Genre(s): Avant-Garde/Progressive Metal
Lyrical Theme(s): Evolution, Surrealism, Humanity
Origin: Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Formed In: 1987
Status: Split-up
Current line-up: Adam Agius - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
John Bray - Bass, Keyboards (1991-) (ex-Exceed (Aus))
Rodney Holder - Drums (1988-)
Roy Torkington - Guitar (1992-)
Nick Wall - live samples
Former/Past Member(s): Andrew Hall - Drums (1987)
Andrew Meredith - Guitar (1992)
James Praech - Bass (1991)
Additional notes:Alchemist are one of Australia's most well known and accomplished metal bands. Moreso thanks to their recent distribution through Relapse Records.
Alchemist are also responsible for creating and holding Australia's biggest near-annual Metal event, Metal For The Brain.
Guitarist Roy Torkington is an accomplished Graphic Designer, having not only done countless piece for Alchemist, but the likes of Pod People and more.
Additional discography:
- Demo 1990
- Promo 1999
Discography:Alchemist - Eternal Wedlock [demo] - 1987 Alchemist - Demo '90 [demo] - 1990Alchemist - Demo '91 [demo] - 1991 Alchemist - Jar Of Kingdom [full-length] - 1993 Alchemist - Promo 94 [demo] - 1994 Alchemist - Lunasphere [full-length] - 1995 Alchemist - Spiritech [full-length] - 1997Alchemist - Eve Of The War [ep] - 1998 Alchemist - Promo 99 [demo] - 1999 Alchemist - Organasm [full-length] - 2000 Alchemist - Austral Alien [full-length] - 2003 Alchemist - Embryonics [best of/compilation] - 2005 Alchemist - Tripsis [full-length] - 2007 *****
Official site:www.alchemist.com.au