A YOUNG bunch of lads from Teignbridge will be mesmerising the metropolis when they play in the finals of a prestigious national rock competition in London later this month.

Heavy hitters such as Queen's Brian May and veteran rock shocker Alice Cooper are among the judges who will be catching the vibes of resolutely junior outfit New Project whose drummer is still at primary school.

But what 11-year-old Dan Aston from Milber lacks in years he more than makes up for in precocious talent as the beat behind Kingskerswell brothers Ben Cornish, 13, and Zach, 14.