Established in Adelaide, Australia during the 2nd summer of 1997, ONE STEP BEYOND play a unique blend of extreme metal genres, with styles as diverse as rock, funk and dub, sounding something like a blend of NAPALM DEATH and PRIMUS. Or as described by Eternal frost zine: “Imagine BLOOD DUSTER duking it out with BOB MARLEY and LES CLAYPOOL over the last hit of a PCP laced jointâ€.
Currently, after long label induced complications ONE STEP BEYOND are promoting the release of their long awaited second cd “BEYOND GOOD AND EVILâ€. Following this they will be releasing an ep of new material, and re-releasing their debut cd “LIFE IMITATES ARTâ€, both through Australian label GRINDHEAD RECORDS.
The band currently perform as a 3 piece, featuring Justin wood on vocals, Rufus on Guitars and songwriter/wordsmith Mad Matt on Bass, vocals and beat programming. They are soon to be adding a second guitarist after the tragic passing of co-founder Jeremy Lammas in 2006, and are auditioning live drummers for the first time in their 10 year history.
ONE STEP BEYONDs’ Debut cd LIFE IMITATES ART was independently released in 2002 to international critical acclaim, leading Beyond zine (Belgium) to describe them as “the best and most original band hailing from Australia†and Vampire Mag (Holland) calling the cd “Sheer geniusâ€. The band has been interviewed and reviewed by press over 5 continents and has received air play in several countries. Initial response to BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL has been superior even to their debut. It is being considered a positive progression in every respect.
ONE STEP BEYOND are now looking to increase their exposure worldwide through both the media and touring. They are intent on further refining their unique brand of extreme metal by building a back catalogue to rival that of Frank Zappa. Be sure not to miss the band Silent scream Webzine (Italy) said would be “Destined to amaze every sincere metal fanâ€.
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“Might be the best and most original band hailing from Australia….the musicianship is utterly amazing, absolutely perfect†– (Beyond webzine – Belgium)
“Imagine Bloodduster duking it out with Bob Marley and Les Claypool over the last hit of a PCP laced joint…..masterfully engrossing and humorous….the heights this trio of section 8s have reached is jaw dropping to say the least†– (Eternal frost – USA)
“One step beyond are among the most technically competent, original and diverse bands you will likely find using metal as their main base of operation…..very entertaining to behold†– (Worm gear – USA)
“â€Sheer genius…..this is no cheap joke, but a band with a clear vision and the capability of backing it up†– (Vampire mag – Holland)
“The band can be aggressive, delicate, heavy, dreaming. They have an enormous expressive range…….surely they will not be forgotten†– 9/10 (Shapeless – Italy)
“extroadinary…..ahead of its time grind†– 9/10 (Stillborn – Italy)
"this band must be heard by every fan of metal music" - (Treats from the underground - USA)
“A masterpiece…..the most original idea I’ve heard in ages†– 8/10 (Metal mayhem – England)
“Will give you a totally different perspective of what grind or metal in general can conquer. Highly recommended†– (Tripalium zine – Phillipines)
OUR CDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM THESE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS (more to be added):
(germany)http://www.cudgel-vertrieb.de/index.php?cat=c48_CD-
O-P-Q.html&page=2
(czech republic) www.bizzareleprous.cz
(Russia) www.stygiancrypt.cjb.net
(japan) www.weird truth.jp/home/index.html
(czech republic) www.cephalic-records.wz.cz
(United kingdom) www.grindethic.co.uk
(czech republic) www.pigeonshit.net
(italy) www.bluinfinito.com/std/
(USA) http://www.beowolfproductions.com/BeowolfProductions.html
(russia) http://www.blacksmithprods.com/catalog_eng.html
(czech republic) http://khaaranus.wz.cz/pages/novinky.htm
NEW FULL LENGTH CD "BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL"
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ONE STEP BEYONDS DEBUT CD "LIFE IMITATES ART"
$15 (Aust) Post paid (TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT) (email [email protected] for alternative purchasing info)
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