Battlesnake
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| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | www |
Battlesnake is an Australian metal band from Sydney, formed in 2017. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Sam Frank, guitarists Ben Frank and Daniel Willington, drummer Nick Zammit, bassist Elliott Hitchcock, and keytarist Billy O'key.
Their debut EP Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain was released on 14 December 2020. They released their first full-length album, self-titled Battlesnake, in May 2023, followed by The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple in June 2024.
History
[edit]2017–2021: Early years
[edit]Battlesnake was formed in 2017, inspired by the desire to create a three guitar rock band.[1] The band released their first single, "Nightmare King", on 27 June 2019, followed by "The Atomic Plough" on 12 July 2019 and "Thunder Scud" on 20 March 2020. On 14 December 2020 they released their debut EP Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain.
2022–2024: Debut album Battlesnake
[edit]In February 2022, Battlesnake worked with Xbox ANZ to promote the launch of Total War: Warhammer III, releasing a cover and music video for the song "Death is Like The Winter Chill".[2][3][4] In August 2022 the band supported KISS at the End of the Road World Tour in Sydney, Australia.[5] Battlesnake released their debut studio album, self-titled Battlesnake, in May 2023. Later that year they joined The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction as a supporting act for the Australian leg of the The World Is A Vampire tour.[6]
2024–present: International tours and The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple
[edit]Battlesnake went on their first international tour, playing several shows across the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, in May 2024.[7] In June 2024 the band released their second studio album, The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple, which they had recorded over 10 days.[8] They embarked on their second international headline tour across Germany and the UK in September 2024.[9] While on tour as a supporting act with New Zealand band Shihad, Battlesnake released the single "The Fathers Of Iron Flesh" on 13 February 2025.[10][11] On 17 February 2025, Battlesnake announced that their third international tour, The Year Of The Snake, would commence in June 2025 with shows in the UK, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland and Switzerland.[12][13]
Musical style
[edit]Battlesnake have a unique fantasy and sci-fi inspired style, blending aspects of hard and progressive rock and metal. Their music features themes of wizards, dragons, and epic tales, delivered comedically whilst paying homage to classic heavy metal.[14] The band is known for high-energy live performances with extravagant staging and costume design.[15][16]
Influences include bands such as Queen, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Judas Priest and AC/DC.[1][16] The band have also described The Lord of the Rings, Mad Max and Dune as sources of inspiration.[17]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
- Battlesnake (2023)
- The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple (2024)
- The Rise and Demise of the Motorsteeple (Deluxe) (2024)
Other Releases
- Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain (EP, 2020)
- "Death is Like The Winter Chill" (Cover, 2022)
Singles
- "Nightmare King" (2019)
- "The Atomic Plough" (2019)
- "Thunder Scud" (2020)
- "The Rotten Priest" (2021)
- "Motorgut" (2022)
- "I Am The Vomit" (2022)
- "Demon Farm" (2022)
- "BeezleBanquet" (2023)
- "Pangea Breaker" (2023)
- "Motorsteeple" (2024)
- "Alpha & Omega" (2024)
- "The Key of Solomon" (2024)
- "The Fathers Of Iron Flesh" (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lavel, James. "Q&A: BATTLESNAKE Banter With Founding Guitarist BEN FRANK". Good Call Live. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "PC Game Pass presents Battlesnake - "Death Is Like The Winter Chill"". YouTube. Xbox ANZ.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie. "Total War: Warhammer 3 Inspires This Epic Metal Music Video". GameSpot. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Gibbons, Brodie. "Aussie Rock Band Battlesnake Are Promoting Total War: Warhammer III And They're Really Into It". Press Start. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Davidson, Amy. "Battlesnake are opening for KISS during their tour show in Sydney". Happy Mag. Happy Studios. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "The Smashing Pumpkins". One World Entertainment. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James. "Battlesnake announce European tour". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Weller, Phil. "We meet Australia's three-headed metal guitar hydra – are you prepared for Battlesnake?". Guitar World. Future plc. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Vanlommel, Dimitri. "Australian seven-piece Battlesnake announce new UK/EU tour". Front View Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ New, Matt. "SHIHAD, BATTLESNAKE, SMALLWAYS: The Roundhouse, Sydney 14/02/25". Heavy Mag. Heavy. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Battlesnake's New Song "The Fathers Of Iron Flesh" Premieres". Theprp.com. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Battlesnake Announce Spring/Summer European/UK Tour". Theprp.com. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Battlesnake Prepare Their Biggest and Most Ambitious Year Yet With A Massive EU and UK Tour. First Offering Is New Single, The Fathers Of Iron Flesh". Metal Roos. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Jessup, Ian. "BATTLESNAKE: Taking the piss, seriously". Hot Metal. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Leeson, Josh. "Battlesnake ready to uncoil their fantasy world at Thrashville". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Get To Know Battlesnake". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Lewry, Fraser. ""Jeff Beck's not here on the planet anymore. So we're gonna do our bit, you know?": Battlesnake are here to save humanity from mediocrity". Louder Sound. Future plc. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
External links
[edit]- Battlesnake Website
- Battlesnake on YouTube