Five Star Prison Cell

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Five Star Prison Cell
Background information
Origin Australia
Genre(s) Tech Metal, Math Rock
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) Faultline Records
Website Official Website
Members
Adam Glynn
Marek Holain
Marc Whitworth
Cameron Macdonald

Five Star Prison Cell is a four-piece band from Melbourne, Australia, whose music is generally labelled as tech metal or math rock. They are known for their use of unusual time signatures, dissonant guitar riffs, and a vocal approach that explores many different avenues and styles [1].

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[edit] Band history

Five Star Prison Cell was formed in 2004 from members of previous bands: Vocalist Adam Glynn from Melbourne band Frankenbok, Marc Whitworth had played drums for Gold Coast band Tension and Cameron Macdonald and Mark Holain who played bass and guitar in Extra Virgin.

In 2005 they released their debut album, The Complete First Season, through dw Norton's Faultline Records to general critical acclaim.

The band has so far supported Arch Enemy, Danzig, Blood Duster, Spiderbait, Walk the Earth, Daysend, Shallow Grave, Alarum, Minus Life, Karnivool, Flesh Mechanic, Mortal Sin, Dreadnaught, Lynchmada and many more.

On November 14, 2006, Five Star Prison Cell won the Musicoz award for best metal/hardcore act of 2006.[2]

A new album, Slaves of Virgo, is due March 5th 2007, with a national tour of Australia to follow along with plans to head overseas.

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current members

  • Adam Glynn - vocals
  • Mark Holain - guitar
  • Cameron Macdonald – bass
  • Marc Whitworth - drums

[edit] Discography

  • The Complete First Season (debut album, 2005)
  • Crusty Demons: East Coast Carnage (Vol 11) (Compilation)
  • Slaves of Virgo

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ many styled vocal approach
  2. ^ 2006 Musicoz award winners
LOUD! Magazine, issue 38: May/June 2005


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