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| name = Alpha Wolf
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* [[Metalcore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2024/10/31/news/alpha-wolf-clash-with-security-at-san-francisco-gig-after-fan-gets-injured/|title=Alpha Wolf Clash With Security At San Francisco Gig After Fan Gets Injured (Updated)|work=The PRP|date=31 October 2024|access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Surej|last=Singh|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/alpha-wolf-announce-new-album-share-new-collaboration-with-ice-t-3575903|title=Alpha Wolf announce new album, share new collaboration with Ice-T|work=[[NME]]|date=24 January 2024|access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref>
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* [[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite web|first=Dannii|last=Leivers|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/tetrarch-interview-nu-metal|title="We are riff machines": how Tetrarch are leading nu metal's resurrection|work=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=18 May 2021|access-date=15 August 2022}}</ref>
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| origin = [[Burnie, Tasmania]]
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* Greyscale
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| label = Greyscale, [[SharpTone Records|SharpTone]]
| years_active = 2013-present
| years_active = 2013–present<ref name="Scene April 2024"/>
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| current_members =
* Sabian Lynch
| current_members = Sabian Lynch<br />Scottie Simpson<br />Mitch Fogarty<br />John Arnold<br />Lochie Keogh
* Scottie Simpson
| past_members = Hayden Dargavel<br />Lloyd Hornidge<br />Aidan Ellaz<br />Jackson Arnold
* Mitch Fogarty
* John Arnold
* Lochie Keogh
| past_members =
* Hayden Dargavel
* Lloyd Hornidge
* Aidan Ellaz
* Jackson Arnold
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'''Alpha Wolf''' is an Australian [[metalcore]] band, originally from [[Burnie, Tasmania]], currently located in [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. Bassist/founding vocalist John Arnold stated that “the name Alpha Wolf came from the movie ‘[[The Grey (film)|The Grey]]’”. Their debut album ''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]'' was released on 14 July 2017 and had reached #29 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]] during its first week of release.<ref>http://www.mediaweek.com.au/aria-charts-july-24-2017/</ref>
'''Alpha Wolf''' are an Australian [[metalcore]] band originally from [[Burnie, Tasmania]] and currently located in [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. Bassist and founding vocalist John Arnold stated that "the name Alpha Wolf came from the movie ''[[The Grey (film)|The Grey]]''". Their debut album ''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]'' was released in July 2017 and peaked at number 29 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].


==Biography==
On 9 February 2018, lead vocalist Aidan Ellaz was removed from the band. In June 2018, Lochie Keogh and Mitch Fogarty were announced as new members.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/melbournes-alpha-wolf-reveal-new-members-after-splitting-from-their-frontman/ |title=Melbourne's Alpha Wolf Reveal New Members, After Splitting From Their Frontman |last=Mack |first=Emmy |website=musicfeeds.com.au |date=2018-06-05 |accessdate=2018-06-11}}</ref>
=== 2013–2016: Formation and ''Origin'' ===
The band formed in 2013<ref name="Scene April 2024">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/alpha-wolf-bring-back-the-noise-with-their-new-album-half-living-things-20240404|title= Alpha Wolf Bring Back The Noise With Their New Album 'Half Living Things'|website=Scenestr|date= 4 April 2024|access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref> and released their debut EP ''Origin'' on 9 June 2014.<ref name="Origin EP"/>
The EP was preceded by three singles.


=== 2017–2018: ''Mono'' and line-up change ===
==Mono (2017)==
The band's 2017 debut is titled ''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]''. This is short for ''[[monochromatic]]'', which means, "involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color". <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochrome|title= monochrome}}</ref> This title and its association tease the lyrical content which deals strongly in themes of trauma and depression. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Alpha-wolf/Mono|title=genius.com}}</ref>
In July 2017, the band's 2017 released its debut studio album titled, ''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]''. This is short for ''[[monochromatic]]'', which means, "involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochrome|title=Definition of MONOCHROME|website=www.merriam-webster.com|accessdate=12 October 2020}}</ref> This title and its association tease the lyrical content which deals strongly in themes of trauma and depression.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Alpha-wolf/Mono|title=Mono by Alpha Wolf|website=Genius|accessdate=12 October 2020}}</ref>

On 9 February 2018, ''MusicFeeds'' reported lead vocalist Aidan Ellaz was ejected from the band due to allegations of sexual assault. These charges were struck out due no evidence being presented on 6 January 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hysteriamag.com/ahm/uploads/2016/01/ellaz_court_document.jpeg/ |title=Court documents relating to Aiden Ellaz assault charges struck out due to no evidence.|date=6 January 2022}}</ref> Ellaz left the band for personal reasons.

