Yea, The New normal is a pretty amazing album, really enjoyed the whole, except for maybe Naming The Elephant, but otherwise really solid album, plus they go off live :thumb:

Suprised no one has mentioned The Butterfly Effect yet....

Snap to Zero

Band Members

Guitar / Vocals: Sam Morrison
Bass: Sebastian Bohm
Drums: Sam Carpenter

Heavy, groove-orientated, alternative rock music. The music revolves around spaced-out and delayed guitars, twisted chunk riffs and fat creamy bass over tight, solid drums. Hip hop tinged vocals incorporate melodies and screaming with socially, politically and spiritually aware lyrics.

Snap To Zero began in 1997 by Sam Morrison. However, the current lineup has been recording, touring and rocking hard for around a year.

s2z make cutting-edge, original music with wide appeal that makes people want to stand up, move and listen.

realeases : Sound Operation (EP) - 1999
Beats is a Drug (CD single) - 2001
Snap to Zero (EP) - 2002
Where's Your Head At? (CD Single) - 2004
Where Is The Free World? (LP) - 2005

good tracks - Judgementality
Deceive Me
Hour by Hour

[QUOTE=SoLs]Yea, The New normal is a pretty amazing album, really enjoyed the whole, except for maybe Naming The Elephant, but otherwise really solid album, plus they go off live :thumb:

[/QUOTE]

Upon the first listen I didn't particularly like Naming The Elephant either. It's one of those songs that needs time to grow on you. It's like the 'Reflection' of The New Normal.

/another Tool comparison

[QUOTE=SoLs]Suprised no one has mentioned The Butterfly Effect yet....[/QUOTE]

Don't worry, they will be ;)

I dont like any Australian bands, and i'm Australian, and live in Sydney.

[size=7]The Dirty Three[/size]

The Dirty Three began in Melbourne, Australia in 1992. Led by a violin and playing post-rock music, they are a truly unique band. A truly inspiring band, the lineup consists of Warren Ellis (violin), Mick Turner (guitar and bass) and Jim White (drums/percussion). All three of the band members have been in such amazing projects as "Let Love In" by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds.

[b]Releases[/b]

Sad And Dangerous (1994)
Dirty Three (1995)
Horse Stories (1996)
Ocean Songs (1998)
Whatever You Love, You Are (2000)
She Has No Strings Apollo (2003)

I'll put a song or two up tomorrow. [url=http://dw.com.com/redir?&destUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fmusic-files.download.com%2Fmp3%2F100696523%2F100697076%2FDirty_Three-I_Really_Shouldve_Gone_Out_Last_Night.mp3&edId=582&siteId=32&oId=3600-8606_32-100017038&ontId=8606&lop=link&tag=link&ltype=dl_192k&astId=2&pid=100696523&mfgId=100017038&merId=100017038]Here's[/url] one for now.

[u][size=3][b]Colditz Glider[/b][/size][/u]

[i]The instrumental four-piece that is Colditz Glider comes out of Melbourne, and information on them is hard to come by on the internet. They have no official website, but I have managed to dig up an interview for you guys to give you a bit of information on them.

Colditz Glider's music can only be adequately described through excessive use of pretentious metaphors, so I'm not going to try it. Instead I will settle for the inadequate description that they sound something like Mogwai on crack cocaine.[/i]

[b]Who are they?[/b]

Lynden Brown - Guitar
Caley Groves - Guitar
Ben Hallpike - Bass
Ollie Williams - Drums

I cannot stress enough just how good these guys are at their instruments, if you think I'm wrong, see them live, then shut your f[size=2]ucking[/size] mouth. Colditz Glider's live show is something else, wow.

[b]Discography[/b]

So far, Colditz have a pretty limited discography and are very early into their musical career - which I hope will be long and mind-f[size=2]uckingly[/size] impressive.

The story so far:

2004 - [b][u]Colditz Glider EP[/u][/b] 3" CD.
2004 - [b][u]Properties Of Light[/b][/u] CD

A full length album is hopefully forthcoming this year or in 2006.

[b]AUDIO[/b]

"Moment In The Sun" - Properties Of Light EP
[url]http://s15.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=20LECHDAU2NTI10J7ZHCL4M8TA[/url]

"Properties Of Light" - Properties Of Light EP
[url]http://s15.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=17NWXUVR7SO752E3HX1VCDLXKQ[/url]

[u]INTERVIEW[/u]
[url]http://www.rockus.com.au/common/archives/interviews/colditzglider.html[/url]

Very well.

