Former bassist Andy Nicholson left the band in 2006 shortly after their debut album was released.Īrctic Monkeys were heralded as one of the first bands to come to public attention via the Internet, with commentators suggesting they represented the possibility of a change in the way in which new bands are promoted and marketed. The group consists of lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002.
