Thumlock

Thumlock
Origin	Wollongong, NSW
Genres	Stoner
Years active	1995 - 2002
Labels	High Beam
Past members	Greg Eshman, Raff Iacurto, Ben Lough, Wayne Stokes

Band members

• Line-up
  • Greg Eshman (drums)
  • Raff Iacurto (guitar)
  • Ben Lough (vocals, guitar)
  • Wayne Stokes (bass)

Band information

Thumlock was a stoner rock band from Wollongong whose music drew comfortable comparisons with Black Sabbath and Hawkwind. Thumlock formed in 1995, originally as a three piece of Eshman, Lough and Stokes. In 1997 the band issued its first CD "Dripping Silver Heat" but it was the Emerald Liquid Odyssey release with its less melodic, rockier direction which created considerable interest in the band. Iacurto joined the fold shortly before "Lunar Mountain Sunrise" was recorded. Thumlock supported Hawkwind in early 2000 and then released the debut album, which met with some critical acclaim.

Thumlock's status continued to grow with the 'Rockin' Course' single attaining good airplay that was followed up by the fantastic Sojourn Lucid Magic album. A European tour was mooted for the end of 2002, but instead the band abruptly disappeared.

Discography

Album:

	2000	Emeral Liquid Odyssey	High Beam
	2002	Sojourn Lucid Magic	High Beam

Singles:

	2001	Moon Dragon	High Beam
	2001	Rockin' Course	High Beam
	2002	Modulator	High Beam

EPs:

	1997	Dripping Silver Heat	self release
	1999	Lunar Mountain Sunrise	High Beam

Compilation tracks:

Year	Track Title	Album Title	Label
1999	"Out of Focus"	Blue Explosion - A Tribute to Blue Cheer	Black Widow
2000	"Starquake"	Full Metal Racket	ABC/EMI