The Butterfly Effect:

Vocals: Clint Boge
Guitar: Kurt Goedhart
Bass: Glenn Esmond
Drums: Ben Hall

2001 TBE independantly released their 6 track self titled ep. By 2002 the Ep sales had reached an excess of 10000 copies and after a long while touring the band signed with modern music to record a full length album. November 2002 they began recording this masterpiece. The title: Begins Here. A name chosen by the band to describe the way they felt about Their evolution. The album debuted in Australia on August 4 2003 at number 24 on the indi charts. They followed this release with a massive 115 shows around Australia. A tour that would last 5 months.

Towards the end of 2004, TBE set out on a tour of Europe with the British band "Breed 77". After a very succesful tour they are now back in Australia for the process of writing the new album.

Discography

The Butterfly Effect EP- 2002
Begins here LP- 2004

Recommended downloads

Black Lung
Consequence
Take it Away

Sites

[url]http://www.thebutterflyeffect.com.au[/url]
[url]http://www.mp3.com.au[/url]

Butterfly effect pwns :thumb: Love filling silence, builds up so well, anyone know anythin about a new album coming from these guys anytime soon?

way to cut my lunch dirge... Nah it's cool, nice post. I have a Begins Here album review you could link people to under the discography. [url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1265]Link[/url] :thumb:

SoLs, The Butterfly Effect are doing a Gold Cost show some time soon (I think it's next week, I was going to go but I have exams) and it will be their last before they head into the studio and start recording. No release date yet, but the wheels will soon be in motion.

[b]Uploads[/b]

[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WC9ABRI0ZLGK3PEPVKUZDQ0U2]The Butterfly Effect - Filling Silence[/url]
[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2D6H6GBZVC1JY1MLW71RHPZ38G]The Butterfly Effect - Consequence[/url]
[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2GS7GAJUO1ZTP0ED2ZSVUC180R]The Butterfly Effect - Take It Away[/url]
[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WO9H92FD3FBV2OOARNCLN2JMZ]The Butterfly Effect - Black Lung[/url]


Also, Don't overlook [b]The Dirty Three[/b] and [b]Colditz Glider[/b] :)

i live in sydney, so thats unfortunate :upset:
Tho lookin forward to new album, will be very interesting to see what they follow up with

[QUOTE=blueyxd]I might revioew my old mates Melodyssey some time[/QUOTE]

You know Melodyssey? They are an awesome band!

The singer has such a good voice. I bought one of their cds.....with the game and aquaplane on it...cant remember the name.

Yeah saw them when they supported the Butterfly effect. Was very impressed.

[QUOTE=dirge for november]Very well.

The Butterfly Effect:

Vocals: Clint Boge
Guitar: Kurt Goedhart
Bass: Glenn Esmond
Drums: Ben Hall

2001 TBE independantly released their 6 track self titled ep. By 2002 the Ep sales had reached an excess of 10000 copies and after a long while touring the band signed with modern music to record a full length album. November 2002 they began recording this masterpiece. The title: Begins Here. A name chosen by the band to describe the way they felt about Their evolution. The album debuted in Australia on August 4 2003 at number 24 on the indi charts. They followed this release with a massive 115 shows around Australia. A tour that would last 5 months.

Towards the end of 2004, TBE set out on a tour of Europe with the British band "Breed 77". After a very succesful tour they are now back in Australia for the process of writing the new album.

Discography

The Butterfly Effect EP- 2002
Begins here LP- 2004

Recommended downloads

Black Lung
Consequence
Take it Away

Sites

[url]http://www.thebutterflyeffect.com.au[/url]
[url]http://www.mp3.com.au[/url][/QUOTE]

I practice next door to the butterfly effect

[QUOTE=Macdaddy]You know Melodyssey? They are an awesome band!

The singer has such a good voice. I bought one of their cds.....with the game and aquaplane on it...cant remember the name.

Yeah saw them when they supported the Butterfly effect. Was very impressed.[/QUOTE]
That would be Distance And Regret. Yeah, I sort of knew Lance (singer) and Paul (ex Bassist) from primary school, but they were in different grades to me. The other 2 went to my high school.

