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New Single 'Beyond Driven' - Out Now.
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23/06/08. New Single Radio Airplay :
Beyond Driven and To The Lions are on the regular play-list for the south coasts ‘Express FM 93.7’, alongside Led Zep, Black Sabbath, The Subways, Megadeth and Sepultura, that is just to name a few. We’re in great company!.

Radio Bradford – they love us up there – are also spinning our disc, next to Gnarls Barkley, Foo Fighters, CSS and The Subways.

19/06/08. New Reviews Online :
There are new reviews of ‘Beyond Driven’ up on the Press Page. Have a read of what the press think of us..

22/05/08. Beyond Driven Release Party :
We look forward to seeing you all at our release party at The Providence in Brighton this Friday. CLICK HERE for details.

14/05/08. Rock 24/7 Radio T.C. & Payney :
Yesterday, Jamie and Dan co-hosted the 11am - 2pm show. Listening figures went from up by eight and a half thousand, to the highest ratings ever for that show. They had full control over the play list, so they played BodyCount, Faith No More, Pantera, Tool, Ocensize, Amplifier, Led Zep and many more. Thanks to Steve and Simon from Rock 24/7 for having them down (Podcast will be available soon).

06/05/08. T.C. on Total Rock this morning :
Many thanks to you Chloe for giving us a good caffeine fuelled grilling this morning. We are glad you like our stuff.

30/04/08. More Radio for The Crucible:
Live Radio Interview on Total Rock. Tue 06 May '08 -9am.READ MORE.

T.C. have also been invited to co-host the full 3hr show on Rock 24/7. Tue 13 May '08 -11am . READ MORE.

10/04/08. 40min of Dan talking on the radio:
Whilst Dan was watching Jugde Judy at 12.50pm this very wednesday, he recieved a phone call telling him that he would be on live radio in 90sec. Listen to the outcome HERE.

18/03/08. Beyond Driven:
The new single 'Beyond Driven' will be released on th 19th May.

13/12/07. New Line Up Announced! :
The hunt is over! The Crucible are very happy to announce that the new line up has been completed with the recruitment of Tim Pears on drums. Click here to Read on.

18/10/07. Jamie's Introduction: The rise and rise of T.C. :
I haven't introduced myself yet, so I thought I would take this opportunity to say hello and to talk a little bit about the Glasswerk New Music Awards which was a great and successful evening! But more about that in a second! Click here to Read on.

18/10/07. BEST THREE PIECE 2007 :
The band were nominated for two, and won one for Best Three Piece at the Glasswerk / Access All Areas music awards '07. We will post a full write-up with pictures really soon, but CLICK HERE, and you can see a few in advance on the band Myspace page.

07/10/07. Warm-up for the Awards :
It has been confirmed that The Band are in the final nominations for the GlassWerk / Access All Areas Awards - Best Three Piece, Best Live Act. They have decided to play a warm-up gig at 'The Miller', in London Bridge on Thursday 11th Oct. Free entry for T.C. fans. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER.

25/08/07. T.C. to play at the Access All Areas Awards :
'Hosted by Tony Wright [Terrorvision], the night will also see an exclusive appearance from members of The Buzzcocks and exclusive live performances on the night from The Levellers, Stillman, Original Cast, Parka, Exile Parade, Logan, The Crucible, Archive of Everything, The Lazarus Plot, Karim Fanous and many more' - Access All Areas.

T.C. are nominated for three awards - Best Rock Band, Best Three Piece and Best Songwriting. Look out for the results on the 17th October.

23/07/07. Radio Airplay :
Not only are the Northern FM stations playing tracks from the E.P., but now Total Rock - the largest alternative internet radio station in the UK - has included the new single on their playlist, alongside (hed)PE, Prince, BRMC, Bad Religion, Sum41 (Blahghgh!) and the mighty ZEP!!! If you want to hear the song on there, you can phone them on 0871 2500 777, or submit you request by email studio@totalrock.com . How crazy - They are playing it as I type this.

20/07/07. Reviews of the new single :
Maybe Reality, One Day has been receiveing some amazing reviews, prior to the release date on 30 July '07. Click here to read them.

04/07/07. Access All Areas - Music Awards 2007 :
The Crucible have been entered into this years music awards. We have been entered in three categories; 1)Best Rock Band, 2)Best Song Writing, 3)Best Three Piece. To register your vote for our here good music, click here.

03/07/07. The Crucible on Northern Radio :
Bradford Radio 106.6FM have included T.W.A. on their play list. So if you Londoners want to hear us on the radio - you only have to drive a couple of hundred miles. Thanks Radio Bradford.

