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===Band members===
===Band members===


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**Wayne Dwyer (vocals)
**Wayne Dwyer (vocals)
**Chris Phillips (drums)
**Chris Phillips (drums)


*Former members
*Former members
**Paul Hogan (drums) (1991)
**Paul Hogan (drums) (1991)
**Mark Boemer (guitar)(1992)
**Mark Boemer (guitar) (1992)
**Roger Dali (vocals) (1990)
**Roger Dali (vocals) (1990)


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Taking their name from the Stephen King novel ''The Stand'', Captain Trips was a Melbourne based speed metal band which formed from the ashes of a previous group called '''Tahkisis'''.
Taking their name from the Stephen King novel ''The Stand'', Captain Trips was a Melbourne based speed metal band which formed from the ashes of a previous group called '''Tahkisis'''.


Captain Trips' music is likened to '''Forbidden''' and '''Testament''' with a progressive slant that gaves them an original edge. The band re-united and is expected to be performing shows in 2008 as support for some undisclosed American touring bands.
Captain Trips' music is likened to '''Forbidden''' and '''Testament''' with a progressive slant that gave them an original edge. The band re-united in 2008 but nothing came of it; Blue Freya eventually released the band’s album in 2012. Small and Phillips formed [[Vulvagun]].


Expect new material in a similar but more intense style.
===Discography===


===Discography===
'''Albums:'''
 
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'''Compilation tracks:'''
'''Compilation tracks:'''
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[[Category:Bands from Victoria]]
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[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]]
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 18 May 2014

Captain Trips
OriginMelbourne, VIC
GenresThrash
Years active1990 – 1994, 2008 - 2010
LabelsBlue Freya
Associated actsVulvagun, Mass Confusion, Tyrus, Depression
Past membersRob Becher, Stuart Bedford, Mark Boemer, Roger Dali, Wayne Dwyer, Paul Hogan, Chris Phillips

Band members

  • Final line-up
    • Rob Becher (bass)
    • Stuart Bedford (guitar)
    • Wayne Dwyer (vocals)
    • Chris Phillips (drums)
  • Former members
    • Paul Hogan (drums) (1991)
    • Mark Boemer (guitar) (1992)
    • Roger Dali (vocals) (1990)

Formed

Melbourne, VIC, 1991

Band information

Taking their name from the Stephen King novel The Stand, Captain Trips was a Melbourne based speed metal band which formed from the ashes of a previous group called Tahkisis.

Captain Trips' music is likened to Forbidden and Testament with a progressive slant that gave them an original edge. The band re-united in 2008 but nothing came of it; Blue Freya eventually released the band’s album in 2012. Small and Phillips formed Vulvagun.

Discography

Albums:

2012 The Dance of Untruth Blue Freya

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
1993 "Cenobite Kick" Redrum Roadrunner