Difference between revisions of "Killing Time"

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| years_active    = 1989 - 1992
| years_active    = 1989 - 1992
| label          = Red Eye
| label          = Red Eye
| associated_acts = [[Mantissa]], [[Fester Fanatics]], [[Massive Appendage]], [[Massappeal]], Starworld, [[Melody Black]], [[Cremator]], You Am I, [[King's Cross]], [[Christ Art Museum]]
| associated_acts = [[Mantissa]]
*[[Fester Fanatics]]
*[[Massive Appendage]]
*[[Massappeal]]
*Starworld
*[[Melody Black]]
*[[Cremator]]
*You Am I
*[[King's Cross]]
*[[Christ Art Museum]]
*Vicious Circle
*Good and Evil
*Utter Stench
*Scoundrel
| website        =  
| website        =  
| current_members =  
| current_members =  
| past_members    = Chris Collins, Nina Grant, Syd Green, Chris Paine, Adam Pringle, Jed Starr, Tubby Wadsworth, Russell Hopkinson
| past_members    = Chris Collins
*Nina Grant
*Syd Green
*Chris Paine
*Adam Pringle
*Jed Starr
*Tubby Wadsworth
*Russell Hopkinson
}}
}}


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**Russell Hopkinson (drums) 1991
**Russell Hopkinson (drums) 1991
**Tubby Wadsworth (drums) 1990 - 1991
**Tubby Wadsworth (drums) 1990 - 1991
**Arnie Prazz (drums) 1989


===Band Information===
===Band Information===


Killing Time played melody-laden contemporary heavy metal rock. The band was originally centred around veteran guitarist Jed Starr (the lynchpin with such bands as [[King's Cross]], [[Massive Appendage]] and [[Fester Fanatics]]) who, while not an original member, quickly gave the band the songwriting edge it needed.  
Killing Time formed in Melbourne in 1989 as a '''Stooges'''-style band. Tubby Wadsworth and his former bandmate Jed Starr both joined in 1990 and the band began playing a funk-edged heavy metal style. By 1991 they had signed to Red Eye and released ''Ruby's Mind'' soon after. Syd Green replaced Wadsworth at the end of 1991 after a short time with Russell Hopkinson on drums. The following year Killing Time supported international tourists including '''Faith No More''', '''Scatterbrain''', '''Mudhoney''' and '''Jane's Addiction'''.  


Killing Time rocked with immense power and a high degree of melody, fusing rock and metal with hard funk and a sublime commercial sensibility. When Tubby Wadsworth left the band in 1991 a series of drummers followed, including ex-[[Cremator]] member Russell Hopkinson, later of '''You Am I''', before settling down with Syd Green. ‘Ruby’s Mind’ garnered the band intense attention which made them the subject of a bidding war; despite offers from all of the country’s major labels Killing Time signed to Sydney independent Red Eye and issued ‘The Mandelbroth Set’ which was also enormously popular. In the meantime the band toured with an assortment of visitors including '''Faith No More''', '''Scatterbrain''', '''Mudhoney''' and '''Jane's Addiction'''. 'Ruby's Mind' eventually sold in excess of 10,000 units and appeared in the national Top 10. Starr left the band to reform '''Fester Fanatics''' in 1992 and shortly afterwards Chris Collins joined.
''Dream Alone'' peaked at #23 on the national singles charts, and shortly afterward Starr left and Chris Collins joined ahead of them heading to the US to record a full length album. During the recording period, Killing Time changed its name to [[Mantissa]] to avoid confusion with several other bands with the same name.
Killing Time went to the US to record and album with '''Pantera''' producer Terry Date late that year and changed its name to [[Mantissa]] to avoid confusion with several other bands of the same name in August 1992.


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

Revision as of 14:48, 23 March 2023

Killing Time
OriginSydney, NSW
GenresHeavy metal
Years active1989 - 1992
LabelsRed Eye
Associated actsMantissa
Past membersChris Collins
  • Nina Grant
  • Syd Green
  • Chris Paine
  • Adam Pringle
  • Jed Starr
  • Tubby Wadsworth
  • Russell Hopkinson

Band Members

  • Final Line-Up
    • Chris Collins (guitar)
    • Nina Grant (bass)
    • Syd Green (drums)
    • Chris Paine (guitar) (d. 16/11/15)
    • Adam Pringle (vocals)
  • Former Members
    • Jed Starr (guitar) 1990 - 1992
    • Russell Hopkinson (drums) 1991
    • Tubby Wadsworth (drums) 1990 - 1991
    • Arnie Prazz (drums) 1989

Band Information

Killing Time formed in Melbourne in 1989 as a Stooges-style band. Tubby Wadsworth and his former bandmate Jed Starr both joined in 1990 and the band began playing a funk-edged heavy metal style. By 1991 they had signed to Red Eye and released Ruby's Mind soon after. Syd Green replaced Wadsworth at the end of 1991 after a short time with Russell Hopkinson on drums. The following year Killing Time supported international tourists including Faith No More, Scatterbrain, Mudhoney and Jane's Addiction.

Dream Alone peaked at #23 on the national singles charts, and shortly afterward Starr left and Chris Collins joined ahead of them heading to the US to record a full length album. During the recording period, Killing Time changed its name to Mantissa to avoid confusion with several other bands with the same name.

Discography

EPs:

1991 Ruby's Mind Red Eye
1991 The Mandlebroth Set Red Eye

Single:

1992 Dream Alone Red Eye
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