Haggard Cat

Haggard Cat is an English hardcore punk band formed by the Nottingham duo, Matt Reynolds and Tom Marsh, ex-Heck. Haggard Cat was originally a side project but since the split of Heck it has become Reynolds and Marsh's main project.[1][2][3]

Haggard Cat
Also known asHaggard Cat Bothday Present
OriginNottingham, England
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsEarache Records
Associated acts
Websitewww.haggardcat.com
Members
  • Matt Reynolds
  • Tom Marsh

In 2017 the band toured with Jamie Lenman, DZ Deathrays and Weirds, as well as playing a headline slot at Camden Rocks and opening the main stage at ArcTanGent festival.[4] The band have continued to play around the UK and Europe since the release of their debut album, Challenger. UK festival appearances have included Glastonbury Festival and 2000 Trees Festival.

Haggard Cat signed to Earache Records in 2018 and commented, "We're so proud to sign to Earache and follow in the footsteps of some of our absolute heroes; we're in some great company and we can't wait to show the world the beast that we've been working on. The future is going to be loud! Wear protection!".[5] They then toured with Kent hardcore band Feed the Rhino early that year.[6]

On 1 October 2019, Haggard Cat announced their new album Common Sense Holiday via social media. It was released on 13 March 2020.[7]

Discography
Title Album details Type
Charger[8] Released on Soundcloud

Released: 2015

 EP
Challenger[9] Released: 20 April 2018

Label: Earache Records

 LP
Common Sense Holiday[10] Released: 13 March 2020

Label: Earache Records

 LP
Charger
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"0:49
2."Alligator Tightrope"2:30
3."$hit Dollar $huffle"2:38
4."Homeless Camping"2:59
5."Water Hose Rodeo"2:04
6."Gumblood Shuffle"2:56
7."Raccoon Piss Sloe Jam"6:05
8."Beard O' Leeches"2:41
9."Snake River Jump"2:56
10."Bounty Hunter"12:24
Challenger
No.TitleLength
1."The Patriot"3:05
2."American Graffiti"3:01
3."Grave Digger"2:09
4."Bad News (Travels Fast)"2:56
5."Goldberg"2:52
6."The Legend"5:37
7."Bone Shaker"2:59
8."The Felon"3:24
9."Bearfoot"3:04
10."High Roller"3:51

Musical style

Sonically the band are more akin to the Jack White, Royal Blood and Death From Above 1979 world than they are Heck. It is rock, it is blues and it is heavy metal.[11] Matt Reynolds (Guitarist and Frontman) uses a two amp setup to get the distinct sound. A A/B system of guitar and bass amplifiers. Coupling this with a pedalboard, Matt can create low bass effects and squealing guitar sounds. Matt relies heavily on a green Russian Big Muff to get his distinct fuzzy sound.[12] Put both Reynolds' tone and Tom Marsh' frantic drum playing, you get quite a unique style of music.

References
  1. "Ones To Watch: Haggard Cat". Planet Rock.
  2. Hobson, Rich (2018-05-07). "New Band Of The Week: Haggard Cat". Metal Hammer Magazine.
  3. "Haggard Cat: "We never took it that seriously, it got a little out of hand"". Upset.
  4. "Haggard Cat". Earache. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  5. "HAGGARD CAT (Ex-HECK) Sign Worldwide Deal With Earache Records". Prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  6. "Haggard Cat sign to Earache Records and Announce Tour". Louder Than War. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  7. "Common Sense Holiday is available for pre-order RIGHT NOW!". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  8. "HCBP (HAGGARD CAT)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  9. "CHALLENGER". Earache. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  10. "Common Sense Holiday". Earache. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  11. "Haggard Cat". Earache. Retrieved 2019-07-31.
  12. Guitars, Michael Astley-Brown 2018-04-10T08:59:07 99Z. "10 questions for Haggard Cat's Matt Reynolds: "I've broken bones and teeth, had black eyes and broken absolutely every bit of gear onstage"". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2019-07-31.


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