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: Steelhouse Festival Forums
Steelhouse Appearances: 2017, 2018
Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Rock
From: Wigan, England
Band Bio
Formed in 2014, Bigfoot quickly gained a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting melodic hard rock bands. Combining huge choruses, twin-guitar attack, and an unmistakable frontman in Antony Ellis, the band brought an old-school, hair-flailing spirit with a modern bite.
Their sound channels the swagger of classic '80s rock – think Skid Row, Whitesnake, and Dokken – but with the melodic sensibilities and energy of a band determined to carve out their own path. Sadly, their journey was cut short when the band split in 2019 after Ellis's departure – but not before leaving a pair of blistering Steelhouse sets in their wake.
Band Members (During Steelhouse Era)
- Antony Ellis – Vocals
- Sam Millar – Lead Guitar
- Mick McCullagh – Rhythm Guitar
- Matt Avery – Bass
Tom Aspinall – Drums
Note: Ellis departed in late 2018, and the band called it quits soon after.
Album List
A storming debut full of grit, hooks, and hair-whipping anthems.
Highlights:– The Fear
– Karma
– Tell Me A Lie
– Freak Show
Stone Soldiers (2016 – EP)
The EP that launched a thousand denim jackets. A strong intro to their riff-heavy style.
Highlights: Run, Blame It On The Dog
Steelhouse Festival Appearances
2017 – One of the breakout sets of the year. High energy, massive sound, and Ellis belting vocals to the back of the campsite. 2018 – Their final Steelhouse appearance (and one of their last live sets), closing the circle with a fan-favourite performance that felt like a celebration and farewell all at once.Set Highlights:
- Karma whipped the pit into a frenzy
- The Fear showcased their melodic edge
- Crowd chants and fists in the air throughout
Overall Review
Forum Rating: ★★★★☆
Most Likely To: Cause spontaneous air guitar outbreaks
