About the band…….
A Band Called Malice is a UK based Tribute to THE JAM - Their name taken as a play on words from the No.1 hit single by The Jam “A Town Called Malice”. The name is often shortened to ABCM or just Malice. ABCM are all experienced musicians who share a love for The Jam. Our Paul Weller is played by Andy Coultas and our Rick Buckler by Warren Mee. We have two bass players to fulfil the part of Bruce Foxton, Matt Barker who was our original bassist and Chris Barr. Matt was unable to play all the gigs so we auditioned and were extremely fortunate that Chris came along just at the right time.… There’s no favouritism as both Matt and Chris are excellent performers - you can see our “Meet the Band” page for a write up on each band member not forgetting our hard working manager Steve Humberstone who like us all has “The Jam” in his blood.
If you come along to one of our gigs you can expect to experience the fire and skill as A band Called Malice deliver an high energy reproduction of classic songs written and performed by The Jam who exploded onto the pop scene in 1977 with their hit single “In the city” A Band Called Malice will not only play hits of The Jam but expect to hear album tracks, songs which have become classics and B sides too. The band invite you to head to the “Help to pick the set list” page where you can put the songs you want to hear forward for the nights set list!!
People say the energetic and angst performance from A Band Called Malice has proved the band to be the most authentic JAM tribute. The high quality of their shows has rewarded with them being selected as finalists in the National Tribute Awards when only in their second year together and the only Jam tribute to be awarded with a tour of the O2 Academy network in 2024.. You will hear tracks from all 6 studio albums, B-sides and album tracks rarely performed by other Jam tributes, as well as guaranteed tracks like, The Eton Rifles, Down in the Tubestation at Midnight, Start, That’s Entertainment, Going Underground and of course, A Town Called Malice. Jam fans won’t be disappointed. Check the reviews at A Band Called Malice, Jam Tribute Band to see what the fans say. All are genuine and accurate reviews from people who know best - the fans of the original band. Or check out the band’s reviews on facebook. ABCM are considered by many Jam fans to be the best, most authentic and accurate tribute, some claim better than From The Jam! We are however very humble and just do what we do, play the songs with the passion they deserve. Unlike some of our competition we make no claims to be anything more. Come and enjoy the night, that’s all we ask as hopefully you will return again and again.
Big thanks to Scott Phillips for the glowing feedback/recommendation!! July 2024
Now that’s brought a big smile to our faces on a Friday afternoon!!
Scott’s comment;
If you ain’t been to see them yet, get yer arse along to see them! Well worth the money!! Frighteningly good. For those of you who never got to see The Jam, these guys are as close as your gonna get. I’ve utmost respect for any band that tributes The Jam, but ABCM sit head and shoulders above the rest. True masters of their craft!! Attention to detail is admirable! Saw them in Edinburgh last year and I’m still buzzin!! Guitar work is genius, bass is on par with Foxton, drummer is easily as good (dare I say) better than Buckler, vocals and harmonies are near pitch perfect and the raw explosive energy is disciplined and controlled. Well worth the money!!!!