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“People ask me, ‘where is rock ‘n roll these days?’ The very words stated at the New York showcase presented by Billboard Magazine’s Executive Editor signifies what DOOMFOXX is all about: Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll. From the pubs of inner Sydney to the world’s festival stages and European concert halls, Stuart McKie, Dave Thomas, Archi Read & Jase Burec, DOOMFOXX, are forging their name internationally. Former lead singer of The Darkness, Justin Hawkins says of DOOMFOXX “the best rock ‘n’ roll band going around” high praise for the Aussie rockers who opened for his band on their March – May European tour ‘06. In 2005, DOOMFOXX ventured to Germany to tour with Aussie rock legends Rose Tattoo on a two month tour that was to herald the arrival of another great Aussie rock ‘n’ roll band. Comparisons to AC/DC and the Tatts were prominent, but with the enigmatic, supremely powerhouse vocals and stage presence of front-man Stuart McKie, DOOMFOXX in its own right was quickly carving out its own reputation. The European tour culminated in an unprecedented 5 performances at the prestige Wacken Open Air Festival, with a final night showcase in front of 60,000 fans saluting their new-found Aussie rock Gods. Their self-titled debut album, produced by legendary Australian and ARIA award winner, Peter Blyton (Choirboys, Divynls, Australian Crawl) achieved both public and critical acclaim in its release in Europe in October 05, with influential and respected rock journalist, Jeurgen Tschamler calling it “…the rock album of the year. 12/12. Simply outstanding”. 2006 was followed up with an equally impressive tour opening for The Darkness and playing to 50,000 people in 9 shows across Europe to huge acclaim and only re-affirmed that DOOMFOXX was staking their claim. In July 2008, DOOMFOXX will tour the West Coast of the USA playing club gigs in LA, Las Vegas, San Diego & San Francisco. The highlight is an industry showcase performance with a VIP exclusive invite, presented by the legendary Viper Room in Hollywood. CA. on Wednesday July 30. Whatever you do this summer, don’t miss seeing DOOMFOXX live. You won’t be disappointed having a Night on The Lash with these boys. |
Stuart McKie, born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, emigrated to Perth, Western Australia at a young age, but holds his Scottish roots close to his heart. Singing in pubs and clubs, he was belting out tunes by the Faces and the Rolling Stones, his passion and power is undeniable, now with a reputation as one of the best front-men in the business. 
Dave Thomas, one of the twin-towers of rock, had been playing in several local bands before deciding to try his luck overseas and he met McKie in New York club named Scrap Bar. 
The newest member of this rocking quintet, Woody became aware that Doomfoxx were looking for new guitarist and made contact via Doomfoxx’s My Space site. An audition soon followed and when Woody walked into the rehearsal room and started playing the songs note perfect, the boys knew instinctively they had their man. 
Archi, from Sydney’s North Shore only picked up a bass guitar in his late teens and with some school friends he formed the glam rock band Hell City Glamours and quickly developed a solid live following and was soon the most talked about bass player around town. 
The engine room controller, Jase hails from the outer suburbs of Sydney and all he wanted to do since he was 9 years old is play drums in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Quietly spoken, with a charming smile, it’s the thunder on the stage that defines Jase and sets up the driving platform for Doomfoxx.