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| origin          = Perth, WA
| genre          = Death metal, thrash metal
| years_active    = 1996 - 2001, 2006
| label          = None
| associated_acts = [[Pathogen]], [[Claim the Throne]], [[Pagan]], [[The Furor]], [[Mhorgl]], [[Shrapnel (WA)|Shrapnel]], NerveCell, [[Cuntscrape]], [[Centaur]], [[Mind's Eye]], [[Chainsaw Charlie and the Chocolate Cha Cha Factory]], [[Blüddypŏp]]
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===Band members===
===Band members===


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*Former members
*Former members
**Merim Osmanovich (drums) (2001)
**Merim Osmanovich (drums) 2001
**Matt Giovinaao (drums) (2001)
**Matt Giovinaao (drums) 2001
**Lee Powell (drums) (1996 - 2001)
**Lee Powell (drums) 1996 - 2001


===Formed===
===Formed===
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===Band information===
===Band information===


Choke was a band from Perth that combined humorous, even depraved, lyrics with a somewhat blitzkreig death/thrash style. Raving reviews and a strong following was helped early in 1999 by a '''Fear Factory''' support. In mid-2000 Choke became entangled in a censorship storm when Federal Police seized all copies of their album and had the artwork destroyed on the grounds that it was too offensive for the general public. All copies were recalled and the band was under threat of an immense fine, although this proved to be no barrier to their continued misbehaviour.
Choke was a death/thrash band from Perth. In 1999 they opened for '''Fear Factory''' and the following year became entangled in a censorship storm when Federal Police seized all copies of their album and had the artwork destroyed on the grounds that it was too offensive for the general public. All copies were recalled and the band was under threat of an immense fine, although this proved to be no barrier to their continued misbehaviour.  
 
Powell was replaced in the band by Merim Osmanovich in 2001, but his stay was spectacularly short, dashing plans for a follow-up album and east coast tour. In May 2001, Choke announced that they would split up after a final gig the following August. Dyson is now with [[Pathogen]] and he and Wesson own Prime Cuts Records and Soundworks Entertainment, a successful promotions and touring business.


Choke reformed in mid-2006 with '''Pathogen'''/[[The Furor]] drummer Rando to play at [[Metal for the Brain]]. ''Smokin’ Tailpipe Action'' was re-released with extra tracks from the “Onabigwun” demo, new (even more pronographic) cover-art and an [[AC/DC]] cover.
Powell was replaced in the band by Merim Osmanovich in 2001, but his stay was short, dashing plans for a follow-up album and east coast tour. In May 2001, Choke announced that they would split up after a final gig the following August. Choke reformed in mid-2006 with '''Pathogen'''/[[The Furor]] drummer Rando to play at [[Metal for the Brain]]. ''Smokin’ Tailpipe Action'' was re-released with extra tracks from the “Onabigwun” demo, new (even more pronographic) cover-art and an [[ACDC|AC/DC]] cover.


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


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[[Category:Bands from Perth]]
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 17 May 2022

Choke
OriginPerth, WA
GenresDeath metal, thrash metal
Years active1996 - 2001, 2006
LabelsNone
Associated actsPathogen, Claim the Throne, Pagan, The Furor, Mhorgl, Shrapnel, NerveCell, Cuntscrape, Centaur, Mind's Eye, Chainsaw Charlie and the Chocolate Cha Cha Factory, Blüddypŏp
Past membersGlenn Dyson, Gavin Ford, Matt Giovinaao, Merim Osmanovich, Lee Powell, Louis Rando, Brad Wesson

Band members

  • Final line-up
    • Glenn Dyson (guitar)
    • Gavin Ford (vocals, guitar)
    • Brad Wesson (bass)
    • Louis Rando (drums)
  • Former members
    • Merim Osmanovich (drums) 2001
    • Matt Giovinaao (drums) 2001
    • Lee Powell (drums) 1996 - 2001

Formed

Perth, WA, 1996

Band information

Choke was a death/thrash band from Perth. In 1999 they opened for Fear Factory and the following year became entangled in a censorship storm when Federal Police seized all copies of their album and had the artwork destroyed on the grounds that it was too offensive for the general public. All copies were recalled and the band was under threat of an immense fine, although this proved to be no barrier to their continued misbehaviour.

Powell was replaced in the band by Merim Osmanovich in 2001, but his stay was short, dashing plans for a follow-up album and east coast tour. In May 2001, Choke announced that they would split up after a final gig the following August. Choke reformed in mid-2006 with Pathogen/The Furor drummer Rando to play at Metal for the Brain. Smokin’ Tailpipe Action was re-released with extra tracks from the “Onabigwun” demo, new (even more pronographic) cover-art and an AC/DC cover.

Discography

1999 Smokin' Tailpipe Action Independent
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