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| genre          = Heavy metal, Thrash metal, rock
| genre          = Heavy metal, Thrash metal, rock
| years_active    = 1992 – present
| years_active    = 1992 – present
| label          = Independent, Roadrunner
| label          = Independent, Dark Carnival, BlahBlahBlah, Amphead, Deported
| associated_acts = [[Discordia]], [[Alarum]], [[The Berzerker]], [[Atomizer]], [[Cemetery Urn]], Fridge, [[Damage Factor]]
| associated_acts = [[Discordia]], [[Alarum]], [[The Berzerker]], [[Atomizer]], [[Cemetery Urn]], Fridge, [[Damage Factor]], [[King Parrot]], [[The Eternal]], [[Desecrator]], [[Harlott]], [[Trigger]]
| website        = http://www.dreadnaught.com.au
| website        = http://www.dreadnaught.com.au
| current_members = Damon Alcock, Ando McDougall, Richie Poate, Matt Racovalis, Greg Trull
| current_members = Ando McDougall, Marty O'Shea, Richie Poate, Greg Trull, Scott Anning, Tim Joyce
| past_members    = Sandy Bettenay, Aaren "Sudz" Suttill, Andrew "Squiz" Livingtone-Squires
| past_members    = Damon Alcock, Matt Racovalis, Sandy Bettenay, Aaren "Sudz" Suttill, Andrew "Squiz" Livingtone-Squires
}}
}}


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**Greg Trull (vocals)
**Greg Trull (vocals)
**Richie Poate (guitar, keys)
**Richie Poate (guitar, keys)
**Damon Alcock (guitar)
**Ando McDougall (bass)
**Ando McDougall (bass)
**Matt Racovalis (drums)
**Scott Anning (guitar)
**Tim Joyce (drums)


*Former members
*Former members
**Sandy Bettenay (drums) (2004 - 2008)
**Damon Alcock (guitar) 1992 - 2016
**Suds (Aaren Suttill) (drums) (1992 - 2004) ''d. 27/12/06''
**Marty O'Shea (drums) 2013 - 2019
**Squiz (Andrew Livingstone-Squires) (bass) (1992 - 2000)
**Matt Racovalis (drums) 2008 - 2012
**Sandy Bettenay (drums) 2004 - 2008
**Suds (Aaren Suttill) (drums) 1992 - 2004 (d. 27/12/06)
**Squiz (Andrew Livingstone-Squires) (bass) 1992 - 2000


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


Originally formed from the dissolution of various Tasmanian acts, Dreadnaught’s basic style has changed from a technical thrash metal reminiscent of '''Death'''’s ''Individual Thought Patterns'' album to a dirty, '''Motörhead'''-like rock and roll.
Dreadnaught formed in Launceston in 1992 where Greg Trull and Squiz had formerly been involved with '''Fridge'''. The band moved to Melbourne shortly after formation and released ''Flowers'' as a single on cassette through Subversive Records in 1995. Trull was also singing for [[Discordia]], a band he continued to front concurrently until 1997.
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In 1996 ''Body.Blood.Skin.Mind'' appeared. After the album's release however, Dreadnaught struck difficulty, firstly with the label, with whom the band wasn't happy, and secondly with the spelling of its name. In attempting to register the name "Dreadnought", the band learned that a Queensland-based finance company had the name already trademarked. To avoid a wholesale name change, "Dreadnought" became "Dreadnaught"; the band successfully sued their label Deported and the album was re-released by BlahBlahBlah in late 1997 in time for Dreadnaught to replace [[Superheist]] at that year's [[Metal for the Brain]] festival.


The band moved to Melbourne shortly after formation and released 'Flowers' as a single on cassette through Subversive Records in 1995. At the time, Trull was also singing for [[Discordia]], a band he continued to front concurrently until 1997.
In mid-1998 ''Idiosyncrasy'' was released. Around the same time, Suds formed [[Atomizer]]. Supports to '''Cathedral''' and '''Pitchshifter''' and then a national tour with '''Nevermore''' in 1999 were followed up by a third Metal for the Brain appearance and a signing to Dark Carnival Records for the mid-2000 release, ''Down to Zero''.


