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Ten Tonne Dozer (band)
OriginShetland Islands, United Kingdom
GenresGroove Metal
Heavy Metal
Heavy Rock
Years active2005–present
LabelsUnsigned
MembersDave Kok
Jamie Duncan
Jamie Dalziel
Philip Hawick
Keith Neill

TEN TONNE DOZER is a groove metal band from the Shetland Islands.

Biography

The band have been active since 2005 and have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines throughout the UK and abroad, as well as receiving much radio play nationally and internationally.

Tours include: Ten Tonne Rage Tour of UK/Europe in July 2008, Dozer Rage Tour of UK/Europe in May 2009, Stolen Dozer Tour in Sept 2009, March Of The Dozer Tour of UK/Europe in June 2010, and Mad As A Snake In A Hat Tour of UK 2011. The last tour was the Inside the Black Moon Tour taking place throughout UK/Europe in June 2012, which featured a gig slot at Wootrock VI in Heemskerk, NL. Joining them on the tour was Aberdeen metal act SEMPERFI.

In 2012 Ten Tonne Dozer came equal first, winning 'Best International Act' for the Fudge Awards in Aberdeen and have been nominated for 'Best Metal Act' for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

In 2012 Ten Tonne Dozer won the 'Best Metal' award for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

2013 sees the band releasing their latest offering 'Uit de Buik - Duivel te Koop' which was recorded in Belgium during their 2012 UK/European tour. However not all is good on the Dozer front, as rhythm guitarist Big Mick is unable to play due to medical problems with his hand. The band has had to use stand in guitarists to temporarily take the place of Mick until he is able to play again - Jamie Hatch and on other occasion, Jamie Dalziel.

As of October 2015, the band has been on a break, allowing drummer Keith Neill to spend time with his family after the birth of his child. The band plan to return in early 2016.

Members

  • Jamie Duncan – Guitar
  • Dave Kok – Vocals
  • Jamie Dalziel – Guitar
  • Keith Neill – Drums
  • Philip Hawick – Bass
  • Jamie Hatch – Bass & Guitar (since 2009 - gig musician when required)

Past members

  • Matthew Robertson – Bass (2005–2006)
  • Angus Goodlad – Drums (2005–2006)
  • Gordon Gibson – Bass (2006–2007)
  • Magnus Bradley – Bass (2007–2008)
  • Jonathan Stevens – Drums (2006–2010)
  • Michael Tait – Guitar (2005-2012)
  • Keith Nicol – Bass (2008-2013)

Discography

  • The Devil Rides Out (EP) (2005)
  • March Of The Dozer - Live (2006)
  • The Valley (EP) (2007)
  • The Metal Chapter - Live in The Netherlands on RTW FM (2008)
  • Ten Tonne Dozer - Live in Gouda DVD (2009)
  • Live @ The Invergordon Arts Centre (2009)
  • Sheep Skull Buggery (2010)
  • March Of The Dozer DVD (2011)
  • The Destroyer E.P (2012)
  • Mad As A Snake In A Hat Tour DVD (TBA)
  • Black Moon Rising (2012)
  • Uit de buik - Duivel te koop (2013)
  • Monster (2015)

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