Dealer (band)

Dealer is an Australian nu metalcore supergroup from Australia that was formed in 2018.[1] The group is composed of vocalist Aidan Ellaz Holmes, drummer Joe Abikhair, guitarists Seth Murrant and Jake Rakose, and bassist Maurice Morfaw.

This article is about the Australian band. For other uses, see Dealer (disambiguation).

Dealer
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresNu metalcore, Metalcore
Years active2018–2020, 2023–present
LabelsHuman Warfare, Stay Sick
Members
  • Aidan Ellaz Holmes
  • Seth Murrant
  • Joe Abikhair
  • Maurice Morfaw
  • Jake Rakose
Past members
  • Alex Milovic
  • David Wilder
  • Josh Ang
  • Martin Wood
  • Gabor Toth

History

Following Aidan Holmes' departure from Alpha Wolf, he met with former Northlane member Alex Milovic, Capture drummer Joe Abikhair, Codeine King guitarist Josh Ang, and Iconoclast member David Wilder[2] to form a new band. On 5 April 2019, they released their debut EP Soul Burn.[3] Soul Burn being well received along with the announcement of being signed to Stay Sick Records (now known as Modern Empire Music).[4][5]

On 22 July 2019, Wilder, Ang, and, Milovic left the band citing various reasons for their departure. Wilder citing irreconcilable differences between him and the remaining members, Ang citing a focus on his mental health, and Milovic citing a shift away from touring to focus on the managerial side of the band. They were replaced by former Capture bassist Maurice Morfaw, and The Gloom in the Corner guitarist Martin Wood.[6] On 14 February 2020, the band released their second EP Saint[7]. Following the release of Saint, they were joined by Harmed guitarist and Codeine King bassist[8] Gabor Toth[9]

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the band would depart for their first and only U.S.A tour opening for American deathcore band Spite on their "The Root of All Evil" tour. They were joined by Varials, I AM, Orthodox, and UnityTX.[10]

On 22 June 2020, four of the band's five members left over mental abuse allegations against Aidan, effectively ending the band.[11]

On 8 January 2023, an anonymous Instagram account leaked that the band has returned and will be releasing a new single "Show Me The Body" on January 13, 2023.[12] Three previous members returned; Joe Abikhair, Aidan Ellaz Holmes, and Maurice Morfaw; with two new members; Seth Murrant and Jake Rakose.

Members

Current members

  • Aidan Ellaz Holmes – lead vocals (2019–present)
  • Joe Abikhair - drums (2018–present)
  • Maurice Morfaw - guitars (2019–2020), bass (2019-2020, 2023-present)
  • Seth Murrant - guitars (2023–present)
  • Jake Rakose - guitars (2023-present)

Former members

  • Alex Milovic – bass (2018-2019)
  • Josh Ang – guitars (2018-2019)
  • David Wilder – guitars (2018-2019)
  • Martin Wood – guitars, bass (2019-2020)
  • Gabor Toth – bass (2020)

Former touring members

  • Peter Colver – bass (2019-2020)

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays
  • Soul Burn (2019; produced by Lance Prenc)[13]
  • Saint (2020; produced by Lance Prenc)[14]

Singles
  • Crooked (2019)
  • Grotesque (2019)
  • Pretty Stupid (2019)
  • Tourniquet (2020)
  • Show Me The Body (2023)

References
  1. "Ex-Alpha Wolf frontman Aidan Holmes debuts brutal new supergroup Dealer". Wall of Sound. 8 February 2019.
  2. Brown, Paul 'Browny' (8 February 2019). "Ex-Alpha Wolf frontman Aidan Holmes debuts brutal new supergroup Dealer". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  3. "EP Review: Dealer – 'Soul Burn' // Killyourstereo.com". Killyourstereo.com.
  4. "Review: "Soul Burn" EP by Dealer // Metalnoise.net". metalnoise.net.
  5. Brown, Paul 'Browny' (7 March 2019). "Dealer released a new song called 'Grotesque' from forthcoming Soul Burn EP". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  6. walladmin (16 June 2019). "The Gloom In The Corner – Flesh & Bones (EP Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  7. "Dealer – Saint (Review)". 14 February 2020.
  8. "Codeine King | triple j Unearthed". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  9. Rice, Adam 'Ricey' (15 February 2020). "Dealer – Saint (EP Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  10. "@spiteca". Twitter. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  11. "DEALER Members Quit Band over Allegations Surrounding Frontman".
  12. "FOXCORE on Instagram: "If ya care #Dealer will drop their first single in three years called "Show Me the Body" next Friday, January 13th. // #NuMetalcore #Metalcore #NuMetal #Hardcore"". Instagram. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  13. "Prenc Audio".
  14. "Prenc Audio".
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.