In June 2018, Lochie Keogh and Mitch Fogarty were announced as new members.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/melbournes-alpha-wolf-reveal-new-members-after-splitting-from-their-frontman/ |title=Melbourne's Alpha Wolf Reveal New Members, After Splitting From Their Frontman |last=Mack |first=Emmy |website=musicfeeds.com.au |date=5 June 2018|accessdate=11 June 2018}}</ref>

=== 2019–2023: ''Fault'' and ''A Quiet Place to Die'' ===
In April 2019, the band released ''Fault'' EP, with guitarist Sabian Lynch saying "''Fault'' is our way of opening up, and doing our best to show that it's okay to mess up, it's okay to fail, it's okay make mistakes, as long as we can find ways grow from it. We always want to be honest with our song writing and these songs showcase a realisation within ourselves, thus creating the best music we've ever been a part of."<ref name="Fault">{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cd-alpha-wolf-fault-ep-cd|title=ALPHA WOLF Fault EP|website=JBHiFi|accessdate=25 August 2020}}</ref>

The band's second studio album, ''[[A Quiet Place to Die]]'' was released on 25 September 2020.

The band released the EP, ''Shh'', on 31 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/03/22/news/alpha-wolf-readying-new-lo-fi-ep-shh-stream-new-version-of-60cm-of-steel/|title=Alpha Wolf Readying New Lo-Fi EP "Shh", Stream New Version Of "60cm Of Steel"|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=March 22, 2023|date=March 22, 2023}}</ref>

=== 2024: ''Half Living Things'' ===
In January 2024, the band released a single, "Sucks 2 Suck", which features [[Ice-T]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/41425/alpha-wolf-reveal-new-single-sucks-2-suck-featuring-ice-t-body-count/|title=Alpha Wolf reveal new single "Sucks 2 Suck" featuring Ice-T (Body Count)|publisher=Lambgoat|access-date=23 January 2024|date=23 January 2024}}</ref> The song is the second single from the band's third studio album ''Half Living Things''.


==Members==
==Members==
'''Current members'''
'''Current members'''
* Sabian Lynch – guitar <small>(2013–present)</small>
* Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar <small>(2013–present)</small>, lead guitar <small>(2013–2015)</small>
* John Arnold – bass guitar <small>(2016–present)</small>, lead vocals <small>(2013–2016)</small>
* John Arnold – bass, backing vocals <small>(2016–present)</small>, lead vocals <small>(2013–2016)</small>
* Scottie Simpson – guitar <small>(2016–present)</small>, bass guitar <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* Scottie Simpson – lead guitar <small>(2016–present)</small>, bass <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* Mitch Fogarty – drums <small>(2018–present)</small>
* Mitch Fogarty – drums <small>(2018–present)</small>
* Lochie Keogh – vocals <small>(2018–present)</small>
* Lochie Keogh – lead vocals <small>(2018–present)</small>


'''Former members'''
'''Former members'''
* Hayden Dargavel – bass guitar <small>(2013–2015)</small>
* Hayden Dargavel – bass <small>(2013–2015)</small>
* Lloyd Hornidge – guitar <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* Jackson Arnold – drums <small>(2013–2017)</small>
* Jackson Arnold – drums <small>(2013–2017)</small>
* Lloyd Hornidge – lead guitar <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals <small>(2016–2018)</small>
* Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals <small>(2016–2018)</small>

