High Tension (band)

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High Tension
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresExtreme metal, hard rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal, stoner rock, sludge metal
Years active2012-present
LabelsCooking Vinyl
Associated actsYoung and Restless, The Nation Blue, King Parrot, YLVA, Love Like... Electrocution, Fear Like Us, Tropical Fuck Storm
Websitehttp://www.hightension.com.au
MembersKarina Utomo
Matt Weston
Mike Deslandes
Lauren Hammel
Past membersAsh Pegram
Dan McKay
Damian Coward

High Tension is 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 remain from the original line-up; with the current formation of the band featuring 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[]

Current members[]

  • Karina Utomo - vocals (2012–present)
  • Matt Weston - bass (2012–present)
  • Mike Deslandes - guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
  • Lauren Hammel - drums (2015–present)[5]

Former members[]

  • Ash Pegram - guitar (2012-2015)
  • Dan McKay - drums (2013-2014)
  • Damian Coward - drums (2012-2013, 2014-2015)

Former touring members[]

  • Allan Stacey - bass (2018)

Discography[]

Albums[]

List of studio albums
Title Details
Death Beat
  • Released: October 2013[6]
  • Label: High Tension, Cooking Vinyl (CVLP005)
  • Format: CD, LP, DD
Bully
  • Released: 10 June 2015[7]
  • Label: High Tension, Cooking Vinyl (CVLP030)
  • Format: CD, LP, DD
Purge
  • Released: 15 June 2018 [8]
  • Label: Cooking Vinyl (CVLP075)
  • Format: CD, LP, DD, streaming

Extended plays[]

List of EPs
Title Details
High Tension
  • Released: October 2012[9]
  • Label: OSCL Records (OSCL007)
  • Format: CD, DD

Awards and nominations[]

AIR Awards[]

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
AIR Awards of 2019[10] Purge Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album Nominated

ARIA Music Awards[]

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.[11]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2014 Death Beat Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album Nominated DZ Deathrays - Black Rat

National Live Music Awards[]

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2016[12] Themselves Live Hard Rock Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2017[13][14] Themselves Live Hard Rock Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2018[15][16] Themselves Live Act of the Year Nominated
Karina Utomo (High Tension) Live Voice of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2019[17][18] Lauren Hammel (High Tension) Live Drummer of the Year Won

References[]

  1. ^ Emery, Patrick (23 May 2014), "Hardcore high-fives", The Age
  2. ^ Hennessy, Kate (29 November 2013), "CD reviews", The Age
  3. ^ "She's not heavy, she's our singer", MX (Australia), 24 October 2013
  4. ^ "2014 ARIA Award nominations dominated by newcomers Chet Faker, 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea and Sheppard", news.com.au, 7 October 2014
  5. ^ "High Tension Welcomes New Drummer: "She's A Bloody Shredder!"", TheMusic.com.au, 12 November 2015
  6. ^ Whitfield, Rod, "High Tension : Death Beat", Beat Magazine
  7. ^ Whitfield, Rod, "High Tension : Death Beat", Beat Magazine
  8. ^ Gallagher, Allison, "High Tension's Karina Utomo talks cathartic new album Purge", Tone Deaf
  9. ^ "High Tension (EP)". Apple Music. October 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  10. ^ "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  11. ^ "ARIA Awards Search High Tension". ARIA Awards. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  13. ^ "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  17. ^ "HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!". NLMA. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  18. ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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