We’re flying the flag for the Midlands

9:43am Friday 6th June 2008

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BEING banned from a venue following your first ever gig is surely the epitome of rock and roll.

But for heavy metal purveyors Weak 13, it is water under the bridge. The Kidderminster-based band has come a long way since 1999. That debut gig is a distant memory now the group has totted up 650 gigs, released tracks worldwide on iTunes and secured the backing of BBC Radio One.

Weak 13 frontman/manager Nick J Townsend has high hopes for album Death Machine, available online now.

"One of the reasons why this record is on iTunes is because it's a powerful record," he said.

"It was made and recorded in the Midlands and it's an example of Midlands talent being recognised.

"I think in years to come people will look back at this record as the start of something even bigger. There is so much more music for me to make and hopefully this will open the door for many other fellow Midland musicians and bands."

The band performs at the Worcester Arts Workshop in August as part of the Worcester Festival and Townsend is looking forward to it.

"The band have a lot of history in this area of the country and we are always happy to perform here," he said, no doubt anticipating a mighty mosh pit. For more on the band, visit www.myspace.com/weak13music.