Rarely does a band earn the acclaim from their first release to pave the way for their future after being together for only 4 years. Even rarer is it to find a band that can do so with everlasting passion and aggression. With their debut release ‘Keeping Nothing’, Australia’s fastest rising metal band ANTONAMASIA, have done just that.
Earning them billing alongside the biggest metal bands in the country such as the
prestigious Metal for the Brain Festival and Metalstock and securing them exclusive supports with bands such as 10 Years (US), Leaves’ Eyes (SWE) and Atrocity (GER), ‘Keeping Nothing’ was received with open arms, rave reviews and 5/5 ratings in Drum Media and Blunt Magazine and on online publications including Sinister.com, dBmagazine.com and Fasterlouder.com.
With each review comes the vindicated spotlight of the band’s goth-iconic
frontwoman, 20 year old Cassie Dallas. A vocal force second to none, Dallas delivers dark and intricate stories of love and desperation with a voice of “sheer damn power”. That which can only be described as a perfect contradiction is the brutally heart-wrenching overtones of the rest of the band. Andrew ‘Baz’ Barrington (Bass), Chris King (Guitar), Rage Carter (Drums) and Justin Gonzales (keyboards/samples) pour their easily identifiable brand of epic beauty and power into each story, all of which is transferred to the stage in their frenzied chaos of emotion and energy that constantly leaves crowds entranced and bewildered.
Almost immediately after recording their debut release in January 2006 with 2 time
ARIA nominated producer dw Norton (Superheist, Daysend, Vanden), ANTONAMASIA signed with esteemed Metal/Hard Rock label Faultline Records. Helmed by Norton, Faultline Records released a highly anticipated ‘Keeping Nothing’ in October 2006 which quickly elevated the band to towering heights. With immediate attention from Triple J’s Full Metal Racket and online radio stations such as Hard Rock Radio Live, ‘Keeping Nothing’ has seen high rotation since its release. The following month their debut effort saw the band among the top 5 at the 2006 Musicoz Awards when “Asphyxiation Theory” was nominated in Best Metal/Hardcore category.
After 4 solid years of touring and sharing the stage with the biggest names in
Australian metal and their 27 date 2006 Keeping Nothing Tour, ANTONAMASIA have, in a very short time, proven that they possess the talent and undying work ethic that will take them to the top and far beyond.
Anotnamasia, Hello back from Florida. I'd like to thank you for looking and listening! And if this seems interesting to you - have a look – there's a great CD review at www.metalmonthly.com/5StarVio7.html and live Audio Interview about everything Metal and ... Violins... and bow ... and NO GUITARS on stage! www.MetalMonthly.com/Vio7.html and the beginning or our rock journal at www.metalmonthly.com/RockJournal.html ;) And yes, our music is downloadable on iTunes and www.amazon.com \,,/- Armand
The summer is upon us! It's upon me at least :D Survived 5 exams this semester and pretty well I might add. So now's the time to do as little as possible and relax!
I'll go to Prague in a couple of weeks so be sure to say hi first :P Or something similar wise ;) Hoping to hear from you soon!
The last voted round of the Emergenza Battle of the bands is June 22nd at The Paradise in Boston. Come out for the last big push. After this if we make it through, all the rounds are judged. You have come with us this far, help us one last time!
Details on our site for getting your tickets. www.myspace.com/disquietsongs
With your help we will go to DC for the city final!!!