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| name            = Alarum
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| genre          = Death metal, progressive metal
| genre          = Death metal, progressive metal
| years_active    = 1992 - present
| years_active    = 1992 - present
| label          = Metal Warriors, Willowtip
| label          = Metal Warriors, Willowtip, Dinner for Wolves
| associated_acts = [[Dreadnaught]], [[Hadal Maw]], [[Tribal Clown]], Lanstrum, [[The Levitation Hex]], [[The Berzerker]], [[Darkest Dawn]], [[Deadspawn]], [[Infernal Method]], [[Neophobia]], [[Killrazer]]
| associated_acts = [[Dreadnaught]], [[Hadal Maw]], [[Tribal Clown]], Lanstrum, [[The Levitation Hex]], [[The Berzerker]], [[Darkest Dawn]], [[Deadspawn]], [[Infernal Method]], [[Neophobia]], [[Killrazer]], [[Asphyxia]], [[Dark Order]], [[Dungeon]], [[Hadal Maw]], [[Voros]], [[The Schoenberg Automaton]], Stronger Than Hate, [[Dyssidia]], [[Aeon of Horus]], [[Desecrator]], [[Munt]]
| website        = http://www.alarum.com.au
| website        = http://www.alarum.com.au
| current_members = Grahame Goode, Mark Palfreyman, John Sanders, Ryan Williams
| current_members = *Mark Palfreyman
| past_members    = Mark Evans, Luke Morris, Lester Perry, Matt Racovalis, Scott Young, Rob Brens  
*John Sanders
*Scott Young
*Jared Roberts
| past_members    = *Mark Evans
*Liam Weedall
*Luke Morris
*Lester Perry
*Matt Racovalis
*Rob Brens
*Grahame Goode
*Ryan Williams
}}
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*Current Line-up
*Current Line-up
**Grahame Goode (drums)
**Mark Palfreyman (vocals, bass)
**Mark Palfreyman (vocals, bass)
**John Sanders (guitar)
**John Sanders (guitar)
**Ryan Williams (guitar)
**Scott Young (guitar)
**Jared Roberts (drums)


*Former members
*Former members
**Liam Weedall (drums) 2017 - 2020
**Ryan Williams (guitar) 2007 - 2013
**Grahame Goode (drums) 2015 - 2017
**Rob Brens (drums) 2006 - 2015
**Rob Brens (drums) 2006 - 2015
**Mark Evans (guitar) 1992 - 2011
**Mark Evans (guitar) 1992 - 2011
**Scott Young (guitar) 1997 - 2007
**Matt Racovalis (drums) 1992 - 2006
**Matt Racovalis (drums) 1992 - 2006
**Luke Morris (vocals) 1994
**Luke Morris (vocals) 1994
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===Band information===
===Band information===


[[Image:Alarumlive.JPG|left|thumb|450px|Alarum at Metal for the Brain 2006]]
In existence in some form since at least 1992, Alarum plays progressive metal than combines technical death metal with jazz. The band's first demo in 1994 featured the line-up of Luke Morris, Mark Evans, Lester Perry and Matt Racovalis; a second demo from two years later introduced Mark Palfreyman on vocals and bass and Scott Young on guitar with only Racovalis left from the previous recording but Evans had returned to the band by 1999's ''Fluid Motion''. Later in the year they opened at [[Metal for the Brain]].


In existence in some form since at least 1992, Alarum plays a form of progressive metal in the vein of '''Cynic''' and '''Atheist''', incorporating jazz jams into a technical death metal base. After an appearance on an early Def Records compilation, the group's line-up consolidated with guitarists Mark Evans and Scott Young plus bassist and vocalist Mark Palfreyman and drummer Matt Racovalis. Their first album ''Fluid Motion'' emerged in 1999 and later in the year they opened at [[Metal for the Brain]].  
The next year Alarum was added to the line-up again as replacement for [[Sadistik Exekution]]. Racovalis and Palfreyman then featured as part of [[The Berzerker]]'s live line-up that toured North America in 2001.
 
