19.08.2006: Roper head North for metal mayhem:PLAY PUBLICITY

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Following a quiet first half of the year in gigging terms, Irish band Roper returned with two hugely successful Limerick dates in the last month. Now Roper are heading north of the border at the end of August to once again bring their unique blend of metal to Northern Ireland. The band will play The Hoot in Downpatrick, Co.Down on Saturday August 28, and The Nerve Centre, Derry on Sunday August 29.

Limerick natives Roper have been together since 2002 with twins Brian O'Brien on vox/guitar & Conor O'Brien on bass along with Brian Meaney on drums. Guitarist Bryan Griffin joined the band in 2005 to complete the current line-up. 2005 saw Roper open the first ever Irish date for international heavies Mudvayne at Dublin's Temple Bar Music Centre where the band also played the final of this year’s National Student Music Awards.

Roper released their 'Left to Stampede' promotional EP in early 2005. The band recorded their debut album 'Gallow's Hill' this year which is due for release very soon. More details at www.roper.ie or myspace.com/roperIRL or roper-irl.bebo.com.

Roper are looking forward to returning to The Hoot in Downpatrick, Co.Down where they will again be accompanied by local metal act Acidtone. The following day Roper make their way to The Nerve Centre in Derry where they’ll be joined by two local guest acts.

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