Good news – we can today officially announce that new bass-playing FIGman Major Dredd will be joining us in the Ranks of Ultimate Glory! Eagled-eyed FIGmites may have spotted Dredd tearing up the stage at the last Academy gig. His “take no prisoners” playing style and devastating good looks make him the perfect fit for the F.I.G.M.O line-up, and his diminutive size means he can fit in the boot of a small family hatchback. Make no mistake, as soon as Dredd realises that it’s a bass guitar in his hands, all hell breaks loose – and that’s exactly what we’re about.

Thanks to all who got in touch about the bass position, especially fiery-haired contender Martin whose booze-fuelled outbursts of pure vitriol will go down as the stuff of legend.

You can catch Dredd (and F.I.G.M.O) live in action at The Swan With Two Necks, Macclesfield on 19th September with further dates to be announced. Watch this space…