Collibus
British progressive metal band
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Collibus is a British five-piece progressive metal band from Manchester.[1][2] Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums).[3][4] In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons.[5]
Stephen Platt
Daniel Mucs
RJ Kershaw
Darren Pugh
Collibus | |
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Collibus performing at Download Festival in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Members | Gemma Fox Stephen Platt Daniel Mucs RJ Kershaw Darren Pugh |
| Website | www.collibus.com |
Collibus won the Mike Weatherley MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House.[6] Weatherly became the band's manager.[7]
In February 2014, the band released their debut album, The False Awakening.[8][9] The False Awakening has been met with critical acclaim from music press.[8][10]
In 2014, the band performed at Download Festival,[11] Bloodstock Open Air,[12][13] and the UK Sonisphere Festival.[14]