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| origin          = Adelaide, SA
| genre          = Death metal
| years_active    = 2006 -
| label          = Riot!
| associated_acts = [[Blood Mason]]
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| current_members = Doug Clark, Rachael Madden, Stephen Murphy, Adam Soininen, Jaron Soininen, Michael Soininen
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===Band members===
===Band members===


*Current line-up
*Current line-up
**Liam Brophy (bass)
**Rachael Madden (keys)
**Stephen Murphy (guitar)
**Adam Soininen (vocals)
**Adam Soininen (vocals)
**Michael Soininen (vocals, guitar)
**Jaron Soininen (drums)
**Jaron Soininen (drums)
**Michael Soininen (vocals, guitar)
**Stephen Murphy (guitar)
 
**Rachael Madden (keys)
===Website===
 
[http://www.universum.com.au universum.com.au]
[http://www.myspace.com/universumband]
 
===Formed===


Adelaide, SA, 2006
*Former members
**Liam Brophy (bass) 2006 - 2010


===Band information===
===Band information===
[[Image:Universum Promo.jpg|right|350px]]
Universum was founded by Stephen Murphy, Jaron Soininen and Michael Soininen in Adelaide. The band began rehearsing as a three piece and soon after were joined by Rachael Madden. Bassist Liam Brophy joined in late 2006, and in early 2007 Adam Soininen joined on lead vocals.


Hailing from Adelaide - Australia, '''Universum''' completed formation in early 2007. Fusing Scandinavian melodic death metal, NWOAHM and old school metal elements, Universum have set forth to create their own distinct brand of heavy melodic metal.
''Leto Destinatus'' was released on June 15, 2008 through Riot! '''Tomy Laisto''' from Finnish band '''Mors Principium Est''' guests on one track. The band featured as the national support on the '''DragonForce''' tour that October. During mid-2009 they opened for '''Cradle of Filth''' and have also featured on tours by '''Unearth, Paul Di'anno''' and '''The Black Dahlia Murder'''. Their second album includes guest appearances from members of '''Nightrage, Soilwork''' and '''Scar Symmetry'''. Ex-[[Blood Mason]] member Doug Clark replaced Brophy during 2010.
 
Founded by Stephen Murphy, Jaron Soininen and Michael Soininen, the band began rehearsing as a three piece and soon after were joined by Rachael Madden. With the challenge ahead to find the two remaining members the group continued to focus time and energy toward producing and rehearsing their original material. Rehearsals with various musicians eventually led to appointment of Liam Brophy on Bass in late 2006, and in early 2007 Adam Soininen was welcomed to the band on lead vocals.  
 
With the lineup complete, Universum emerged on the Adelaide and Australian metal scene with a number 1 track on Triple J Radio’s Unearthed competition metal charts, headlining slots in local metal shows, 2nd place in the state final of the Emergenza battle of the bands competition and regular air play and interview appearances on Adelaide’s 3D Radio’s Powersurge segment.
 
Current plans, on top of key live performances both locally and nationally, includes the release of their full length debut album 'Leto Destinatus' on June 15, 2008. The album was mixed and mastered in '''Sweden''' by '''Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Opeth, Amon Amarth)''' and the artwork was designed by Gus Sazes (Sonic Syndicate, Nightrage, Firewind). There is also a guest lead on the track 'Ignite the Subconscious' by Tomy Laisto from Finland's melodic metal force Mors Principium Est.  
 
Brandishing a hard work ethic and a strong determination to bring their musical vision to metal fans throughout Australia and the world, Universum are developing as one of Australia’s up and coming metal talents.  


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


'''Albums:'''
'''Album:'''


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| 2008
| 2008
| '''''Leto Destinatus'''''
| '''''Leto Destinatus'''''
|  
| Riot!
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| [[Image:MortuusMachina.jpg|thumb|150px]]
| 2010
| '''''Mortuus Machina'''''
| self release
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'''Compilation tracks:'''
 
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! width="220"| Track Title
! width="220"| Album Title
! width="70"| Label
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| 2009
| "Day of Redemption"
| '''''Euphony Fusion III'''''
| Welkin Entertainment
|-
| 2011
| "Blank Infinity"
| '''''Euphony Fusion IV'''''
| Welkin Entertainment
|-
| 2012
| "Aeon Displacement"
| '''''Euphony Fusion V'''''
| Welkin Entertainment
|-
|-
|}
|}


[[Category:Bands from South Australia]]
[[Category:Bands from South Australia]]
[[Category:Bands from Adelaide]]
[[Category:Bands from Adelaide]]
[[Category:Band List]]

Latest revision as of 08:40, 25 August 2013

Universum
OriginAdelaide, SA
GenresDeath metal
Years active2006 -
LabelsRiot!
Associated actsBlood Mason
MembersDoug Clark, Rachael Madden, Stephen Murphy, Adam Soininen, Jaron Soininen, Michael Soininen
Past membersLiam Brophy

Band members

  • Current line-up
    • Adam Soininen (vocals)
    • Michael Soininen (vocals, guitar)
    • Jaron Soininen (drums)
    • Stephen Murphy (guitar)
    • Rachael Madden (keys)
  • Former members
    • Liam Brophy (bass) 2006 - 2010

Band information

Universum Promo.jpg

Universum was founded by Stephen Murphy, Jaron Soininen and Michael Soininen in Adelaide. The band began rehearsing as a three piece and soon after were joined by Rachael Madden. Bassist Liam Brophy joined in late 2006, and in early 2007 Adam Soininen joined on lead vocals.

Leto Destinatus was released on June 15, 2008 through Riot! Tomy Laisto from Finnish band Mors Principium Est guests on one track. The band featured as the national support on the DragonForce tour that October. During mid-2009 they opened for Cradle of Filth and have also featured on tours by Unearth, Paul Di'anno and The Black Dahlia Murder. Their second album includes guest appearances from members of Nightrage, Soilwork and Scar Symmetry. Ex-Blood Mason member Doug Clark replaced Brophy during 2010.

Discography

Album:

LetoDestinatus.jpg
2008 Leto Destinatus Riot!
MortuusMachina.jpg
2010 Mortuus Machina self release

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2009 "Day of Redemption" Euphony Fusion III Welkin Entertainment
2011 "Blank Infinity" Euphony Fusion IV Welkin Entertainment
2012 "Aeon Displacement" Euphony Fusion V Welkin Entertainment
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