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**Les Jobson (vocals) | **Les Jobson (vocals) | ||
**Kev Lemming (guitar) | **Kev Lemming (guitar) | ||
*Former members | *Former members | ||
**Chopper (drums) | **Antz Palmer (bass) (2009 - 2010) | ||
**Dean (bass) | **Chopper (drums) (2006 - 2008) | ||
**Dean Meataxe (bass) (2006 - 2008) | |||
**Sean Witcher (guitar) (1991 - 1999) | **Sean Witcher (guitar) (1991 - 1999) | ||
**Dave Smith (bass) (1996 - 1999) | **Dave Smith (bass) (1996 - 1999) | ||
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===Website=== | ===Website=== | ||
[http://myspace.com/ | [http://myspace.com/dreamkillersoz myspace.com/dreamkillersoz] | ||
===Formed=== | ===Formed=== | ||
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===Band information=== | ===Band information=== | ||
The Dreamkillers is a raw and fast, larrikin punk/metal band with socially-aware lyrics | The Dreamkillers is a raw and fast, larrikin punk/metal band from Brisbane with socially-aware lyrics and a history stretching back to a combination of members from [[Insane Hombres]] and a band called the '''Mystery of Sixes''' that featured Jobson and was famous as the only Australian act ever to be signed to the Alternative Tentacles label. | ||
While the Dreamkillers sound lurched closer to hardcore than to metal the band nonetheless gained a sizeable following among the metal crowd, particularly in their home state although forays across the border always proved successful. | While the Dreamkillers sound lurched closer to hardcore than to metal the band nonetheless gained a sizeable following among the metal crowd, particularly in their home state although forays across the border always proved successful. | ||
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The Dreamkillers had all but officially disbanded when they were picked up by Roadrunner Records, then recovened as a four piece for the ''Character Building Hell Trip'' album, only to split for good shortly afterward. ''Poison Carnival'' is a re-release of the first two EPs. | The Dreamkillers had all but officially disbanded when they were picked up by Roadrunner Records, then recovened as a four piece for the ''Character Building Hell Trip'' album, only to split for good shortly afterward. ''Poison Carnival'' is a re-release of the first two EPs. | ||
In 2006, Jobson reformed the band with members of Brisbane punk band '''Psychotic Lemmings''' and under the name Jobson's Dreamkillers made a one-off appearance at the annual 4ZZZ Market Day. Reaction was so strong that guitarist Ross Cobb was recruited and the Dreamkillers has subsequently continued. A new EP emerged in mid-2010. | In 2006, Jobson reformed the band with members of Brisbane punk band '''Psychotic Lemmings''' and under the name Jobson's Dreamkillers made a one-off appearance at the annual 4ZZZ Market Day. Reaction was so strong that guitarist Ross Cobb was recruited and the Dreamkillers has subsequently continued. ''Scratching at the Windows'' is a compilation of older songs and ''The Dark Years'' was a one-take studio recording of new tracks. A new EP emerged in mid-2010 featuring Antz Palmer ([[Post Life Disorder]]) although he has since left. | ||
===Discography=== | ===Discography=== | ||
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| 1995 | | 1995 | ||
| '''''Scorched Earth Policy''''' | | '''''Scorched Earth Policy''''' | ||
| Siren | | Siren | ||
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| | | [[Image:Characterbuildinghelltrip.jpg|150px|thumb]] | ||
| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
| '''''Character Building Hell Trip''''' | | '''''Character Building Hell Trip''''' | ||
| Roadrunner | | Roadrunner | ||
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| | | [[Image:Poisoncarnival.jpg|151px|thumb]] | ||
| 1999 | | 1999 | ||
| '''''Poison Carnival''''' | | '''''Poison Carnival''''' | ||
| Roadrunner | | Roadrunner | ||
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| | | [[Image:Scratchingatthewindows.jpg|150px|thumb]] | ||
| | | 2008 | ||
| ''''' | | '''''Scratching at the Windows''''' | ||
| Rare Collectable | |||
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| [[Image:Thedarkyears.jpg|150px|thumb]] | |||
| 2008 | |||
| '''''The Dark Years''''' | |||
| Rare Collectable | | Rare Collectable | ||
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''' | '''Singles:''' | ||
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| 1995 | | 1995 | ||
