Ones To Watch: Ryders Creed
The 33rd band to take centre stage in our weekly Ones To Watch feature are Staffordshire rockers Ryders Creed.
Ryders Creed are Ryan Antony (vocals), Lee Spencer (guitar/vocals), Myles Cooper (guitar/vocals), Richard Clark (bass), Lee Gilbert (drums).
Formed just 12 months ago following the demise of Ryan, Richard and Myles’ former band Black Rose Cadillac, it’s been something of a whirlwind rise to prominence for Ryders Creed. Already a well-oiled rock n’ roll machine, 2017 saw Ryders Creed play gigs in all corners of the UK winning over fans and picking up widespread plaudits alike with their refreshingly eclectic sounds.
Buoyed by the positive reaction from their ‘Creedlings’, last December they launched a PledgeMusic campaign to fund their debut album and duly smashed their target in just five weeks with over £6,000 pledged. In February they hit the studio to lay down their inaugural studio album at Birmingham’s Priory Recording Studios with producer Greg Chandler and the fruits of their labours will be revealed to the world on 1st June when the self-titled ‘Ryders Creed’ sees the light of day via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
Singer Ryan comments: “We believe that there is something on this album for everybody... those who like the heavier side of rock, and those who like the lighter side... those who love to really understand and analyse the lyrical content and those who love a huge dirty riff.”
Unleashed in April, lead single ‘Headspace’ whets the appetite nicely for the album. Melding abrasive guitars, Chili Peppers-esque basslines and rhythmic beats with Ryan’s impressive rock pipes, it’s an instantly infectious track that’s packed with swagger. Little wonder it’s amassed over 18,000 YouTube views and counting.
You can catch Ryders Creed at these upcoming headline, acoustic and festival shows:
MAY 2018
Breaking Bands Festival 2018, Stoke-on-Trent – Sun 27th (acoustic)
JUNE 2018
Hard Rockin' Love Livin' Fest 2018, Eleven, Stoke-on-Trent – Sat 16th
A Celebration of The Flapper, The Flapper, Birmingham – Sun 17th (headline show)
Wildfire Festival 2018 – Fri 22nd
Samantha Trust Charity Show, Upper Longdon – Sat 23rd (acoustic)
The Station, Cannock – Sat 30th (headline show)
JULY 2018
Seven Sins Festival – Sat 7th
FUSE Festival 2018, Beacon Park, Lichfield – Sat 14th
S.O.S Fest 2018, Prestwich – Sun 15th
Warton Music Festival 2018 – Sat 21st
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton – Sat 28th (headline show)
AUGUST 2018
Redrum, Stafford – Sat 18th (headline show)
Route 44, Acocks Green – Sat 25th (headline Show)
Four Sticks Festival, London – Sat 6th
The Globe, Glossop – Sat 7th (headline show)
NOVEMBER 2018
Hard Rock Hell 12 – Fri 9th to Sun 11th
DECEMBER 2018
Rock n' Roll Circus Events Xmas Charity Bash – Sat 8th
The O2 Academy 2, Birmingham – Sat 15th (headline show)
Keep up-to-date with Ryders Creed by visiting their official website and following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.