A taste of what's to come

We know that many of the mob to descend upon Battersea next weekend for London Freeze 2009 will be there for the music, as much as the snowsports. With some of the world’s biggest names in music, skiing and snowboarding – it’s expected that fans of all three genres will flock in their thousands.

London Freeze 2009 – The Headliners

We have already put together a preview of the skiers and snowboarders. Inevitably, it is now the turn of the musicians. So, who will be performing, what type of music do they play and what sort of show will they put on? Take a look at this brief selection of videos to see what you can expect.

Orbital – Friday

Formed by two brothers in Sevenoaks, Kent in 1989. Went on to become a major part of the British electronica scene of the 1990s with mainstream success following an appearance at the 1994 Glastonbury Festival. After breaking up in 2004, Orbital reformed in 2008 to take part in a number of live gigs – including their much-anticipated appearance at London Freeze 09.

Eagles of Death Metal – Saturday

The Eagles of Death Metal are an American band with Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme as their primary members. Playing a mixture of garage rock with a touch of bluegrass, the band have been performing on and off since 1998 and have produced 3 studio albums in that time.

Friendly Fires – Sunday

One of the UK’s hottest new bands, the band members first met at St. Albans School. Originally called First Day Back, the name Friendly Fires first appeared after the time at university. Having changed direction to a dance-based sound, the band were recently nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, announcing their entrance into the über-cool music scene.

What more do you need to know? You’ve heard a little bit about them, you’ve seen them in action and you know what they sound like. Now all you have to do is choose your day wisely…

Image appears courtesy of Jedigo.