| '''''Sara''''' | | '''''Sara''''' | ||
| Siren | | Siren | ||
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| [[Image:Dryreach.jpg|149px|thumb]] | |||
| 1996 | |||
| '''''Dry Reach''''' | |||
| Roadrunner | |||
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| 1992 | | 1992 | ||
| '''''Poison in the Soup''''' | | '''''Poison in the Soup''''' | ||
| Velvet Urge | | Velvet Urge | ||
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| | | [[Image:Carnivalofskin.jpg|159px|thumb]] | ||
| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
| '''''Carnival of Skin''''' | | '''''Carnival of Skin''''' | ||
| Velvet Urge | | Velvet Urge | ||
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| | | [[Image:Fairgroundsforinsanity.jpg|150px|thumb]] | ||
| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
| '''''Fairgrounds for Insanity''''' | | '''''Fairgrounds for Insanity''''' | ||
| Velvet Urge | | Velvet Urge | ||
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| [[Image:Pocketsofwater.jpg|147px|thumb]] | |||
| 2010 | |||
| '''''Pockets of Water''''' | |||
| Rare Collectable | |||
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[[Category:Bands from Brisbane]] | [[Category:Bands from Brisbane]] | ||
[[Category:Bands that played Overcranked]] | [[Category:Bands that played Overcranked]] | ||
[[Category:Bands that played Bastardfest]] | |||
[[Category:Band List]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:41, 12 June 2013
Band members
- Line-up
- Ross Cobb (guitar)
- Krist Hellboy (drums)
- Les Jobson (vocals)
- Kev Lemming (guitar)
- Former members
- Antz Palmer (bass) (2009 - 2010)
- Chopper (drums) (2006 - 2008)
- Dean Meataxe (bass) (2006 - 2008)
- Sean Witcher (guitar) (1991 - 1999)
- Dave Smith (bass) (1996 - 1999)
- Lindsay Beasley (drums) (1994 - 1999)
- Terry McDougall (bass) (1991 - 1996)
- Sid Roberts (guitar) (1991 - 1996)
- Paul McCullum (drums) (1991 - 1994)
Website
Formed
Brisbane, QLD, 1991
Band information
The Dreamkillers is a raw and fast, larrikin punk/metal band from Brisbane with socially-aware lyrics and a history stretching back to a combination of members from Insane Hombres and a band called the Mystery of Sixes that featured Jobson and was famous as the only Australian act ever to be signed to the Alternative Tentacles label.
While the Dreamkillers sound lurched closer to hardcore than to metal the band nonetheless gained a sizeable following among the metal crowd, particularly in their home state although forays across the border always proved successful.
The Dreamkillers' music was often aggressive, often humourous and live shows were energetic with displays of full frontal nudity from Jobson a common feature. The band formed in 1991 with Paul McCullum on drums, Terry McDougall playing bass and Sid Roberts as second guitarist along with Jobson and Witcher and recorded a brace of scorching EPs. They supported the likes of Body Count and Sepultura before undergoing numerous line-up changes which saw Beasley and Smith enter the picture.
The Dreamkillers had all but officially disbanded when they were picked up by Roadrunner Records, then recovened as a four piece for the Character Building Hell Trip album, only to split for good shortly afterward. Poison Carnival is a re-release of the first two EPs.
In 2006, Jobson reformed the band with members of Brisbane punk band Psychotic Lemmings and under the name Jobson's Dreamkillers made a one-off appearance at the annual 4ZZZ Market Day. Reaction was so strong that guitarist Ross Cobb was recruited and the Dreamkillers has subsequently continued. Scratching at the Windows is a compilation of older songs and The Dark Years was a one-take studio recording of new tracks. A new EP emerged in mid-2010 featuring Antz Palmer (Post Life Disorder) although he has since left.
Discography
Albums:
| 1995 | Scorched Earth Policy | Siren | |
| 1998 | Character Building Hell Trip | Roadrunner | |
| 1999 | Poison Carnival | Roadrunner | |
| 2008 | Scratching at the Windows | Rare Collectable | |
| 2008 | The Dark Years | Rare Collectable |
Singles:
| 1995 | Sara | Siren | |
| 1996 | Dry Reach | Roadrunner |
EPs:
| 1992 | Poison in the Soup | Velvet Urge | |
| 1993 | Carnival of Skin | Velvet Urge | |
| 1993 | Fairgrounds for Insanity | Velvet Urge | |
| 2010 | Pockets of Water | Rare Collectable |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Sara" | This is Twelve | ABC |
| 1995 | "On the Night" | Vulgar Tongue | Shock |
| 2000 | "Dreamkillers" | Behind the Banana Curtain | WEA |