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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
| past_members    = Liam Brophy
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===Band members===
===Band members===


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**Jaron Soininen (drums)
**Jaron Soininen (drums)
**Stephen Murphy (guitar)
**Stephen Murphy (guitar)
**Liam Brophy (bass)
**Rachael Madden (keys)
**Rachael Madden (keys)


===Website===
*Former members
 
**Liam Brophy (bass) 2006 - 2010
[http://www.myspace.com/universumband www.myspace.com/universumband]
 
===Formed===
 
Adelaide, SA, 2006


===Band information===
===Band information===
[[Image:Universum Promo.jpg|right|350px]]
[[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. Rehearsals with various musicians eventually led to the appointment of Liam Brophy on bass in late 2006, and in early 2007 Adam Soininen joined on lead vocals.  
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.  


Since the completion of the line-up the group has been working on an album along with occasional live shows. ''Leto Destinatus'' was released on June 15, 2008 through Riot! '''Tomy Laisto''' from Finnish band '''Mors Principium Est''' guests on one track. The band has been announced as the national support for the '''DragonForce''' tour in October.
''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===
===Discography===
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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
| self release
|-
|-
|}
|}
'''Compilation tracks:'''
{|
! width="40"| Year
! width="220"| Track Title
! width="220"| Album Title
! width="70"| 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
|-
|}


[[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 07:40, 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