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===Band information===
===Band information===


Scourge was a speed metal band from Perth, formed by Cooper and Smith in late 2000. Dow joined in mid-2001 and a demo was put together that showed excellent potential. Wade Dunstan joined Scourge on bass late that year and they set to work playing live by utilising a drum machine. Nielson was added in late 2002 and Watkins replaced Dunstan mid-2003. A month later, Scourge began work on the debut album, while supporting the likes of [[Alchemist]] and [[Blood Duster]] in the meantime. ''Transgression'' was released in August 2004 and proved to be a solid example of prime Australian thrash. Cooper had to leave the band to follow an career with NASA in the US and as a result Scourge split in January 2005. Dow joined [[Voyager]] late that year.
Scourge was a speed metal band from Perth, formed by Paul Cooper and Ryan Smith in late 2000. Simone Dow joined in mid-2001 and a demo was put together. Wade Dunstan joined Scourge on bass late that year and they set to work playing live by utilising a drum machine. Ash Nielson was added in late 2002 and Ainsley Watkins replaced Dunstan mid-2003. A month later, Scourge began work on the debut album, while supporting the likes of [[Alchemist]] and [[Blood Duster]] in the meantime. ''Transgression'' was released in August 2004. Cooper had to leave the band to follow an career with NASA in the US and as a result Scourge split in January 2005. Dow joined [[Voyager]] late that year.


===Discography===
===Discography===

Revision as of 09:18, 18 February 2022

Scourge
OriginPerth, WA
GenresThrash metal
Years active2000 – 2005
LabelsNone
Associated actsVoyager, Psychonaut
Past membersPaul Cooper, Simone Dow, Wade Dunstan, Ash Neilsen, Ryan Smith, Ainsley Watkins

Band members

  • Final line-up
    • Paul Cooper (guitar)
    • Simone Dow (guitar)
    • Ash Neilsen (drums)
    • Ryan Smith (vocals)
    • Ainsley Watkins (bass)
  • Former members
    • Wade Dunstan (bass) (2001 - 2002)

Formed

Perth, WA, 2000

Band information

Scourge was a speed metal band from Perth, formed by Paul Cooper and Ryan Smith in late 2000. Simone Dow joined in mid-2001 and a demo was put together. Wade Dunstan joined Scourge on bass late that year and they set to work playing live by utilising a drum machine. Ash Nielson was added in late 2002 and Ainsley Watkins replaced Dunstan mid-2003. A month later, Scourge began work on the debut album, while supporting the likes of Alchemist and Blood Duster in the meantime. Transgression was released in August 2004. Cooper had to leave the band to follow an career with NASA in the US and as a result Scourge split in January 2005. Dow joined Voyager late that year.

Discography

Albums:

2004 Transgression self release