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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
*''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]'' (2017) ARIA #29,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2017/07/aria-chart-watch-430/|title=ARIA CHART WATCH #430|publisher=auspOp|date=22 July 2017|accessdate=22 July 2017}}</ref> July 2017
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:17em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Alpha+Wolf|title=Discography Alpha Wolf|website=australian-charts.com|access-date=12 April 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Mono (Alpha Wolf album)|Mono]]''
|
* Released: 14 July 2017
* Label: Greyscale {{small|(GSRCD005)}}
* Format: [[Compact Disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]], [[Media streaming|streaming]]
| 29
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[A Quiet Place to Die]]''
|
* Released: 25 September 2020
* Label: Greyscale {{small|(GSRCD038)}}, [[SharpTone Records|Sharptone]]
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
| 6
|-
! scope="row"| ''Half Living Things''
|
* Released: 5 April 2024<ref name="Half Living">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-alpha-wolf-recruit-ice-t-for-earth-shaking-new-single-sucks-2-suck/|title=LISTEN: Alpha Wolf Recruit Ice-T For Earth-Shaking New Single 'Sucks 2 Suck' |website=[[Music Feeds]]|date=24 January 2024|access-date=30 January 2024}}</ref>
* Label: Greyscale {{small|(GSRCD087)}}
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
| 19<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2024-04-15|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|date=15 April 2024|access-date=12 April 2024}}</ref>
|}


===EPs===
===Extended plays===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
*''Dark Soul'' (2015)
! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| Title
*''Origin'' (2014)
! scope="col" style="width:17em;"| Details
*''Fault'' (2019)
|-
! scope="row"| ''Origin''
|
* Released: 9 June 2014<ref name="Origin EP">{{Cite web|url=https://alphawolfcvlt.bandcamp.com/album/origin|title=Origin|website=Alphawolfcvlt.bandcamp.com|date=25 August 2020}}</ref>
* Label: Alpha Wolf <small>(ALP002)</small>
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming
|-
! scope="row"| ''Fault''
|
* Released: 19 April 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/fault-ep/1452761771|title=Fault EP (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=19 April 2019|accessdate=25 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Fault"/>
* Label: Greyscale Records <small>(GSRCD014)</small>
* Format: CD, LP, streaming
|-
! scope="row"| ''The Lost & the Longing''
|
* Released: 15 August 2022
* Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
* Format: Music download
*Notes: [[Split EP]] with [[Holding Absence]]
|-
! scope="row"| ''Shh''
|
* Released: 31 March 2023
* Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
* Format: Music download
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
*''Nail Biter'' (2016)
|-
*''blkrchrds'' (2016)
! scope="col"| Year
*''Black Mamba'' (2018)
! scope="col"| Title
*''No Name'' (2018)
! scope="col" width="220"| Album
*''Sub-Zero'' (2019)
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2014
| align="left"| "Death Bringer"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG11HVWtDmE|title=Alpha Wolf - Death Bringer|website=YouTube|date=14 May 2014|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"| ''Origin''
|-
| align="left"| "I Am; Horror"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoxIBQnofGs|title=Alpha Wolf - I Am; Horror|website=YouTube|date=27 May 2014|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
| align="left"| "Dark Soul"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/dark-soul-single/1055637577|title=Dark Soul - single|website=Apple Music|date=4 November 2015|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" {{n/a|non album single}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2016
| align="left"| "Blkrchrds"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://alphawolfcvlt.bandcamp.com/track/blkrchrds|title=blkrchrds Alpha Wolf|website=Bandcamp|date=2 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| align="left"| "Nail Biter"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/nail-biter-single/1158928086|title=Nail Biter - single|website=Apple Music|date=28 October 2016|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2017
| align="left"| "#104"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7sgtcfV1XEZVfjkJhl6ta3|title=#104 - Single by Alpha Wolf|website=[[Spotify]]|date=15 March 2017}}</ref>
| rowspan="3"| ''Mono''
|-
| align="left"| "Ward of the State"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1We3kSNDuy0hQJKL5AHC2H|title=Ward Of The State - Single by Alpha Wolf|website=[[Spotify]]|date=21 June 2017}}</ref>
|-
| align="left"| "Golden Fate; Water Break"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1kkDkkqBUOx5rjDdXJqy8E|title=Golden Fate; Water Break - Single by Alpha Wolf|website=[[Spotify]]|date=10 July 2017}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| align="left"| "Black Mamba"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/black-mamba-single/1386063796|title=Black Mamba - single|website=Apple Music|date=13 June 2018|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
| {{n/a|non album single}}
|-
| align="left"| "No Name"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/no-name-single/1441948422|title=No Name - single|website=Apple Music|date=4 December 2018|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"| ''Fault''
|-
|2019
| align="left"| "Sub-Zero"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTjHztdiOe8|title=Alpha Wolf - Sub-Zero (Official Music Video)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=18 March 2019|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2020
| align="left"| "Akudama"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ENMe1rlA0M|title=Alpha Wolf - Akudama (Official Music Video)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=3 June 2020|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="4"| ''A Quiet Place to Die''
|-
| align="left"| "Creep"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLbTT89kSFg|title=Alpha Wolf - Creep (Official Visualizer)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=22 July 2020|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| align="left"| "Bleed 4 You"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RAyGpgigA|title=Alpha Wolf - bleed 4 you (Official Music Video)|website=[[YouTube]]|date=12 August 2020|accessdate=24 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| align="left"| "Restricted (R18+)"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2dLv5CN3AHuXMQGJwCBf53?si=Uy5O6fxpTIiCrBa3NVo31g|title=bleed 4 you - Single by Alpha Wolf|website=[[Spotify]]|date=18 September 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| align="left"| "Bleed 4 You" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik)
| ''Shh''
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2022
| align="left"| "Aching Longing" (with Holding Absence)
| rowspan="2"| ''The Lost & the Longing''
|-
| align="left"| "Hotel Underground"
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2023
| align="left"| "60cm of Steel" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik)
| ''Shh''
|-
| align="left"| "Bring Back the Noise"
| rowspan="3"| ''Half Living Things''
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2024
| align="left"| "Sucks 2 Suck" (featuring Ice T)<ref name="Half Living"/>
|-
| align="left"| "Whenever You're Ready"
|-
| align="left"| "Cannibal" {{small|(with [[RedHook (band)|RedHook]])}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/redhook-and-alpha-wolf-collab-for-new-track-cannibal|title=RedHook And Alpha Wolf Collab For New Track 'Cannibal'|website=Rock Sound|date=14 June 2024|access-date=16 June 2024}}</ref>
|
|-
|}

