The Salamanders
Back on the beat…
Karl Bilby, Adam Powell, Mark Johnston, Paul ‘bang bang’ Lester and Jason Powell have reunited after a lengthy hiatus to rekindle their musical chemistry…
Liverpool & Wirral · Est. 2000
Liverpool & Wirral's riff-driven rock band
The Salamanders are a five-piece known for catchy, post-punk-edged rock, playing live across Merseyside since 2000. Back in the rehearsal room and writing new material for 2026.
Our story
A Liverpool & Wirral band, 20+ years in the making
Formed in 2000, The Salamanders have spent over two decades defining a sound that's uniquely their own — intricate guitar riffs, a thumping rhythm section, and powerful, melodic vocals rooted in the Merseyside scene.
The sound
Radio DJs draw comparisons to The Stooges, The Strokes and Joy Division — with an even catchier edge. Tracks have featured on Liverpool Football Club match days and LFCTV.
The stage
Veterans of the North West live circuit: supporting The Doors Alive, headlining festivals in Cumbria, and playing Liverpool's legendary Mathew Street Festival.
What's next
Back in the rehearsal room writing new material, with studio time booked for September 2026 — and new Liverpool & Wirral gigs to be announced soon.
Live dates
Upcoming gigs in Liverpool & Wirral
New 2026 live dates are being booked now — check back here first, or follow us on social media for announcements the moment they're confirmed.
New music
Fresh tracks, ready to stream
In The City, Alcohol and TV Show — three new tracks from The Salamanders, with more on the way.
Latest news
Back on the beat
The Salamanders
Back on the beat…
Karl Bilby, Adam Powell, Mark Johnson, Paul “Bang Bang” Lester and Jason Powell have reunited after a lengthy hiatus to rekindle their musical chemistry…
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I book The Salamanders?
Get in touch via our contact page with your event date, venue and location — we play Liverpool, Wirral and the wider North West.
What genre is the band?
Riff-driven rock with a post-punk edge — think The Stooges, The Strokes and Joy Division, with a catchier, more melodic songwriting style.
Book The Salamanders, or just follow along
Booking a venue or festival? Get in touch. Just a fan? Follow us for gig announcements, new releases and studio updates first.