Random Hand

Random Hand
Background information
Origin	Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
Genres	Punk rock Ska punk Ska-core Heavy metal
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Bomber Music Riot Music Rebel Alliance Recordings
Associated acts	The Human Project, Out From Animals The Wayriders Sounds of Swami Phinius Gage
Members	Robin "Russell" Leitch Joe Tilston Dan Walsh Sean Howe
Past members	Joe Dimuantes Matthew Crosher

Random Hand is a British ska band, formed in Keighley in 2002. Their sound fuses influences from many genres, including ska, reggae, punk rock, metal, hip hop and dub. The band is typically associated with the punk subculture, due to its ethics and lyrical content. Their lyrical themes are mostly of a sociopolitical nature, however recent albums 'Inhale/Exhale' and 'Seething Is Believing' feature more personal lyrics and subject matter.

Formed in late 2002, the original lineup consisted of Joe Tilston (bass and vocals), Robin Leitch (vocals and trombone), Matt Crosher (guitar and vocals) and Joe Dimuantes (percussion and samples). Random Hand played their first show on 31 December 2002 with other shows around the West Yorkshire, namely in Huddersfield, Leeds and Halifax.

In summer 2003, the band recorded a demo, which was given as a free release for download. In late 2004, the band spent time with producer TimG to record the On The March EP.The band set off on their first tour in January 2004 with Catch-it Kebabs and Zen Baseball Bat. This tour was soon followed by a self-booked UK tour in March to coincide with the release of their debut EP, On The March. The band then performed at events like Morcambe's Wasted Festival and shows with The Planet Smashers, Adequate Seven, Sonic Boom Six, Bad Manners, The Beat, Skindred and Babar Luck. The latter teamed up with the band in the studio to record two tracks.

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