Training Icarus

Rank #75 London, UK Metal / Dramatic Rock

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Members: Leigh - Vocals, Martin - Lead Guitar, Michael - Drums and Jayson - Bass Guitar

Sounds Like: Nightwish, Heart, Iron Maiden, Dreamtheater, Magnum

Bio: Fronted by the staggering female vocal talents of Leigh Turner and taking influences from a range of music from Nightwish and Iron Maiden through to Jean Michel Jarre and Rammstein, TI’s unique, captivating sound has steadily led them to where they are today – huge melodic vocals, the soaring gui... See Full Bio

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Training Icarus has a show on 2013-04-20 at 20:00 @ Scruffy Murphys in Birmingham http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/194357412 #concert

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“Admittedly I’m not the biggest metal fan around, however, Training Icarus’s sound has really grown on me and I have a couple of favourites from their online tracks. Their song ‘No chance for life’ has a captivating and chilling sound. The incessant beat at the beginning develops into a strong drum beat, which blends together well with Martin Eldon’s soaring guitar. Fronted by the astonishing female vocals of Leigh Turner, this song is truly brought to life. ‘Inamorato’ is another song that grabbed me by the ears and made me sit down and listen. Slowly building up to a guitar crescendo with melodic synth backing, Leigh’s vocals were brought sharply into focus in this song. Backed by solid drumming from Martin’s brother Richard, her voice reaches staggeringly high notes. Crunching bass, provided by Leigh’s brother Jayson, is peppered throughout and helps give an edge to their sound. Definitely recommend a listen to this tune, even if just for Leigh’s amazing vocals.”

— Katriona Quinn, Music Review Unsigned.com

“Potential is something that often struggles to be recognised, but it is certainly something that shines through in Stand Aside, the debut album from Training Icarus. Originating from Plumstead but drawing inspiration from the Scandinavian end of the epic melodic metal spectrum, Training Icarus certainly tick all the requisite boxes. We’re suckers for a good female vocal delivery here at CackBlabbath, and vocalist Leigh has the range of to deliver everything from hushed and breathless to full on Anette Olzon-esque highs with equal power and passion. That’s not to say that the rest of the band are any slouches either, delivering a crisp polished performance full of soaring guitars, emotional solos and all built on the foundation of a tight, precise rhythm section. It’s unusual for a CB Spotlight band to find a permanent place on my iPod, but i think it’s safe to say that Training Icarus have made themselves right at home there”

— Iain, CB Spotlight

“Having won both the Band Quest title and the Metal 2 The Masses slot last year TRAINING ICARUS (9) return as guests today and literally bask in a relaxed bubble of invincibility. A few tweaks here and there has seen Training Icarus 2012 become a heavier proposition, but importantly it seems to hit home their ear for melody even more which is evident during 'Nightmares', now a sleeker and more succinct sounding opener, it's 80s rock feel pushed to the fore. 'Now or never' glides along effortlessly, the guitar work of Martin Eldon commanding as ever while 'Inamorato' would have the entire crew of Classic Rock AOR drooling. It's been ten months since their Bloodstock appearance and Training Icarus are sounding better than ever.”

— Alan Hicks, Band Quest Finals

"...Leigh Turner’s voice is powerful and can give the best female metal vocalists a run for their money.... ...They clearly have a lot of pride in what they do and the genre of music isn’t the easiest but as long as they stick together like the family they are, they could produce some of the best metal that London could ever see – eat your heart out, Maiden... ...Winning competitions, playing at Bloodstock alongside some of metal’s biggest names and being completely independant isn’t something to be sniffed at... ...Songs like Nightmares and Taking What’s Mine have already been perfected and sound fantastic... ...Songs like No Chance For Life are almost operatic and are spine tingling... ...but they’re certainly on their way to the big leagues." http://www.facebook.com/rockreviews247

— rockreviews247

"...but it is TRAINING ICARUS (8) who really impress with one of the best performances of the day over on the NB stage. Throughout the M2TM process they have improved year on year, heat by heat and today is the pinnacle of their career to date. As predicted Leigh Turner's melodic vocals and Martin Eldon's guitar wizardry moves from a pub environment to a full festival with ease, as if the music was born to grace the stages of Bloodstock from the moment it filled the ears of eager fans."

— Alan Hicks, Komodo Rock

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Vampyre Heart
Hey Guys I came across your page today and I really like your sound. maybe we will see you on the road sometime. have a great weekend :)