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The Amity Affliction
The Amity Affliction is an Australian post-hardcore band from Gympie, Queensland, formed in 2003. The band's current line-up consists of Joel Birch (lead vocals), Dan Brown (guitar), Jonathan Reeves (bass, vocals) and Joe Longobardi (drums). The Amity Affliction has released eight studio albums including ''Severed Ties'' (2008), ''Youngbloods (album), Youngbloods'' (2010), ''Chasing Ghosts (album), Chasing Ghosts'' (2012), ''Let the Ocean Take Me'' (2014), ''This Could Be Heartbreak'' (2016), ''Misery (album), Misery'' (2018) and ''Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them'' (2020). They are known for their highly personal songs, often dealing with depression, anxiety, death, substance abuse, and suicide, many lyrics stemming from vocalist Joel Birch's past struggles. The Amity Affliction released their latest album, ''Not Without My Ghosts'', in 2023. History Formation and early releases (2003–2008) The Amity Affliction formed in Gympie, a South-East Queensland town in Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gympie
Gympie ( ) is a city and a Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. Located in the Greater Sunshine Coast, Gympie is about north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city lies on the Mary River (Queensland), Mary River, which floods Gympie occasionally. The locality of Gympie is the central business district for the city of Gympie and also the administrative centre for the Gympie Region local government area. In the , Gympie had an urban population of 22,424 people. Gympie is famous for its gold field. It contains a number of historic buildings registered on the Queensland Heritage Register. History ''Gabi-Gabi language, Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi, Cabbee, Carbi, Gabi Gabi)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language formerly spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Sunshine Coast Region and Gympie Region, particularly the towns of Caloundra, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Noosa Heads, Gympie and extending north towards Maryborough, Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Crimson Eyes
Behind Crimson Eyes is a band based in Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2004. Their line-up currently consists of vocalist Josh Stuart, bassist Garth Buchanan, guitarist/ back up vocalist Aaron Schultz and Dan Kerby as drummer. Band history Since forming in 2004, Behind Crimson Eyes has played the Melbourne leg of the Taste Of Chaos tour in 2005, after which they sold out all but one show on their national headline tour, clocking up over 150 shows in 2005. Tracks from their EPs have received airplay on Australian radio station Triple J, featuring on the punk and hardcore show Short Fast Loud, with 3 of their songs making it the high rotation playlist by the end of 2005. The "Prologue" single did well on independent charts in November 2005, receiving airplay on "Australia's most respected commercial radio countdown, Take 40 Australia". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and now based in York, York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarist Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley. Initially formed in 2006 by Ben Bruce, the band officially established as a six-piece in 2008 with the founding line-up consisting of Bruce, Worsnop, Cassells, Liddell, Joe Lancaster and Ryan Binns. After the departure of Lancaster and Binns, as well as the recruitment of bassist Sam Bettley in 2009, the band released their debut album ''Stand Up and Scream'' (2009). The band released two studio albums ''Reckless & Relentless'' (2011) and ''From Death to Destiny'' (2013), before the departure of Worsnop in January 2015. He was replaced by Denis Stoff and the band released ''The Black (Asking Alexandria album), The Black'' (2016). Stoff departed from the band in October that year, and Worsnop subsequently returned to the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Break Even (band)
Break Even was an Australian hardcore punk band from Perth, which formed in 2005. For most of the band's run, the band was composed of Perri Basile on bass guitar, Mark Bawden on lead vocals, Simon Dreja on drums and Steffen Sciuto on guitar. Their debut album, ''The Bright Side'', was released in June 2009 and was dedicated to the band's original guitarist Rowan Willoughby, who died in November 2008. The group split in July 2012 but reconvened in December 2014. The band has been inactive since 2016. History Break Even formed in Perth in 2005 as a hardcore punk band with Mark Bawden on lead vocals, Simon Dreja on drums, Ash Pederick (ex- Miles Away) on guitar, Steffen Sciuto on bass guitar and Rowan Willoughby on lead guitar. Bawden later recalled, "the Perth music scene is good, there's a whole bunch of bands out there. My cousin got me into the music and took me to my first local show. I met a few friends and that's really how the band got started." Their seven-track debut e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misery Signals
Misery Signals was an American-Canadian metalcore band formed in Wisconsin in 2002. History Formation (2002–2003) Misery Signals was formed after the disbanding of several bands, including 7 Angels 7 Plagues, Hamartia, and Compromise. Having played briefly with 7 Angels 7 Plagues, former Compromise vocalist, Jesse Zaraska, was approached by Ryan Morgan and Kyle Johnson for a new project which would become Misery Signals. Jeff Aust from Hamartia joined on as second guitar and Ryan Morgan's brother Branden joined as the band's drummer. Aust soon left the band and has since gone on to join With Honor. He was replaced by Stu Ross, a friend of Jesse Zaraska's from St. Albert, Alberta. In 2003 the band released its eponymous debut EP. The EP was dedicated to the memory of Jordan Wodehouse and Daniel Langlois, who were killed by a drunk driver on Interstate 20 near Heflin, Alabama while on tour with their band Compromise in support of 7 Angels 7 Plagues. Ferret Music (2004–2009) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Are The Ocean
We Are the Ocean is an English rock band originating from Loughton, Essex. The band's line-up includes Liam Cromby (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Spence (bass), Alfie Scully (guitar), and Tom Whittaker (drums). The band have released four albums since forming in 2007: '' Cutting Our Teeth'' in 2010, '' Go Now and Live'' in 2011, '' Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow'' in 2012, and ''Ark'' in 2015. History Formation and self-titled debut EP (2007–2008) Following the dissolution of Dan Brown and Jack Spence’s previous band, the pair began playing with local friends Liam Cromby, Rickie Bloom, and Tom Whittaker in 2007 under the name Dead But Still Dreaming''.'' Shortly after, they rebranded as We Are the Ocean, and replaced Bloom with Alfie Scully. The band gained attention through online promotion via MySpace, which led to their nomination for the Kerrang! Best British Newcomer award in 2008. That same year, they independently released their debut self-titled EP, ‘''We Are the Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elora Danan (band)
