Factory Star began life as Bramah, Tim Lyons (bass) and Brian Benson (drums).
The band performed in Anglesey on New Year's Eve in 2008, playing tracks from Bramah's solo album The Battle of Twisted Heel.
The band performed a live session and were interviewed by Marc Riley on his BBC 6 Music show in July 2009.
[1] The Hanley brothers parted company with the band in April 2010, and were replaced by Chris Dutton on bass (Sicknurse, The Hamsters, Kill Pretty) and Tom Lewis on drums (Rapid Pig).
The resulting album was named "Enter Castle Perilous" and was released on CD, LP and download in March 2011.