There are at least three bands named Kestrel: 1. UK prog band with one self-titled album released in 1975 2. cryptic USBM project from CW Productions (Furdidurke, Cirrhus, etc) 3. An Australian melodic hardcore band that debuted in 2024. 1.) In the early 70's, a symphonic rock quintet were doing the London college circuit when they caught the attention of producer John Worth who signed them and released their one album in 1975. It didn't sell too well but the boys took it more or less in stride and then went their separate ways. Read more on Last.fm