The Beyond (band) The Beyond (band) The Beyond were a progressive metal band from Derby, England. The band performed under this name between 1988 and 1993, then under the name Gorilla from 1995 to 1998. The Beyond formed in 1988 as John Whitby (Vocals), Andy Gatford (Guitars), Paul Fallon (Bass) and Neil Cooper (Drums). After releasing a 5-track demo including a version of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell"; in 1990 The Beyond released an EP and a single on the Big Cat Label - 'Manic Sound Panic' and 'No Excuse'; the latter including a live cover of Dead Kennedys' "California Über Alles". By this
Smithdom – The Smiths Tribute Band Smithdom – The Smiths Tribute Band Smithdom is a tribute band who play the music of The Smiths from 1983-1987. The band is from Manchester, England. Smithdom was formed in February 2009, but only found a singer in June of that year after an appeal in the "Manchester Evening News" and "City Life". Their first gig was in October 2009 in Bolton and they were well received. They have attracted a lot of interest since and have been interviewed along with other Smiths tribute bands for the LA based Covers magazine. The band took their name from one of the