In 1996 ''Body.Blood.Skin.Mind'' appeared, a combination of thought-provoking lyrics with exquistely crafted songs which struck a perfect balance between spurts of furious anger and moments of delicate introspection. After the album's release however, Dreadnaught struck difficulty, firstly with the label, with whom the band wasn't happy, and secondly with the spelling of its name. In attempting to register the name "Dreadnought", the band learned that a Queensland-based finance company had the name already trademarked. To avoid a wholesale name change, "Dreadnought" became "Dreadnaught"; the band successfully sued their label Deported and the album was re-released by BlahBlahBlah in late 1997 in time for Dreadnaught to replace [[Superheist]] at that year's [[Metal for the Brain]] festival.
Late in 2000, Squiz was replaced by Ando McDougall, although most of the bass parts on ''One Piece Missing'' were played by Michael Meagher. A joint tour with [[Frankenbok]] in June 2001 was followed late in the year by shows with '''Devin Townsend''' and '''Nickelback''' and a fifth Metal for the Brain showing.


In mid-1998 'Idiosyncrasy' was released by the band independently. The new EP showed a slight change in style from the album but was still dark and moody. Around the same time, Suds formed [[Atomizer]].
Dreadnaught began work on a new album in mid-2004 but almost immediately Sudz announced his departure to concentrate on '''Atomizer'''. Sandy Bettenay joined the band shortly afterward and ''Dirty Music'' was released in late 2005. Sudz committed suicide on December 27, 2006.
Although the band was now unsigned, things would change for Dreadnaught in 1999. Supports to '''Cathedral''' and '''Pitchshifter''' and then a national tour with '''Nevermore''' were followed up by a third Metal for the Brain appearance and a signing to Dark Carnival Records, the Australian development imprint of Roadrunner. The band's mid-2000 release, ''Down to Zero'' displayed a significantly more rock feel than previously but still retained Dreadnaught's hallmarks of moody heaviness.


Late in 2000, Dreadnaught suffered its first line-up change when bass player Squiz was replaced by McDougall, although most of the bass parts on the 'One Piece Missing' EP were played by Michael Meagher. That EP was a further departure for the band, featuring acoustic songs and covers of tracks by '''Thin Lizzy''' and '''Pink Floyd'''. A joint tour with [[Frankenbok]] in June 2001 took them through most of the country and was followed late in the year by shows with '''Devin Townsend''' and '''Nickelback''' and a fifth Metal for the Brain showing.
Late in 2006, ''Dirty Music'' was re-released as a double album featuring tracks from all previous releases and Dreadnaught toured with '''Testament''' in February 2007. In early 2008, Bettenay was replaced by former [[Alarum]] drummer Matt Racovalis. In April 2009, Dreadnaught released their self-titled album. After a national tour in August and September, the band played shows in Japan. During the year the band's label dissolved leaving the album without any support.  


After a relatively quiet period of almost two years, Dreadnaught began work on a new album in mid-2004 but almost immediately Suds announced his departure to concentrate on '''Atomizer'''. Bettenay joined the band shortly afterward and ''Dirty Music'' was released in late 2005. Suds died on December 27, 2006.
In 2012, Racovalis left Dreadnaught. Mick Morley from '''Frankenbok''' played live with the band for a short time until Marty O'Shea ([[The Eternal]]) joined the band. Dreadnaught continued to perform and tour regularly but the next album ''Caught the Vultures Sleeping'' didn't appear until 2016, following a crowd-funding campaign. Damon Alcock was replaced by former [[Desecrator]] guitarist Scott Anning after this and Tim Joyce from [[Trigger]] became Dreadnaught's drummer in 2017. Richie Poate and Ando McDougall have been involved with '''The Eternal''' since 2017.
 
Dreadnaught toured with '''Testament''' in February 2007. Late in 2006, ''Dirty Music'' was re-released as a double album featuring tracks from all previous releases. In early 2008, Bettenay was replaced by former [[Alarum]] drummer Racovalis and the band began work on their fourth album in May. In April 2009, Dreadnaught released their self-titled album. After a national tour in August and September, the band played shows in Japan.


