Rolo Tomassi
Hometown: sheffield,
Tags: experimental, grindcore, noisecore
Rolo Tomassi are a band from Sheffield, England. Their name is taken from the fictional character Rollo Tomasi in the film LA Confidential. The band formed in 2005 and set their local scene alight by playing a synth driven technical mix of styles and genres difficult to define in a single word. The band self-released their first demo shortly after forming. Shortly after the band pursued a tape release via dangerphaser
where only 200 copies were made. After a split EP with Mirror Mirror the band signed to Holy Roar records after building up a reputation for a fearsome, energetic live show. With Holy Roar the band released their most famous release to date, Their self titled EP. This EP featured re-recorded songs from previous demo’s and EP’s amongst newer songs. To support this EP the band toured up and down the country numerous times, mainly supporting bigger bands such as I Was a Cub Scout and 65daysofstatic. In June 2008, Rolo played a very well received show at Download Festival. Currently the band have signed to Hassle Records, and released their debut album, entitled ‘Hysterics’, on 22nd September 2008. Listen at Last.fm
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Quietus Best 2012 on Rolo Tomassi
about 1 month ago#62 Rolo Tomassi are miles ahead of the game not just because they are constantly trying to break new ground...full article here
NME on Rolo Tomassi
about 4 years agothere’s more to Rolo Tomassi than cut-and-paste hardcore; there’s a surprising range of influences at work here, from screamo through classical, flourishes of elevator jazz and – most striking of all – prog. more at www.nme.com