The Fighting Cocks

Enter Shikari are an English rock band formed in St Albans in 1999. The band was founded by bassist Chris Batten, lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds, and drummer Rob Rolfe. Guitarist Rory Clewlow joined the band in 2003, completing its current lineup and adopting the name Enter Shikari. In 2006, they performed at Download Festival and held a sold-out concert at the London Astoria. Their debut album, Take to the Skies, was released on 19 March 2007 and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart; it has been certified gold in the UK. Their second album, Common Dreads, was released on 15 June 2009 and debuted at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart. Their third album, A Flash Flood of Colour, was released on 16 January 2012 and debuted at number four; both albums have been certified silver in the UK. The band supported A Flash Flood of Colour through the associated world tour before beginning work on their fourth studio album, The Mindsweep, which was released on 19 January 2015.