DARK ORDER

Since its formation in December 1992 by founding member Raul Ignacio Alvarez Garcia (originally under the name Vanadium from 1993-1995), the band has stood the test of time for over 30 years to evolve a sound unique to itself, unlike any other band that exists in Australia. They are veterans of the Australian metal scene. Predominately thrash metal, Dark Order has also blended touches of death Metal, traditional heavy metal, power metal, and, South American Andean music, over the last 30 years, guitarist and vocalist Raul Ignacio Alvarez Garcia has forged a sound, that in Australia, is second to none.

This unique sound was first unleashed in a primordial state with two demo's; 1994's 'Warrior God-King' & 1995's 'War of Attrition' (name change from Vanadium to Dark Order occurred here also). The later demo was reviewed by the then Sony A&R rep Clayton Doherty, who titled Dark Order's style as 'Jungle Metal' ('Rebel Razor' issue 12). He was the one who made it apparent about the South American sound influence, as Raul was not aware that he was doing so. This 'Latino sound' is quite natural to him, since he is of Chilean decent!

By 1996-7, Dark Order recorded their first album, titled '5000 Years Of Violence', which was released locally in 1998, and demonstrated that the 'Dark Order sound' had evolved an indomitable foundation. Worldwide reviews averaged 3.75/5 for this album and was only a taste of things to come.

During May 2001, recording for the second album commenced. This next testament to this unique sonic evolution was released in November 2002, titled 'The Violence Continuum'. It was originally released in Australia through Something for now/MGM distribution, and, in the U.S.A./Canada region, through Metal-Rules.xom distribution exclusively. Worldwide reviews averaged 4/5 testifying the bands evolving sonic evolution quality. In 2002 the band gained a support slot with Germanys legendary Thrash Metal band - Destruction, and on the same night of that support show, 'The Violence Continuum' was released.

In February of 2004, Dark Order joined forces with Australia's leading export label, Battlegod Productions. This label, who distributes worldwide through Twilight-Vertrieb - Germany, took Darl Order's music and name throughout Europe and the rest of the world. On 20th October 2006, a special edition of 'The Violence Continuum' was released. This duel-sided disc CD/DVD contains a fully remixed version of that album, and, a full DVD titled Realm Of The Violence Continuum'. The DVD contains two video clips 'Slaves of A nameless God' & 'The Terran Empire', plus special features.

On August 20th 2010, Dark Order released their third Album titled 'Cold War Of The Condor' worldwide though BattleGod/Twilight. 'Cold War Of The Condor' is a thrash metal concept album about the true story of the Pinochet Regime, from 11th September 1973 to August 1989. This story of brutality forged in the fire of human blood, it is an ultimate testament to those of the dead, who will have new voice, and be the unforgotten... Brutal Thrash Metal with a real story of brutality delivered by Dark Order in which no other Australian Thrash Metal band can match.The band is currently Recording songs for their follow up album for defenite release in 2024, and a special edition of '5000 Years of Violence' digi-pack with bonus DVD of the making of the 'Cold War Of The Condor' album and video clips and early demo tracks is due to be released. Basking in their solid foundation, Dark Order stand alone, indomitable from trends, evolving their metal sound. For all the band has been through, it would be almost impossible to stop Dark Order. The band that has been toughened with test of time. This is an irrefutable fact. They are the raptors of Thrash Metal.

Members

Raul Ignacio Alvarez Garcia (guitar, vocals), Diego Jesus Cavieres Silva (guitar), Sean Veale (bass), Marco Augusto Alvarez Garcia (drums), Rick Fensom (guitar), Shane Stewart (drums),
Marius (guitar), Joe Olic (guitar), Grahame Goode (drums), Chris Flynn (drums),
Nawar Delati (guitar), Vladimir Troussov (drums), Leif Gregory (guitar), Steve Moore (drums), Doug Dalton (guitar), Zoran Mrakic (bass), Mick McCartney (drums), Michael Demov (guitars), Bryn Morrow (drums), Luis Pineda (guitar), Nick Dumycz (drums)

References

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