Do/did you about the band Ochre?

[B]Hobb's Angel of Death[/B]

[U]Line up:[/U]
Peter Hobbs - guitars/vocals
Dave Frew - bass
Bruno Canziani - drums

Peter Hobb formed Hobb's Angel of Death in 1986. He claimed that he played pure music. Whether or not this was true, hobb's angel of death were a thrash band, similar to slayer. After their first album, the band dissolved, to then join back up again seven years later to record their second album.

[U]Releases:[/U]

Virgin Metal Invasion from Down Under - Demo, 1987
Demo 2 - Demo, 1987
Hobbs' Angel of Death - Full-length 1988
Inheritance - Full-length, 1995

[U]Uploads:[/U]

From Hobb's Angel of Death:
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2O3MFWIGLS17M3IFA5J1JQIR6E ]Brotherhood[/URL]
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3M2B3X6V0XZH81DIFBDIPH3BBY ]Bubonic Plague[/URL]

From Inheritance:
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3S05BGIK6VU5H2424QXBIE41XI ]Catelepsy[/URL]
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0PBM3JVCX7V50EHKYLDVRIJE7 ]Forced Fed[/URL]

gaslight, In your [i]Colditz Glider[/i] post I think your uploaded the same song twice (Properties of Light). Mind setting me up with a little more? :)

/will post thoughts on bands later tonight

NOTE: The next band I post on will be either Dungeon or Karnivool. Any preference?

[QUOTE=Macdaddy]I practice next door to the butterfly effect[/QUOTE]
Awesome man. I think they're an incredible band, and live act.

And to G Mac, sorry bro but i was looking forward to writing about TBE. You can add to it thouugh if you like, I didnt cover it all :thumb:.

dungeon's Australian?, didnt know that... :p

[QUOTE=dirge for november]Awesome man. I think they're an incredible band, and live act.

And to G Mac, sorry bro but i was looking forward to writing about TBE. You can add to it thouugh if you like, I didnt cover it all :thumb:.[/QUOTE]

Ha, don't worry bout it man, I was only joking. You did a good job, and at thanks for having some input regarding this thread.

SoLs, yes, Dungeon are Australian. I shall do them some time this week, as I believe they've just released a new album.

Grr don't know what's going on with Dungeon, they're so good :x
I thought they had broken up, and then they were at Metal For The Brain.. :x

Last I heard I think they had just released a follow up to A Rise To Power, Tim was selling gear to fund an overseas tour and they were looking pretty good. I guess I'll look further into it.

[U]Gus & Frank[/U]

Bass: Matty Dav
Guitar: Chris Burley
Drums: "Hat"
Keyboard/vocals: Gus Russo
Guitar/vocals: Frank Skywalker

Gus & Frank are an awesome Melbourne outfit. They play an extremely funky brand of..... I don't know what you'd call it? You be the judge! Gus met Frank when he was playing backing keyboards in an inner city pizzeria. Gus noticed how Frank captivised his audience when he would come up to them and ask "whoooooo ooooordered laaaasagneeee???!!!" Over the next few years they sat in their home-made studio writing music passionetly. One night when they were playing at a pub in Melbourne they met up with three other "dudes" and decided to ditch the drum machine and get a real band together. Since then "Gus & Frank" have infiltrated the music scene with their unusual blend of throbbing bass riffs and infectious melodies. Frank takes his audience on a captivating journey through twisted tales of love gone wrong, psychotic serial killers and deviate fairytale characters.

[U]Discography[/U]

Confessions of a Rooftop Killer 1 Feb 2003
I'd Rather Be A Bass Player 1 May 2004
Wonderful Life 12 Mar 2004
Fake Live EP 1 Dec 2003
Late Night Cha Cha 1 Sep 2003
So Entertaining 21 Feb 2003
She Dumped Me 1 Dec 2003

[U]Recommended Listening[/U]
I haven't heard a lot of stuff by G&F but from what I have heard I would certainly recommend "So Entertaining" Great song!

For uploads go to [url]http://www.gusandfrank.com.au/html/songs/[/url]

You really have to check these guys out. Cheers.

Well this thread has been quiet so I might do another one.

