Biography

 

Plague was formed in late 1995 by members Thomas (drums) and Evans (guitar), who quickly began writing their own original sounding material. Shortly after four songs were complete Plague were joined by vocalist (Damo), bass player and second guitarist (McCormack), they were to continue writing enough material until they felt ready to record their first full length album.
Plague entered the studio in 1997 recording their self financed, self titled, full length debut CD. This was pressed and distributed to promote the band and their unique style and approach to songwriting. Plagues CD was well received and quickly begun attracting a strong following around the Perth live music scene.
In1999 Plague experienced line up difficulties and soon replaced bass player with current member (Johnstone). Time was taken out to write new material and Plague soon began performing a more solid set than ever seen before.
Plague entered the studio again to record their second full length album titled “Higher Moral Ground” this 10 song assault was completed mid 2004. Shortly before the release of the CD Plague parted ways with the second guitar, the band has continued as a four piece. In late November a video clip was recorded for the title track of the CD, this was also included as a bonus on the finished CD; Higher Moral Ground was released in February 2005 through Rabid Music.
Having secured a number of support slots with leading Australian metal bands such as Bloodduster, Psycroptic, Devolved, Alchemist and also performing at Australia’s premiere metal festival “Metal for the Brain” 2005, in both Canberra and Perth, This year is looking to be a promising one for the brutal quartet with ’05 already busy, playing many shows at home and interstate.
Plague is quickly establishing themselves as one of the high standard Australian metal acts and is set to take their unique style to new heights.