Crashcarburn

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CrashCarBurn
Origin Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
London, England
Genres Power pop, pop punk, alternative rock
Years active2006–present
MembersGarth Barnes
Brendan "Bugsy" Barnes
Jaco Brittz
Etienne Janse Van Rensburg
Past membersIan Broekhuizen
Dylan Belton
Chris Brink
Website crashcarburn.com

CrashCarBurn is a rock band from South Africa. The band was formed in London in 2006 before returning to South Africa in early 2007. [1]

Contents

The group's debut album, This City Needs a Hero was released in 2007 was recorded and produced in part at London's Miloco Studios by the Grammy nominated team of Colin Richardson and Matt Hyde. [2]

In August 2007, 'Serenade', the first single from the album, reached 5FM's Hi5@5. [3] Internationally the single 'Broken Skyline' enjoyed success on the UK market after being added to Kerrang Radio's play list as well as their annual 'Kerrang Unsigned' Compilation. [4]

CrashCarBurn have completed four nationwide tours, including the "XBOX 360 Summer Tour" in 2007 and the "Powerzone Roadshow", "God Save the Clubs Tour" and the "Powerzone Summer Tour" in 2008. [5] In 2008, they were chosen to play at the MyCokeFest festival in April, supporting Muse, Good Charlotte, 30 Seconds to Mars, Chris Cornell and Korn. [6]

The band expanded internationally in 2008 winning the mtvU Freshmen competition for their "Serenade" music video [7] as well as having significant play on MTV Africa. They also took part in the Vans Warped Tour 2008, performing sixteen dates across the east coast of America and two dates in Canada to crowds in excess of 14,000 people per show. [8] They performed alongside international bands Angels and Airwaves, Paramore, Story of the Year, Reel Big Fish, Pennywise and Katy Perry amongst others. [9]

In 2009 the band entered into the studio with acclaimed Producer Mark Trombino, to record their sophomore full-length record entitled 'Long Live Tonight'. [10] The record was released in June 2010.

Band members

Garth Barnes – vocals and rhythm guitar
Fabian Sing – lead guitar and backing vocals
Etienne Van Rensburg – bass
Brendan "Bugsy" Barnes – drums

Discography

DateTitle
2006 Crashcarburn EP
2007 This City Needs a Hero
2010 Long Live Tonight
2012 Gravity
2013Kings of Summer Single
2014 Rock n Roll Reverie EP
2014 Keep Walking EP
2015 Pay Back the Money EP
2015 Anthem of Warriors EP
2017 Juliet EP
2018Headlights
2022Back From the Dead

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