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| alias = Tourettes Syndrome | |||
| origin = Sydney, NSW | |||
| genre = Nu-metal, thrash metal, metalcore | |||
| years_active = 2000 - 2009 | |||
| label = Armageddon | |||
| associated_acts = Meldrum | |||
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| past_members = Ross Empson, Michele Madden, Ashley Manning, Michael Quigley | |||
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**Ashley Manning (guitar, keys) | **Ashley Manning (guitar, keys) | ||
**Michael Quigley (drums) | **Michael Quigley (drums) | ||
===Band information=== | ===Band information=== | ||
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Between 2001 and 2003 the band built up a solid reputation as an aggressive live act and in late 2004 the band went to Canada to tour and record. While there, Manning, Madden and Empson contributed backing vocals to '''Strapping Young Lad’s''' ''Alien'' album. | Between 2001 and 2003 the band built up a solid reputation as an aggressive live act and in late 2004 the band went to Canada to tour and record. While there, Manning, Madden and Empson contributed backing vocals to '''Strapping Young Lad’s''' ''Alien'' album. | ||
In 2006 the band was picked up by German label Armageddon for international release and appeared at the Wacken Open Air festival. After this Tourettes returned to Australia and toured in support of the ''Sick Sense'' album. Following that, the group began recording another album in LA and European touring | In 2006 the band was picked up by German label Armageddon for international release and appeared at the Wacken Open Air festival. After this Tourettes returned to Australia and toured in support of the ''Sick Sense'' album. Following that, the group began recording another album in LA and European touring kept them busy throughout 2007. Madden was based in Hamburg, Germany for some time but returned to Australia in early 2008. Shortly afterward she was recruited by '''Michelle Meldrum''' and '''Gene Hoglan''' to form a new '''Meldrum''' line-up. Work began on an album in April but on May 21 Michelle Meldrum slipped in to a coma and died from a cyst on her brainstem. | ||
Outside of Australia, the band was known as '''Tourettes Syndrome''' for a while but | Outside of Australia, the band was known as '''Tourettes Syndrome''' for a while for a while this but was changed back after the third album. The band is no longer active; Michele Madden continues with a variety of musical projects. | ||
===Discography=== | ===Discography=== | ||
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| '''''Detestimony''''' | | '''''Detestimony''''' | ||
| self release | | self release | ||
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| [[Image:Sicksense.jpg|thumb|150px]] | | [[Image:Sicksense.jpg|thumb|150px]] | ||
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[[Category:Bands from Sydney]] | [[Category:Bands from Sydney]] | ||
[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]] | [[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]] | ||
[[Category:Band List]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:16, 18 August 2013
Tourettes | |
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| Also known as | Tourettes Syndrome |
| Origin | Sydney, NSW |
| Genres | Nu-metal, thrash metal, metalcore |
| Years active | 2000 - 2009 |
| Labels | Armageddon |
| Associated acts | Meldrum |
| Past members | Ross Empson, Michele Madden, Ashley Manning, Michael Quigley |
Band members
- Line-up
- Ross Empson (bass)
- Michele Madden (vocals)
- Ashley Manning (guitar, keys)
- Michael Quigley (drums)
Band information
Tourettes is an eclectic and challenging Sydney unit creating an amphetamine, apoplectic hybrid of metal, industrial noise, punk and other extreme elements.
Between 2001 and 2003 the band built up a solid reputation as an aggressive live act and in late 2004 the band went to Canada to tour and record. While there, Manning, Madden and Empson contributed backing vocals to Strapping Young Lad’s Alien album. In 2006 the band was picked up by German label Armageddon for international release and appeared at the Wacken Open Air festival. After this Tourettes returned to Australia and toured in support of the Sick Sense album. Following that, the group began recording another album in LA and European touring kept them busy throughout 2007. Madden was based in Hamburg, Germany for some time but returned to Australia in early 2008. Shortly afterward she was recruited by Michelle Meldrum and Gene Hoglan to form a new Meldrum line-up. Work began on an album in April but on May 21 Michelle Meldrum slipped in to a coma and died from a cyst on her brainstem.
Outside of Australia, the band was known as Tourettes Syndrome for a while for a while this but was changed back after the third album. The band is no longer active; Michele Madden continues with a variety of musical projects.
Discography
Albums:
| 2001 | Tourettes | self release | |
| 2003 | Detestimony | self release | |
| 2006 | Sick Sense (as Tourettes Syndrome) | Armageddon | |
| 2007 | Treason Songs | Armageddon |
