.. OCTANIC are a classically influenced keyboard driven metal band from Adelaide, Australia. With its formidable triumvirate of keyboardist / major song-writer Andrew Baillie, rhythm guitarist / lyricist Stephen Wardle and lead vocalist / major lyricist Jay Shepherdson merging in early 2006, they were then joined in mid 2006 by the welcome additions of Dean Cullinan on drums and bass player Dan Flueren.
After a number of shows in 2007, which included regular headline spots from only their third show onwards, they completed their dynamic line up with talented lead guitarist Daniel Cederblad in October 2007.
Individually citing a number of Bay-Area thrash bands and now colloquially dubbed “Gothenburg” bands as their early musical influences the band endeavour to build momentum, ever carving their own niche in the local metal market and clearly aspire to greater success on both the national and international scene.
Seamlessly fusing elements of European melodic death metal, heavy industrial grooves, contemporary hard rock and classical sensibilities along with the occasional orchestral undertone, OCTANIC write and perform music that has often been described as 'EPIC', with a 'great vibe' and intensity and they continue to strive for a sound that truly engages, captivates and inspires its listeners.
By blending majestic keyboards with intricate melodies, powerful bone-crunching guitars, tight rhythms and soaring lead solos, brooding harmonious vocals accentuated by passionate and compelling lyrics, OCTANIC explore the whole audio spectrum forging the perfect balance of light and dark.
The name “OCTANIC” is derived from the word ‘octane’ and represents high energy music and powerful performances. If you attend just one OCTANIC live show, you too can experience the OCTANIC phenomenon for yourself!
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OCTANIC are competing in EMERGENZA - WORLD BATTLE OF THE BANDS this year, but we need your support. If you want to see OCTANIC on the world stage, come along and support us. The first round is Sunday, July 20 at Fowler's Live and tickets are $13. They can be purchased using PayPal with the button below or through the band. If you're buying for a group, make sure you contact us directly!
Purchase INDUSTRY online right now using PayPal for $15 + $5 P&H in Australia.
OCTANIC 2-disc ‘INDUSTRY’ EP available NOW!
From Friday 18th April 2008, OCTANIC’s impressive debut EP ‘INDUSTRY’ hit the stores!
For only $15 you can pick up the 2-disc ‘INDUSTRY’ EP at BIG STAR and The Muses ALL STORES!
If you can’t find it in the store go up and ask one of the friendly staff for a copy, as all stores DO have it in stock (unless they’ve sold out of it already?!), So yeah, don’t leave empty handed!!
It is also available at Holden Hill Music and through the band and at all OCTANIC live shows.
Yes… you read correctly before, the OCTANIC lads do not do things by half and their debut offering is in fact a double-disc set!
From knowledge OCTANIC are the first local Adelaide band to offer both versions for a studio release.
Disc One – [CD] is the 7-track ‘INDUSTRY’ EP.
Disc Two – [DVD Audio] is the full 7-track ‘INDSUTRY’ EP in 5.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 DTS, and ADPCM (higher than CD quality stereo).
So if you have a kick-ass 5.1 system at home, in your car, or wherever, crank up the DVD Audio for your ultimate listening experience!
This debut release is sure to please all fans of epic, melodic metal. Highly engaging and emotive, you’ll find yourself singing along almost immediately!!
Here’s just a sample of what reviewers have been saying about ‘INDUSTRY’:
“Agreeably rousing, OCTANIC’s impressive recording ‘INDUSTRY’ is an extremely professional album for a local band to have recorded, and the union of its highly wrought themes, lyricism and monumental songwriting is admirable.”
Stephen Davenport - dB Magazine
“The classically-influenced, keyboard-driven metal act combine a variety of styles which will only boost their appeal to audiences.”
Robert Dunstan (Arts Editor & Senior Writer) - Rip It Up
"…the recording is one of the most engaging metal offerings from an Adelaide band in a long while."
Stephen Davenport - dB Magazine
"...the whole EP boasts an epic kind of vibe."
Robert Dunstan (Arts Editor & Senior Writer) - Rip It Up
"There’s a degree of technical proficiency in these songs that separates OCTANIC from many of its transition-metal peers."
Stephen Davenport - dB Magazine
"Beside the growls and the industrial strength thumping, there’s a heightened tunefulness along with a broad emotive quality that should enable OCTANIC to relate to a massive fan base."
Stephen Davenport - dB Magazine
"OCTANIC, therefore, with their diversity of styles, will appeal to a legion of metal lovers of all persuasions."
Robert Dunstan (Arts Editor & Senior Writer) - Rip It Up
"Their epic cyber metal at times recalls bands such as Fear Factory, In Flames and Strapping Young Lad, but OCTANIC already have forged their own distinctive sound."
James McKenzie - dB Magazine (Live review from 'Industry' EP Launch)
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
Go out and grab a copy NOW!!!
As you can see below, we have a new range of OCTANIC 'INDUSTRY' banners up so you can customise your Myspace page!
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