Biography

As one of Australia ’s longest running metal bands Dreadnaught have established themselves as a cornerstone for Australian heavy rock audiences. Since 1992, and as sub-genres and bands come and go, Dreadnaught never fail to provide their loyal fans, both old and new, with diverse offerings that are rooted in the brand of Australian rock and metal that the band have become an historic part of.

Before signing to Roadrunner Australia in 1999 Dreadnaught self-financed and released Body.Blood.Skin.Mind (LP CD - 1996) and Idiosyncrasy (EP CD - 1998). Dreadnaught’s next release “Down To Zero” (LP CD - 1999), received critical acclaim, U.K. , European and U.S. airplay, and was released in the U.S. and Europe through The Music Cartel.

The “One Piece Missing” EP CD was released in 2002, again through Road Runner with the song “Pushed to the Limit” was placed on the high-rotation playlist of Australia ’s premier national rock radio station, JJJ.

The following years saw supports with Testament, Strapping Young Lad, Nickelback, Nevermore, Paradise Lost, and Cathedral as well as slots on leading Australian metal and rock festivals, earning Dreadnaught a reputation as one of Australia ’s finest and hardest working live acts.

Dreadnaught emerged from the studio in 2005 with purely rock-based LP, powerful, intense and dynamically versatile titled “Dirty Music”. Released though Roadrunner Australia initially in 2005 and again in 2006 re-packaged as a dual CD featuring new artwork, and previously unreleased material.

Prior to the recording of “Dreadnaught (self-titled)” a line-up change occurred with the addition of Matt Racovalis (ex- Alarum, The Berzerker) on drums. This, the latest LP, is departure from the more rock orientated releases of previous years and represents a return to the bands early thrash-metal roots.

"Dreadnaught" LP CD has been released in Australia and Japan with 2009 seeing touring through both these countries.