The mighty Dreadzone roar into action at Margate’s West Coast venue on Saturday November 15, with Kent band Crow as support.

Dreadzone was formed by Greg Dread, writer, producer, DJ, drummer, programmer and sample addict back in 1992 along with fellow founder Tim Bran. After extensive touring and making the first four albums as a member of the original Big Audio Dynamite in the eighties, Greg left to form Screaming Target with Don Letts and Leo Williams before finding his spiritual home in the House of Dread.

As the mainstay Greg steered Dreadzone through calm and troubled waters throughout their 15 year history through different line ups including constant members Leo Williams (ex BAD), legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 and MC Spee, always trusting in the power of the music to keep the dread fire burning.

Dreadzone have come a long way since those early days, with a formidable catalogue of six albums and 15 singles, building a reputation for a stunning live show and gaining support from legends such as Annie Nightingale and the late, great John Peel.

Tragically the death of guitarist Steve Roberts, brother of Greg, just days before their UK tour in autumn 2006 dealt the band an unbelievably cruel blow.

In 2007 the group set out to pick themselves up and do what they do best and take to the road for the summer festivals and touring; Greg Dread alongside bassmaster Leo Williams, M.C Spee and Earl 16 plus new members Chris Compton on guitar and Chris Oldfield rocking the Ableton continue to hold centre stage as the original warriors of the dance . A soundclash fusing technology with human rhythms ; dub bass , dance beats,live breaks, rocking guitar and electronic soundscapes, held in check with a masterclass of MCing and the best reggae singer in the country. This is truly a heavy live lineup with classic tunes and a unique sound.

Initially sounding like a more hardcore Hawkwind or Ozric Tentacles, Crow have progressed into a band that incorporated a myriad of styles into their songs. Hardcore, tribal psychedelia, trance, reggae, metal, funk, prog - it is all in there.

Tickets are £12.50 in advance via 07967 028 844, email westcoastbar1@aol.co.uk, pop into the West Coast Bar or visit the site at www.westcoastlive.co.uk Doors open at 7pm