Gallops are a British

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band from

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, Wales, that formed in 2007. They split-up in 2013 and reformed in 2016.

History

Groups formed in late 2007. Their first demo was home recorded and titled "Crutches"; this gained the attention of

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in the UK within a couple of months of the band forming. In 2009 an early recorded version of their track "Lasers" appeared on

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. In 2010, the band headlined the BBC Introducing stage at

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In the same year they released a self-titled EP/7" double A-side and their track "Miami Spider" was used in an O2 television commercial in Germany. In 2011, Gallops toured extensively and performed well-received showcases at

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. As well as supporting

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at shows in Europe. In April 2012 they performed at Kaikoo Popwave festival in Tokyo alongside

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before their headline tour of China in July. Their debut album ''Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore'' was released on 10 December 2012 on Blood and Biscuits records. On 28 April 2016, Gallops announced they were reforming. They also announced a live date at Arctangent 2017 and the recording of a second album. Fans are still eagerly waiting for their 3rd album after an excruciating 3-year wait.

Band members

*Mark Huckridge – guitar, electronics, keyboards, percussion (2007–) *Liam Edwards – drums (2015–) *Brad Whyte – guitar, keyboards (2007–)

Discography

;Studio albums *''Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore'' (2012) *''Bronze Mystic..'' (2017) ;EPs *''S/T'' (2010) ;Singles *"Joust" / "Eukodol" (2011)Approved: Gallops – Joust/Eukodol
on CMU *"Darkjewel" (2016) *"Crystal Trap" (2017)

References

{{Authority control Welsh math rock groups Welsh noise rock groups Welsh experimental rock groups Musical groups established in 2007 Musical groups disestablished in 2013 Musical groups reestablished in 2016