DOWNTIME

Downtime was a metallic hardcore punk band from Sydney. The band formed in 1994 after guitarist and vocalist Billy Hughes left Toe to Toe. He formed the band with drummer Brendan Peace (with whom he had been in King Pest, a post-high school band, back in 1988) and James Meek (who had kicked on from the band Massappeal) on bass. They released their first album 'Lose Yourself' in 1995 followed by 'Tooth And Nail' in 1997. A few lineup changes occurred after the release of their second album until they finished up in 2002. The band appeared on stage with touring international bands such as Suicidal Tendencies, Fu Manchu, SNFU, Sex Pistols, All, Pennywise and Bad Religion. Billy Hughes died in a motor vehicle accident in 2011. 

Members

Billy Hughes (vocals / guitar), Brendan Peace (drums), James Meek (bass), Eric Groethe Jr (bass), Dave Dunn (bass), Percy Ricaud (drums), Sean Lipsett (bass)

EPs
'Downtime' 1994 No Deal

'Break Him' 1995 Messiah Complex

Tempered' 1996 Messiah Complex

'First In Line' 2000 Howza

ALBUMS
'Lose Yourself' 1995 Messiah Complex 
'Tooth & Nail' 1997 Custom Recordings