PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
Slyder Smith, guitarist for The Last Great Dreamers has announced a new album. Teaming up with The Last Great Dreamers bandmates, bassist Tim Emery and drummer Rik Pratt. Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids are heading to the studio at the end of March.
With over an album’s worth of material written, the band have worked tirelessly in the rehearsal studio, whipping into shape a carefully curated, explosive mix of rock anthems, with a few surprises thrown into the mix. With lyrics that speak from the heart, Slyder has delved deep into his own psyche over lockdown and explored numerous new guitar styles, resulting in what can only be described as his best musical output to date.
The Oblivion Kids are chomping at the bit to head in the studio at the end of March with legendary Producer, Pete Brown (who has worked with George Harrison, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Marc Almond, The Smiths & Diamond Head as well as being musical director, vocal arranger & guitarist, in his father’s (Joe Brown) & sister’s (Sam Brown) touring bands & producing Sam’s platinum-selling album Stop).
Having raised the capital required for recording themselves, the band are reaching out to their fans on Kickstarter to help match fund the remaining 50% required to manufacture CDs, Vinyl and other promotional merchandise. In exchange for their support, pledgers can choose from a range of rewards and exclusive experiences.
YOU CAN Support the project on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slydersmith/slyder-smith-and-the-oblivion-kids-debut-album
Slyder Smith first swaggered onto the stage in the 90s as lead guitarist with glam-tinged power popsters, Last Great Dreamers. After releasing four studio albums and one live album on their own label, Ray Records, & having toured extensively throughout the UK & Europe with LGD, Slyder now takes centre stage leading The Oblivion Kids (Tim Emery, Bass and Rik Pratt, Drums) in an honest outpouring of grit, glamour and emotion.
Slydersmith and the Oblivion Kids Links:
Facebook // @slydersmithandtheoblivionkids
Instagram // @slyder_smith
