Chrome Hoof celebrate the launch of their new album Chrome Black Gold with two very special parties.

Joining the incendiary 11-piece disco-doom-funk orchestra on the Friday is Sanna Charles and Mark Wagner aka S&M, playing their unique blend of ritualistic folk, mystical blues and unearthly soundscapes.

Meanwhile on the Saturday London duo Gum Takes Tooth support whilst Black Cock Records legend Gerry Rooney hits the decks until 4am. Let the futuristic party begin… Contrary to speculation, the multi-faceted beast that was CHROME HOOF is not extinct… but merely lying dormant. The Ungulate is ready to emerge from the self-imposed hibernation cube and proclaim its right to exist!

CHROME HOOF has come along way since its inception in 2000. Having spread the gospel across Europe, headlining a multiple of festivals including a 21-piece version of the band at London's Barbican in 2010. For this 3rd full length album founding member Leo Smee has called upon some of the UK's most prolific musicians- as well as the core members, into the drum-void stepped Alex Thomas (Air, Squarepusher) and the mic has been shared by long- time Hoof collaborator Chantal Brown with guests Shingai Shoniwa (Noisettes) and Jeff Walker (Carcass). With the new line-up primed and ready, work began on the latest Hoof opus in September 2011.

CHROME BLACK GOLD is CH's most ambitious release to date taking more than 18 months to pull together due to its no-compromises approach.

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COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to Chrome Black Gold on 4th October. To enter the competition, send an email to katie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: Hoofed animals are called what?

A: 1)Ungulates 2)Mammals 3)Herbivores 4)Quatrapeds