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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 Shakari - The Mindsweep
"If you’re a fan, you’ve a lot to look forward to."
Features / Music
Enter Shikari
We chat with Enter Shikari singer Rou Reynolds about their upcoming album, 'The Mindsweep', plans to return to Australia and Tony Abbott.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Enter Shikari
Zack de la Rocha is flowing over the sound system when the “Shikari” chants start in the pit
Features / Music
Serendipitous Flow
“Soundwave was great fun and the crowds were awesome – the vibe was great for us – but being able to play a much longer set with a full structure of all the new songs, we’re really looking forward to it.”
News / Music
Enter Shikari Will Be Here In September
Get ready to go nuts as the band bring their crazy show back to Australia for four big dates.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - 'A Flash Flood of Colour'
A perfect mess of hardcore and electronica, well produced and well executed.
Features / Music
Enter Shikari
There are few bands that treverse the lines of dance and heavy music as well as Enter Shikari. Since 2003, the band has carved an ever deepening niche in the global music scene, blending post-hardcore with their fond love of UK dubstep and drum and bass over three well-received albums. Bassist and co-vocalist Chris Batten spoke to Kill Your Stereo about their latest album and their upcoming appearance at Soundwave 2012.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - 'Common Dreads'
The Streets on crack.
Features / Music
Enter Shikari
Is it dance-able music for rock fans or rock music for fans of dance? Enter Shikari's unique blend of trance and screamo has been making waves in the UK for the last few years and come January, we will bear witness to their storming live shows as part of the Big Day Out. Bass player Chris caught up for a chat...
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Enter Shikari - 'Take To The Skies'
What the fuck…