Band History...

The band began life under a different name. Originally called
Wastelanders, the band was formed by two mates, bassist Egoitz and drummer
boy Jaume. This was back in 1998 and after a few experiments with different
line ups (including Lee from Deadline) it settled down into the the four
trouble-makers who made this recording.

With Phil on vocals, who had previously played for Scurvy and Intensive
Care, and guitar taken on by the evil genius Xabi. The band played its first
few gigs in the london squat scene late 1999 and changed its name shortly
after finding out Wastelanders was a name being used by some techno pop
outfit. Being hard-drinking street tough gentlemen it was decided a change
in moniker was necessary.

'Bottlejob' - london slang, sounding like a bottle in the face, it refers
to a coward or what the Cockney Rejects would call a 'shitter'. Stand
together and never run.

The band is an unlikely mix of london, basque and catalan. Let's just say
the boys know how to enjoy themselves. Still mostly playing around London
with a few forays around the country there have also been gigs in France and
Basque country. Played with the likes of Argy Bargy, Deadline, Vice Squad,
and more, the best is still yet to come from this band.

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