Mallory Knox
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 2009 |
| Founder | Joe Savins, Dave Rawling |
| Headquarters | Cambridge , England |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Mallory Knox is a Cambridge-based English band specializing in alternative rock. Their first album, Signals (2013), achieved a peak position of #33 on the UK album charts. The second album, Asymmetry (2014), reached as high as #16. Later works include Wired (2017) and their eponymous fourth album released in 2019, after which the band announced a farewell tour.
On 24 December 2023, Slam Dunk Records officially announced the band's reunion for exclusive appearances at their 2024 North and South festival events, featuring all five original members reuniting.
2009–2012: Formation, initial releases, and signing with A Wolf at Your Door Records
The band was established in August 2009 by lead guitarist Joe Savins and drummer Dave Rawling, later joined by vocalist Mikey Chapman, bassist Sam Douglas, and rhythm guitarist James Gillett. Each member brought experience from previous local bands. The group's name was inspired by a character from Natural Born Killers, selected for its darker connotations.
After dedicating three months to songwriting, Mallory Knox began performing in Cambridge venues by November 2009. They recorded their debut EP Pilot at Studio Glasseye with producer Dan Lancaster. This EP was released as a free download on 4 July 2011 under A Wolf At Your Door Records.
Following the EP release, the band toured across the UK alongside Never Means Maybe and gained sponsorship from Rockstar energy drink. Their first music video for "Oceans" climbed to number 2 on the Scuzz chart. Multiple UK tours were planned for early 2012.
2012–2014: Signals era
In June 2012, Mallory Knox appeared at Download Festival and subsequently supported the rock band Canterbury during their UK tour in November and December. Throughout that year, they issued several singles through A Wolf At Your Door Records, including "Death Rattle", "Wake Up", "Lighthouse", "Beggars", and "Hello". Their debut album, Signals, was released on 21 January 2013 and attained number 33 on the UK album charts. From February to early April 2013, they supported Don Broco on the Priorities Tour before embarking on their own UK headline tour in April to promote the album.
At the Kerrang! Awards in 2013, Mallory Knox received a nomination for Best British Newcomer. They performed at Slam Dunk Festival in May and featured on the opening stage of the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August. A deluxe version of Signals, containing five extra tracks, was released on 7 October 2013. Additionally, they supported Biffy Clyro during Samsung Galaxy Studio live shows on 28 October.
Beginning on 9 November 2013, Mallory Knox commenced a UK headline tour with support from Blitz Kids and Crooks. In December of that year, it was revealed they would join A Day to Remember, along with Every Time I Die and The Story So Far, for a UK tour scheduled in February 2014.
2014–2016: Asymmetry
At the start of 2014, the group revealed they had composed 16 tracks, intending to select 10 or 11 for their upcoming album, initially aiming for a spring launch. In April, they appeared at the Slam Dunk Festival and subsequently performed at the 2014 Reading and Leeds Festival. On 30 June, they disclosed details about their sophomore album, Asymmetry, including the track listing and an original release date set for 13 October, which was later postponed to 27 October. The opening track, "QOD II," debuted on BBC Radio 1. November saw the band embark on a UK tour supporting the new album, culminating in two sold-out nights at London's Electric Ballroom.
In early 2015, Mallory Knox made their first US tour appearance, supporting Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens during the second leg of their World Tour. They returned to headline the 2015 Takedown Festival in Southampton and announced a June release for Asymmetry in the US market. Additionally, they performed at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in May.
Throughout summer 2015, Mallory Knox participated in every date of the Vans Warped Tour and later announced a UK headline tour scheduled for September. This tour featured support from Set It Off and The Xcerts, including their largest headline show to date at London's Roundhouse. On 20 January 2016, their participation in the Slam Dunk Festival was confirmed.
2016–2018: Wired
In early 2016, Mallory Knox commenced recording sessions for their album Wired. On 2 November, they announced the upcoming release alongside their lead single "Giving It Up," which was accompanied by a music video released on 9 November.
The follow-up single "Lucky Me" was revealed on 13 January 2017, with "Better Off Without You" following shortly after on 20 January. The full album Wired was launched on 10 March 2017 through RCA Records. To support the release, the band embarked on a UK headline tour featuring support from Lonely the Brave and Fatherson.
On 12 May 2017, Mallory Knox contributed a cover of Coldplay’s "Yellow" as part of the Torch Songs campaign in collaboration with mental health charity CALM. Later that summer, on 5 August, they unveiled the single "Sugar" ahead of their appearances at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.
2018–2019: Mallory Knox and farewell tour
On 14 February 2018, lead singer Mikey Chapman left the band to pursue a new project called Black Sky Research. Subsequently, bassist Sam Douglas assumed lead vocal duties. On 19 February, they debuted "Black Holes," their first release as a quartet, and began work on a new album.
The self-titled album Mallory Knox was announced on 15 May 2019 alongside the release of the single "White Lies." Additional singles included "Guts" (10 June), "Livewire" (15 July), and "Wherever" (12 August). The album dropped on 16 August 2019 via A Wolf At Your Door Records, coinciding with a UK headline tour.
On 9 September 2019, Mallory Knox confirmed that they would disband following their final UK tour dates.
2023–present: Reunion
On 24 December 2023, Slam Dunk revealed plans for an exclusive Mallory Knox reunion performance at their Slam Dunk North and South festivals in 2024. This event marks the return of original vocalist Mikey Chapman since his departure in 2018. They also announced an 'Asymmetry Anniversary UK tour' scheduled from 13 to 20 October 2024.
Members
- Mikey Chapman – lead vocalist (2009–2018, 2024–present)
- Sam Douglas – bass guitarist (2009–2019, 2024–present), co-lead vocalist (2009–2018, 2024–present), lead vocalist (2018–2019)
- James Gillett – rhythm guitarist, backing vocals (2009–2019, 2024–present)
- Joe Savins – lead guitarist, backing vocals (2009–2019, 2024–present)
- Dave Rawling – drummer (2009–2019, 2024–present)
Timeline
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Discography
Studio albums
- Signals (2013)
- Asymmetry (2014)
- Wired (2017)
- Mallory Knox (2019)