Gored Matadors – EP Launch
Automatic Suck Mechanism is the much anticipated debut album from Darwin outfit Gored Matadors. They'll be setting it loose on the world this November at Happy Yess, taking listeners on a voyeuristic journey through Darwin’s back streets and suburbs accompanied by some colourful, if not dodgy, locals.
Inspired by the town that made them, Gored Matadors lurch through this ode to the capital of the Top End with bombastic fury and venom not seen this side of the millennium. Zombie outbreaks? Check. Sticking it to “The Man”? Check. Being “bad”? Check.
Formed in 2011 by drummer Allan Kirk and singer/guitarist Tim Foiler, Gored Matadors have grown in size and strength adding bassist Phillip Eaton and Rod Fitzgerald on sax. They have garnered a loyal local following through loud and chaotic gigs around Darwin.
After six years together, singer and guitarist Tim Foiler says it’s a relief to have finally made this recording.
“It’s been on the cards for a long time but life just kept getting in the way. A brief rundown of some of the band members lives would indicate personal disaster after personal disaster. When we realised that the band was one of the few positive things we had in our lives, the momentum took on a life of its own.”
Foiler says he’s proud of what the band has achieved, and grateful for bassist Eaton whose knowledge and experience in the music industry has guided the band to make some good decisions.
“Getting a proper digital release available on music streaming websites is quite exciting. It also means my friends back home in the UK can hear it with ease.”
The EP launch will be a celebration to mark the band’s return to the stage, and punters should expect the same chaotic, noisy show the Gored Matadors have delivered in the past, with a stack of new songs added.
“We’ve expanded our musical palate somewhat and I think people may be surprised to hear some of our new songs. I’m certainly excited to play them!”
Sat 18 Nov | 9pm | Happy Yess | happyyess.com
