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===Band Information===
===Band Information===


Hatchet Dawn is a heavy dark groove band from Melbourne playing a style that combines '''Crowbar'''-like sludge with furious thrashing riffs and vocals like a cross between '''Devin Townsend''' and '''Rob Zombie'''. The band was conceived mid-2006 by founding member and guitarist/songwriter Howsie Noise. Howsie was a member of [[Terrorust]] briefly during 2006.
Hatchet Dawn is a heavy dark groove band from Melbourne playing a style that combines '''Rob Zombie'''-like sludge with furious groove riffs and vocals like a cross between '''Marilyn Manson''' and '''Rammstein'''. The band was conceived mid-2007 by founding member and guitarist/producer Howsie Noise. Howsie was a member of [[Terrorust]] briefly during 2006 and also Melbourne bands '''The Symbiosist''' and '''Tribura'''.


Hatchet Dawn's initial 2007 lineup featured Adam "Loki" Stewart on vocals, Howsie Noise on guitars, Lee Kollias from '''Dialysis''' on drums, Justin Horne (also '''Dialysis''') on bass and Glenn Kollias on guitars. This lineup recorded the five-track EP "Faith in Chaos" in 2007 but it remained un-released for two years due to a lineup change early in 2008 that saw all original members except Howsie Noise move on to work in other bands and projects. Early 2008 Howsie recruited Daniel Spizzirri on vocals, Andrew Posterino on drums and recorded two new songs, "30 Pieces of Silver" and "Jokes Over". Ash White from '''The Symbiosist''' featured on bass.  
Hatchet Dawn's initial 2007 lineup featured Adam "Loki" Stewart on vocals, Howsie Noise on guitars, Lee Kollias from '''Dialysis''' on drums, Justin Horne (also '''Dialysis''') on bass and Glenn Kollias on guitars. This lineup recorded the five-track EP "Faith in Chaos" in 2007 but it remained un-released for two years due to a lineup change early in 2008 that saw all original members except Howsie Noise move on to work in other bands and projects.


A debut album was put into production in July 2008 with DW Norton producing but never eventuated. Howsie then resurrected Hatchet Dawn with Loki and recruited D-man on drums, Billie-Jade on bass and Ben Vengeance on guitars. Hatchet Dawn’s debut live performance was on 23rd January 2009 at Switch in Hawthorn.
A debut album was put into production in July 2008 with DW Norton producing but never eventuated. Howsie recruited Billie-Jade on bass, Dman on drums and Ben Vengeance on guitars in 2009 and released "Faith In Chaos" through AMPHEAD records and THE ORCHARD worldwide on iTunes 14th April 2009. Hatchet Dawn’s debut live performance was on 23rd January 2009 at Switch Nightclub in Hawthorn.


Hatchet Dawn opened for '''Marilyn Manson''' in October 2009 for four dates in Melbourne and Adelaide. The band also toured the east coast. Loki and Vengeance departed the band in late January 2010. Bert Cuzens from '''The Symbiosist'''/'''Dialysis''' and Daz (also '''The Symbiosist''') united with the current lineup. Hatchet Dawn released their album ''Rebirth'' in mid-2011.
Hatchet Dawn opened for '''Marilyn Manson''' in October 2009 for four dates in Melbourne and Adelaide. The band also toured the east coast playing over 30 shows around Australia in 2009. Loki and Vengeance departed the band in late January 2010. Bert Cuzens from '''The Symbiosist'''/'''Dialysis''' and Das Schmidt (also '''The Symbiosist''') united with the current lineup.  
 
Hatchet Dawn released a debut album ''Rebirth'' on September 9th 2011 through GREEN MEDIA/MGM and worldwide on iTunes. "Rebirth" was mixed by Grammy award winning producer [[Neil Kernon]] ([[Sex Pistols]], [[Queen]], [[Cannibal Corpse]], [[Nile]], [[Hall & Oats]] & [[Judas Priest]]) and mastered by [[Alan Douches]] ([[Sepultura]], [[Misfits]], [[Killswitch Engage]], [[HIM]] & [[Mastodon]]). Hatchet Dawn opened for the [[Misfits]] in Melbourne during the bands "Halloween Rebirth Tour 2011".
 
