The Amazons are a British
rock band from
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Berkshire
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, formed in 2014. The band's debut album rose to number 8 on the
UK Albums Chart
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. They have also been named a band to listen to in 2017 by ''
NME'', ''
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'' and
BBC Radio 1
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.
The band were included in
MTV
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's and the
BBC's Brand New for 2017 and
Sound of 2017 longlists respectively.
AllMusic
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described them as an indie rock group known for crafting catchy and melodic
arena rock anthems suitable for singing along.
Band members
* Matt Thomson – vocals, guitar (2014-present)
* Chris Alderton – guitar (2014-present)
* Elliot Briggs – bass (2014-present)
Past members
* Joe Emmett – drums (2014-2022)
[ On October 22nd 2022 the band announced on their social networks about Joe’s departure from the band: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBppWSshc6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums
Extended plays
Singles
Promotional singles
Music videos
Awards and nominations
References
External links
*
Official web site
Interviews
The Amazons on their “spiritual home
English rock music groups
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