Modus Vivendi

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Band Members

  • Final line-Up
    • Alitia Atkins (vocals)
    • Duane Bonney (vocals, drums)
    • Linus Chen (guitar)
    • Uwe Jacob (bass)
    • Guy Lillico (keys)
  • Former members
    • Con Ongarezos (guitar) (1998 - 2002)
    • Jakob Tanentsapf (bass) (1998 - 2000)

Formed

Perth, WA, 1998

Band Information

Modus Vivendi was a progressive metal band from Perth formed around Bonney, Chen and Ongarezos in 1998. The line-up was completed in late 2000 and quickly became one of the most popular bands on the Perth melodic metal scene. In mid-2001 the band was to support Planet X but their slot was withdrawn at the eleventh hour.

A year or so later the band went on an extended break to write and record, during which time their sound changed and Ongarezos left the band. Bonney's cousin Alitia Atkins was brought in to record some tracks and the colloboration worked so well she was invited to join permanently. In late 2002, Modus Vivendi became ShadowPlay and moved to Manchester, England in February 2003.

Discography

EP:

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2001 The Power of Suggestion self release

Compilation track:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2002 "Misinformation" Left of Centre 2 Red Room