Blackout (25)

Formed in the early ’90s. The initial line-up was Roger (vocals), Miffy (guitar), Andrew Lewis aka Stinko (bass) and Acky (drums). They played gigs supporting Violent Storm, No Remorse, Squadron, Skullhead and Irish band Celtic Dawn. Following the deaths of three members of Violent Storm in 1992, Lewis and Miffy along with Nigel Bartlett aka Billy and Clarkey (both from Violent Storm) formed Celtic Warrior. Blackout reformed in early ’98, with the line-up Lewis (vocals and bass), David Braddon aka Brad (guitar) and Jason Freeman (drums). This line-up recorded two tracks for the Voice of Britain volume 1 album. Following the death of Lewis Blackout were once more put on hold. In 2005 Braddon and Freeman reformed Blackout once again. The line-up was Braddon (vocals), Andrew Heggie aka Eggy (lead guitar), Martin Collins aka Mart (rhythm guitar) Steve Deverell (bass) and Freeman (drums). Just ahead of the release of the band’s second album For the Blood of our Land Collins left the band. His replacement was Andrew Turner.