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This ever growing 8 piece band performs a woven tale of epic proportion, spanning a seamless trail and sewing disjointed genres until they make perfect sense. The 4 year old project unites the strengths of live experimental hip hop with post rock, classical music, metal, dub and jazz amongst other elements in a unique stew – performed fully live without relying on loops, backing tracks or any programming.

The Legend of the 7 Black Tentacles are proud to be one of the pioneers of the Sheffield experimental music scene.

The project was originally started as a live drum/scratch two piece act by BaronVonBadd, a DJ bored by the current ‘live’ hip hop scene. On a mission to collect and record a diverse set of instruments to use as scratch samples, he ended up gaining eager musicians who wanted to play live.

The aim of the group is to creatively combine a wide and diverse set of instruments and talents, this in turn organically produces unique clashes, block rocking performances and the best live experimental hip hop!

The group is proud of its ability to combine classical, alternative, experimental and DJ culture within a set, customising each performance to ensure a flow from tune to tune – sometimes seamless, sometimes jarring but captivating every time.

Valentines Day 2009 saw the release of our 6 track debut EP titled ‘Let’s Begin Now’ on the Independent Label BiValve Recordings. – Available in selected stores. Featuring remixes by Kid Kanevil and M.I Loki and artwork by Dan Mumford (Beck, Evil Nine)

“…adventurous instrumentation, a couple of spot-on guest vocalists and cool projected visuals, changing tactfully between heavy and soulful” – Now Then Magazine

“Excellent… excellent… excellent… excellent… excellent.”

- Now Then magazine EP launch party review (www.nowthensheffield.blogspot.com)

“This experimental clash of classical music and hip hop works brilliantly, and their live shows are fantastic to watch, combining jazz shronking with edgy beats, live sampling and scratch.”

- The Metro

“Not a single person in the crowd is standing still and everyone knows they are witnessing something special, and a group that is destined for greatness.”

- Jenna’s Music Column (www.ukevents.net)

“Breaks, interludes, stops and starts which would make most other bands wet the bed and run crying to mummy… enthralling… a real joy.”

- www.squareindie.co.uk

“Genre busting, deeply intense… massive swirling soundscapes that DJ Shadow might have crafted… Grab any chance you can to see them live. They will not disappoint.”

- Sheffield Music Scene online magazine (www.sheffieldmusicscene.blogspot.com)

“The top dog award has to go to 7BT who absolutely ripped it up! These guys are definitely my favourite local band, so innovative and full of energy.”

- Floorboard George – For The Peeps Who Don’t Sleep (www.peepswhodontsleep.com)

“7BT put on a good show. A sweet combo of cello, sax, violin and flute is layered over a heavy rhythm section and a turntablist for interesting results… Adventurous instrumentation, a couple of spot-on guest vocalists and cool projected visuals, changing tactfully between heavy and soulful and drawing the biggest crowd of the night.”

- Now Then magazine early review

“The most innovative and also highly accessible sound to come out of Sheffield since those lads from High Green had that marvellous idea.”

- Corporation Nightclub, Sheffield

“One of if not the finest band we have had on at Harley live… Honestly, they absolutely electrified the place last time they played.”

- Harley Live, Sheffield

“From hip hop, jazz, drum and bass to chaotic avant garde. Delightful female vocals, tinkling keyboards and booming drums….well received by their audience.”

- Sandman Magazine

“An Epic Monster Invasion Based-Gritty-Urban Military-Ninjitsu-B-Movie…..Featuring Beautiful Dogs!”