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Unashamedly influenced by the legends of 80's rock, Rizen are a high-energy rock band from Somerset, UK. With crunchy guitars, powerful driving rhythms and arena-esque vocals, Rizen look to keep rock as rock - bringing a pumped up show, great music and questionable drinking habits akin to the icons of old. Rock on!
BIO
Based: Somerset, UK
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Genre: New Wave of Classic Rock / Hard Rock
Years Active: 2019 - Present
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Far from doing it for the money, fame, sex or drugs, for Rizen it’s all about the rock and roll. As a result, every song and set is pumped with a hair-raising amount of energy and charisma, with a bit of fun thrown in.
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Citing a wide range of influences from the likes of Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Mötley Crue, and Royal Blood, Rizen recorded 'Ex Cinere' at Tonesphere Studios, with producer and good friend Chris Threlfall.
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The release of 9 tracks on ‘Ex Cinere’ in June 2023 was received well across the board, helping open new doors for the band including festival appearances at Pilton Party (Glastonbury) and Bloodstock Open Air. The recent release of the single 'M.I.K.I.A.' has seen a rapturous reception, especially as a closer to their live sets, and shows that Rizen have much more to come. The quintet of Adrian, Brian, Chris, Josh and Mikey are blasting their way through the UK rock scene, showing the rest of the world what they're all about, whilst having a damn good time doing so.
Rock on!
APPEARANCES AND REACTIONS
- "As honest as the genre gets" - Planet Rock
- "Unassuming, Engaging, Enjoyable" - MetalTalk
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- "Edgy, addictive; raw energy & breathtaking performances" - Out of Rage
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- Festival Appearances at Bloodstock, Pilton Party, Planet Rockstock, Jurassic Fields, ​Hangar 18 & more​
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- Multiple sell-out headline hometown shows
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- Collective total of 0 days in rehab!
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