Japunga (Metal)

Jef Carter- Guitar, Vocals
Luke Lawrance- Bass, Backing Vocals
Rudi Weber- Drums

Forming in October 2001, Japunga got themselves a reputation for being and extremely heavy and brutal act, yet remaining positive. The music is written by Guitarist/ Singer Jef Carter who writes about his near death experiences and misfortunes. He feels that this is something listeners can relate to in "the real world".

With their recent achievements including and album release "Light At Days End" on July 7th 2004, completing a national tour around Australia and performing at the brilliant "Big Day Out" concert, Japunga are leaving everyone who see them stunned at the sheer brilliance of their music.

Information and mp3 downloads can be found at Japungas website:

[url]http://www.japunga.com[/url]

Sorry for not linking you all to direct mp3's, but i dont have a yousendit account, and really arent to bothered to register one at this stage.

You are not required to register for YSI, nor use any E-Mail addresses, which makes it incredibly simple. :)

OMGZORZ, I've just found what I've been scowering the net for for the last couple of months. Cog bootlegs, available at [url]http://xhaos.no-ip.org:6117/[/url]

I'll have everything there within the next week. :D:D:D

Alright then G mac i will link my next band with YSI. I might do Sunk Loto or maybe Melodyssey tomorrow when i get the chance ( I have to go into the city to pick up the new Dream Theater album, and cog album now that you convinced me to buy it :) )

^^^
Yes, do Sunk Loto. Thier lastest album is very good IMO.

An adelaide band im ure you adelaide people have heard of....or not

[B][U]FALL OF REASON[/U][/B]

Bios::..


At the beginning of 2003 the band ‘Fall Of Reason’, became an established entity in it’s own right. Its aim is to become a significant part of the Adelaide music scene. The band has many influences, but it has developed a style of its own, ‘Fall Of Reason’ are an original musical act, consisting of five members, all with a strong history in music. All members are of a relatively young age (everyone under 20). The band members have had experience playing within other bands and as solo performers, playing in front of large crowds. These young men have a thirst to strive within the music industry and create a base within Australia.

‘Fall of Reason’ have created a strong live performance which leaves a lasting impression on their audience. The band has a tight live show and a CD that demonstrates what it is capable of achieving.

The band has played gigs all over Adelaide in venues such as the Austral hotel and the Crown and Anchor and is looking for more exposure to audiences in Adelaide. The band has also played the Hard Rock café in Melbourne in May 2004. As a relatively new band with a dynamic live show, they are looking for more work within the Adelaide music scenes and a chance to play with some heavier acts also.

Fall of Reason has impressed audiences who have witnessed their live shows. The backbone of the band is indeed its live performance. The band’s style has been described as a mix between heavy rock and metal.

Many heavy rock and metal acts have inspired the band to create their own style of original music over the time they have been together. The local music scene within Australia can also be listed as one of the major factors that have helped to create their unique sound. With vocals that range from clean melody to heart wrenching screams, coupled with the sound of crushing guitars, unique timings, the sound of the hard drums and a deep bass, an intense musical experience is provided for an audience. Not necessarily associated with scenes in the Adelaide music industry, they are simply out to play good music and get their music heard wherever possible.

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FurbZ

Name: Adam

Instrument: Linguistics

Gear: 47 midget llamas…..

Favourite Cds: Amen “We Have Come For Your Parents”, Deftones “Around the Fur”, Atreyu “The Crimson”, ICP “Great Milenko”, Kottonmouth Kings “Royal Highness”, Paradise Burning “Release Your Demons”

Favourite Movies: Se7en, SAW, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, American history

Favourite Pastimes: My Family (not of blood but spirit), Art, pfaftin like a mongoose

Quote: “”Im Rick James Bitch!”

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Carlo

Name: Carlo “sleepy” Mendoza

Instrument: Guitar

Gear: B.C Rich Guitar, Hughes and Kettner Amp, Trace Elliot 4x10

Favourite Cds: Barbara Streisand "Greatest Hits", Queen "Greatest Hits", The Eagles "Greatest Hits"

Favourite Movies: Battle Royal

Favorite Pastimes: Smoking

Quote: “word”


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Stu

Name: Stuart Glutton

Instrument: Drums

Gear: DW Drums / Hardware, Zildjian Cymbals

Favourite Cds: Atreyu “Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses”, I Killed The Prom Queen “When Goodbye Means Forever”, Paradise Burning “Release Your Demons”, Sunk Loto "Between Birth & Death", Hopesfall "The Satellite Years"

