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| origin          = Wollongong, NSW
| genre          = Thrash metal, groove metal, nu-metal
| years_active    = 1996 - 2003, 2009 - present
| label          = Oracle, Roadrunner, Riot!
| associated_acts = [[Eezee]], Side Effect X, Havoc, 28 Days, [[Ink]], [[Linedriver]], Veil
| website        = http://www.segression.com.au
| current_members = Adam Bunnell, Michael Katselos, Chris Rand, Chris Sellin
| past_members    = Keith Owen, John Buckley, Jason Broadbent, Red, Shane Partridge
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===Band Members===
===Band Members===


*Final Line-Up
*Current Line-Up
**Adam Bunnell (drums)
**Michael 'MK' Katselos (guitar)
**Chris Rand (vocals, bass)
**Chris Rand (vocals, bass)
**Chris Sellin (guitar)
**Chris Sellin (guitar)
**Shane Partridge (guitar)
**Keith Owen (drums)


*Former Members
*Former Members
**Red (Adrian Herbert) (drums) (1998 - 2001)
**Shane Partridge (guitar) 1996 - 2014
**John Buckley (drums) (1996 - 1998)
**Red (Adrian Herbert) (drums) 1998 - 2002, 2008 - 2014
**Jason Broadbent (guitar) (1996)
**Keith Owen (drums) 2002 - 2003
**John Buckley (drums) 1996 - 1998
**Jason Broadbent (guitar) 1996


===Formed===
===Band Information===
 
Wollongong, NSW, 1996


===Band Information===
Segression came to be on New Year’s Day, 1996 when the Wollongong thrash band [[Eezee]] changed its name. The line-up at the time was Chris Rand, Chris Sellin, John Buckley and Jason Broadbent but Broadbent was replaced by Shane Partridge almost immediately. Work had already begun on the ''L.I.A.'' album at this point and several tracks feature Broadbent’s work.


Between 1996 and 2000, Segression was without doubt one of the highest profile metal bands on the Australian east coast with a hard work ethic and maverick stance that set them apart from most other acts on the scene. At first embracing a '''Machine Head'''-like groove thrash style, Segression later moved into the nu-metal area and fell from favour but at their height they were one of the most popular metal acts in circulation.
In August 1996 Segression supported '''Fear Factory''' and '''Strapping Young Lad''' in 1997. Mid-year the second album ''Fifth of the Fifth'' was released and Segression played several shows on [[Mortal Sin]]'s east coast tour, then finished the year at [[Metal for the Brain]]. In 1998 the band supported '''Ozzy Osbourne'''. Late that year they again supported '''SYL'''; Buckley was replaced by Red in time for the headlining spot at Metal for the Brain.  


Segression came to be on New Year’s Day, 1996 when the Wollongong thrash band [[Eezee]] changed its name. The line-up at the time was Rand, Sellin, John Buckley (drums) and Jason Broadbent (guitar) but Broadbent was replaced by Partridge almost immediately. Work had already begun on the ''L.I.A.'' album at this point and several tracks feature Broadbent’s work. The album was supported by a relentless touring schedule that the band would continue for much of their career, playing small towns and regional venues as well as major centres. In August 1996 Segression supported '''Fear Factory''' and '''Strapping Young Lad''' in 1997. Mid-year the second album ''Fifth of the Fifth'' emerged and met with similar success to its predecessor, selling strongly as they toured constantly, including several shows with [[Mortal Sin]] on their comeback tour and finishing the year at [[Metal for the Brain]]. In 1998 the band got perhaps its biggest break to date when they were selected as the support to '''Ozzy Osbourne’s''' Australian tour. Late that year they again supported '''SYL'''; Buckley was replaced by Newcastle drummer Red in time for the headlining spot at Metal for the Brain.  
In January 1999 Rand guested on stage with '''Soulfly''' at the Sydney Big Day Out. Towards the end of the year Segression announced a deal with Roadrunner Australia’s subsidiary label Dark Carnival. In February 2000 Segression toured with '''Slipknot''' and shortly afterwards the new album ''Smile'' appeared. After being named on the bill for Metal for the Brain 2000, Segression withdrew from the show, instead announcing a final Australian tour before moving to the United States.


