Lanarkshire metal band Sixth Wonder making noise after landing Radio 1 airplay

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A Lanarkshire singer is screaming to the heavens - and she couldn't be happier. Rebekah Kirk, from Cambuslang, is the frontwoman for metalcore band Sixth Wonder, who recently landed Radio 1 airplay for their new single "Saboteur".

The group have several shows and new songs in the pipeline for 2023, including an upcoming support slot with Welsh rockers Dream State.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android However Rebekah, who previously gigged as a solo artist, has had to adjust to singing a more aggressive, full throated style of vocal.She told Lanarkshire Live: "I only really got into metal when I was about 19, so a few years ago but it’s quickly became my favourite genre, and as a singer it's great to do."I remember hearing Courtney LaPlante (of Canadian rock band Spiritbox) and it was the first time that I'd really heard a woman scream like that as a singer.

I thought it was amazing."Sixth Wonder had begun as a project of Rebekah's as she studied at the University of the West of Scotland., which led her to work on tracks with Nathan Kirkwood.The duo realised they liked the sound they'd hit upon, and Sixth Wonder developed from there, eventually expanding into a five-piece and gained recognition after dropping early tracks like "The Deal" and "Stay Away".Now "Saboteur has earned new admirers, after