Sharks is finally here with their highly anticipated debut full length “No Gods”. They released their
first independent EP, Shallow Waters, back in 2008 and drummed up serious buzz while playing with
the likes of Gallows, The Wedding Present, and Baby Shambles. Barely old enough to drive, the group
garnered critical acclaim from tastemakers such as KERRANG!, The Guardian, and NME for 2010’s
Show of Hands EP and incendiary performances supporting The Gaslight Anthem. In April 2011, they
released The Joys of Living 2008-2010, a 14 songs collection of previously released tracks and two
a band reaching that moment when they are absolutely ready,” while Kerrang called them “one of the
Unlike many of their UK predecessors the band has toured extensively, spending sometimes months on
end in the United States, zig-zagging across the country playing shows and sleeping in the van. In the
United States they have toured with Social Distortion and Stiff Little Fingers, and also spent the
summer on the entire Vans Warped Tour.They recently wrapped up 2011 stateside on the Alternative
Press Tour with Four Year Strong. They are currently featured in the “Most Anticipated Music of
2012” issue of Alternative Press. The magazine said their music “bristles with a wonderful sense of
rock ‘n’ roll heritage that serves as a tribute to fallen heroes such as The Clash, while simultaneously
molding those influences into something refreshing and contemporary.” To promote No Gods in the
United States, Sharks will be hitting the road with Social Distortion and Frank Turner this spring.
Sharks make punk rock steeped in their influences without being derivative of them, underscored by
their insane songwriting talent and playing skills. No Gods is sure to become a future classic.
brand new ones that garnered them instant acclaim. Zane Lowe praised the collection as “the sound of
best bands around.”
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