50 Lions are an Australian hardcore band from Byron Bay, New South Wales. The band is named after a video poker machine of the same name.
50 Lions | |
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| Origin | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, metalcore |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Resist Records, Six Feet Under Records, Washed Up Records |
| Members | Oscar McCall Byron "Boz" Carney Elmzy Jonathan Niclair Baina |
History
editIn 2005, they released their self-titled 7-inch EP, which sold out within 3 months of its release. Later that year, they released their debut album, Nowhere to Run, through Washed Up Records.[1]
In 2006 they did a tour with Australian band I Killed the Prom Queen.[2]
They then released Time Is the Enemy through Resist Records in 2007.[3]
At the beginning of 2008, the band played alongside Parkway Drive in 14 out of 15 dates during the Surf Rat Tour.[4] They have since released a split CD with American band Down to Nothing.
After their European tour, they will be doing a tour of Australia with Blacklisted, and then will be a part of the annual Hardcore festival in Sydney.[5][6] 50 Lions vocalist Oscar McCall is the brother of Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall.[7]
Tours
editThroughout their short career they have toured with bands such as Rise Against, Parkway Drive, I Killed the Prom Queen, Evergreen Terrace and Comeback Kid.[8]
In November 2009, 50 Lions teamed up with Baltimore's Trapped Under Ice for a national tour of Australia. The tour will cover Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Byron, Sydney and Perth. In January 2010, 50 Lions toured Australia nationally on the Boys of Summer 2010 Tour, supporting American metalcore band Every Time I Die. During the months from April to May 2010, 50 Lions toured Europe with Parkway Drive, Despised Icon, Winds of Plague and The Warriors.
Members
edit- Oscar McCall – vocals
- Byron "Boz" Carney – bass
- Elmzy – guitars
- Baina – guitars
- Jonathan Niclair – drums
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Nowhere to Run |
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| Time is the Enemy |
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| Where Life Expires |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Demo |
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| 50 Lions |
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| Pray for Nothing |
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| Former Glory |
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Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010[9][10] | Where Life Expire | Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Washed Up Records :: Bands". Archived from the original on 16 November 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ "Washed Up Records :: News". Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ "Resist Records | Releases". Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ "Resist Records | Shows and tours". Archived from the original on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ "MySpace.com – Hardcore 2008 – AU – Hardcore". Myspace.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "MySpace.com – 50 LIONS – Byron Bay / Melbourne, AU – Hardcore – www.myspace.com/50lions". Archived from the original on 27 September 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
- ^ PyroMusic.net – Review of: 50 Lions – Time Is The Enemy[usurped], Pyromusic.net
- ^ Waterfront Records, Waterfrontrecords.com
- ^ "Jagermeister Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced!". 1 September 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.