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Jerk was originally composed of vocalist Michael Matral, drummer Lamar Lowder, guitarist Johnathan DeVoy and Tourettes bass player Ross Empson. In this guise Jerk contributed the song "Jesus Saves" to the Mushroom records soundtrack to the Australian horror film "Cut" in 2000. It was after this point that Jerk had a line-up change with DeVoy on vocals joined by guitarist Charles Cilia and former Candy Harlots bassist Leeno Dee. |
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In 2001, Jerk released a self-titled six track EP and three accompanying video clips directed by Lowder. These releases led to an appearance at the long-running [[Metal for the Brain]] festival in [[Canberra, Australian Capital Territory|Canberra]] late in the year,{{cn|date=January 2010}} and in April 2002 Jerk signed to [[Sony Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/19/1063625206025.html|title=How to spot the next big thing|date=September 20, 2003|accessdate=6 January 2010}}</ref> |
In 2001, Jerk released a self-titled six track EP and three accompanying video clips directed by Lowder. These releases led to an appearance at the long-running [[Metal for the Brain]] festival in [[Canberra, Australian Capital Territory|Canberra]] late in the year,{{cn|date=January 2010}} and in April 2002 Jerk signed to [[Sony Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/19/1063625206025.html|title=How to spot the next big thing|date=September 20, 2003|accessdate=6 January 2010}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/jerkband MySpace Profile] |
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* [http://www.fabryka.darknation.eu/php-files_en/articles.php?article_id=134 When Pure Is Defiled album review] at Fabryka Industrial Rock Magazine {{Rating|4|4}} |
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Jerk was an industrial rock[1] band from Sydney, Australia. They released a single album, and featured in the video games Need for Speed: Underground and NHL 2004. Jerk has supported Marilyn Manson, Insane Clown Posse, Killing Joke and Disturbed on their respective Sydney tours.[citation needed]
History
Jerk was originally composed of vocalist Michael Matral, drummer Lamar Lowder, guitarist Johnathan DeVoy and Tourettes bass player Ross Empson. In this guise Jerk contributed the song "Jesus Saves" to the Mushroom records soundtrack to the Australian horror film "Cut" in 2000. It was after this point that Jerk had a line-up change with DeVoy on vocals joined by guitarist Charles Cilia and former Candy Harlots bassist Leeno Dee.
In 2001, Jerk released a self-titled six track EP and three accompanying video clips directed by Lowder. These releases led to an appearance at the long-running Metal for the Brain festival in Canberra late in the year,[citation needed] and in April 2002 Jerk signed to Sony Records.[2]
In 2003, Jerk released their full-length album When Pure Is Defiled,[3] which was co-produced by Sean Beavan and Lamar Lowder. It included their 2002 single "I Hate People Like That", which has peaked at #83 on the ARIA Singles Chart in November 2002. Music videos were subsequently produced for "I Hate People Like That", "Just What You Need", and the Lowder directed "My Friends All Lie".[citation needed]
Jerk embarked on a national tour in 2003 to promote the album, and performances included support slots for Marilyn Manson, Insane Clown Posse, Killing Joke and Disturbed on the Sydney leg of their Australian tours.
Jerk received exposure in the North American market when their song, "Sucked In", featured in the soundtracks of the video games NHL 2004 and Need for Speed: Underground.
Devoy was replaced by vocalist Mario Spate in 2004, but the band broke up soon after.[when?] Lowder has since returned to music production and songwriting. In January 2006, Dee and Cilia reunited with Devoy to form band Ink. Ink subsequently released an EP and released the album Black Water Reign.
Discography
- Jerk EP (2001)
- When Pure Is Defiled (2003)
References
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "MusicMight Biography". Retrieved 2008-10-02.
- ^ "How to spot the next big thing". September 20, 2003. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "When Pure Is Defiled". Retrieved 6 January 2010.
External links
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