Metropolis and Valve Sound System hit Leeds!

Stylus, Leeds
30.04.09

Valve Sound System presents
Dillinja and Lemon D
Chase and Status
Hype
London Elektricity
Mad Professor
Mary Anne Hobbs
Youngsta
Lynx
+ more TBC

Purveyors of the finest sounds in bass, breaks and beats, Metropolis are back at massive Leeds venue, Stylus, on the 30th of the month with a line up that will bring you to your knees. Relentlessly serving up the biggest names in Drum&Bass, Dubstep, Hip Hop, Breaks and Electro, and having already blazed through the start of 2009 with unquestionable style, they present to you the mammoth, record breaking Valve Sound System

Tearing the speakers apart on the night are the guys behind the system, Dillinja and Lemon D, who are joined by the unstoppable Chase and Status, true Drum&Bass legend, Hype, technical wonder producer, Mad Professor and world famous champion beat-boxer, Beardyman. Completing the line up are Radio One pioneer of the sound, Mary Anne Hobbs, pirate radio regular, Youngsta and long time producer, Lynx, theres really only one way this night can go

An unprecedented platform for the Drum and Bass sound, the Valve Sound System is specifically designed to kick out noise only ever previously dreamed of. The brainchild of major Drum and Bass stars, Dillinja and Lemon D, whos careers span over 15 years involving endless parties, tours and productions, the set up is now world famous in the scene and provides a Drum&Bass experience that doesnt let up.

Chase and Status, currently the only name on every lips in the Dubstep scene thanks to their massive success with single Against All Odds ft. Kano, are once again dropping by to work the crowd up with their faultless Dubstep offerings. Gaining 3 number ones in the dance chart and endless backing from the biggest figures in the industry, they are smashing through the ranks at unstoppable speed.

One of the Drum and Bass scenes most prolific artists, DJ Hype, has been a key figure in the expansion and development of the genre after 20 years in the industry. Not only a DJ and producer, he also hosts a show on Kiss FM, runs his own record label, Ganja, and is one of the most famous players in the global dance scene. A true D&B legend, theres nothing this guy doesnt know about beats and bass.

The Mad Professor has been working in the industry since the early 80s. Unsurprisingly dubbed Mad Professor aged 10, after building his own radio and telephone system (!) his interest in electronics was plainly apparent. The combination of building his own mixing desk and his love of Motown and Philadelphia International sounds led him into music production and has subsequently seen him work with musical greats such as Massive Attack, Sade and Beastie Boys, as well as for every major label, in every country and with a boundary free musical knowledge; A true legend in his field.

After a frankly ridiculous amount of awards and accolades, Beardyman has made a name for himself as arguably the most famous Beatboxer in the world. In 2007 he became the only competitor in history to win the world title twice in succession, and his fully live shows leave no question as to why. Using a huge range of riffs and rhythms, all created entirely with is voice, his sets leave worldwide crowds open mouthed and blindly amazed.

Mary Anne Hobbs is a true Dubstep warrior. Pushing the sound on her Radio One show, Dubstep Warz, shes regarded as a key presence in the global Dubstep genre. After releasing a compilation last year, and further involvement with Radio One shows as well as various festivals, Mary Anne is rising through the ranks to become on of the most important figures in the scene today.

With an incredible energy and precision behind the decks, Youngsta is breaking onto the scene with formidable force. DJing from the age of 12, and making regular appearances on Rinse FM, his sound merges genres and switches vibes at hyperspeed. With a true understanding and passion for the scene, it wont be long before Youngsta is tearing past the biggest dub stars

Although relatively new to the mix, DJ Lynx has been kicking out incredible productions for years and his dedication in the studio is apparent in the skill and maturity of his frankly immense tracks. Already touted as the next big thing by Fabio and Grooverider, and having already made his Fabric debut, things are set to go sky high for Lynx this year, and all signs point to an incredible set at Metropolis.

Doubtlessly one of the biggest line ups this side of summer, this is going to be an eclectic eardrum busting affair with tireless bass, breaks and volume, expect to be rocking hard til the bitter end for this one.

Tickets are £15 and available from Crash, Jumbo & Tribe

Also online at

www.leedstickets.com
www.ticketarena.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk

Please get them in early as the past two Valve shows have sold out well in advance!!!!

For further info go to www.metropolisuk.net