==Awards==
===AIR Awards===
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [[AIR Awards]]) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| [[AIR Awards of 2020|2020]]
| ''Fault''
| Best Independent Heavy Album or EP
| {{nom}}
| <ref name="2020nom">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-air-awards-nominees-20200707|title=2020 AIR Awards Nominees|website=scenestr|date=7 July 2020|accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="2020wins">{{cite web|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/2020-air-award-winners/|title=That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations|website=the industry observer|date=1 October 2020 |accessdate=1 October 2020}}</ref>
|-
{{end}}

===APRA Awards===
The [[APRA Awards (Australia)|APRA Awards]] are held in Australia and New Zealand by the [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| [[APRA Music Awards of 2024|2024]]
| rowspan="1"| "60cm of Steel" by Alpha Wolf & Holding Absence
| Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="1"| <ref name="APRA Music Awards 2024 noms">{{cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/2024-apra-music-awards-nominees-announced-paul-kelly-troye-sivan-tex-perkins-and-more-821962|title= 2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more|website=Mumbrella|date=4 April 2024|access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref>
|}


===Music videos===
===ARIA Music Awards===
The [[ARIA Music Awards]] is an annual ceremony presented by [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the [[music of Australia]]. They commenced in 1987.
* "I Am; Horror" (2014)
{{Awards table}}
* "Deadwing" (2014)
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
* "Nail Biter" (2016)
|-
* "#104" (2017)
| [[2021 ARIA Music Awards|2021]]|| ''A Quiet Place to Die'' || [[ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album|Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album]] || {{nom}}
* "Golden Fate; Gut Ache" (2017)
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/2021-aria-awards-nominees/ |title=ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge |work=[[The Music Network]] |date=20 October 2021 |access-date=24 October 2021 |author=Kelly, Vivienne |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020000045/https://themusicnetwork.com/2021-aria-awards-nominees/ |archive-date=20 October 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* "Ward of the State" (2017)
|-
* "Golden Fate; Water Break" (2017)
{{end}}
* "Black Mamba" (2018)
* "No Name" (2018)
* "Sub-Zero" (2019)
* "Russian Roulette" (2019)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Australian heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Australian nu metal musical groups]]
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[[Category:Tasmanian musical groups]]
[[Category:Australian metalcore musical groups]]
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[[Category:Victoria (Australia) musical groups]]
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 29 November 2024

Alpha Wolf
OriginBurnie, Tasmania, Australia
Genres
Years active2013–present[5]
Labels
Members
  • Sabian Lynch
  • Scottie Simpson
  • Mitch Fogarty
  • John Arnold
  • Lochie Keogh
Past members
  • Hayden Dargavel
  • Lloyd Hornidge
  • Aidan Ellaz
  • Jackson Arnold

Alpha Wolf are an Australian metalcore band originally from Burnie, Tasmania and currently located in Melbourne, Victoria. Bassist and founding vocalist John Arnold stated that "the name Alpha Wolf came from the movie The Grey". Their debut album Mono was released in July 2017 and peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Biography

[edit]

2013–2016: Formation and Origin

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The band formed in 2013[5] and released their debut EP Origin on 9 June 2014.[6] The EP was preceded by three singles.