The promotional music video for "Dark Symmetry" featured on MTV Australia "Headbangers Ball" October 19th 2011.


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Revision as of 16:05, 23 December 2011

Hatchet Dawn
OriginMelbourne, VIC
GenresHard rock, Goth metal
Years active2006 - present
LabelsAmphead
Associated actsTerrorust, The Symbiosist, Dialysis
Websitehttp://www.hatchetdawn.com
MembersBille-Jade, Bert Cuzens, Shane Deville, Howsie Noise, Daz Schmidt
Past membersJustin Horne, Glenn Kollias, Lee Kollias, Loki, Andrew Posterino, Daniel Spizzirri, Ben Vengeance, Ash White

Band Members

  • Current Line-Up
    • Bert Cuzens (vocals)
    • Howsie Noise (guitar)
    • Shane DeVille (drums)
    • Billie-Jade (bass guitar, backing vocals)
    • Daz Schmidt (guitar)
  • Former Members
    • Dman (Dylan Meadows) (drums) 2009 - 2010
    • Loki (Adam Stewart) (vocals) 2007 - 2010
    • Ben Vengeance (Ben Boyle) (guitar) 2009 - 2010
    • Justin Horne (bass) 2007 - 2008
    • Glenn Kollias (guitar) 2007 - 2008
    • Lee Kollias (drums) 2007 - 2008

Band Information

Hatchet Dawn is a heavy dark groove band from Melbourne playing a style that combines Rob Zombie-like sludge with furious groove riffs and vocals like a cross between Marilyn Manson and Rammstein. The band was conceived mid-2007 by founding member and guitarist/producer Howsie Noise. Howsie was a member of Terrorust briefly during 2006 and also Melbourne bands The Symbiosist and Tribura.

Hatchet Dawn's initial 2007 lineup featured Adam "Loki" Stewart on vocals, Howsie Noise on guitars, Lee Kollias from Dialysis on drums, Justin Horne (also Dialysis) on bass and Glenn Kollias on guitars. This lineup recorded the five-track EP "Faith in Chaos" in 2007 but it remained un-released for two years due to a lineup change early in 2008 that saw all original members except Howsie Noise move on to work in other bands and projects.

A debut album was put into production in July 2008 with DW Norton producing but never eventuated. Howsie recruited Billie-Jade on bass, Dman on drums and Ben Vengeance on guitars in 2009 and released "Faith In Chaos" through AMPHEAD records and THE ORCHARD worldwide on iTunes 14th April 2009. Hatchet Dawn’s debut live performance was on 23rd January 2009 at Switch Nightclub in Hawthorn.

Hatchet Dawn opened for Marilyn Manson in October 2009 for four dates in Melbourne and Adelaide. The band also toured the east coast playing over 30 shows around Australia in 2009. Loki and Vengeance departed the band in late January 2010. Bert Cuzens from The Symbiosist/Dialysis and Das Schmidt (also The Symbiosist) united with the current lineup.

Hatchet Dawn released a debut album Rebirth on September 9th 2011 through GREEN MEDIA/MGM and worldwide on iTunes. "Rebirth" was mixed by Grammy award winning producer Neil Kernon (Sex Pistols, Queen, Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Hall & Oats & Judas Priest) and mastered by Alan Douches (Sepultura, Misfits, Killswitch Engage, HIM & Mastodon). Hatchet Dawn opened for the Misfits in Melbourne during the bands "Halloween Rebirth Tour 2011".

The promotional music video for "Dark Symmetry" featured on MTV Australia "Headbangers Ball" October 19th 2011.

Discography

Album:

2011 Rebirth self release

EP:

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2009 Faith in Chaos Amphead