Subtruck was a heavy groove rock band that was formed in 1998 in
Perth
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, Western Australia by singer and guitarist Phil Bradley, previously of The Jackals. The band split up in 2007.
Biography
Subtruck released their debut eponymous EP in 2000 before signing to
Sic Squared Records
Sic Squared Records is an Australian independent record label established in 1999 to promote Western Australian heavy rock bands.
History
Founded by Adam Scott, the label's debut release was by local band T-cells, the label gained nation recogn ...
in 2001. Their first album for Sic Squared Records, ''Songs to Whistle at War'', was released in 2002, and lead to their inclusion on several compilations including 'Left of Centre 2', 'S.L.A.M. 2002' and 'Foot in the Door'.
2003 saw them support iconic Australian alternative acts
The Mark of Cain
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and the
Lime Spiders
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on the West Australian legs of their respective national tours.
The band released their second album ''Ballbaring'' in 2004 to much acclaim, including a spot in
Triple J
Triple J (stylised in all lowercase) is a government-funded, national Australian Radio in Australia, radio station intended to appeal to listeners of alternative music, which began broadcasting in January 1975. The station also places a greate ...
's 'Full Metal Racket' DJ Andrew Haug's Top 5 Releases for 2004, and a nomination for 'Best Heavy Rock Act' at the 2004
WAMi Awards. The band toured nationally twice in 2005 and was again nominated for 'Best Heavy Rock Act' at that year's
WAMi Awards.
The band's last album ''Pig Iron'' was released
on 25 March 2006, with the band releasing a limited home edition DVD ''Get Trucked'' in December 2006.
After the band split in 2007, Phil Bradley, bassist Rob Troup and Phil’s son Jake Bradley formed the band BRUTUS in 2008.
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Discography
* ''Subtruck'' ( EP) – 2000
* ''Songs to Whistle at War'' – Sic Squared (2001)
* ''Ballbaring'' – Sic Squared (2004)
* ''Pig Iron'' – Sic Squared (2006)
References
External links
Sic Squared Records website
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Australian heavy metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 1998
Western Australian musical groups