Dreadzone

Now in the their fourteenth year Dreadzone have seen many different trends come and go as well as an ever-changing line up which has ensured their sound has always stayed fresh and consistent in quality. Since those early days they have notched up in excess of 125k album sales, created a reputation for a stunning live show and garnered support from legends such as Annie Nightingale and the late, great John Peel . They were the originators of a unique sound that has left a lasting impression on an ever-growing fan base. Now in 2006 founder member Greg Dread alongside Ben Balafonic, the unmistakable M.C Spee, legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 , the original bassmaster Leo Williams and guitarist Steve Roberts continue to hold the stage with the awesome live show, once again fusing technology, live rhythm section and classic tunes both old and new to deliver a new live sound formula for their fifth album ‘Once Upon A Time’ which was released last September on Functional Records.

The Dreadz have come a long way since 1993 and the first album 360° on Creation, moving on to the success of the seminal ‘Second Light’ album on Virgin, through the follow up of ‘Biological Radio’ and into the next chapter which saw the creation of a club night ‘Dubwiser’, a club 12 with Fingerlickin Records and their fourth album ‘Sound’ through hip hop label Rufflife.

A following productive period saw the birth of the Dreadzone Sound System, which pushed the ‘DJ’ perspective further, ensuring they stayed at the cutting edge and shaping their new material throughout the last few years, leading to the first release on their new label Functional, with Dreadzone Sound System’s DJ mix album ‘Beatz & Bobz Volume 4’ dropping in Feb 2005.

Last year saw the ‘Return Of The Dread’ on to the live circuit playing to many thousands at festivals, including Glastonbury ,The Glade, Carling Reading and Leeds , Beautiful Days and The Wickerman, whilst the UK tour ran from October to November and with singles from the album ,King Dub Rock and Once Upon A Time in Jamaica 05 saw the band truly back in business.

The album ‘Once Upon A Time’ reflects where they are right now with the most vibrant single release so far from the new album ‘Elevate’ coming in March to coincide with new dates that will continue throughout the year.