Barbariön is an Australian band formed in the winter of 2007 by Myles Tauchert.[1] Their music, categorised as 'classic' heavy metal, and a persona of 'barbarians of the world',[2] combine for a theatrical stage show.[3]

Barbariön live at Cherry Rock. L to R: Hugh Kendall, Chris Garcia, Frankie Gionfriddo, Richard Kelly(bachground), Yuri Pavlinov, Myles Tauchert, Chris Evans

History edit

Barbariön's live performances began in 2008, at Sublime Studios (Brunswick, Victoria) and continued throughout Melbourne, including shows at The Tote and the Melbourne Fringe Festival.[4] Their first album, Feast On The Beast, was released 21 June 2009 (winter solstice), at Back In The Day (Melbourne CBD), receiving mixed reviews.[5] In 2010, Barbariön opened at Cherry Bar's "Cherry Rock 2010" music festival,[6] and released their first EP AAAAARRGGHHH on 20 November at the East Brunswick Club Hotel Brunswick East, Victoria.[7]

In 2011 Barbariön performed on the festival circuit, starting with Big Day Out Festival, then Rock By The Bay Festival, Boogie Festival, River Rocks and finally The Meredith Music Festival.[8] The band released their first official music video, My Rock in April, and also performed at The Esplanade Hotel, The Palace Theatre, also supporting Andrew W.K. at the HiFi Bar, and in 2012 The Beards at The Corner Hotel.

The band was featured on the ABC television series Spicks and Specks.[9]

In 2013 the band went on a tour of Europe, playing at festivals[10] and other venues after winning a Facebook contest.[11] They also released the CD Ram the World.[12]

Band members edit

Current edit

  • Chris Evans - guitar / gass / vocals (2007 – present)
  • Chris Garcia - guitar (2007 – present)
  • Richard Kelly - drums / percussion (2007 – present)
  • Hugh Kendall - guitar (2007 – present)
  • Yuri Pavlinov - bass (2007 – present)
  • Myles Tauchert - vocals (2007 – present)

Previous edit

  • Frankie Gionfriddo - vocals (2007 – 2014)

Discography edit

  • Feast On The Beast (2009)
  • AAAAARRGGHHH (2010)
  • Ram The World (2013)

References edit

  1. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Metal Band Barbarion Says Guy Sebastian Will Be ‘Destroyed’ at Eurovision". Liberty Voice, By Chanel van der Woodsen on 11 March 2015
  3. ^ Donovan, Patrick (6 May 2010). "Lifting the rug on Tote's secrets". The Age. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Blistering.com Review: Barbariön - Feast on the Beast". Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  6. ^ The Age Friday 7 May 2010 'the eg' pages 8&9 by Patrick Donovan
  7. ^ "The Rude Magnificence of Barbariön | Beat Magazine". Archived from the original on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  8. ^ "Happy 21st Birthday, Meredith. Thanks For Inviting Me". Noise11, by Tim Cashmere on 12 December 2011
  9. ^ "Spicks And Specks Axed Before Rebooted Series Finishes". Tone Deaf Al Newstead on 30 May 2014
  10. ^ [2][permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Barbarion asks for help with invasion". Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 2013, Annabel Ross
  12. ^ "BARBARIÖN - Ram The World". Rockhard.de. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

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