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Superheist
Superheist is an Australian metal band, which formed in 1993. They have released two EPs, thirteen singles, one compilation/live album and four studio albums, two of which, 2001's ''The Prize Recruit'' and 2002's ''Identical Remote Controlled Reactions'', reached the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart. After a twelve-year hiatus, their 2016 comeback album "Ghosts of the Social Dead" reached No. 3 on the AIR Charts and remained in the Top 10 for four weeks. Four of the group's singles, "Crank the System" (November 2000), "Bullet" (March 2001), " 7 Years" (May 2002) and "A Dignified Rage" (September 2002), each peaked in the Top 50 on the related ARIA Singles Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001 Kalju Tonuma was nominated for Producer of the Year and Engineer of the Year for his work on ''The Prize Recruit''. The following year at the 2002 ceremony, "A Dignified Rage" was nominated for Engineer of the Year for Norton and Adam Rhodes. The group disbanded by February 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crank The System
"Crank the System" is the lead single by the Australian nu metal band Superheist from their first album ''The Prize Recruit''. It was issued ahead of the album on 27 November 2000 on Shock Records' imprint Pivotal Records. The track was co-written by all five Superheist members and peaked at No. 45 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The album and single were produced by Kalju Tonuma. The B-side includes a grindcore version of the main song, then "Two Faced", "Pulse", "Move the Fuck Around" and "Bullet for You" – an early demo of the next single from the album. This song was later reworked into "Bullet". Background In mid-1999 Superheist toured nationally backing Sepultura, but shortly their bass guitarist, Simon "Si" Durrant left and returned to his home town of Adelaide where he joined a short-lived project, Screwface:13. He was replaced on bass guitar by Andrew Corey Dedman. After the band's first EP, ''8 Miles High'', later works were more defined in their sound and tone â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prize Recruit
''The Prize Recruit'' is the debut full-length album from Australian nu metal band Superheist. It was recorded at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne by Superheist and producer Kalju Tonuma and released on 15 April 2001. It peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, Tonuma was nominated for Producer of the Year and Engineer of the Year for the album. Background In April 2001 Superheist's first full-length studio album, ''The Prize Recruit'', was released by Shock Records, it peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart. A reviewer for ''Rolling Stone'' described it as "what the new heavy breed should sound like". Theprp.com website's wookubus felt the band "continue to evolve and each facet of their aural expression has been stepped up a notch, from the more encompassing use of programming to the stronger vocal variation and sleeker song structures" with the album generally "a very lush and colorful ride that the listener can literally slip right ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Identical Remote Controlled Reactions
''Identical Remote Controlled Reactions'' is the second studio album by Australian nu metal group Superheist. It is the only album to feature Joey Biro as lead vocalist. The album proved far stronger than their previous album, ''The Prize Recruit'', in song personality and overall weight in sound. Though not taken as well by critics, it was well received by the fanbase. The album itself seemed far more adventurous in sound, with short instrumental interludes included between songs and far more experimentation with keyboards and bass. It was recorded at Backbeach Studios in Rye, Victoria by dw Norton and Adam Rhodes. Background In August 2001, Superheist supported Eminem at his Sydney concert, they also appeared at various festivals later that year: Livid (October/November), Meredith (mid-December), and Falls (late December). The group signed an international management deal with Gary Avilla (Papa Roach). However, founding lead singer Roderick "Berger" McLeod "no longer share ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Dignified Rage
"A Dignified Rage" is a song by Australian nu metal group Superheist, released as the second single, from their second album ''Identical Remote Controlled Reactions''. It was issued on 26 August 2002 by the Pivotal Records label via Shock Records. Recording The track's foundations were written by Dedman on a beach in Red Rock, Northern NSW and was just an acoustic idea that him and Biro jammed on from time to time. The track was overlooked during initial pre-production as it did not seem to fit with the style of the rest of the album. It was eventually taken into the studio and extra parts were co-written by all five members. Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g A Dignified Rage; &/or at 'Performer:' Superheist Norton co-produced the track with Adam Rhodes at Backbeach Studios in Rye, Victoria. The single reached No. 50 on the ARIA Singles Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DW Norton
Richard William "DW" Norton (born 22 February 1970), is a Scottish-born Australian entertainer, songwriter, producer, guitarist and founding mainstay of metallers, Superheist (1993–2004, 2016–present). In 1998 he established Faultline Records – he has worked as the label's in house producer and CEO. He lives with his wife and fellow artist, London Gabraelle-Norton. Biography DW Norton was the guitarist for Big Pop Monsters, an alternative rock group, alongside Rod "Berger" McLeod on vocals, Sean Pentecost on drums and Adrian Sudborough on bass guitar. In 1993 Norton, McLeod, Pentecost and Sudborough were joined by Fetah Sabawi on keyboards and samples to form Superheist in Frankston. In 1998, while still a member of Superheist, Norton established an independent record label, Faultline Records, initially for development of artists. The label released Frankenbok's debut album, ''Greetings & Salutations'', in early March 2000.McFarlane'Frankenbok'entry. Archived frot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullet (Superheist Song)
