Azure Falls
Azure Falls is an Australian metalcore band from The Hawkesbury, formed in 2012, currently consisting of Blake Green (vocals), Luke Micallef (vocals, bass), Luke Turner (lead guitar), Andrew Kavanagh (drums) and Matt Brady, (rhythm guitar). They have released one EP, Inception(19 December 2014).
History
Beginnings and first releases (2012–2016)
Azure Falls were formed in early 2012 composed of Luke Turner (lead guitar), Luke Micallef (vocals, bass) and Andrew Kavanagh (drums) that originate from Hawkesbury, Australia. In early 2013, they completed their line up with Blake Green (vocals) and Matt Brady (rhythm guitar). The band combines a diverse range of musical elements and techniques to create their own sound. Their first single 'Voices' was recorded in January 2013, followed by 'Dead Eyes' in October.
In December 2014, they recorded their debut 7-track EP, titled 'Inception'. Azure Falls have since received a fantastic response, and have gained a loyal fan base in the Sydney region. Azure Falls already have shared the stage with bands such as The Ghost Inside, I Killed The Prom Queen, Make Them Suffer, Buried In Verona, In Hearts Wake, Chelsea Grin, Bury Tomorrow, Hellions, and many more.
Style, influences and songwriting
Azure Falls' musical style has been described as metal as well as hardcore/punk. Guitarist Luke Turner stated in early 2016 that their influences include bands like Vanna, Letlive, For The Fallen Dreams and The Ghost Inside. According to Turner, Blake Green and Luke Micallef write most of the band's lyrics, while he is responsible for the instrumental tracks.
Members
- Current
- Blake Green – vocals (2013–present)
- Luke Turner – lead guitar (2012–present)
- Matt Brady– rhythm guitar (2013–present)
- Luke Micallef – bass, vocals (2012–present)
- Andrew Kavanagh – drums (2012–present)
- Past
- Michael Wale – vocals (2012)
- Mark Zaiter – vocals (2012)
- Peter Calvert – rhythm guitar (2012)
- Timeline
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Discography
EPs
- 2014: Inception
Singles
- January 2013: Voices
- October 2013: Dead Eyes
- July 2014: Visions
- April 2016: Alone
Music videos
- "Laters On The Menjay" (2014)"
- "Alone" (2016)