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NOOSE
Riffs 'n' Rants – Hooks 'n' Chants
DIY Punk from the Heart
East Midlands Punk Rock • Since 2003
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We Are Noose
About
Punk rock never belonged to a single decade — it belongs to anyone who can summon the fire.
A sharp-tongued garage-band punk rock project blending dirty guitars, anthemic melodic hooks, and stories that sound like they happened last night.
NOOSE bridge generations with ease. The result is power-driven, melodic, hook-laden punk rock: punchy, chunky, catchy, and bristling with attitude.
We fly the flag for the original sound of punk while sounding sharp, vital, and fully present. Riffs 'n' Rants – Hooks 'n' Chants isn't just a strapline, it's a mission statement.
- Formed
- 2003
- Formed
- Years Experience
- 50+
- Years Experience
- Shows Played
- 100s
- Shows Played
The Lineup
Four punks. Click any portrait — flip the photo to the comic.
Roo Cragg
Vocals & Lead Guitar
Rock 'n' roll first-wave punk through and through. Roo cut his teeth in the East Midlands scene back in the 80s and is the driving force behind NOOSE's powerful sound and well-crafted arrangements — riff-led, melodic, and never far from a chorus you'll be shouting back.
Col Smith
Rhythm Guitar
Ambassador of the East Midlands scene since the 80s, Col provides the rhythmic backbone that defines NOOSE's sliding and chugging signature style.
Michael 'Animal' Ives
Drums
Young but experienced, Animal has been hitting the drums with passion and skill for over 15 years — the literal beating heart of their attacking live show.
Craig (AKA Joe Public)
Bass
Starting his musical journey in 1978 with Icon/Icon A.D., Craig brings decades of punk rock experience, including a John Peel session in 1982 and recognition in Ian Glasper's 'The Day The Country Died'.
Self-Produced
DIY · Est. East MidsMonstrosity Studio
No major labels. No corporate bullshit. Just four walls, our gear, and raw punk rock recorded the way it should be — independently and on our own terms.
Every track self-produced at Monstrosity Studio. DIY from the first riff to the final mix.
100%
Self-produced
0
Labels involved
∞
Creative control
“DIY Punk from the Heart”
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Our Sound
NOOSE delivers more than just a show — crowds enjoy the history and genuine stories that inspire the songs, as well as the memorable hooks and licks that accompany them. A credible reputation that always ensures repeat invites to annual events and circuit venues all over the UK.
Merch
30 Years of Rebellion — on your chest.
Tees, hoodies, caps, and patches — all DIY, all limited runs. No middle-men, no corporate licensing. Every sale supports the next record and the next tour.
Guilty As F*** Tee
Taking The Piss Tee
NOOSE Hoodie — Front
NOOSE Hoodie — Back
NOOSE Cap
NOOSE Leather Patches
Email colnoose@gmail.comto see what’s in stock or request something for an upcoming gig.
Book the Band
Promoters, venues, festivals — drop us a line.
NOOSE plays hard and we show up on time. Tell us about your gig and we’ll get back to you within a few days.
Prefer email? Reach us directly at colnoose@gmail.com.