Secondheart

Combining post rock influences with blistering melodies and snarled vocals, SecondHeart has evolved from a two-piece acoustic duo under the name Almost Everything. Switching from acoustic to electric (and obtaining a drummer) the band adopted the name A Scarlet Obsession and began tearing up stages at Club 299, Fat Louie’s, and The Living Room. But after a few line-up changes, it became apparent that the band had become something else entirely, so after many long brainstorming sessions, they hit upon the perfect name (and matching logo) that the entire band could agree on. Now leading the way with his strong, guttural vocals, Chris Heath (ex-Garthum/Lagerstein) delivers the goods with poetic aggression weaving tales of monsters, repression, folklore, insanity, and more. Robbie Callanan (Pistols of Dawn) drives the beat with his throttling, machine-gun grooves. Stevie Rebel (Burn Down Hollywood/The Jon Experiment) brings a second voice to the mix, playing guitar alongside Nick Draney (Gestalt) sharing lead/rhythm guitar roles respectively. Last but not least, long-time member Garrick Mackay ties it all together, providing a strong, sexy bass hook to the mix.   "Brisbane's answer to Alexisonfire" – Gareth (Heart Grenade Promotions)   Upon hearing SecondHeart, it becomes clear that their influences are undeniably broad, ranging from Cradle of Filth to Rise Against, from Killswitch Engage to Converge. There are not many bands that are quite like SecondHeart, and they wouldn't have it any other way. Proudly supporting and inspired by their local scene, they strive to contribute to the musical voice of Australia that is forever growing stronger.   "We can never write the same song twice, even if we wanted to! Every song we play has its own personality, its own energy." - Stevie (Guitar/Vocals)   SecondHeart are also in many ways a self-sufficient band, with Stevie handling recording and mixing, whilst Nick lends his artistic talents to provide artwork that illustrates the soul of the music itself. There is not a breakdown in sight, preferring catchy hooks, grooves and melodies instead. So, whether you're happy getting lost in a rhythm or just flat out rocking out, SecondHeart will give you metal you can dance to. With their debut LP and merchandise on the horizon, the only way from here is up. So watch the stages … SecondHeart are here to stay. Post-Metal band from Brisbane, Australia