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Darker Half
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Past
SEP
27
2025
Bad Friedrichshall, Germany
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26
2025
Waldbronn, Germany
Soundcheck One e.V.
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SEP
24
2025
Pratteln, Switzerland
Konzertfabrik Z7 & Mini Z7
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SEP
22
2025
Mannheim, Germany
Capitol Mannheim
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20
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Nijmegen, Netherlands
Doornroosje
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19
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Maastricht, Netherlands
Muziekgieterij
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About Darker Half
Darker Half is a melodic metal band from Sydney Australia.
Their sound is rooted in traditional metal, drawing on only the heaviest most face melting forms of steel. Twisted dual guitars and explosive solos are laid across a rock solid yet inventive rhythm section, topped off by a vocalist whose range can match any of rock’s greats, making this a band who can really set themselves apart.
They have released three albums in Australia — Duality (2009), Desensitized (2011) and Never Surrender (2014). In 2016 Never Surrender was released in Europe and was quickly followed by their new EP Classified. in 2020 "If You Only Knew" was released on Massacre Records in Europe.
They have shared a stage with some of Metal’s finest acts including Rage, Geoff Tate, Queensryche, Edguy, Sonata Arctica, Dark Funeral, Children of Bodum, Nightwish, Accept, Helloween, Stratovarius and more.
Singer/Guitarist Vo worked with Stu Marshall (Death Dealer) on his Empires Of Eden project contributing vocals on two songs and a guest guitar solo. Metal icons that feature on the album include Udo Dirkshneider, Rob Rock, Ronnie Monroe, Sean Peck and Ross the Boss.
Members of Darker Half have played in the touring bands of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Paul Di’anno and Blaze Bayley.
Through all this Darker Half have established themselves as one of Australia’s premier metal acts, drawing together multiple influences to create a unique sound all their own.
They have performed throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. Wherever they have ventured, they have won new fans and received glowing reviews.
Their sound is rooted in traditional metal, drawing on only the heaviest most face melting forms of steel. Twisted dual guitars and explosive solos are laid across a rock solid yet inventive rhythm section, topped off by a vocalist whose range can match any of rock’s greats, making this a band who can really set themselves apart.
They have released three albums in Australia — Duality (2009), Desensitized (2011) and Never Surrender (2014). In 2016 Never Surrender was released in Europe and was quickly followed by their new EP Classified. in 2020 "If You Only Knew" was released on Massacre Records in Europe.
They have shared a stage with some of Metal’s finest acts including Rage, Geoff Tate, Queensryche, Edguy, Sonata Arctica, Dark Funeral, Children of Bodum, Nightwish, Accept, Helloween, Stratovarius and more.
Singer/Guitarist Vo worked with Stu Marshall (Death Dealer) on his Empires Of Eden project contributing vocals on two songs and a guest guitar solo. Metal icons that feature on the album include Udo Dirkshneider, Rob Rock, Ronnie Monroe, Sean Peck and Ross the Boss.
Members of Darker Half have played in the touring bands of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Paul Di’anno and Blaze Bayley.
Through all this Darker Half have established themselves as one of Australia’s premier metal acts, drawing together multiple influences to create a unique sound all their own.
They have performed throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. Wherever they have ventured, they have won new fans and received glowing reviews.
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Genres:
Metal, Power Metal, Thrash Metal, Melodic Metal
Band Members:
Danny Ritz, Dominic Simpson, Jimmy Wynen, Steve 'Vo' Simpson
Hometown:
Sydney, Australia
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Live Photos of Darker Half
View All Photos
concerts and tour dates
Past
SEP
27
2025
Bad Friedrichshall, Germany
Lemmy´s Bar
I Was There
SEP
26
2025
Waldbronn, Germany
Soundcheck One e.V.
I Was There
SEP
24
2025
Pratteln, Switzerland
Konzertfabrik Z7 & Mini Z7
I Was There
SEP
22
2025
Mannheim, Germany
Capitol Mannheim
I Was There
SEP
20
2025
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Doornroosje
I Was There
SEP
19
2025
Maastricht, Netherlands
Muziekgieterij
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
About Darker Half
Darker Half is a melodic metal band from Sydney Australia.
Their sound is rooted in traditional metal, drawing on only the heaviest most face melting forms of steel. Twisted dual guitars and explosive solos are laid across a rock solid yet inventive rhythm section, topped off by a vocalist whose range can match any of rock’s greats, making this a band who can really set themselves apart.
They have released three albums in Australia — Duality (2009), Desensitized (2011) and Never Surrender (2014). In 2016 Never Surrender was released in Europe and was quickly followed by their new EP Classified. in 2020 "If You Only Knew" was released on Massacre Records in Europe.
They have shared a stage with some of Metal’s finest acts including Rage, Geoff Tate, Queensryche, Edguy, Sonata Arctica, Dark Funeral, Children of Bodum, Nightwish, Accept, Helloween, Stratovarius and more.
Singer/Guitarist Vo worked with Stu Marshall (Death Dealer) on his Empires Of Eden project contributing vocals on two songs and a guest guitar solo. Metal icons that feature on the album include Udo Dirkshneider, Rob Rock, Ronnie Monroe, Sean Peck and Ross the Boss.
Members of Darker Half have played in the touring bands of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Paul Di’anno and Blaze Bayley.
Through all this Darker Half have established themselves as one of Australia’s premier metal acts, drawing together multiple influences to create a unique sound all their own.
They have performed throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. Wherever they have ventured, they have won new fans and received glowing reviews.
Their sound is rooted in traditional metal, drawing on only the heaviest most face melting forms of steel. Twisted dual guitars and explosive solos are laid across a rock solid yet inventive rhythm section, topped off by a vocalist whose range can match any of rock’s greats, making this a band who can really set themselves apart.
They have released three albums in Australia — Duality (2009), Desensitized (2011) and Never Surrender (2014). In 2016 Never Surrender was released in Europe and was quickly followed by their new EP Classified. in 2020 "If You Only Knew" was released on Massacre Records in Europe.
They have shared a stage with some of Metal’s finest acts including Rage, Geoff Tate, Queensryche, Edguy, Sonata Arctica, Dark Funeral, Children of Bodum, Nightwish, Accept, Helloween, Stratovarius and more.
Singer/Guitarist Vo worked with Stu Marshall (Death Dealer) on his Empires Of Eden project contributing vocals on two songs and a guest guitar solo. Metal icons that feature on the album include Udo Dirkshneider, Rob Rock, Ronnie Monroe, Sean Peck and Ross the Boss.
Members of Darker Half have played in the touring bands of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Paul Di’anno and Blaze Bayley.
Through all this Darker Half have established themselves as one of Australia’s premier metal acts, drawing together multiple influences to create a unique sound all their own.
They have performed throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. Wherever they have ventured, they have won new fans and received glowing reviews.
Show More
Genres:
Metal, Power Metal, Thrash Metal, Melodic Metal
Band Members:
Danny Ritz, Dominic Simpson, Jimmy Wynen, Steve 'Vo' Simpson
Hometown:
Sydney, Australia
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