Dealer
United Kingdom, Cirencester
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About Dealer
Mission statement
Re-formed in 2010 Dealer are passionate about their brand of metal. They thrive on delivering a high-energy live performance filled with a combination of Dealer classics and new material.
The world is a small place and Dealer travel extensively performing regularly to a solid fan base, and continue to unite metal fans across the globe.
Timeline
1979 Dealer, Trev Short – Lead vocals & guitar, Pete Gentil – bass & vocals, Steve Tarrant – guitar & vocals, Mal Hanselman - drums, launch themselves by gigging extensively including supports to Motorhead and Gary Moore.
1983 Following various line-up changes release the single “Better Things To Do” – recently listed in Record collector in the top 10 most collectable metal singles.
1986 More line-up changes ensue before the debut album “First Strike” is released through NWOBHM specialists Ebony records. There follows an extensive UK tour. With no support from the record label the band folds.
2000 Rock Factory Studios releases a series of early Dealer recordings, originally for fans and NWOBHM enthusiasts, including the highly acclaimed “Bootlegged” album and a massive Internet buzz starts.
2008 ONR records (Greece) release worldwide the CD album” Bootlegged” on licence from Rock Factory Studios
Sonic Age review says, “ Read my words carefully! Buy this masterpiece! Pure metal anthems! Just perfect! Hail!!!”
Metal Attack (Italy) said, “a killer Disk, a killer booklet, everything a fan desires!”
Rock Avenue records (Japan) said “all content is strong, a must for all NWOBHM enthusiasts, no questions asked!”
2009 High Roller Records (Germany), release a vinyl version of “Bootlegged” which sold out it’s first pressing immediately.
2010 Dealer reforms for a “one-off” reunion gig minus original drummer Mal (Rupert Irving fills the slot). A recording of which, ironically titled, “The Final Concert” was released to much acclaim –
Hard Rock (Europe) magazine reviewer Bart Gabriel said, “the record has perfect sound, excellent composition and amazing riffs. If you like bands like Elixir you are gong to love Dealer”
Powerplay magazine (UK) said, “well recorded, it has all the elements including harmonizing guitars, squealing vocals, rhythmic rock boogie that makes it very energetic. It is raw and inspiring!”
The Old School Metal Show (USA) said,” the songs are outstanding – great quality – I know you will love them!”
2011 with new guitarist Steve Peril,Dealer embark on their first tour of Russia, performing 10 sold out dates in 10 days! They also headline The Garden Party festival and play a storming set at the prestigious Hard Rock Hell festival in Wales. ONR Records (Greece) releases worldwide, their debut album “First Strike” on CD for the first time! This release includes 2 bonus tracks.
2012 Dealer tours the UK and writes new material.
2013 Headline the Phoenix Festival with a reported gate of 18,172, following which Dealer were invited to play at Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival in Holland and the Bristol NWOBHM Festival amongst other European dates. In September Dealer is put on hold due to the tragic death of original bass player Pete Gentil.
2014 Following a year of contemplation, Dealer returns with their new bass player Tom Bull. They make their live return at Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival in Holland. Following this success they are invited as a support at the prestigious Rock Den, Hatfield, again a huge success. Dealer are then booked to headline their own show.
A re-mastered Russian edition of First Strike is released with 4 bonus tracks. The first pressing sells out in pre-sale alone! The opening song on “First Strike”, “When Midnight Comes” has now exceeded 30,000 hits on you-tube.
2015 finds Dealer both back on the road with gigs already confirmed around the country including Lechlade Festival supporting Status Quo, Power and Glory Festival London, Bannermans in Edinburgh, and return to their roots in Oxford Cellars to name but a few. Dealer are also back in the studio writing for a new album……. Watch this space.
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Past Events
Sat
Dec 05
8:00 PM
All Ages
The Barn Theatre
United Kingdom, Cirencster, 5, Beeches Road, GL7 1BN
Fri
Mar 31
7:00 PM
All Ages
Hertford Corn Exchange
United Kingdom, Hertford, 39, Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AL
Sat
Apr 01
12:00 PM
All Ages
Riffs Bar
United Kingdom, Swindon, 26, Greatfield Lane, Swindon, SN48
Thu
Apr 06
8:00 PM
18+
The Victoria
United Kingdom, Swindon, The Victoria, 88 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BD