The Clauberg Opera formed in the winter of 2002 on the Bransholme Estate in north east England, intent on creating a new kind of punk band. They wanted to soundtrack life on a council estate in a new way. They grew up absorbing the influence of both their surroundings and many different types of music, from The Cure, Killing Joke and The Pogues to Skinnyman, Oasis and Crass. The resultant sound is definitely progressive, but retains punk spirit and a rock 'n' roll swagger. Though experimental in kind, it takes its cue from the heart as well as the head.

The first recorded output appeared in 2004, entitled 'The Death Of This City'. This five-track EP was written and recorded according to the Dogme 95 Manifesto, a film movement based in Denmark. The band was the first to attempt such a feat. A second EP followed in the summer of 2006. At seven tracks long, 'Build The Abomination' marked the fourth year of the band's existence.

Fully realising their punk roots yet retaining a dark progressive edge, it was another foray into unknown musical territories. After debuting three tracks on their Myspace, Neurosis frontman Steve Von Till was moved to praise their "heavy psyche", while the first live airings of these songs resulted in one journalist claiming the band have "the power to temporarily disrupt the wakeful beta state".

Towards the end of 2006 the band signed to Sound Devastation Records alongside such notables as Flatlands, From The Sky, The Pirate Ship Quintet, Monster Killed By Laser and Sunshine Republic. They took to the studio to write and record their debut album, expected for release in summer 2007.

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