THE TREATMENT - This Might Hurt (2011)

THE TREATMENT were formed in 2008, when founder member drummer Dhani Mansworth was still at school in Cambridge, UK. Although only 15 at the time he already had a clear vision of the kind of band he wanted to form.
Having grown up on a diet of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith he began to put the band together under the watchful eye of his father guitarist and manager Laurie Mansworth (More, Airrace, Roadstar).

Having had little success with local musicians he decided to go further afield.
First to join the line up was 18 year old Ben Brookland from Tadley, he shared the same passion for classic bands as Dhani. Ben's unique guitar style suited the bill perfectly.
Soon after came bass player Rick Newman (aka Swoggle) also 15. Rick's enthusiasm and solid bass sound fitted perfectly.
Rick suggested that the band audition Tagore Grey, his school friend and guitarist from Petersfield. Rick's recommendation was spot on as Tag's guitar style was exactly what they had been looking for.
The boys passion for the band was proved when they all packed bags and moved to Cambridge were they shared a home with the Mansworth family so they could focus completely on the band and rehearse on a daily basis.

After a 6 month search they found the final piece of the jigsaw.
Matt Jones, a 17 year old wonder kid hailing from Norwich. His high energy rock vocals was exactly what the guys were looking for.
Matt moved to Cambridge within 1 week of joining the band and after locking themselves away to refine their sound, they emerged one year later, they were ready to showcase.

The Treatment did few gigs through UK as support act, a label executive saw them live and immediately signed the band.
Their debut album "This Might Hurt" was recorded at Iron Maiden's Steve Harris Barnyard studios, produced by Laurie Mansworth and mixed by Tony Newton of Voodoo Six.

Don't be fooled by the extremely young age of these boys. They're consumed professionals and skilled musicians.
They have an 80's hard rock sound but with a 70's hard rock vibe running through them. I mean, 'Real' British Hard Classic Rock.
Think Aerosmith mixed with early Def Leppard with some AC/DC and Tesla scent.

"This Might Hurt" is high-energy Rock 'N' Roll with hot guitars direct to the amp, mighty riffing which brings to mind '81 Def Leppard, blasting rhythm section ala Led Zepp and a vocalist that has the sort of raspy throat that should only be allowed after a decade of hard gigging and even harder drinking. Strongly remembers me Jeff Keith of Tesla on various tracks.
There's no single songs to highlight, all are killers, but maybe "Shake The Mountain" and "The Doctor" win the poll.


Don't miss these new UK wonders, they Rock!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED


01 - Departed
02 - The Doctor
03 - I Want Love
04 - Just Tell Me Why
05 - Lady Of The Light
06 - I Fear Nothing
07 - Winter Sun
08 - Shake The Mountain
09 - I Will Be There
10 - The Coldest Place On Earth
11 - Nothing To Lose (But Our Minds)
12 - Stone Cold Love [hidden track]


Matt Jones : Vocals
Ben Brookland : Guitars
Tagore Grey : Guitars
Rick 'Swoggle' Newman : Bass
Dhani Mansworth : Drums






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