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1) An Adelaide band together between 1983-1986, with a revival between 1990 and 1991. Were once known as the Falling Spikes. The line up included Mick Brown (1984-1985), Ian List (1985-1986), Jim Selene (1984-1985), Greg Swanborough, Doug Thomas, James Tizard (1985-1986), Chris Willard (1986), Sheree Goldsworthy (1991) and Paul Sharman (1991). Discography: She’s melting - single in 1983 Six sharp cuts - mini-album in 1984 Bloody mess - single in 1985 River of love - single in 1986 Colour in a black forest - album in 1986 Greg and Ian tried to make a name for the Spikes in London in 1986. However before they left The Spikes released Colour in a black forest. David Sly (The Advertiser April 1986, p24) describes this album as ‘The 10 songs show a greater melodic strength and harnessing of the band’s trademark of surging guitars’, and in August 1986 reviewed the album in The Advertiser concluding the review with ‘It’s a potent, throbbing album full of guitar, a big beat and irresistible tunes from one of Adelaide’s finest rock ‘n’ roll outfits’. 2)THE SPIKES are an Irish rock band formed in 2005 who have catapulted themselves to considerable success in a short time through a mixture of hard work, an ear for a 'killer melody' (Metro), an undeniable ability to 'mine a groove' (Hotpress) and a legendary live show that is undoubtedly 'energetic' and 'stylish' (Irish Times). THE SPIKES have already released four singles, racking up chart success, critical acclaim and regular radi