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| origin = Canberra ACT | | origin = Canberra ACT | ||
| genre = Doom metal, death metal | | genre = Doom metal, death metal | ||
| years_active = 1993 - | | years_active = 1993 - 2012, 2019 - present | ||
| label = High Beam, Rise Above | | label = High Beam, Rise Above | ||
| associated_acts = [[I Exist]], [[Blood Duster]], Log, [[Precursor]], Pagan Babies | | associated_acts = [[Alchemist]], [[I Exist]], [[Blood Duster]], Log, [[Precursor]], Pagan Babies, Pilots of Baalbek | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| current_members = Dave Dryden, Maggs, Brad Nicholson, Josh Nixon, | | current_members = Dave Dryden, Maggs, Brad Nicholson, Josh Nixon, Roy Torkington | ||
| past_members = Paul Carey, Adrian, Dunc, Ivan | | past_members = Paul Carey, Adrian, Dunc, Ivan, Mel Walker | ||
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===Band Members=== | ===Band Members=== | ||
* | *Line-Up | ||
**Dave Dryden (bass) | **Dave Dryden (bass) | ||
**Maggs (drums) | **Maggs (drums) | ||
**Brad Nicholson (vocals) | **Brad Nicholson (vocals) | ||
**Josh Nixon (guitar) | **Josh Nixon (guitar) | ||
** | **Roy Torkington (guitar) | ||
*Former Members | *Former Members | ||
**Mel Walker (guitar) 1996 - 2012 | |||
**Adrian (drums) | **Adrian (drums) | ||
**Dunc (bass) | **Dunc (bass) | ||
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===Band Information=== | ===Band Information=== | ||
Pod People | Pod People formed Canberra in 1993 as a stoner rock act, eventually releasing a self-titled EP in 1995. Shortly afterwards the group imploded. Brad Nicholson reformed the band by recruiting Dave Dryden from the sludge band '''Log''' of which he was also a member and the new Pod People was formed with Maggs from [[Precursor]], Mel Walker from '''Pagan Babies''' and JJ Nixon. From 1996 onwards, Pod People was a doom band and released a string of EPs, appearing at [[Metal for the Brain]] every year from 1996, played there more often that any other band except [[Alchemist]]. | ||
In 2000, Pod People recorded their debut album, originally titled ''Ascent to Glamstonia'' but after considerable delays it was finally issued on High Beam in 2002 under the name ''Doom Saloon''. The album was released by British label Rise Above in 2004. The band toured nationally with '''Electric Wizard''' in late 2005. Following this Pod People began writing for a follow-up album and played live only occasionally but featured on several key dates during 2007 with '''Nunchukka Superfly''', [[Blood Duster]] and '''Celtic Frost'''. ''Mons Animae Mortuorom'' was released in August 2008 and during 2009 Josh Nixon joined [[I Exist]]. Pod People maintained an occasional existence after this album and after appearances at [[Bastardfest]] and Doomsday Fest during 2011 the band ended in 2012. | |||
Pod People reformed in 2019 with Roy Torkington from '''Alchemist''' taking the place of Mel Walker. | |||
===Discography=== | ===Discography=== | ||
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| 2002 | | 2002 | ||
| '''''Doom Saloon''''' | | '''''Doom Saloon''''' | ||
| High Beam | | High Beam | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2008 | | 2008 | ||
| '''''Mons Animae Mortuorom''''' | | '''''Mons Animae Mortuorom''''' | ||
| | | Independent | ||
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| 1995 | | 1995 | ||
| '''''Pod People''''' | | '''''Pod People''''' | ||
| | | Independent | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
| '''''Swingin' Beef''''' | | '''''Swingin' Beef''''' | ||
| | | Independent | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1999 | | 1999 | ||
| '''''Soil''''' | | '''''Soil''''' | ||
| | | Independent | ||
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| 2005 | | 2005 | ||
| '''''In the End (split with Daredevil)''''' | | '''''In the End (split with Daredevil)''''' | ||
| | | Independent | ||
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[[Category:Bands from Canberra]] | [[Category:Bands from Canberra]] | ||
[[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]] | [[Category:Bands that played Metal for the Brain]] | ||
[[Category:Band List]] | [[Category:Band List]] |
Revision as of 15:08, 5 May 2022
Pod People | |
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Origin | Canberra ACT |
Genres | Doom metal, death metal |
Years active | 1993 - 2012, 2019 - present |
Labels | High Beam, Rise Above |
Associated acts | Alchemist, I Exist, Blood Duster, Log, Precursor, Pagan Babies, Pilots of Baalbek |
Members | Dave Dryden, Maggs, Brad Nicholson, Josh Nixon, Roy Torkington |
Past members | Paul Carey, Adrian, Dunc, Ivan, Mel Walker |
Band Members
- Line-Up
- Dave Dryden (bass)
- Maggs (drums)
- Brad Nicholson (vocals)
- Josh Nixon (guitar)
- Roy Torkington (guitar)
- Former Members
- Mel Walker (guitar) 1996 - 2012
- Adrian (drums)
- Dunc (bass)
- Ivan (guitar)
- Paul Carey (guitar)
Band Information
Pod People formed Canberra in 1993 as a stoner rock act, eventually releasing a self-titled EP in 1995. Shortly afterwards the group imploded. Brad Nicholson reformed the band by recruiting Dave Dryden from the sludge band Log of which he was also a member and the new Pod People was formed with Maggs from Precursor, Mel Walker from Pagan Babies and JJ Nixon. From 1996 onwards, Pod People was a doom band and released a string of EPs, appearing at Metal for the Brain every year from 1996, played there more often that any other band except Alchemist.
In 2000, Pod People recorded their debut album, originally titled Ascent to Glamstonia but after considerable delays it was finally issued on High Beam in 2002 under the name Doom Saloon. The album was released by British label Rise Above in 2004. The band toured nationally with Electric Wizard in late 2005. Following this Pod People began writing for a follow-up album and played live only occasionally but featured on several key dates during 2007 with Nunchukka Superfly, Blood Duster and Celtic Frost. Mons Animae Mortuorom was released in August 2008 and during 2009 Josh Nixon joined I Exist. Pod People maintained an occasional existence after this album and after appearances at Bastardfest and Doomsday Fest during 2011 the band ended in 2012.
Pod People reformed in 2019 with Roy Torkington from Alchemist taking the place of Mel Walker.
Discography
Album:
2002 | Doom Saloon | High Beam |
2008 | Mons Animae Mortuorom | Independent |
EPs:
1995 | Pod People | Independent |
1998 | Swingin' Beef | Independent |
1999 | Soil | Independent |
Split:
2005 | In the End (split with Daredevil) | Independent |