Favourite Movies: Donnie Darko, The Jackal, Chopper

Favorite Pastimes:Eating, Basking like a Mollusc, Sleeping

Quote: “Why would you do that” – Stuart Glutton


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Eli

Name: Elijah

Instrument: Bass

Gear:

Favourite Cds: Tool “Lateralus”, System Of A Down “System Of A Down”, ICP “Bizzar”, Korn “Life Is Peachy”

Favourite Movies: Natural Born Killers, How High, Snoop Dogg’s Doggy Style XXX

Favorite Pastimes: Video Games

Quote: “She Wants You To Go Home” – Maynard James Keenan



Zillante

Name: Anthony

Instrument: Guitar

Gear: Ampeg SS140c, Boss ME-30, Ibanez RG 170

Favourite Cds: Metallica “And Justice For All”, Machine Head “Imperium”, Fear Factory “Demanufacture”

Favourite Movies: Half Baked, How High, Mature Sluts XXX

Favorite Pastimes: [url]www.digitexxx.com[/url], [url]www.thehun.com[/url]

Quote: “Chop Your Breakfast On A Mirror” – James Hetfield
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[url]http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=20112[/url]

^^^Where you can get 3 of their tracks including my favorite: "AfganE"

One of the very few Aussie bands i like.

Oh that sucks, Sunk Loto are currently working on a new site. I'll do a review when they are completed. I will do one though dont worry about that.

I checked out Japunga and I liked what I heard! Although I'm not a huge fan of metal bands, but It was entertaining music!

I just realised I never posted what I thought of The Dirty Three, Colditz Glider and Hobb's Angel Of Death.

The Dirty Three are really quite good. I managed to find Horse Stories and Ocean Songs on my college network, so I've heard a bit more than what br3ad_man uploaded. I'll admit I haven't listened to an album through yet (I will), but the violin fits the music very very well. I see why they have no vocalist, they don't need one :p

Colditz Glider, from the one song I've heard (my request for more still stands gaslight), they seem fairly good. There was one or two points in the song that I found didn't seem to flow 'right', but other than that it was quite interesting. I imagine gaslight hit the nail on the head when he says this group should be seen live. It's a pity I have no money because they will be in Brisbane soon I believe. :(

Hobb's Angel Of Death. I definately wasn't aware Australia had produced any Thrash acts worth listening to. Once again I was ignorant. To me the vocals don't seem brilliant. Inheritence also seems much more appealing to me than their S/T. The S/T doesn't really have much as far as production quality goes. Anyway, if your a Thrash fan definately give these guys a listen.

[size=3][b]Melodyssey[/b][/size]

Lance Howard - Vocals
Clint Vincent - Guitar
Luke Williams - Drums/backup Vocals
Dan Vincent - Bass

Previous Members
Paul Howard - Bass
DJ Ryzer - Turntables


Releases:
Melodyssey (EP) - 2001
Distance And Regret (Album) 2003



Melodyssey are from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. As theur name suggests, they are quite melodic, but they also pack quite a punch. I guess nu-metal would be a fair genre to give them, but don't you go thinking of them like Linkin Park or "those" kind of bands. They have so much more substance.

Their first EP was quite hard hitting, with a bit of punk, but mostly rap-metal, not only due to the DJ, but Lance also took on the rap style a fair bit. It's strangely cool to see the little guy bust out those lines with the force he does, sound like Geddy Lee the next line, and scream half a minute later (see Operate).

The DJ left the band after the EP was released, and with that, a lot of the electronic sound was lost. So they went more melodic, and not so heavy, but their technicality could be heard much better. Aquaplane, while being relatively soft, is one of their more intricate songs. Also, they tried a bit of experimenting, so their musical "softening" hasn't meant they have gone stale.

Live shows is where Melodyssey are at their best, I've seen them quite a few times over the years. They feel so much more powerful in the live setting, and with a good crowd, the place can go ****ing nuts. If you happen to see them, and they close with the song Operate, get in the pit if you aren't already!

A few new songs have been played live, and it seems they are keeping the melodic sound and power levels about the same, but they have been adding a very atmospheric and epic sound to their songs, which I like quite a bit. They are working on a new album at the moment, and possibly planning to release again this year.