Elora Danan were an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in late 2006 from various other bands in the local scene who had ended including As A Weapon and Alleged. They took their name from a baby character in the 1988 film ''Willow''. The band's first release was an extended play (EP) entitled '' We All Have Secrets'' in 2007. They then followed up with their debut studio album in 2009, '' In The Room Up There''. The band split up later in 2009. History Early years (2006) The band's first recordings were some early demos, simply titled "Demo 2006". The release featured two songs, "Stop It, Stop Breathing", and "I Feel Like Saying More". The second song was featured on a Boomtown sampler, and the first song was later re-recorded. We All Have Secrets (2007) After recording the demo in late 2006 the band signed to Boomtown Records, releasing their first official record, the EP '' We All Have Secrets'' in mid-2007. The song "Stop It, Stop Breat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deez Nuts (band)
Deez Nuts are an Australian band that formed in Melbourne in 2007. Equally influenced by hardcore punk and Hip hop music, hip hop, the band currently consists of vocalist JJ Peters, guitarist Matt Rogers (a.k.a. Real Bad), and drummer Alex Salinger. The band has released one EP and six studio albums. History Formation and ''Rep Your Hood'' (2007–2008) Deez Nuts started after the disbanding of Australian metalcore band I Killed the Prom Queen, of which JJ Peters was the drummer. After being heavily influenced by the hip hop and hardcore punk styles of music, Peters decided to start Deez Nuts. After he wrote a few songs he entered the studio to record the 2007 ''Deez Nuts'' demo performing all instruments and vocals. Acquiring live members, Peters and the band played a few shows around Melbourne. After such a positive response, Peters entered the studio again to finish recording Deez Nuts' first public release, an EP titled ''Rep Your Hood''; Peters performed everything on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian rock music band, which formed in 2004. Founding mainstays are Matthew Wright on lead vocals, piano and rhythm guitar and Clint Ellis on lead guitar. They were joined in 2014 by Dan Maio on drums, and his brother, Mike Maio on bass guitar. Former long-term members are Dave Anderson on bass guitar and Aaron Barnett on drums and percussion. The Getaway Plan found commercial success in Australia upon the release of their debut studio album, '' Other Voices, Other Rooms'', in 2008. The album peaked at number one on the AIR Charts (Australian Independent Records) and number 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Their second studio album, '' Requiem'', appeared in 2011. The group's first self-funded, A double a-sided single is " Lovesick/Mirrors" (2013). The Getaway Plan released their third studio album, Dark Horses, in 2015. It debuted at number ten on the ARIA Albums Chart – their highest position in Australia. History Formation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confession (band)
Confession are an Australian metalcore band from Melbourne. The band was formed in 2008 by frontman Michael Crafter, who is best known as the former lead vocalist of metalcore bands I Killed the Prom Queen, Carpathian and Bury Your Dead. They have released one EP titled '' Can't Live, Can't Breathe'' and three albums: ''Cancer'', '' The Long Way Home'' and ''Life and Death''. History Formation and ''Can't Live, Can't Breathe'' (2008–2009) Confession was started by Michael Crafter in 2008, following his Australian farewell tour with I Killed the Prom Queen. The first member that Crafter enlisted for his new band was guitarist Dan Brown, who previously played in Byron Bay based hardcore punk band 50 Lions and now plays in The Amity Affliction On 11 October 2008, the band released their first EP on Resist Records entitled '' Can't Live, Can't Breathe''. The EP featured a cover of the Frenzal Rhomb song "Ship of Beers", as well as 7 original songs, one of which was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Killed The Prom Queen
I Killed the Prom Queen is an Australian metalcore band from Adelaide, formed in 2001. They were prominent in the Australian live music scene and toured the US, Japan and Europe several times. They issued three studio albums: '' When Goodbye Means Forever...'' (2003), '' Music for the Recently Deceased'' (2006) and '' Beloved'' (2014). The latter two albums peaked at #27 and #6 on the ARIA Albums Chart respectively. The band initially split up in April 2007 due to the inability to find a permanent vocalist. They reformed with vocalist Michael Crafter to play a farewell tour in mid-2008 and released a live album and DVD, '' Sleepless Nights and City Lights'', which peaked at #48 in Australia. In May 2011 the band reformed with new vocalist Jamie Hope and performed on the Destroy Music Tour. They subsequently released their third studio album '' Beloved'' in February 2014. History Formation and ''Choose to Love, Live or Die'', Stacy's departure (2001–2002) I Killed the Prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Crafter
Michael Crafter is an Australian singer, songwriter and entertainment manager. His music career began as lead vocalist for I Killed the Prom Queen. Crafter is the vocalist of Confession, and formerly fronted Carpathian and Bury Your Dead. He also founded the Mistake clothing label, tattoo shops and a printing business. Biography Crafter is a vocalist and music manager in the Australian metalcore scene and lives a straight edge lifestyle. Crafter made a brief appearance on ''Big Brother Australia'' after being voted in by the public through an online voting process via the Big Brother website. He was evicted after three days, claiming his eviction was planned due to I Killed the Prom Queen's Say Goodbye Tour.Michaeenters BB house on day 7an/ref> Crafter appeared in the 2009 documentary ''Parkway Drive: The DVD'', providing commentary on the metal act Parkway Drive. He provides background on the band and explains their beginnings in Byron Bay. Crafter is also seen performing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