Alarum then began working on the follow-up to the debut, issuing a promo CD featuring three forthcoming tracks in mid-2002. It was to be another two years, however, before ''Eventuality...'' would appear. In April 2006, Alarum travelled to North America for an extensive tour with '''Neuraxis''', '''Arsis''' and '''Cattle Decapitation'''. On their return to Australia, Racovalis announced he was leaving the band. Young also became a member of [[Darkest Dawn]] around the same time. Nevertheless, Alarum completed a tour with '''Dark Tranquillity''' and played at the 2006 Metal for the Brain. This was Racovalis' last show with Alarum and he was replaced by former '''Tribal Clown''' drummer Rob Brens. He then went on to join [[Dreadnaught]].
 
Alarum supported '''Obituary''' in mid-2007 and Scott Young then also left. He was replaced for live performances by Ryan Williams. Alarum continued as a three piece and completed their next album, ''Natural Causes'', released in 2011, after which Evans departed and Williams became a full-time member. A European tour with [[The Levitation Hex]] (also featuring Palfreyman and Young) occurred in October 2012, with John Sanders (ex-[[Flatstick]]) on second guitar. Following that tour, Williams decided to leave and Young rejoined.  


The next year Alarum was added to the line-up again as replacement for [[Sadistik Exekution]]. Racovalis and Palfreyman then featured as part of [[The Berzerker]]'s live line-up that toured North America in 2001.  
In 2015, with Rob Brens committed to [[Hadal Maw]], journeyman drummer Grahame Goode joined Alarum in October. [[Dyssidia]] drummer Liam Weedall replaced Goode as Alarum's live drummer in 2017, meanwhile recording on the next album began with Ben Hocking from '''The Levitation Hex''' on drums. ''Circle's End'' was released in 2020.


Alarum then began working on the follow-up to the debut, issuing a promo CD featuring three forthcoming tracks in mid-2002. It was to be another two years, however, before the album, intriguingly entitled ''Eventuality...'', appeared, immediately scoring high praise for its sophisticated amalgamation of melody, metal and jazz. The album tied with [[Dungeon]]'s ''One Step Beyond'' for Australian Album of the Year on the Triple J radio show ''Full Metal Racket''; at the Australian Heavy Metal Music Awards in February 2005, Alarum won awards for Best Bass Player, Best Drummer, Best Band and Best Album.
Alarum released ''Recontinue'' in 2024.
In April 2006, Alarum travelled to North America for an extensive tour with '''Neuraxis''', '''Arsis''' and '''Cattle Decapitation'''. On their return to Australia, drummer Matt Racovalis announced he was leaving the band. Young also became a member of [[Darkest Dawn]] around the same time. Nevertheless, Alarum completed a tour with '''Dark Tranquillity''' and played at the 2006 Metal for the Brain. This was Racovalis' last show with Alarum and he was replaced by former Tribal Clown drummer Rob Brens. He then went on to join [[Dreadnaught]]. Alarum supported '''Obituary''' in mid-2007 and Scott Young then also left. He was replaced for live performances by Ryan Williams. Alarum continued as a three piece and completed their next album, ''Natural Causes'', released in 2011, after which Evans departed and Williams became a full-time member. A European tour with [[The Levitation Hex]] (also featuring Palfreyman and Scott) occurred in October 2012, with John Sanders (ex-[[Flatstick]]) on second guitar. In 2015, with Rob Brens committed to [[Hadal Maw]], journeyman drummer Grahame Goode joined Alarum in October.


===Discography===
===Discography===
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| 1999
| 1999
| '''''Fluid Motion'''''  
| '''''Fluid Motion'''''  
| Metal Warriors
| Metal Warriors
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| [[Image:Alarum.jpg|thumb|150px]]
| 2004
| 2004
| '''''Eventuality...'''''  
| '''''Eventuality...'''''  
| Willowtip
| Willowtip
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| 2011
| 2011
| '''''Natural Causes'''''  
| '''''Natural Causes'''''  
| Willowtip
| Willowtip
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| 2020
 
| '''''Circle's End'''''  
'''Compilation tracks:'''
| Dinner For Wolves
 
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| 2024
| 1995
| '''''Recontinue'''''  
| "Silence"
| '''''Death Down Under'''''
| Def
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| 1999
| "Taking Place"
| '''''Halloween Metalfest 99'''''
| Metal Warriors
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| 2000
| "Realization"
| '''''Full Metal Racket'''''
| EMI/ABC
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| 2005
| "Velocity"
| '''''Underearthed 3'''''
| Independent
| Independent
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| 2005
| "Woven Imbalance"
| '''''Metal for the Brain 2005'''''
| Faultline/Gorilla
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[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]]
[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]]
[[Category:Bands that played Overcranked]]
[[Category:Bands that played Against the Grain]]
[[Category:Bands that played Bastardfest]]
[[Category:Bands that played Bastardfest]]

