Hellions (band)

Hellions is an Australian punk rock[2] band from Sydney, formed in 2013 after the break up of The Bride, in which drummer Anthony Caruso, bassist turned vocalist Dre Faivre and guitarist/vocalist Matt Gravolin continued under a different moniker. They have released four studio albums; their third, Opera Oblivia, was nominated for the 2016 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album.[3] Rue their fourth studio album was released on 19 October 2018 via UNFD.[4]

Not to be confused with Hellion (band) from California.
Hellions
OriginSydney, Australia[1]
GenresPost-hardcore, alternative rock, alternative metal, melodic hardcore, metalcore
Years active2013–present
LabelsUNFD
Associated actsThe Bride, Hand of Mercy, Heroes for Hire, You Me at Six
MembersDre Faivre
Anthony Caruso
Josh Campiao
Past membersMatthew Gravolin
Lewis Usher
Dylan Stark
Chris Moretti

Members

Current
  • Anthony Caruso – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Dre Faivre – lead vocals (2013–present)
  • Josh Campiao – guitars, backing vocals (2015–present)

Former
  • Matthew Gravolin – lead guitar, vocals (2013–2019)
  • Lewis Usher – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013–2014)
  • Dylan Stark – bass, backing vocals (2013–2014)
  • Chris Moretti – bass, backing vocals (2015–2017)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Die Young 49[7]
Indian Summer
  • Released: 30 January 2015[8]
  • Label: UNFD
 19[7]
Opera Oblivia
  • Released: 29 July 2016[9]
  • Label: UNFD
 4[10]
Rue
  • Released: 19 October 2018[11]
  • Label: UNFD
 23[12]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Singles
Title Year Album
"Quality of Life" 2016 Opera Oblivia
"24 / Jesus of Suburbia" 2017
"X (Mwah)" 2018 Rue
"Smile"
"Furrow"

Music videos
Year Song Director
2013 "Infamita" Chris Elder
"The Penultimate Year" Ed Reiss
2014 "22"
"Hellions" Adam Davis Powell
2015 "Nottingham" Chris Elder
2016 "Quality of Life" Neal Walters
2017 "Thresher" Mark Forrer
2018 "Smile" Aimée-Lee X. Curran
"X (Mwah)" Neal Walters

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2017[13][14] Opera Oblivia Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album Nominated

References
  1. Swanson, Emily (13 March 2015), "Hellions: The Little Rascals", Blunt Magazine
  2. Doria, Matt (29 July 2016), "Review: Hellions – Opera Oblivia", Blunt Magazine
  3. Zuel, Bernard (5 October 2016), "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches", Sydney Morning Herald
  4. "Hellions – Rue (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  5. Die Young | Hellions. Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 December 2018
  6. "Die Young – Hellions | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  7. ARIA Report, issue 1302
  8. Indian Summer | Hellions. Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 December 2018
  9. Opera Oblivia | Hellions. Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 December 2018
  10. ARIA Report, issue 1384
  11. Williams, Tom (7 August 2018). "Hellions Announce New Album 'Rue', Share New Single 'Smile'". Music Feeds. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  12. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  13. "A.B Original dominates 2017 AIR Awards nominations". theindustryobserver. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  14. "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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