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===Band information===
===Band information===


Black Asylum is a thrash band from Wyong on the NSW Central Coast. The band formed in 2004 and began to develop a solid reputation right away. Releasing an EP at each end of 2006, the group featured at shows like [[Metalstock]] and completed an album in 2007 for release in 2008. In January 2008 Klerk from [[Rather Be Dead]] replaced Jones, who joined Sydney band [[Dred]]. Soon afterward, the band released their debut album that features a guest appearance by Justin Gonzales from [[Antonamasia]]. In October 2008 it was announced that Black Asylum had been picked up by the Riot! label.  
Black Asylum was a thrash band from Wyong on the NSW Central Coast that formed in 2004. Releasing an EP at each end of 2006, the group featured at shows like [[Metalstock]] and completed an album in 2007 for release in 2008. In January 2008 Klerk from [[Rather Be Dead]] replaced Jones, who joined Sydney band [[Dred]]. Soon afterward, the band released their debut album.  


The band completed "Anthem of Order" during 2009 and in September opened for '''Cannibal Corpse''' in Sydney. In March 2010 the band won the MusicOz Award for Best Hardcore/Metal Act and opened for '''Hellyeah''' in July. After this the band stripped down to a four piece with the addition of Dawesy on guitar and Steve Lake on bass. In May 2011 the band announced it had split.
The band completed ''Anthem of Order'' during 2009 and in September opened for '''Cannibal Corpse''' in Sydney. In March 2010 the band won the MusicOz Award for Best Hardcore/Metal Act and opened for '''Hellyeah''' in July. After this the band stripped down to a four piece with the addition of Dawesy on guitar and Steve Lake on bass. In May 2011 the band announced it had split.


===Discography===
===Discography===

Revision as of 15:12, 2 April 2022

Black Asylum
OriginWyong, NSW
GenresThrash metal
Years active2004 – 2011
LabelsRiot!
Associated actsDred, Ouroboros, Rather Be Dead
Past membersDawesy, Daniel Ford, Troy Harris, Daniel Hewling, Chris Jones, Travis Klerk, Steve Lake, Peter Langford

Band members

  • Line-up
    • Dawesy (guitar)
    • Troy Harris (vocals)
    • Daniel Hewling (drums)
    • Steve Lake (bass)
  • Former members
    • Daniel Ford (guitar) (2004 - 2010)
    • Travis Klerk (guitar) (2008 - 2010)
    • Peter Langford (bass) (2004 - 2010)
    • Chris Jones (guitar)

Band information

Black Asylum was a thrash band from Wyong on the NSW Central Coast that formed in 2004. Releasing an EP at each end of 2006, the group featured at shows like Metalstock and completed an album in 2007 for release in 2008. In January 2008 Klerk from Rather Be Dead replaced Jones, who joined Sydney band Dred. Soon afterward, the band released their debut album.

The band completed Anthem of Order during 2009 and in September opened for Cannibal Corpse in Sydney. In March 2010 the band won the MusicOz Award for Best Hardcore/Metal Act and opened for Hellyeah in July. After this the band stripped down to a four piece with the addition of Dawesy on guitar and Steve Lake on bass. In May 2011 the band announced it had split.

Discography

Album:

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2008 Truths of the Blood self release

EPs:

2006 Path of Solitude self release
2006 Victims of the Fall self release
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2009 Anthem of Order Riot!

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
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2007 "Don't Beg for Mercy" A Blaze in the Southern Skies Prime Cuts