"Bullet" is the second single from the debut album ''The Prize Recruit'', by Australian nu metal group Superheist. It is a reworked version of "Bullet for You", a B-side from the previous single "Crank the System". It exceeds the original in quality and bombast. "Bullet" which was co-written by band members, Richard William "DW" Norton, Roderick "Burger" McLeod, and Fetah Sabawi. climbed to No. 45 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The album and single were produced by Kalju Tonuma Background In mid-1999 Superheist toured nationally backing Sepultura, but shortly their bass guitarist, Simon "Si" Durrant left and returned to his home town of Adelaide where he joined a short-lived project, Screwface:13. He was replaced on bass guitar by Andrew Corey Dedman. "Crank the System", which appeared in November 2000, was their first single with Dedman and also their first for the new Shock Records subsidiary label, Pivotal Records. The release included "Bullet for You" as a B-side which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7 Years (Superheist Song)
"7 Years" is the lead single by the Australian nu metal band Superheist from their second studio album, ''Identical Remote Controlled Reactions''. It was issued on 20 May 2002 by the Pivotal Records label via Shock Records. The track was co-written by all five members, Richard William "DW" Norton on lead guitar, backing vocals; Joseph Andrew Biro on lead vocals; Sean Robert P Pentecost on drums; Fetah Sabawi on synthesisers and samplers; and Andrew Corey Dedman on bass guitar. Norton co-produced the track with Adam Rhodes at Backbeach Studios (co-owned by Norton) in Rye, Victoria. The single reached No. 29 on the ARIA Singles Chart – the group's highest peaking single. Background In December 2001 after the departure of their founding singer, Roderick "Burger" Macleod, Superheist recruited a new singer, Joey Biro (ex—From The Inside). Following the Big Day Out festival in January 2002, the group began work on their second album, ''Identical Remote Controlled Reactions' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New, Rare, Live
''New, Rare, Live'' is a 2004 compilation album by the Australian band Superheist. It includes the band's final recorded songs with earlier songs and live recordings of the group's final concert at Melbourne in 2003. Background In mid 2003 Superheist began working on their third studio album. However, after a turbulent second half of the year touring, loss of management and an eventual disastrous band breakup, the album was never completed. There were however four new tracks completed featuring Joey Biro on vocals ("Seasons, Get A Life, Vultures and Hole in the Head") and an additional single, "The Road", with Cam Baines of Bodyjar on lead vocals. These five tracks were later released with a bunch of B-sides from Supeheist's back catalog and this became disc 1 of ''New, rare, Live''. The second CD of the compilation was originally meant to be a stand-alone live release; however, due to the band split it became part of this compilation. Track listing *AUS Double CD SHOCK7034 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidewinder (album)
''Sidewinder'' is the fourth album from Australian nu metal band Superheist, released on 3 May 2019 through Black Mountain Music. The album was announced on 1 April 2019 alongside the release of the first single "The Riot", and a music video for the track was released on the band's YouTube channel the same day. It is the first Superheist release to feature bassist Si Durrant since 2000's ''8 Miles High'' and the first album to feature guitarist Keir Gotcher and former Devil You Know (now known as Light the Torch) drummer John Sankey. It is the final album to feature vocalist Ezekiel Ox before his departure in July 2020. At the AIR Awards of 2020, the album was nominated for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP. Track listing Personnel Superheist * Ezekiel Ox – vocals * dw Norton Richard William "DW" Norton (born 22 February 1970), is a Scottish-born Australian entertainer, songwriter, producer, guitarist and founding mainstay of metallers, Superheist (1993–2004, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghosts Of The Social Dead
''Ghosts of the Social Dead'' is the third album from Australian nu metal band Superheist Superheist is an Australian metal band, which formed in 1993. They have released two EPs, thirteen singles, one compilation/live album and four studio albums, two of which, 2001's ''The Prize Recruit'' and 2002's ''Identical Remote Controlled R ..., released on 28 October 2016. The album was announced on 26 June 2016 via social media, and a music video was released for the track "Hands Up High" on the band's YouTube channel on 10 August 2016. The second single "Fearing Nothing" was released on 7 October. The third single Wolves in your Headspace and accompanying music video was released on 27 November. Track listing Personnel * Ezekiel Ox – vocals, acoustic guitar on tracks 7 and 9 * dw Norton – guitar, piano and keyboards * Drew Dedman – bass, grand piano, synth programming on track 3 * Benny Clark – drums Background vocals on Fearing Nothing * Dani Raushi, Mark "Stig" D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sankey (drummer)
John Gerard Sankey (born 21 July 1975) is an Australian heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer for Devolved and Devil You Know (now known as Light the Torch). He has also worked with numerous other high profile bands including Fear Factory, Divine Heresy and Superheist. Career In 2001, Sankey relocated from Australia to Los Angeles to begin a new band with Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares which became Divine Heresy. Sankey and Cazares also co-wrote music for the Roadrunner United album, meanwhile Sankey continued to write, record and tour America with his band Devolved. In 2012, Sankey joined forces with Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) as co-founder and drummer of Devil You Know. In June 2016 it was announced that Sankey was no longer part of the band, for reasons unspecified and was replaced by former Trivium drummer Nick Augusto. In February 2017, Sankey joined Australian nu metal band Superheist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezekiel Ox
Ezekiel Ox (born Alan James Davies c. 1980),Busby, Cec (2006), fasterlouder.com.au, 5 June 2006. Retrieved 5 December 2015 is an Australian entertainer, singer-songwriter, film maker, actor, and political activist.Peterson, Chris (2014)Ezekiel Ox adds energy to activism, ''Green Left Weekly'', 1 November 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2015 He is currently the singer for Mammal, Ezekiel Ox & The Evidence, Full Scale, and Over-Reactor. He was previously the singer of The Ox and The Fury, Superheist, and The Nerve. Background Born Alan James Davies in Colac, Victoria, he relocated to Geelong at age six. He has a background in opera and musical theatre and studied for three years at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in its musical theatre course.The Scene The thoughts of chairman Zeke He starting performing at the ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
