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Aston Saints: Blood. Fire. Sisterhood.

Getting out of the deprived inner-city suburbs of Birmingham was always the goal: all that had to be finalised was the method. At first she thought that the Aston Saints was the way, a riot grrrl band who find that sisterhood and talent will take you a long, long way. And then she found the places where reality grows thin, and discovers abilities that should not exist in the cold light of day.

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About the book

Aston Saints

Blood. Fire. Sisterhood.

Six girls. One band. A city that tried to keep them quiet.

From the council estates and back streets of Birmingham comes a story of rage and friendship, second-hand guitars and stolen dreams. They're not here to be liked. They're here to be heard.

This is the rise of Aston Saints.

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Meet the band

  • Sophie

    Vocals, Guitar, Piano

  • Nia

    Bass, Backing Vocals

  • Aishah

    Drums, Backing Vocals

  • Penny

    Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

  • Zainab

    Keys, Backing Vocals

  • Orla

    Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals