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New Webstore

The new Monster Store is now online!

There are going to be some brand new items at Monster, starting with this stainless steel and leather skull wristband. You've been given first chance to get one as a thank you for previous purchases. There are only 10 available at the moment. So don't hang around.

We're going to be getting a wider range of quality accessories and jewellery in the store. Silicone wristbands are ok but lets be honest, they're not as shiny.

#monster #monstermerch #gavin butler #skull #bracelets #skull bracelet

Thank you.

I thought I'd give it a couple of days. The past week has been surreal. We've always said that we play like it's the last show we'll ever play and this has literally been the case. I want to thank everyone who's ever given a fuck about The Blackout. You all allowed us to live our dream, even if we didn't get to our ultimate goal of being the first band to play on the moon. I can't be more proud of what we have achieved. And when I say we I mean The Blackout and you guys. It's you who listened to records, came to shows and supported us through it all. Without you we'd be six men in an empty room. We'd have a laugh but it wouldn't be anywhere near as much fun. So, thank you all so much. Gavx

I’ve only now managed to read through the amazing comments that you have been sending us. I’m honored and humbled that The Blackout had even the slightest impact in your lives. From day one it’s you guys who have kept us going, you’ve picked us up when we were down, partied with us when we were up and put your money where our mouths were on two separate occasions.

Our fans are a special breed, they look after one another and build friendships that become as tight as family. Fans are ultimately what make a band and because of that, The Blackout is a joy to be in.

Sadly, we’ve come to a place where we need to and want to move on to the next chapter. The Blackout has taken up a 3rd of my life, before the band was bad haircuts (*worse haircuts), spots, school, riding bikes and shitting myself. Needless to say taking the next step is excitingly scary.

But it’s not over yet, not by a long shot. There’s the small matter of throwing five wakes for The Blackout. We invite you all to come dance, sing and sweat with us to celebrate all that you’ve allowed us to achieve. We thought it only apt that we end where we began and we’re going to make the Merthyr show something special, something to remember.

So again, thank you all for your support over the years. You’ve allowed me to live my dreams and for that I’ll be eternally grateful.

Gavx

Acoustic shows - dates and tickets

I'm back out doing some acoustic shows this week Come say hi.

12th December - Newcastle - Cluny 2 -http://www.seetickets.com/event/gavin-butler-neil-starr/cluny-2/730013 13th December - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms -http://www.seetickets.com/event/gavin-butler/rescue-rooms/729819 14th December - Sheerness - Ivy leaf - ticket link TBC 15th December - Cardiff - Dempseys -http://ghostsandechoes.bigcartel.com/product/ticket-for-cardiff-show-on-december-15th-2013 17th December - Eastney - Cellars -http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/gavin-butler-the-blackout-neil-starr-attack-attack-tickets/75735 18th December - London - Borderline -http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/gavin-butler--neil-starr-solo-acoustic-tour-tickets/75931

Acoustic Dates and Ticket links

Hey guys Me and Neil Starr (attack attack/states and empires) have 6 shows in December , hope you can make it along. 12th December - Newcastle - Cluny 2 -http://www.seetickets.com/event/gavin-butler-neil-starr/cluny-2/730013 13th December - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms -http://www.seetickets.com/event/gavin-butler/rescue-rooms/729819 14th December - Sheerness - Ivy leaf - ticket link TBC 15th December - Cardiff - Dempseys -http://ghostsandechoes.bigcartel.com/product/ticket-for-cardiff-show-on-december-15th-2013 17th December - Eastney - Cellars -http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/gavin-butler-the-blackout-neil-starr-attack-attack-tickets/75735 18th December - London - Borderline -http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/gavin-butler--neil-starr-solo-acoustic-tour-tickets/75931

Solo support for Tonight Alive

So i'm going to be supporting Tonight Alive at a few of their upcoming UK shows. Tue-May-28 London- Underworld Wed-May-29 Bristol - Fleece Thu-May-30 Wrexham - Central Station Fri-May-31 Tunbridge Wells - Forum It's gonna be just me and my guitar, if you didn't know I do some solo stuff. You can get a free track from here. http://www.facebook.com/ghostsandechoes Or stream here http://www.facebook.com/gavinbutlermusic See ya then. Gavx

I need your help.

My family, as countless families, has had to deal with Cancer and it's affect. When Matt asked if I wanted to raise money for charity that would help people in the same situation as my loved ones by doing something i've dreamed of doing the answer was of course yes.

So me an Matt are going to be doing a Skydive on April 27th to raise money for Cancer Research Wales. It's for a cause that is close to me so all I ask is that you can give what ever you can afford to help other people.

I know I've not long finished Movember but since cancer doesn't take a day off, neither should we. Please give what you can.

https://www.justgiving.com/gavintbo

Gavx