- Ultimatum (Australian band)
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Name = Ultimatum
Img_capt = Ultimatum at Wax Studios 1999
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Origin = Flagicon|AUSMelbourne ,Australia
Genre =Hardcore punk
Years_active = 1995–2000
Label = [http://www.trialanderrorrecords.com/ Trial and Error]
Current_members = Daniel Kukiel
Lloyd Denovan
Emillie Reader
Tim Dywelska
Bomber
Past_members = Michael Denovan
Billy FordeUltimatum were an influential
hardcore punk band based inMelbourne ,Australia formed in 1995. They were the firstvegan straight edge band in Australia and appeared around the same time thatEarth Crisis released "Destroy the Machines ". Ultimatum were one of the early Australian bands to introduce the modern 'new school' metal influenced form of hardcore to Australia. They were also recognised, not only for their vegan straight edge stance, but also for their emotional and politically charged lyrics.In 1995 upon release of their demo, Ultimatum raised the interest and ire of people within the small punk and hardcore scene in Australia with their expressedly militant lyrics and fanzine interviews.
In late 1996, after some line-up changes, Ultimatum rechartered their direction, taking a more personal and broader political focus in their lyrics. They garnered a following around Australia and in
Europe with the release of their first self titled EP in 1997, recorded by engineerScott Harper .Ultimatum's second split EP released on Melbourne based
Trial and Error /Shock Records , with highly regarded and now defunct hardcore bandNot for You was well received. This release promptly sold out and is now a rare item.During their time, Ultimatum performed with international bands H2O, Strife,
Vision of Disorder , Sommerset and Australian bands28 Days ,Mindsnare , Vicious Circle and many others.Ultimatum disbanded in 2000. Members of the band have gone on to perform in other outfits in various music genres including
Meatlocker (UK),Within Blood , Hitlist,AudioWoundStabber andThe Stupid Questions .Members
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Daniel Kukiel - Vocals
*Lloyd Denovan - Guitar
*Emillie Reader - Bass
*Tim Dywelska - Guitar
*Bomber - DrumsFormer members
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Michael Denovan - Drums
*Billy Forde - VocalsDiscography
Demos and EPs
*"Demo" (1995)
*"Ultimatum" EP(1997) - Self Released, UP002
*"Split CD" withNot for You (2000) -Shock Records , Trial and ErrorCompilations
*"New Tools for the Hunter" (1997) - First Blood Records
*"Mother Earth" (1997) - Impression Recordings
*"Bastard Squad" (1997) - Bastard Squad Fanzine
*"Underground Surf" (1998) -Phantom Records ,Mushroom Records , Underground Surf Magazine
*"Falsestart Vol. 1" (1998) - Falsestart Magazine
*"The Good Life" (1999) - Good Life Records, Trial and Error
*"Punk You" (2000) -Shock Records
*"True 'til Death Vol. 2" (2005) - Snapshot RecordsExternal links
* [http://www.myspace.com/xultimatumx MySpace Page]
* [http://www.rockdetector.com/artist,50183.sm Rockdetector International Database]
* [http://www.musicsa.com.au/artists/danielkukiel/ Daniel Kukiel Artist Listing]
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