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Hometown: Malta, Qormi, Marsa

Influences: Swedish

Website: http://www.knockturnalleyband.com

Our Story:

Formed as a five piece band in March 2004, Knockturn Alley started writing original music with the purpose of playing live shows and very soon enter the studio. In five months time the band were playing live shows, supporting bands like local hardcore acts Slit and Loathe and also UK based Scurge and Dark Veil.

March 2005 saw the departure of their guitar player and was soon replaced by Swedish guitarist Thomas Wahlin, bringing with him his home influences with bands like At The Gates, The Haunted, Soilwork and more. This made the band even grow stronger and more focused on their aims. Within four months of practising with their latest addition to the line up, Knockturn Alley were again ready to hit the stage with a new track list that gathers faster beats, heavier riffs and melodic breakdowns.

In November 2005 the band were again to support a foreign act, this time it was French groovy death metal band Happy Face. Three shows in the line with the new line up and Knockturn Alley were again set for a short break, this time to focus on their debut EP, entitled The Dream Is Dead which was released in August 2006. The EP was recorded at Temple Studios Malta, and includes three tracks that showcase the bands effort so far. Planning to promote their recording and continue writing original songs, Knockturn Alley are also hoping to spread their name on foreign grounds.

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