The Cooper Temple Clause

The Cooper Temple Clause is a six piece rock band originating from Reading, UK. Their debut album See This Through and Leave was released to great critical acclaim in 2002 and their follow up Kick up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose was released in 2003. They have been associated by some with the revival of prog-rock, although their influences also include the post-hardcore of At The Drive-In, as well as the typical 90s-era Britrock sound. They have also increasingly incorporated electronic music into their sound.

Related Topics:
Reading - UK - 2002 - 2003 - Prog-rock - At The Drive-In

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The name is thought to derive from the Cowper-Temple clause, a provision introduced by William Cowper-Temple, 1st Baron Mount Temple into the second reading of the Education Bill of 1870, which provided that no catechism nor denominational teaching of any kind should be included in the religious instruction given in rate-aided schools.

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William Cowper-Temple, 1st Baron Mount Temple - Education Bill of 1870

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However, it's been revealed that Didz Hammond will leave the band in order to join ex-Libertine Carl Barat on his newly formed band. The Cooper Temple Clause have issued a statement on their official website confirming Didz's departure from the band. It reads: "Dear fans and friends of The Cooper Temple Clause,

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Libertine - Carl Barat

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it is with much regret that we must inform you all of Didz Hammond's departure from The Cooper Temple Clause. Though the news saddens us as much as we are sure it does you, we feel it is important to reassure everyone that things ended amicably and there is no bad feelings between anyone concerned. A brother has left the family home, though he shall never leave the family. We extend to him our love and wish him the best, and hope all of you can join us in lending him your support for the future."

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The band confirmed that they will not be splitting up and continue finishing their third album, saying: "Meanwhile, the album continues apace, and we hope to begin mixing the beast in a fortnight."

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