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Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari are a British rock band formed in St Albans in 1999 by bassist Chris Batten, lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds, and drummer Rob Rolfe. In 2003, guitarist Rory Clewlow joined the band to complete its current line-up, and it adopted its current name. In 2006, they performed to a growing fanbase at Download Festival as well as a sold-out concert at the London Astoria. Their debut studio album, Take to the Skies, was released in 2007 and reached number 4 in the Official UK Album Chart, and has since been certified gold in the UK. Their second, Common Dreads, was released in 2009 and debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 16; while their third, A Flash Flood of Colour, was released in 2012 and debuted on the chart at number 4. Both have since been certified silver in the UK. The band spent a considerable amount of time supporting the latter release through the A Flash Flood of Colour World Tour, before beginning work on a fourth studio album, The Mindsweep, which was released in 2015. Their fifth studio album The Spark was released in 2017. Their sixth album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible was released in April 2020. Their seventh and latest album, A Kiss for the Whole World, was released on 21 April 2023 which gave them their first-ever No. 1 album.Enter Shikari have their own record label, Ambush Reality. However, they have also signed distribution deals with several major labels to help with worldwide distribution. Their eccentric musical style combines influences from rock music genres with those from various electronic music genres.

Albums

2007 Take to the Skies
2009 Common Dreads
2012 A Flash Flood of Colour
2015 The Mindsweep
2017 The Spark
2020 Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible
2023 A Kiss for the Whole World
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - The Spark
"Electric synths and guitars buzz beneath Rou Reynolds' smooth vocals."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Enter Shikari, Hacktivist
"...broken mic stands, a crowd-surfing Rory Clewlow and flying limbs in a heckers circle pit."
Features / Music
Enter Shikari
We sat down with Rou Reynolds & Rob Rolfe of Enter Shikari recently in Melbourne, prior to the commencing of their Australian Redshift tour.
Features / Music
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari's Rory Clewlow was kind enough to lend us his time to chat about their constant touring, Game Of Thrones, among other things.
News / Music
Enter Shikari To Return To Australia In 2016 For Headline Tour
With very special guests.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - 'The Mindsweep: Hospitalised'
Remixes. Remixes never change.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Enter Shikari, Hands Like Houses, Hellions
"Enter Shikari may not be everyone’s “cup of tea” per se, however, bearing true allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen, they put on one very memorable show"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Enter Shikari, Hands Like Houses, Hellions
"It’s a summary of where the four-piece are currently at in their career – a band at the height of their powers"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Enter Shikari, Hands Like Houses, Hellions
"'Sorry, You're Not A Winner' which will go down as one of the most enjoyable closing performances this scribe has ever seen"
Features / Music
'Music Is The Last Backbone Of Truth'
“Half the people we speak to are not just about music but political issues too."
News / Music
Enter Shikari To Play Australian Shows This May
Five headline dates confirmed
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - 'The Mindsweep'
Seriously, no bullshit, this album is so damn good that it could punch a baby in the face and you’d still love it.