurrection Records. The album was well received gaining solid reviews[10][11][12] which lead to more club and radio play, bigger gigs and a support tour with NFD. The album featured a number of guest artists including female rock singer Mya and musician Ian Grinn, both of whom had originally met Rhombus at the bands first gig when Rhombus supported 'The Sisters of Murphy'[13] the much loved[14] Sisters of Mercy tribute act.

Shortly after the completion of the album, the band asked Mya to join full time adding a well received extra dimension to the band's sound. At this time the band started to put more effort into their stage appearance and to take their business a little more seriously.[15]

In June 2009 Simon Cardwell quit the band without notice. With a string of high profile dates already booked, the band approached Ian Grinn to ask if he would step in as second guitarist so that the band could honour the bookings. Ian agreed and joined the band for a rehearsal that very night and a secret gig at Leeds Black Sheep Goth club-night was rapidly arranged to try out the new lineup.[16] After a positive reaction, Ian was asked to join full time. Ian was better known as a punk rock, heavy rock and folk singer songwriter though he had been involved in Gothic Rock as a long serving member of 'The Sisters of Murphy'.

With the new lineup settled and a new rockier sound being well received the band set about writing and recording their second album. The addition of Mya and Ian as both experienced song writers and recording musicians to the fold allowed Ed and Rob, hitherto the creative force behind the band to raise their game further and the result was the album 'Open The Sky' which the band completed recording at their own studio in October 2009.[17]

However, unhappy with initial mastered mix the band took the decision to stop the pressing and drafted in Stephen Carey of This Burning Effigy, 'Adoration' and The Eden House to remix.

The band played a storming main venue set at the famous Whitby Gothic Weekend[18] on 1 November where they issued a free CD-R named 'Monked up the Sky' to fans by way of apology for the delayed album release.[19]

The remixed and remastered 'Open the Sky' was eventually released through Resurrection Records in the UK and digitally on af-Music worldwide in January 2010. The album received a raft of excellent reviews[20][21][22] and the band's profile raised another step.

The band continued gigging throughout 2010 picking up more headline shows.

In January 2011 Rhombus released 'The Anywhere EP',[23] a four track release composed of the song 'Anywhere' and two new tracks 'Timeless and Elegant' and 'Nowhere'. Carey was once again given mixing duties and produced an extended remix of 'Anywhere' to compete the EP.

2011 saw the band pick up their first European dates, their debut being in Berlin in support of former Skeletal Family and Ghost Dance lead singer Anne-Marie Hurst.[24]

Discography

  • 2003: The Soul The Spirit & The Wish : EP
  • 2003: Rat City : EP
  • 2004: Attention Seeker: EP
  • 2006: The Closing Time EP: EP
  • 2007: Remembrance Day: Album (Resurrection Records)
  • 2010: Open the SKy: Album (Resurrection Records, afMusic)
  • 2011: The Anywhere EP: EP (afMusic)

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