50 Lions are an Australian

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band from

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, New South Wales. The band is named after a

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machine of the same name.

History

In 2005, they released their self-titled 7-inch EP, which sold out within 3 months of its release. Later that year, they released their debut album, ''Nowhere to Run'', through Washed Up Records. In 2006 they did a tour with Australian band

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. They then released ''Time Is the Enemy'' through Resist Records in 2007. At the beginning of 2008, the band played alongside

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in 14 out of 15 dates during the Surf Rat Tour. They have since released a split CD with American band

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. After their European tour, they will be doing a tour of Australia with

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, and then will be a part of the annual Hardcore festival in

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. 50 Lions vocalist Oscar McCall is the brother of

vocalist Winston McCall.

Tours

Throughout their short career they have toured with bands such as

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and Comeback Kid.Waterfront Records
Waterfrontrecords.com In November 2009, 50 Lions teamed up with Baltimore's Trapped Under Ice for a national tour of Australia. The tour will cover Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Byron, Sydney and Perth. In January 2010, 50 Lions toured Australia nationally on the Boys of Summer 2010 Tour, supporting American metalcore band

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. During the months from April to May 2010, 50 Lions toured Europe with Parkway Drive,

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and The Warriors.

Members

* Oscar McCall – vocals * Byron "Boz" Carney – bass * Elmzy – guitars * Baina – guitars * Jonathan Niclair – drums

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. , - ,

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, ''Where Life Expire'' , Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album , , -

References

External links

50 Lions Official slot
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