Recommended songs:
Operate
Bullrush
[url=http://www.killcrushdestroy.com/~melodyssey/sounds/distance_and_regret.mp3]Distance And Regret[/url]
Aquaplane

[url]http://www.melodyssey.com/[/url]

Nice blue, I managed to find the Melodyssey EP the other day on my network. It's pretty good, I'd definately buy an album released by these guys. Hearing them play more melodic stuff without the DJ would be good to. Does the vocalist keep the rap style vocals on the second release?

As for them being awesome live, I believe every word of it. I get the same kind of feeling listening to this EP as I do when I listen to studio recordings of Karnivool (who are so much better live). Hopefully I'll see them live myself some time :thumb:

He does a little bit, but the album is mostly singing with a bit of screaming

[QUOTE=joe_fresh][B]Hobb's Angel of Death[/B]

[U]Line up:[/U]
Peter Hobbs - guitars/vocals
Dave Frew - bass
Bruno Canziani - drums

Peter Hobb formed Hobb's Angel of Death in 1986. He claimed that he played pure music. Whether or not this was true, hobb's angel of death were a thrash band, similar to slayer. After their first album, the band dissolved, to then join back up again seven years later to record their second album.

[U]Releases:[/U]

Virgin Metal Invasion from Down Under - Demo, 1987
Demo 2 - Demo, 1987
Hobbs' Angel of Death - Full-length 1988
Inheritance - Full-length, 1995

[U]Uploads:[/U]

From Hobb's Angel of Death:
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2O3MFWIGLS17M3IFA5J1JQIR6E ]Brotherhood[/URL]
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3M2B3X6V0XZH81DIFBDIPH3BBY ]Bubonic Plague[/URL]

From Inheritance:
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3S05BGIK6VU5H2424QXBIE41XI ]Catelepsy[/URL]
[URL=http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0PBM3JVCX7V50EHKYLDVRIJE7 ]Forced Fed[/URL][/QUOTE]

Have you got anymore tracks from Inheritance? I can't find the bastard anywhere.

Back when The Berzerker were reviewed (who I was going to do myself) someone asked for more uploads. Sorry I haven't been in this thread for a while and only just read it but thought I'd upload a couple of tracks anyway.

[url=http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1B0VHDTA3Z4YS2NRAULJ4IDGU5]The Berzerker - Paradox[/url]
[url=http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3SPLF2FNK52VP0QD9OGLLSDOVL]The Berzerker - Disregard[/url]

Both from the album Dissimulate

i noticed in the thread part they said NZ band? i have to do it, my favourite band ATM...
:naughty: :evil: :naughty:

[SIZE=7][B]8 Foot Sativa[/B][/SIZE]

New Zealand metal band

Lineup:
Matt Sheppard - Vox (brother of Sam, has recently replaced Justin Niessen)
Gary Smith - Guitar
Brent Fox - Bass
Sam Sheppard - Drums


some bio: (from [url]http://www.intergalacticrecords.com[/url])
[QUOTE]
" New Zealand's premier metal band 8-Foot Sativa have risen from the Wild West of Auckland to becoming a household name in NZ, creating metal history in New Zealand. The huge success of their two albums, national tours, break- through chart positions and exposure in the main stream media has never before been seen in this country by a Heavy Metal band.

They have had an amazing amount of Television exposure with multiple screenings of their videos and an array of interviews and features on NZ Television shows. The self-titled track, '8 Foot Sativa' as Voted by viewers, was number 1 on M2's top 12 for 7 weeks and remained in this chart for seven months. They also won 'Best New Act 2002' on Squeeze TV's Award Show, as well as being voted number 18 of 'the Top 100 Videos of all Time' on C4, by New Zealand public. The band has received more TV exposure than most of NZ's mainstream pop acts.

The debut album HATE MADE ME entered the NZ Album charts at number 43 and the new album SEASON FOR ASSAULT entered the NZ album chart at Number 6! Beating all other rock releases, including Heavyweight International names such as Nickelback, Lincoln Park, Evanescence, and Audioslave amongst others. It was also the 2nd highest New Zealand artist after Hayley Westenra. HATE MADE ME is now 1000 sales away from Gold Status in NZ and the new album SEASON FOR ASSAULT is halfway there, in only 3 months.

Champions of Heavy Metal and Rock radio shows, 8FS became the "most requested band" on the ROCK NETWORK, New Zealand's biggest Rock station.