01/07/07. The Band Receives Front Page Feature :
On the run up to the new single release, the old E.P. gets featured on the front page of an Irish national music publication. www.outersounds.com

14/06/07. Big Thanks :
Thanks to everyone who fought the tubes and made it to Cargo on Sunday. It was a stunning event. There were loads of you there, hope you had a blast - we did. If anyone knows who all the photographers were, or where they were from, please let us know. If you didn't manage to claim your free advance copy of the new single (with the special flyer), e-mail Sub-Mariner and they'll sort you out.

10/05/07. New single release party, 10 June '07 at Cargo :
The band have been recording their new single 'Maybe Reality, One Day' at Ocean Studios in Battersea. I do have to say, it sounds bloody amazing. You lot are going to love it. We are having the release party at Cargo again, so bring your Mum's and Dad's. Anyone who buys tickets for the event in advance, will receive a special flyer. This will guarantee you a free copy of the single one full month ahead of its release date on July 10th. You can get tickets by e-mailing the Sub-Mariner boys here.

01/05/07. Record Reviews :
We have put some new reviews on our press page. Please have a read. But this one is a must - don't miss this review by a guy called Dave Allen from rawkstar. It is truly brilliant. The guy obviously got his music degree at the University of Dagenham. Leave him a comment as we have. Bless. Rawkstar Review.

20/04/07. TC to play The Carling Academy I :
After the huge success of the band's last gig at the Emergenza festival, we have secured a gig at the Carling Academy I, Islington, in June. The date is not confirmed, but will keep you informed. If you aren't already, please join our Mailing list.

18/03/07. Emergenza Music Festival :
Wednesday 18 April 2007; We are playing in the next round of the Emergenza Music Festival. It's the round before the Semi Final - doesn't that make it the Quarter Final? Anyway, it's an audience vote that will decide the bands who go through. Tickets are available on the door, provided the event is not sold out, but you can purchase them in advance, to make sure you get in. Email the Sub-Mariner boys if you wish for an advance ticket; £6.

16/02/07. Paul is Leaving for Iraq :
Yes, the rumour is true. Paul has finished his basic training in the Royal Marines, and is to be shipped off to Iraq as soon as Des Browne can find enough flack jackets. This means that our gig at the Bull & Gate on the 27th Feb, will be Paul's last with the band. It would be great to show your support for our brave soldier - come to the Bull and Gate for the end of an era.

26/01/07. T.C. New Song for the Dublin Castle - 12 Feb 07 :
There is a new song that is going to be showcased in February, at T.C. gigs. So come along and check it out. Let the band know what you think, in the message board, or leave a Myspace comment.

16/01/07. MIDEM 2007 :
Silverword publications will take the E.P. out to Cannes between the 21st & 25th January. MIDEM is the worlds largest music industry market. Held at the same location as the film festival, and attended by some of the most important industry names.

19/11/06. Bullet Bar gig :
The band played a great set at the Bullet Bar tonight. Thanks to everyone who came despite the silly rain. The December gigs have been cancelled, so you lot will just have to wait until January

17/10/06. BUY NOW :
The E.P. is now available at Amazon. Itunes are taking their time, so buy it on Amazon now, and you'll get the artwork too.

12/10/06. Post Launch Praise :
The Launch was amazing. Everyone had a killer time. Thanks to Sub-Mariner for putting on such a great event. Cargo was packed, everyone was drunk - Opera singers, Rock and Roll, Double bass pedals and Marshal stacks, sex, lollipops and a serious mosh that nearly killed somebody's mum.

26/09/06. E.P. Release party :
The self titled E.P. has a date for release - 9th October 2006. There will be a massive RELEASE PARTY at Cargo to mark the launch. Everyone is invited. The band will be playing, and supported by Kyshera - who are coming all the way from Cardiff - and a couple of killer DJs - who are coming all the way from Battersea. Click on the flyer for the details.

30/08/06. E.P. Release:
The E.P. is now in the hands of the printers. It will be distributed by Silverword Music Group. The exact release date is yet to be finalized, but we are already taking bribes for advance tickets to the release party.

22/08/06. Sponsorship:
Sub-Mariner Records struck a sponsorship deal for the band, with The Drumshack - one of the premier music shops in South London.

06/07/06. New Tub Thumper:
We are glad to announce the induction of tub thumping Chris to the band. He's a decent sort of fellow, and fits right in with our sewing club. Rehearsals have started, so keep an eye out for forthcoming gigs.

19/06/06. Record Company signing:
The band get themselves signed to fledgling indie label 'Sub-Mariner Records'.