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**AJ Finch (guitar) 2017 - 2018
**AJ Finch (guitar) 2017 - 2018
**Scott Anning (guitar) 2013 - 2017
**Scott Anning (guitar) 2013 - 2017
**Luke Anticevic (guitar) 2008 - 2013
**Luke Anticevic (guitar) 2010 - 2013
**Matt Woolhouse (drums) 2008 - 2013
**Matt Woolhouse (drums) 2008 - 2013
**Mano Lygnos (bass) 2008 - 2013
**Mano Lygnos (bass) 2008 - 2013
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===Band members===
===Band members===


Dreadnaught formed in Launceston in 1992 where Greg Trull and Squiz had formerly been involved with '''Fridge'''. The band moved to Melbourne shortly after formation and released 'Flowers' as a single on cassette through Subversive Records in 1995. Trull was also singing for [[Discordia]], a band he continued to front concurrently until 1997.
Desecrator is a Melbourne thrash band, formed in 2008 by one-time [[Catwitch]] guitarist Riley Strong. After an initial demo, Luke Anticevic was added as second guitarist and the band released ''Live til Death'' in 2011, a recording from a show at the Arthouse in Melbourne. The band's next recording was a 4-track vinyl EP featuring new guitarist Scott Anning. [[Netherealm]] drummer Jared Roberts and former '''Catwitch''' and [[The Eternal]] bassist Paul Tipping joined the band soon after and in 2014 Desecrator toured nationally with '''Havoc''' and [[King Parrot]]. With a heavy focus on live touring both locally and overseas, Desecrator's first studio album finally emerged in March 2017, with Tipping now replaced by Roberts' former '''Netherealm''' bandmate Gerad Biersboer.  


In 1996 ''Body.Blood.Skin.Mind'' appeared. After the album's release however, Dreadnaught struck difficulty, firstly with the label, with whom the band wasn't happy, and secondly with the spelling of its name. In attempting to register the name "Dreadnought", the band learned that a Queensland-based finance company had the name already trademarked. To avoid a wholesale name change, "Dreadnought" became "Dreadnaught"; the band successfully sued their label Deported and the album was re-released by BlahBlahBlah in late 1997 in time for Dreadnaught to replace [[Superheist]] at that year's [[Metal for the Brain]] festival.
In 2017 Anning joined [[Dreadnaught]]. Pulling double duty with his own band [[Harlott]], Andrew Hudson joined Desecrator in 2018 after a short stint by AJ Finch and they supported '''Venom Inc.'''.  


In mid-1998 'Idiosyncrasy' was released by the band independently. Around the same time, Suds formed [[Atomizer]]. Supports to '''Cathedral''' and '''Pitchshifter''' and then a national tour with '''Nevermore''' in 1999 were followed up by a third Metal for the Brain appearance and a signing to Dark Carnival Records, the Australian development imprint of Roadrunner. The band's mid-2000 release, ''Down to Zero'' displayed a significantly more rock feel than previously but still retained Dreadnaught's hallmarks.
Shortly after the release of ''Summoning'' in mid-2021, Desecrator announced national dates with '''Harlott''' for late in the year. These were revealed to be the band's final shows before an indefinite hiatus. Several of the dates were postponed due to COVID and the band played their final shows in late 2022.
 
Late in 2000, Squiz was replaced by Ando McDougall, although most of the bass parts on the 'One Piece Missing' EP were played by Michael Meagher. A joint tour with [[Frankenbok]] in June 2001 took them through most of the country and was followed late in the year by shows with '''Devin Townsend''' and '''Nickelback''' and a fifth Metal for the Brain showing.
 
Dreadnaught began work on a new album in mid-2004 but almost immediately Sudz announced his departure to concentrate on '''Atomizer'''. Bettenay joined the band shortly afterward and ''Dirty Music'' was released in late 2005. Sudz committed suicide on December 27, 2006.
 
Late in 2006, ''Dirty Music'' was re-released as a double album featuring tracks from all previous releases and Dreadnaught toured with '''Testament''' in February 2007. In early 2008, Bettenay was replaced by former [[Alarum]] drummer Racovalis and the band began work on their fourth album in May. In April 2009, Dreadnaught released their self-titled album. After a national tour in August and September, the band played shows in Japan. During the year the band's label dissolved leaving the album without any support.
 