===Discography===
===Discography===
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| "Pushed to the Limit?"
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[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]]
[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]]
[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]]
[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]]
[[Category:Bands that played Overcranked]]
[[Category:Band List]]

Latest revision as of 10:09, 5 May 2022

Dreadnaught
OriginLaunceston, TAS
GenresHeavy metal, Thrash metal, rock
Years active1992 – present
LabelsIndependent, Dark Carnival, BlahBlahBlah, Amphead, Deported
Associated actsDiscordia, Alarum, The Berzerker, Atomizer, Cemetery Urn, Fridge, Damage Factor, King Parrot, The Eternal, Desecrator, Harlott, Trigger
Websitehttp://www.dreadnaught.com.au
MembersAndo McDougall, Marty O'Shea, Richie Poate, Greg Trull, Scott Anning, Tim Joyce
Past membersDamon Alcock, Matt Racovalis, Sandy Bettenay, Aaren "Sudz" Suttill, Andrew "Squiz" Livingtone-Squires

Band members

  • Current line-up
    • Greg Trull (vocals)
    • Richie Poate (guitar, keys)
    • Ando McDougall (bass)
    • Scott Anning (guitar)
    • Tim Joyce (drums)
  • Former members
    • Damon Alcock (guitar) 1992 - 2016
    • Marty O'Shea (drums) 2013 - 2019
    • Matt Racovalis (drums) 2008 - 2012
    • Sandy Bettenay (drums) 2004 - 2008
    • Suds (Aaren Suttill) (drums) 1992 - 2004 (d. 27/12/06)
    • Squiz (Andrew Livingstone-Squires) (bass) 1992 - 2000

Band members

Dreadnaught formed in Launceston in 1992 where Greg Trull and Squiz had formerly been involved with Fridge. The band moved to Melbourne shortly after formation and released Flowers as a single on cassette through Subversive Records in 1995. Trull was also singing for Discordia, a band he continued to front concurrently until 1997. ' In 1996 Body.Blood.Skin.Mind appeared. After the album's release however, Dreadnaught struck difficulty, firstly with the label, with whom the band wasn't happy, and secondly with the spelling of its name. In attempting to register the name "Dreadnought", the band learned that a Queensland-based finance company had the name already trademarked. To avoid a wholesale name change, "Dreadnought" became "Dreadnaught"; the band successfully sued their label Deported and the album was re-released by BlahBlahBlah in late 1997 in time for Dreadnaught to replace Superheist at that year's Metal for the Brain festival.

In mid-1998 Idiosyncrasy was released. Around the same time, Suds formed Atomizer. Supports to Cathedral and Pitchshifter and then a national tour with Nevermore in 1999 were followed up by a third Metal for the Brain appearance and a signing to Dark Carnival Records for the mid-2000 release, Down to Zero.

Late in 2000, Squiz was replaced by Ando McDougall, although most of the bass parts on One Piece Missing were played by Michael Meagher. A joint tour with Frankenbok in June 2001 was followed late in the year by shows with Devin Townsend and Nickelback and a fifth Metal for the Brain showing.

Dreadnaught began work on a new album in mid-2004 but almost immediately Sudz announced his departure to concentrate on Atomizer. Sandy Bettenay joined the band shortly afterward and Dirty Music was released in late 2005. Sudz committed suicide on December 27, 2006.

Late in 2006, Dirty Music was re-released as a double album featuring tracks from all previous releases and Dreadnaught toured with Testament in February 2007. In early 2008, Bettenay was replaced by former Alarum drummer Matt Racovalis. In April 2009, Dreadnaught released their self-titled album. After a national tour in August and September, the band played shows in Japan. During the year the band's label dissolved leaving the album without any support.

In 2012, Racovalis left Dreadnaught. Mick Morley from Frankenbok played live with the band for a short time until Marty O'Shea (The Eternal) joined the band. Dreadnaught continued to perform and tour regularly but the next album Caught the Vultures Sleeping didn't appear until 2016, following a crowd-funding campaign. Damon Alcock was replaced by former Desecrator guitarist Scott Anning after this and Tim Joyce from Trigger became Dreadnaught's drummer in 2017. Richie Poate and Ando McDougall have been involved with The Eternal since 2017.

Discography

Albums:

1996 Body.Blood.Skin.Mind Deported
2000 Down to Zero Dark Carnival
2005 Dirty Music Roadrunner
2009 Dreadnaught Amphead
2016 Caught the Vultures Sleeping Independent

Single:

1995 Flowers Subversive

EPs:

1998 Idiosyncrasy self release
2001 One Piece Missing Dark Carnival
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