Praetorian

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Band Members

  • Current Line-Up
    • O'Neil Alexander (drums)
    • Jonathon Cachia (vocals, guitar)
    • Liam (vocals, guitar)
    • Andrew Waugh (keys)
  • Former Members
    • Rick Luke (bass) (2002 - 2007)
    • Ian Ahles (vocals, guitar) (2001 - 2006)
    • Beth Johnstone (keys, then drums) (2003 - 2006)
    • Sara Eida (keys) (2005)
    • Steve Byrnes (drums) (2003 - 2004)
    • Ryan Buesnel (drums) (2002 - 2003)

Formed

Melbourne, VIC, 2001

Band Information

Praetorian is melodic death metal band from Melbourne. After Buesnel departed to later join The Eternal, Byrnes took his place and Johnstone was added on keyboards but a year or so later Byrnes was fired. Johnstone took over the drumming role. The band toured interstate and completed its second album but before it was released Johnstone was replaced by former Cryptal Darkness drummer Alexander and then Ahles also left the band in 2006. Ahles now fronts Born From the Ashes, and is also playing guitar for Brisbane metallers Metallurgy.

Discography

Albums:

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2002 Threnody self release
2006 Crushing Torment self release

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2005 "Wide-Eyed Death" Underearthed 3 independent