In 2012, Racovalis left Dreadnaught. Mick Morley from '''Frankenbok''' played live with the band for a short time until Marty O'Shea ([[The Eternal]]) joined the band. Dreadnaught continued to perform and tour regularly but the next album ''Caught the Vultures Sleeping'' didn't appear until 2016, following a crowd-funding campaign. Damon Alcock was replaced by former [[Desecrator]] guitarist Scott Anning after this and Tim Joyce from [[Trigger]] became Dreadnaught's drummer in 2017. Poate and McDougall have been involved with '''The Eternal''' since 2017.


===Discography===
===Discography===
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| 1996
| 2011
| '''''Body.Blood.Skin.Mind'''''
| '''''Live til Death'''''
| Deported
| High Voltage
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| 2000
| '''''Down to Zero'''''
| Dark Carnival
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| 2005
| '''''Dirty Music'''''
| Roadrunner
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| 2009
| '''''Dreadnaught'''''
| Amphead
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| 2016
| '''''Caught the Vultures Sleeping'''''
| Independent
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| 2017
 
| '''''To the Gallows'''''
'''Single:'''
| Dinner for Wolves
 
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| 1995
| 2021
| '''''Flowers'''''
| '''''Summoning'''''
| Subversive
| Dinner for Wolves
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| 1998
| 2010
| '''''Idiosyncrasy'''''
| '''''Desecrator'''''
| self release
| Independent
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| 2001
| 2013
| '''''One Piece Missing'''''
| '''''Down to Hell'''''
| Dark Carnival
| Independent
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 2 November 2022

Desecrator
Desecrator Full Size-1-6.jpg
Background information
OriginMelbourne, VIC
GenresThrash metal
Years active2008 – 2022
LabelsDinner for Wolves
Associated actsHarlott, Dreadnaught, Catwitch, Mason, Naberus, 100 Years War, Netherealm, The Eternal, Internal Nightmare, Humonic
MembersRiley Strong, Jared Roberts, Gerad Biersboer, Andrew Hudson
Past membersScott Anning, Paul Tipping, Mano Lygnos, Matthew Woolhouse, Luke Anticevic, AJ Finch

Band members

  • Current line-up
    • Riley Strong (vocals, guitar)
    • Andrew Hudson (guitar)
    • Jared Roberts (drums)
    • Gerad Biersboer (bass)
  • Former members
    • Paul Tipping (bass) 2013 - 2015
    • AJ Finch (guitar) 2017 - 2018
    • Scott Anning (guitar) 2013 - 2017
    • Luke Anticevic (guitar) 2010 - 2013
    • Matt Woolhouse (drums) 2008 - 2013
    • Mano Lygnos (bass) 2008 - 2013

Band members

Desecrator is a Melbourne thrash band, formed in 2008 by one-time Catwitch guitarist Riley Strong. After an initial demo, Luke Anticevic was added as second guitarist and the band released Live til Death in 2011, a recording from a show at the Arthouse in Melbourne. The band's next recording was a 4-track vinyl EP featuring new guitarist Scott Anning. Netherealm drummer Jared Roberts and former Catwitch and The Eternal bassist Paul Tipping joined the band soon after and in 2014 Desecrator toured nationally with Havoc and King Parrot. With a heavy focus on live touring both locally and overseas, Desecrator's first studio album finally emerged in March 2017, with Tipping now replaced by Roberts' former Netherealm bandmate Gerad Biersboer.

In 2017 Anning joined Dreadnaught. Pulling double duty with his own band Harlott, Andrew Hudson joined Desecrator in 2018 after a short stint by AJ Finch and they supported Venom Inc..

Shortly after the release of Summoning in mid-2021, Desecrator announced national dates with Harlott for late in the year. These were revealed to be the band's final shows before an indefinite hiatus. Several of the dates were postponed due to COVID and the band played their final shows in late 2022.

Discography

Albums:

2011 Live til Death High Voltage
2017 To the Gallows Dinner for Wolves
2021 Summoning Dinner for Wolves

EPs:

2010 Desecrator Independent
2013 Down to Hell Independent
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