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Militant Thrash Metal from Australia
Militant Thrash Metal from Australia
About Me:
RAUL ALVAREZ: Guitars/main Vocals
DIEGO CAVIERES: Guitars
SEAN VEALE: Bass guitar/Backing & main vocals
MARCO ALVAREZ: Drums
In the past Australia was known for many famous bands over the years, like that of AC/DC, INXS, Rose Tattoo, but, it still remains "The Undiscovered Country" of true and real Heavy Metal. Isolation has meant that ONLY strongest bands survive and evolve, whilst many others die a quick death almost they never existed. This unique condition has helped to produce Australia's long running indomitable modern Thrash Metal band, DARK ORDER. Since its formation in 1993 by founding member Raúl Ignacio Álvarez Garcia (originally under the name VANADIUM from 1993-1995), the band has stood the test of time for over 18 years to evolve a sound unique to itself, unlike any other band that exists in Australia. They are veterans of the Australian metal scene.
Being predominately Thrash Metal, they have blended touches of Death Metal, Traditional Heavy Metal, Power Metal, and, South American Andean music. Over the last 18 years, guitarist and vocalist Raúl Ignacio Álvarez Garcia has forged a sound, that in Australia, is second to none.
This unique sound was first unleashed in a primordial state in 2 demo's 1994-'Warrior God-King' & 1995-'War of Attrition' (name change from Vanadium to Dark Order occurred here). The later demo was reviewed by the then Sony a & R rep Clayton Doherty, who titled our style as 'Jungle Metal' (REBEL RAZOR, issue 12). He was the one who made it apparent about the South American influence, as Raul was not aware that he was doing so. This 'sound' is quite natural to him, since he is of Chilean decent!
By 1996-7, DARK ORDER recorded the 1st album, titled "5000 YEARS OF VIOLENCE", which was released locally in 1998, demonstrated that the 'DARK ORDER sound' had evolved an indomitable foundation. Worldwide reviews averaged 3.75/5 for this album, which was only a taste of things to come.
During May 2001, recording for the second album commenced. This next testament to this unique sonic evolution, was released in November 2002, titled "THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM". Originally released in Australia through Something for now/MGM distribution, and, in the U.S.A./CANADA region, through METAL-RULES.COM distribution exclusively, this album set a standard to which other Australian albums were judged by. Worldwide reviews averaged 4/5... testifying the bands evolving sonic quality.
In 2002-2003 the band gained a support slots with Germanys legendary Thrash Metal band - DESTRUCTION.
In February of 2004, Dark Order joined forces with Australia's leading export label, BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS. This label, who distributes worldwide through TWIGHLIGHT-VERTRIEB - Germany, took DARK ORDER's music and name throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
On 20th October 2006, a special edition of 'THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM' was released. This is a duel-sided disc CD/DVD contains a fully remixed version of that album, and, a full DVD titled 'REALM OF THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM'. The DVD contains two video clips "Slaves of A nameless God" & "The Terran Empire" & special features.
On August 20th 2010, DARK ORDER have released their NEW third Album titled 'COLD WAR OF THE CONDOR' worldwide though BattleGod/Twilight! COLD WAR OF THE CONDOR is a Thrash Metal concept album about the storey of the PINOCHET REGIME - 11TH SEPTEMBER 1973 - AUGUST 1989. Forged in the fire of human blood, it will form an ultimate testament to those of the dead, who will have new voice, and be the unforgotten... Brutal Thrash Metal with a real story of brutality.
The band is currently writing songs for their follow up album for possible release in 2013, and a special edition of '5000 Years of Violence' digi-pack with bonus DVD of the making of the 'Condor' album and video clips and early demo tracks.
Basking in their solid foundation, DARK ORDER stand alone, indomitable from trends, always being a leader...never a follower. They are the raptors of Thrash Metal.
Once more unto to the breach...
DEMOS:
1994 - 'WARRIOR GOD-KING'
1995 - 'WAR OF ATTRITION'
ALBUMS
1998 - 5000 YEARS OF VIOLENCE
2003 - THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM
2006 - THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM/REALM OF THE VIOLENCE CONTINUUM CD/DVD
2010 - COLD WAR OF THE CONDOR.
Releases on compilations:
2001 - METAL FOR THE BRAIN 2001 (Australia) - 'The Terran Empire'
2003 - KERRANG (Australia) - NOISE ANNOYS Vol II - 'Slaves of a nameless god'
2003 - 2RRR UNEARTHED II (Australia) - 'Slaves of a nameless god'
2004 - METAL-RULES.COM VOL I (Canada/U.S.A) - 'The Terran Empire'
2005 - THE IRON FORCE Metal Vol II by Risestar Music (CHILE) - 'The Terran Empire' - remix
2006 - TWIGHLIGHT-VERTRIEB (GERMANY) (Distributor worldwide for BattleGod Productions) - 'Built of blood, not stone'
2007 - TERRORIZER MAGAZINE "FEAR CANDY 36" (ENGLAND) - 'The Terran Empire'
2007 - LEGACY MAGAZINE (GERMANY) Dec-Jan edition 2007 - 'The Terran Empire'
Record Label:
BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS
Label Type:
Independent
Band Members:
RAUL ALVAREZ: Guitars/main Vocals DIEGO CAVIERES: Guitars SEAN VEALE: Bass guitar/Backing & main vocals MARCO ALVAREZ: Drums
Influences:
Exodus,Violence,Slayer,Dark Angel,Anthrax,S.O.D.,Andean Music,film score music
Hometown:
Sydney
Country:
Australia
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