“Putting the swagger back into UK rock n’ roll, The Hot One Two are an act you need to be checking out” ( BBC Introducing ).

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Hailing from Cambridge, The Hot One Two is a four-man unit built on a foundation of bone-shaking riffs and pure swagger. With Nick Blackburn on bass and Joe Chivers on drums locking down a rhythm section that hits like a freight train, the band delivers a relentless, no-frills rock assault. The fire is fueled by Nick Manners' searing lead guitar and the raw power of frontman Simon West, a combination that turns every live show into a full-blown demolition derby. This is rock and roll, stripped down and turned up to eleven.

 

Following the successful release of two EPs, the band's momentum culminated in their debut album, Superbia, in November 2023. The critically acclaimed concept album, exploring the seven deadly sins, featured the Planet Rock's track of the week 'The Fray' and cemented the band as a force to be reckoned with. A successful UK tour with Welsh rockers Scarlet Rebels further solidified their reputation. 

 

"The Hot One Two aren’t messing about when it comes to flying the flag for rock ’n’ roll”. (Jace Media)

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The past year has been a defining stretch for The Hot One Two. Closing out 2025 with the release of their most ambitious album to date, Virtues, the band pushed their signature hard-hitting rock to new ground, dropping a record built on heavy riffs and raw, anthemic energy.

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They took that momentum straight to the stage with a massive two-leg UK tour, tearing through packed rooms across the country and proving once again why their live show is impossible to ignore.

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Now, heading into the second half of 2026, the band is keeping the pedal down. This autumn sees the launch of 'The For You Tour'—a run named after the standout track from Virtues and built entirely around the fans. For this leg, the crowd takes the wheel: fans are picking the setlists for each night and getting their names printed directly onto the official tour merch.

 

The Hot One Two are heading back out on the road louder than ever, bringing the people who built this band right along with them.