The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect | |
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| Origin | Brisbane, QLD |
| Genres | Alternative, progressive metal, Nu-metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Labels | Roadshow, Modern Music |
| Associated acts | Thousand Needles in Red, The Given Things, Like Thieves |
| Website | http://www.thebutterflyeffect.com.au |
| Members | Glenn Esmond, Paul Galagher, Kurt Goedhart, Ben Hall |
| Past members | Clint Boge |
Band members
- Line-up
- Glenn Esmond (bass)
- Paul Galagher (vocals)
- Kurt Goedhart (guitar)
- Ben Hall (drums)
- Former members
- Clint Boge (vocals) 1999 - 2012
Band information
The Butterfly Effect was one of Australia's most popular rock acts, having scored two Top Ten albums, a Top Ten single and various entries on Triple J's Hottest 100 end of year survey. Imago was voted in at #88 in the Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time survey in 2011. The band began with a nu-metal sound in 1999 but over the years developed more alternative rock and progressive metal stylings.
The Butterfly Effect first came to notice with an independent self-titled EP they supported with heavy touring. The EP topped the AIR and ARIA indie charts and remained in the Top 20 for almost a year. The band issued the "Crave" single which just missed out on a Top 50 berth. Begins Here peaked at #23 and eventually went gold, charting for more than a year. The band toured the UK and central Europe in 2004. Touring continued until late 2005 when recording began on the follow-up. Imago was a much more progressive and less aggressive album than previous releases. Released in July 2006, it was held off the #1 spot by Eskimo Joe's Black Fingernails, Red Wine and went gold in two months. "A Slow Descent" was a #9 hit single. Early 2007 was spent touring with the Big Day Out, followed by an extensive Australian tour with Chevelle and Dead Letter Circus. A short tour in early 2008 was followed by the recording of Final Conversation of Kings which debuted at #3 when it was released in September. Another tour with the Big Day Out followed in 2009. After this the band toured less and Boge formed Thousand Needles in Red as a heavier side project.
The Butterfly Effect began sporadic touring once more during 2011. In early 2012 it was announced that Boge would be leaving the band after a final tour in mid-2012. Glenn Esmond formed The Given Things in 2012 and Boge currently sings with that band. Paul Galagher was announced as the band’s new singer in September 2013; Boge is now with Like Thieves.
Discography
Albums:
| 2003 | Begins Here | Roadshow | |
| 2006 | Imago | Roadshow | |
| 2008 | Final Conversation of Kings | Roadshow |
Singles:
| 2002 | Crave | Roadshow | |
| 2004 | Always | Roadshow | |
| 2005 | Phoenix | Roadshow | |
| 2005 | Beautiful Mine | Roadshow | |
| 2006 | A Slow Descent | Roadshow | |
| 2006 | Gone | Roadshow | |
| 2007 | Reach | Roadshow | |
| 2008 | Window and the Watcher | Roadshow | |
| 2009 | In These Hands | Roadshow | |
| 2009 | Final Conversation | Roadshow |
EP:
| 2001 | The Butterfly Effect | self release |