1999 was a relatively quiet year for the band as they played rarely and barely toured but concentrated on recording their third album. In January Rand guested on stage with '''Soulfly''' at the Sydney Big Day Out. Towards the end of the year Segression announced a deal with Roadrunner Australia’s subsidiary label Dark Carnival. In February 2000 Segression toured with '''Slipknot''' and shortly afterwards the new album ''Smile'' appeared. With much less of a thrash vibe and far more of a nu-metal direction, the album polarised audiences, some of whom had already cooled on the band in the two and a half years since ''Fifth of the Fifth''. Nevertheless, Segression still enjoyed a strong raft of popularity as a live band although sales of the album were disappointing compared with the independently-released previous two and a falling out with Roadrunner less than a year into their contract meant label support for the band was pulled. After being named on the bill for Metal for the Brain 2000, Segression withdrew from the show, instead announcing a final Australian tour before moving to the United States.
In early 2001, Segression moved to Chicago, where they played occasional shows and worked on new material. By May, however, they were back in Australia as support to the '''Pantera/Corrosion of Conformity''' national tour. Following this, in July, Red left the band. With Keith Owen replacing him, Segression again lay low while they put together a fourth album, a self-titled, self-produced effort released on their own label that appeared in June 2002. In conjunction with the release of ''Segression'', the band headlined the [[Overcranked]] festival in Brisbane the same month. The band went to ground after that, playing live for a final time in December 2002.


In early 2001, Segression moved to Chicago, where they played occasional shows and worked on new material. By May, however, they were back in Australia as support to the '''Pantera/Corrosion of Conformity''' national tour. Following this, in July, Red left the band. With Keith Owen replacing him, Segression again lay low while they put together a fourth album, a self-titled, self-produced effort released on their own label that finally appeared in June 2002. In conjunction with the release of ''Segression'', the band headlined the [[Overcranked]] festival in Brisbane the same month. The album received a rather cool response from both critics and audiences alike but true to their nature Segression toured it until the end of the year. The band went to ground after that and Segression hasn’t played live since December 2002.
In the latter half of 2003 it was announced that Segression had been put on hold indefinitely while all members plus bass player Michael Caruana played in a melodic heavy rock band called '''Side Effect X''', a band that, despite some airplay on both radio and TV, failed capture the following that Segression had at its height. Chris Sellin also returned to the live scene with a new band called '''Veil'''.  


In the latter half of 2003 it was announced that Segression had been put on hold indefinitely while all members plus bass player Michael Caruana played in a melodic heavy rock band called '''Side Effect X''', a band that has, despite some airplay on both radio and TV, yet to capture the following that Segression had at its height. Chris Sellin also returned to the live scene with a new band called [[Veil]].  
Segression announced the completion of new material in 2008 and a track was released late in the year. With the line-up of Rand, Partridge, Red and MK, a comeback show was performed in Sydney in late 2009. Recording ensued in earnest. The band toured the east coast with '''Fozzy''' in November 2010. In March 2011 the track "Hero Anthem" was released and ''Never Dead'' album appeared in April and the band launched a national tour in May. In January 2012 it was announced that Partridge would no longer be touring or playing live with Segression, but remain a recording member. At the same time, Chris Sellin rejoined the band. Ex-'''Veil''' drummer Adam Bunnell replaced Red in mid-2014.


In 2008, it was announced on Segression's Facebook page that Rand, Red and Partridge have reformed and written some new songs, but have yet to decide whether they will continue performing under the Segression name.
In late 2014, Segression's sixth album ''Painted in Blood'' was released. The band have played occasionally since that time.


