Discordia (band)
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Discordia was an industrial band
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...

 from Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...

 in the mid 90s. Formed from the ashes of Soulscraper. Discordia were set to be the first Australian band signed to Roadrunner records, but the volatile nature of the group cause it to implode. Discordia began life when Sade met James at Relic Records, the original concept was for Sade to join Souldscraper as vocalist. But over time it was felt a heavier direction was required, so James, Jim and Sade created Discordia.

Original

  • Greg Trull (Dreadnaught
    Dreadnaught (heavy metal band)
    Dreadnaught is a heavy metal band from Melbourne, Australia. The group was formed out of the remnants of some Tasmanian bands including Fridge from Launceston who recorded an album in 1994....

    ) - vocals
  • Jim Shnookal (Soulscraper
    Soulscraper
    Soulscraper were an Australian based alternative electronic-rock band based in Melbourne. The band formed circa 1991 by ex-members of an alternative / industrial influenced band called The Prostitutes....

    ) - keyboards
  • James Lynch (Soulscraper
    Soulscraper
    Soulscraper were an Australian based alternative electronic-rock band based in Melbourne. The band formed circa 1991 by ex-members of an alternative / industrial influenced band called The Prostitutes....

    , Shreen
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    ) - drums
  • Sade Lava (Ran Maclurkin) (Sickman, doll juice, Mince Kitten, Spine of God) - guitar, vocals, programming
  • Fee Omens (Mince Kitten, Spine of God) - bass (live)

Later members

  • Chris "Hilly" Hill (Damaged
    Damaged (band)
    Damaged was an Australian deathgrind band from Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, active from 1989 to 2004.-History:The band was formed by drummer Matt "Skitz" Sanders...

    ) - guitar
  • Phaedra Press (Womnal) - bass

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