Collibus is a British five-piece progressive metal band from

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. Members include Gemma Fox (lead vocals), Stephen Platt (lead guitar/backing vocals/production), Daniel Mucs (rhythm guitar), RJ Kershaw (bass guitar), and Darren Pugh (drums). In November 2013, Collibus was the first rock band to play a live set in the UK House of Commons. Collibus won the

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MP discretionary award of the Parliamentary competition Rock the House. Weatherly became the band's manager. In February 2014, the band released their debut album, ''The False Awakening.''"Collibus - The False Awakening"
''Metal Temple''. ''The False Awakening'' has been met with critical acclaim from music press. In 2014, the band performed at

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, Bloodstock Open Air, and the UK Sonisphere Festival.

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{{Authority control English progressive metal musical groups Musical groups from Manchester Musical groups established in 2004