2017–2018: Mono and line-up change

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In July 2017, the band's 2017 released its debut studio album titled, Mono. This is short for monochromatic, which means, "involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color".[7] This title and its association tease the lyrical content which deals strongly in themes of trauma and depression.[8]

On 9 February 2018, MusicFeeds reported lead vocalist Aidan Ellaz was ejected from the band due to allegations of sexual assault. These charges were struck out due no evidence being presented on 6 January 2022.[9] Ellaz left the band for personal reasons.

In June 2018, Lochie Keogh and Mitch Fogarty were announced as new members.[10]

2019–2023: Fault and A Quiet Place to Die

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In April 2019, the band released Fault EP, with guitarist Sabian Lynch saying "Fault is our way of opening up, and doing our best to show that it's okay to mess up, it's okay to fail, it's okay make mistakes, as long as we can find ways grow from it. We always want to be honest with our song writing and these songs showcase a realisation within ourselves, thus creating the best music we've ever been a part of."[11]

The band's second studio album, A Quiet Place to Die was released on 25 September 2020.

The band released the EP, Shh, on 31 March 2023.[12]

2024: Half Living Things

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In January 2024, the band released a single, "Sucks 2 Suck", which features Ice-T.[13] The song is the second single from the band's third studio album Half Living Things.

Members

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Current members

  • Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar (2013–present), lead guitar (2013–2015)
  • John Arnold – bass, backing vocals (2016–present), lead vocals (2013–2016)
  • Scottie Simpson – lead guitar (2016–present), bass (2015–2016)
  • Mitch Fogarty – drums (2018–present)
  • Lochie Keogh – lead vocals (2018–present)

Former members

  • Hayden Dargavel – bass (2013–2015)
  • Jackson Arnold – drums (2013–2017)
  • Lloyd Hornidge – lead guitar (2015–2016)
  • Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals (2016–2018)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[14]
Mono 29
A Quiet Place to Die
  • Released: 25 September 2020
  • Label: Greyscale (GSRCD038), Sharptone
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 6
Half Living Things
  • Released: 5 April 2024[15]
  • Label: Greyscale (GSRCD087)
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 19
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Extended plays

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Title Details
Origin
  • Released: 9 June 2014[6]
  • Label: Alpha Wolf (ALP002)
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Fault
  • Released: 19 April 2019[17][11]
  • Label: Greyscale Records (GSRCD014)
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming
The Lost & the Longing
  • Released: 15 August 2022
  • Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
  • Format: Music download
  • Notes: Split EP with Holding Absence
Shh
  • Released: 31 March 2023
  • Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
  • Format: Music download

Singles

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Year Title Album
2014 "Death Bringer"[18] Origin
"I Am; Horror"[19]
2015 "Dark Soul"[20] non album single
2016 "Blkrchrds"[21]
"Nail Biter"[22]
2017 "#104"[23] Mono
"Ward of the State"[24]
"Golden Fate; Water Break"[25]
2018 "Black Mamba"[26] non album single
"No Name"[27] Fault
2019 "Sub-Zero"[28]
2020 "Akudama"[29] A Quiet Place to Die
"Creep"[30]
"Bleed 4 You"[31]
"Restricted (R18+)"[32]
2021 "Bleed 4 You" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) Shh
2022 "Aching Longing" (with Holding Absence) The Lost & the Longing
"Hotel Underground"
2023 "60cm of Steel" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) Shh
"Bring Back the Noise" Half Living Things
2024 "Sucks 2 Suck" (featuring Ice T)[15]
"Whenever You're Ready"
"Cannibal" (with RedHook)[33]

Awards

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Fault Best Independent Heavy Album or EP Nominated [34][35]

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "60cm of Steel" by Alpha Wolf & Holding Absence Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work Nominated [36]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 A Quiet Place to Die Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Nominated [37]

References

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