Latest revision as of 06:38, 27 January 2025

Alarum
Background information
OriginMelbourne VIC
GenresDeath metal, progressive metal
Years active1992 - present
LabelsMetal Warriors, Willowtip, Dinner for Wolves
Associated actsDreadnaught, Hadal Maw, Tribal Clown, Lanstrum, The Levitation Hex, The Berzerker, Darkest Dawn, Deadspawn, Infernal Method, Neophobia, Killrazer, Asphyxia, Dark Order, Dungeon, Hadal Maw, Voros, The Schoenberg Automaton, Stronger Than Hate, Dyssidia, Aeon of Horus, Desecrator, Munt
Members
  • Mark Palfreyman
  • John Sanders
  • Scott Young
  • Jared Roberts
Past members
  • Mark Evans
  • Liam Weedall
  • Luke Morris
  • Lester Perry
  • Matt Racovalis
  • Rob Brens
  • Grahame Goode
  • Ryan Williams
Websitehttp://www.alarum.com.au

Band members

  • Current Line-up
    • Mark Palfreyman (vocals, bass)
    • John Sanders (guitar)
    • Scott Young (guitar)
    • Jared Roberts (drums)
  • Former members
    • Liam Weedall (drums) 2017 - 2020
    • Ryan Williams (guitar) 2007 - 2013
    • Grahame Goode (drums) 2015 - 2017
    • Rob Brens (drums) 2006 - 2015
    • Mark Evans (guitar) 1992 - 2011
    • Matt Racovalis (drums) 1992 - 2006
    • Luke Morris (vocals) 1994
    • Lester Perry (bass) 1994

Band information

In existence in some form since at least 1992, Alarum plays progressive metal than combines technical death metal with jazz. The band's first demo in 1994 featured the line-up of Luke Morris, Mark Evans, Lester Perry and Matt Racovalis; a second demo from two years later introduced Mark Palfreyman on vocals and bass and Scott Young on guitar with only Racovalis left from the previous recording but Evans had returned to the band by 1999's Fluid Motion. Later in the year they opened at Metal for the Brain.

The next year Alarum was added to the line-up again as replacement for Sadistik Exekution. Racovalis and Palfreyman then featured as part of The Berzerker's live line-up that toured North America in 2001.

Alarum then began working on the follow-up to the debut, issuing a promo CD featuring three forthcoming tracks in mid-2002. It was to be another two years, however, before Eventuality... would appear. In April 2006, Alarum travelled to North America for an extensive tour with Neuraxis, Arsis and Cattle Decapitation. On their return to Australia, Racovalis announced he was leaving the band. Young also became a member of Darkest Dawn around the same time. Nevertheless, Alarum completed a tour with Dark Tranquillity and played at the 2006 Metal for the Brain. This was Racovalis' last show with Alarum and he was replaced by former Tribal Clown drummer Rob Brens. He then went on to join Dreadnaught.

Alarum supported Obituary in mid-2007 and Scott Young then also left. He was replaced for live performances by Ryan Williams. Alarum continued as a three piece and completed their next album, Natural Causes, released in 2011, after which Evans departed and Williams became a full-time member. A European tour with The Levitation Hex (also featuring Palfreyman and Young) occurred in October 2012, with John Sanders (ex-Flatstick) on second guitar. Following that tour, Williams decided to leave and Young rejoined.

In 2015, with Rob Brens committed to Hadal Maw, journeyman drummer Grahame Goode joined Alarum in October. Dyssidia drummer Liam Weedall replaced Goode as Alarum's live drummer in 2017, meanwhile recording on the next album began with Ben Hocking from The Levitation Hex on drums. Circle's End was released in 2020.

Alarum released Recontinue in 2024.

Discography

Albums:

1999 Fluid Motion Metal Warriors
2004 Eventuality... Willowtip
2011 Natural Causes Willowtip
2020 Circle's End Dinner For Wolves
2024 Recontinue Independent