8-Foot Sativa have toured New Zealand four times over 2002 and 2003, The 3rd tour in early 2003 included dates with USA band DISTURBED, the week before the most ambitious project to date: The 2003 WORLD TOUR. This featured dates in LA, NEW YORK, AUSTIN, TORONTO, LONDON, HONG KONG, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. These include the South by Southwest Festival -Texas, Canadian Music Week Showcase - Toronto, and the highlight show, supporting Brazilin Metallers, SOULFLY at London's legendary venue the Astoria.

8 FOOT SATIVA have played with many profile bands including Metallica, Pantera, Soulfly, Children of Bodem, Disturbed,
Corrosion of Conformity amongst others.

RIP IT UP Magazine gave both their albums a 5 star review and all reviews of the albums and live shows have been outstanding. " [/QUOTE]

They also played some locations at the 2003 BIG DAY OUT


Discography:
Breed the Pain - December 2004 (Intergalactic)
Season for Assault - 2002 (Intergalactic)
Hate Made Me - 2002 (Intergalactic)

LINKS (hard to find anything rock solid about these guys):
[url]http://www.intergalacticrecords.com[/url]
[url]http://www.8footsativa.com[/url]

[size=4][b][center]Skyhooks[/b][/center][/size]

[url=http://photobucket.com/albums/v376/JasonTheSteve/?action=view&current=skyhooks_7.jpg]Band photo[/url] (From left, clockwise) Freddie, Greg, Red, Bongo, Shirley

"We never expected to make it. No one had before us. Suddenly, though, we were [i]the[/i] band that had to make it for Australia" - Red Symonds

The late '60s were a very tough time for the Aussie music scene. Few homegrown artists were recognised overseas. All that changed when a pub band from Melbourne started to catch attention with their outrageous lyrics, catchy songs and upbeat lyrics.

Skyhooks released their first album in '73, entitled Living In The '70s. Not only was it the highest selling pop-rock album in Australia's history, it was also the first album to have 6 of its 10 tracks banned from commercial radio.

The band continued to release their procative lyrics, despite constant pressure from parents, censors, etc to tone down. They became the first Aussie band to tour the U.S., and soon developed the image that would define glam rock in the '80s.

The 'classic' lineup of the band was:

Graham "Shirley" Strachan (vocals)
Red Symons (guitar, vocals)
Bob "Bongo" Starkie (guitar, vocals)
Greg Macanish (bass, vocals)
Imants "Freddie" Strauks (drums, vocals), aka "Freddie Kaboodleschnitzer"

The albums are:

Living In The 70's
Ego Is Not A Dirty Word
Straight In A Gay Gay World
Guilty Until Proven Insane
Hot For The Orient

I have provided for you all some free music. You had better enjoy it. :mad:

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=20GAIFN42J5JU1XLW3PPUK4B2R]You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good In Bed[/url]

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3BPK1QSM6EOHZ1FAA789UW1DUG
]Women In Uniform[/url] (Iron Maiden covered this!)

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2H0XO1FJKDZDA1IAPH3JY8EZM6]Horror Movie[/url] (Quite intelligent lyrics)

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3PO5Z4PVLJ0PY1B8H5C4F5ER2V6]Living In The '70s[/url]

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2OQAL6I18BI3K39BWO3S6R5A5E]Million Dollar Riff[/url]

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1KBGIU7K14H7T06RKCE6501T9X]Party To End All Parties[/url]

[url=http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3T13E27OM3KOF3QS4TWK91VIZF]Why Don't You All Get Fu[font=]c[/font]ked[/url]

Wow, I didn't expect this thread to be bumped. Nicely done Jason. Horror Movie is the only track I already have on my laptop, so I'll ask you to re-upload some stuff in a couple of weeks when I change my internet plan. As for everyone else, give Skyhooks a listen.

/starts writing something on Karnivool.

Riva, that's so awesome :)

Edit: Is someone going to review John Butler, or Xavier Rudd? Both extremely talented Australian musicians :thumb:

It's been said already, but Silverchair. Daniel Johns is a genius. If you haven't, and I'm sure most of you haven't, listen to Neon Ballroom and Diarama. INSANELY good writing and singing. And he's one of the only singers to not use any pitch correction on his voice. And he still sounds better than most.