Rise to Addiction

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About Rise To Addiction Who Do We Think We Are? Fast rising UK band RISE TO ADDICTION are the brainchild of guitarists Steve Wray and John Slater (former BLAZE). In 2004 John and Steve moved quickly to establish a solid line up of high quality, proven musicians. They hooked up with former NINEDENINE frontman Leigh Oates and also the band's rhythm section Aynsley Dickinson (Drums) and Joel Graham (Bass). RTA began an intensive writing schedule and soon entered Backstage Studios in the depths of rural Derbyshire to record three tracks with the hottest producer in metal, Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Opeth, Megadeth etc) - the resulting session was their self titled EP which features the tracks 'Falling As One', 'Everlasting Wave' and 'To A God Unknown'. This collection of organic, crunching songs showcased the bands distinctive and modern sound - a devastating grasp of melody combined with slab heavy riffing and shredding Guitar. The songs so impressed UK independent label Madman Records that an offer was made to release the EP via Plastic Head distribution within days of its completion. Released in July 2005, the EP was hailed by the press and became a firm favourite with the band’s growing fan base. The EP launched RISE TO ADDICTION into the public conscience, with leading UK rock magazine Powerplay describing the release as "easily the best independent release I've ever heard or reviewed", whilst Classic Rock’s Geoff Barton said that RTA “combi

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Metal Hammer - Bloodstock Open Air - September 2007

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