===Discography===
===Discography===
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| '''''Painted in Blood'''''
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| "Internal Thought Flow"
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| 2000
| 2011
| "Disease Me"
| '''''Hero Anthem'''''
| '''''Sweating Bullets 2'''''
| Independent
| Roadrunner
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| 2000
| "The Thickening"
| '''''Full Metal Racket'''''
| ABC/EMI
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[[Category:Bands from Wollongong]]
[[Category:Bands from Wollongong]]
[[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 15:07, 21 August 2022

Segression
OriginWollongong, NSW
GenresThrash metal, groove metal, nu-metal
Years active1996 - 2003, 2009 - present
LabelsOracle, Roadrunner, Riot!
Associated actsEezee, Side Effect X, Havoc, 28 Days, Ink, Linedriver, Veil
Websitehttp://www.segression.com.au
MembersAdam Bunnell, Michael Katselos, Chris Rand, Chris Sellin
Past membersKeith Owen, John Buckley, Jason Broadbent, Red, Shane Partridge

Band Members

  • Current Line-Up
    • Adam Bunnell (drums)
    • Michael 'MK' Katselos (guitar)
    • Chris Rand (vocals, bass)
    • Chris Sellin (guitar)
  • Former Members
    • Shane Partridge (guitar) 1996 - 2014
    • Red (Adrian Herbert) (drums) 1998 - 2002, 2008 - 2014
    • Keith Owen (drums) 2002 - 2003
    • John Buckley (drums) 1996 - 1998
    • Jason Broadbent (guitar) 1996

Band Information

Segression came to be on New Year’s Day, 1996 when the Wollongong thrash band Eezee changed its name. The line-up at the time was Chris Rand, Chris Sellin, John Buckley and Jason Broadbent but Broadbent was replaced by Shane Partridge almost immediately. Work had already begun on the L.I.A. album at this point and several tracks feature Broadbent’s work.

In August 1996 Segression supported Fear Factory and Strapping Young Lad in 1997. Mid-year the second album Fifth of the Fifth was released and Segression played several shows on Mortal Sin's east coast tour, then finished the year at Metal for the Brain. In 1998 the band supported Ozzy Osbourne. Late that year they again supported SYL; Buckley was replaced by Red in time for the headlining spot at Metal for the Brain.

In January 1999 Rand guested on stage with Soulfly at the Sydney Big Day Out. Towards the end of the year Segression announced a deal with Roadrunner Australia’s subsidiary label Dark Carnival. In February 2000 Segression toured with Slipknot and shortly afterwards the new album Smile appeared. After being named on the bill for Metal for the Brain 2000, Segression withdrew from the show, instead announcing a final Australian tour before moving to the United States.

In early 2001, Segression moved to Chicago, where they played occasional shows and worked on new material. By May, however, they were back in Australia as support to the Pantera/Corrosion of Conformity national tour. Following this, in July, Red left the band. With Keith Owen replacing him, Segression again lay low while they put together a fourth album, a self-titled, self-produced effort released on their own label that appeared in June 2002. In conjunction with the release of Segression, the band headlined the Overcranked festival in Brisbane the same month. The band went to ground after that, playing live for a final time in December 2002.

In the latter half of 2003 it was announced that Segression had been put on hold indefinitely while all members plus bass player Michael Caruana played in a melodic heavy rock band called Side Effect X, a band that, despite some airplay on both radio and TV, failed capture the following that Segression had at its height. Chris Sellin also returned to the live scene with a new band called Veil.

Segression announced the completion of new material in 2008 and a track was released late in the year. With the line-up of Rand, Partridge, Red and MK, a comeback show was performed in Sydney in late 2009. Recording ensued in earnest. The band toured the east coast with Fozzy in November 2010. In March 2011 the track "Hero Anthem" was released and Never Dead album appeared in April and the band launched a national tour in May. In January 2012 it was announced that Partridge would no longer be touring or playing live with Segression, but remain a recording member. At the same time, Chris Sellin rejoined the band. Ex-Veil drummer Adam Bunnell replaced Red in mid-2014.

In late 2014, Segression's sixth album Painted in Blood was released. The band have played occasionally since that time.

Discography

Albums:

1996 L.I.A. Oracle
1997 Fifth of the Fifth Oracle
2000 Smile Dark Carnival
2002 Segression Independent
2011 Never Dead Riot!
2014 Painted in Blood Independent

Single:

2011 Hero Anthem Independent
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