Since forming in early 2010, ALKIRA have made a name for themselves as a young group of talented musicians with a brutal live show. Hailing from the small country town of Strathalbyn in the Adelaide Hills, this four-piece metal band have taken inspiration from all eras and incarnations of heavy metal and punk, with particular roots in old-school thrash, to developed a unique sound which can be appreciated by all music fans. After gigging consistently throughout 2010/11 and finally settling on a stable line-up, ALKIRA released their debut EP "Down From the Hills" in March of 2012. In support of this they embarked on a mini-tour to Melbourne, which included an infamous show with Frankenbok at the Cherry Bar. Later that year they landed the support slots for American heavy metal legends Fear Factory and US thrashers Warbringer, receiving great receptions from crowds who had not previously witnessed this young thrash metal attack. 2013 has seen ALKIRA play two headlining shows in Perth, as well as Blacken the Globe Festival in Alice Springs, with support slots for Hobb's Angel of Death and LORD booked for later in the year. The beginning of the year was largely-occupied with recording of the Red Devil EP, set for release in May/June. This EP is a considerable step-up from the debut release "Down From the Hills", with Darren "Jenk" Jenkins (Mortal Sin, Deprivation) taking the reigns of the mixing and mastering desks. Always keen to play gigs, no matter how big or small they may be, this young metal attack will always draw a crowd! For bookings, contact: Ryan at ryan.quarrington@gmail.com "Do a deal, with the Devil" Bands we have supported: International: FEAR FACTORY (US) Warbringer (US) Australian: Frankenbok King Parrot Truth Corroded Double Dragon LORD Deprivation Decimatus