There are two bands with the name State of the Nation : 1) "A three-man engine of enlightenment fueled by revolutionary convictions and kinetic spirit." Rob Haworth (Hard Stance, Farside) - Vocals, Guitar. Mark Haworth (Hard Stance, Inside Out) - Bass. Andy Patterson (Polestar, Red Bennies, Search, Subrosa) - Drums. 2) A half-decent indie-rock band from Birmingham UK, active from 2001-03. A popular indie night at the Custard Factory was named after the band following 'EP', recorded at Blue Whale Studios.