High Tension (band)
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Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | Extreme metal, hard rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal, stoner rock, sludge metal |
Years active | 2012–2021 |
Labels | Cooking Vinyl Australia |
Spinoffs | Tropical Fuck Storm, Rinuwat, Kilat |
Spinoff of | Young and Restless, The Nation Blue |
Past members | Karina Utomo Matt Weston Mike Deslandes Lauren Hammel Ash Pegram Dan McKay Damian Coward |
Website | http://www.hightension.com.au |
High Tension was an Australian extreme metal band from Melbourne, Victoria. Formed in 2012,[1] the band's original line-up featured Karina Utomo and Ash Pegram from Young and Restless with Matt Weston from The Nation Blue[2] and Damian Coward from Love Like...Electrocution. Only Utomo and Weston remained from the original line-up throughout; the final line-up of the band featured guitarist Mike Deslandes (also of YLVA), and drummer Lauren Hammel.
Their debut album, Death Beat, was released in October 2013[3] and was nominated for best hard rock / heavy metal album at the 2014 ARIA Awards.[4]
Band members[edit]
- Final line-up
- Karina Utomo – lead vocals (2012–2021)
- Matt Weston – bass (2012–2021)
- Mike Deslandes – guitar, backing vocals (2015–2021)
- Lauren Hammel – drums (2015–2021)[5]
- Former members
- Ash Pegram – guitar (2012–2015)
- Damian Coward – drums (2012–2013, 2014–2015)
- Dan McKay – drums (2013–2014)
- Former touring musicians
- Allan Stacey – bass (2018)
Timeline[edit]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
Title | Details |
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Death Beat |
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Bully |
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Purge |
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Extended plays[edit]
Title | Details |
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High Tension |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
AIR Awards[edit]
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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AIR Awards of 2019[10] | Purge | Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards[edit]
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.[11]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2014 | Death Beat | ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards[edit]
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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Music Victoria Awards of 2018 | Purge | Best Heavy Album | Nominated | [12][13] |
National Live Music Awards[edit]
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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National Live Music Awards of 2016[14] | Themselves | Live Hard Rock Act of the Year | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards of 2017[15][16] | Themselves | Live Hard Rock Act of the Year | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards of 2018[17][18] | Themselves | Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
Karina Utomo (High Tension) | Live Voice of the Year | Nominated | |
National Live Music Awards of 2019[19][20] | Lauren Hammel (High Tension) | Live Drummer of the Year | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Emery, Patrick (23 May 2014), "Hardcore high-fives", The Age
- ^ Hennessy, Kate (29 November 2013), "CD reviews", The Age
- ^ "She's not heavy, she's our singer", MX (Australia), 24 October 2013
- ^ "2014 ARIA Award nominations dominated by newcomers Chet Faker, 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea and Sheppard", News.com.au, 7 October 2014
- ^ "High Tension Welcomes New Drummer: "She's A Bloody Shredder!"", TheMusic.com.au, 12 November 2015
- ^ Whitfield, Rod, "High Tension : Death Beat", Beat Magazine
- ^ Whitfield, Rod, "High Tension : Death Beat", Beat Magazine
- ^ Gallagher, Allison (26 June 2018), "High Tension's Karina Utomo talks cathartic new album Purge", Tone Deaf
- ^ "High Tension (EP)". Apple Music. October 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Awards Search High Tension". ARIA Awards. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!". NLMA. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.