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action beat is an improvised noise / no-wave punk band from bletchley (milton keynes), heavily inspired by early sonic youth, the ex, glenn branca and other avant guitar ensembles. when it comes to action beat, improvisation is the operative word, as although the band comprises a core of around five musicians, their cast can expand to as many as fourteen for the live shows. a normal gig will have at least three guitarists, a bassist and between one to four drummers. musically they emulate the intensity of fugazi and possess a touring ethos of black flag, hence, playing constantly. the whirlwind shows are the band's secret weapon and so far they have gained much recognition in the uk and europe, by doing things in the only way they know how, by doing it themselves.....release date: 02/03/2009
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