15/02/2007 We are delighted to announce that we will be playing at The Rock & Blues Custom Show, Pentrich, Derbyshire on 28/07/07. We will be sharing the main stage with GMT and 2 other huge acts yet to be announced.










06/01/2007 Review of the British Steel Festival from Terrorizer magazine posted on our reviews page.

12/11/2006 New dates added to gig guide

5/11/2006 Photos of Queens Hall, Nuneaton, UK (GMT gig) added to our gallery



29/10/2006 Photos from The British Steel Festival 2006 added to our gallery

07/10/2006 We are proud to announce that Simon Hall is now the new vocalist with The Handsome Beasts. Pictures of Simon can be found on our gallery.
Alongside fronting his own covers band BEHOLDER, Simon is also pleased to front the NWOBHM giants THE HANDSOME BEASTS.  The request to join the band was suggested by Gary himself prior to his death, but obviously not taken as a serious comment.  Yet since the recent death of his dear friend, Simon is honored to continue where Gary left off, alongside this Simon’s comments were..

“If I don’t take the job he’ll come back and f**kin’ haunt me !”

Having toured the UK and Europe on several occasions with previous bands, Simon has took on THE HANDSOME BEASTS mantle as one of the forerunners in delivering the complete rock and metal package.

Unapologetic, Uncompromising and Unrelenting in his approach to live music, the big guy has made many friends along the way due to his straight talking no nonsense attitude towards the current music scene. Having graced the stage with close friends such as PETE WAY (UFO), BLACKFOOT, BUDGIE, AMERICAN DOG and DAVE HLUEBECK (MOLLY HATCHET) he has bridged the gap between the old school rock and the harder metal scene, bringing a powerful performance laced with a melodic intensity second to none.
 
Alongside his antics on the stage, Simon is the founder creator of DS Promotions, who over the years have been responsible for bringing Stateside and European acts to the UK, along with developing breakthrough bands, although this task does take its toll as a recent interview would suggest…

“If these little berks would think more about song structure than trying to impress me with dodgy gothic make-up, the inability to pull their trousers up and lyrics about having a difficult paper round – then they might get more gigs !”

With his fingers on the pulse of Modern Metal, but with toes firmly embedded in the foundations of Classic Rock, Simon is pleased to bring a fresh, unyielding approach to the band and bring you a show which should not to be missed.


05/09/2006 Click here to view a short clip of Flabbie performing at the 2006 B.O.F Rally


02/09/2006 Garry's funeral will be at 2pm on thursday sept 7th at Woodlands Cemetary & Crematorium, Birmingham Rd, Coleshill, B'ham 01675 464835.


02/09/2006 There will be a Garry Dalloway benefit gig at The Roadhouse, Stirchley, Birmingham on friday 22nd Sept 2006. The band will include all remaining members of the Beasts plus some guest appearances from former members. Vocals will be shared by Simon Hall and John Ward of Saxon.


23/08/2006 R.I.P Garry "Flabbie" Dalloway.
It is with regret that we have to inform you that on sunday afternoon 20/08/2006 our legendary singer was found dead in his flat by friend and Handsome Beasts guitarist Alan Nyland. As yet the course of death is unknown as Garry had long suffered from diabetes and heart problems. Garry was a great singer, performer and friend. He will be sorely missed by everyone.


04/06/2006 Pictures of the Estonia gig added to our gallery.


22/06/2006 New dates added to gig guide.