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Chuganaut’s music is loosely based around Rock, Alternative and Twisted Metal styles but is "Nothing you can put your finger on" to categorize / Mellow & Heavy Extremes!
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Chuganaut formed in 2002, and quickly rose to be one of Htown's most popular groups, through a mixture of hard work, hard riffs and even harder promotion. Their sound is loosely based around alternative rock and twisted metal, but in their own words, is 'nothing you can put your finger on,, with 'mellow & heavy extremes.'
  
 
[[image:Chuganaut.jpg|right|thumb|Stu, Lil, Munro and Nail of Chuganaut]]
 
[[image:Chuganaut.jpg|right|thumb|Stu, Lil, Munro and Nail of Chuganaut]]
  
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Chuganaut has a little bit of everything: an expressive flurry of chaotic rhythms, quirky hooks and quick changes that are symbolic of singer (’Solid’) Stu’s song writing. Add a dash of Nail-wrenching riffs, Lil-ting drumbeats, Munro-ic bass and heartfelt Solid-vocals and you have the heart of Chuganaut. Combine this with a combustible mix of passionate spontaneity and you have the soul of Chuganaut.
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==Biography==
  
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Formed 2002, Chuganaut is Waikato based and combines a mixture of "Different people with similar tastes" who have combined their skills and found the secret ingredient that has created the unique sound of Chuganaut.
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Chuganaut began life as a covers band playing the pub circuit, who began to incorporate well-recieved original material into their sets. The first many heard from them was the song ''Party Geek'' its distictive 'chug-a-lager' chorus, which recieved extensive airplay on [[the Generator]].
  
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To see Chuganaut perform live on stage is the best way to 'hear' their music. They are visually intense. A highly energetic band delivering powerful performances, Chuganaut provide everything with good intentions in creative music that inspires people to have fun when they come to a show.
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Chuganaut won the national Battle of the Bands competition in 2003 (the second Htown based group to do so in a row), also taking out first place for Most Outstanding Guitarist, Most Outstanding Drummer and the People’s Choice Award. They also won the Bay of Plenty Regional Finals of the Battle of the Bands in the same year.
  
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Chuganaut has received regular airtime on nationwide radio and has appeared live on C4TV and national TV and has had numerous articles written in magazines and newspapers ([http://www.chuganaut.com press articles on offical site]).
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In 2004 Chuganaut released two singles, produced its first music video and released a single (''Brightside'') on the ''Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1''.
  
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Chuganaut won the Woodstock Blue Battle of the Bands competition in 2003, taking out first place for Most Outstanding Guitarist, Most Outstanding Drummer and People’s Choice Award and also won the Bay of Plenty Regional Finals of the Battle of the Bands in the same year.
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The following year, Chuganaut opened the 2005 Big Day Out to a crowd of thousands. They soon released their debut EP, the 6-track ''[[Wolf]]''. Released through Intergalactic Records and being the prize for winning the 2004 World Battle of the Bands, two of the tracks were recorded at Area 51 studios. The 'Wolf' CD is complemented with a video of the same name, directed by [[Greg Page]] of Fish n Clips, and is being aired on Juice TV, XSTV and C4TV.
  
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In 2004 Chuganaut released two singles, produced its first music video and released a single ('Brightside') on the Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1. Chuganaut also became the Worldwide Winners of the first ever World Battle of the Bands competition, having won the New Zealand National Finals and the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Finals in the same year.
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As their first step in what they hope will be international career, Chuganaut played live in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, Australia in December 2005. Their debut album should be out sometime 2006.
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Opening the 2005 Big Day Out in Auckland to a crowd of thousands brought tremendous support from both old and new fans. Ensuing media reviews have been highly positive.
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Playing major towns of New Zealand with the Axe Attack Vol 1 Nationwide Tour has shown that Chuganaut’s music and visually intense stage presence has a fast growing popularity. Touring nine venues of the north island Chuganaut promoted its 6-track EP entitled 'Wolf'. Released through Intergalactic Records and being the prize for winning the 2004 World Battle of the Bands, two of the tracks were recorded at Area 51 studios. The 'Wolf' CD is complemented with a video of the same name, directed by Greg Page of Fish n Clips, and is being aired on Juice TV, XSTV and C4TV.
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As their first step in an international career, Chuganaut played live in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, Australia in December 2005. 2006 promises to see Chuganaut back in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. An extensive promotional tour will follow the release of the CD.
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==Members==
 
==Members==
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Stu (vocals, guitar)
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* Stu (vocals, guitar)
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<br>Lil (drums)
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* Lil (drums)
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<br>Munro (bass, backing vocals)
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* Munro (bass, backing vocals)
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<br>Nail (guitar, backing vocals)
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* Nail (guitar, backing vocals)
  
 
==Releases==
 
==Releases==

Revision as of 17:34, 15 April 2006

Chuganaut formed in 2002, and quickly rose to be one of Htown's most popular groups, through a mixture of hard work, hard riffs and even harder promotion. Their sound is loosely based around alternative rock and twisted metal, but in their own words, is 'nothing you can put your finger on,, with 'mellow & heavy extremes.'

Stu, Lil, Munro and Nail of Chuganaut

Biography

Chuganaut began life as a covers band playing the pub circuit, who began to incorporate well-recieved original material into their sets. The first many heard from them was the song Party Geek its distictive 'chug-a-lager' chorus, which recieved extensive airplay on the Generator.

Chuganaut won the national Battle of the Bands competition in 2003 (the second Htown based group to do so in a row), also taking out first place for Most Outstanding Guitarist, Most Outstanding Drummer and the People’s Choice Award. They also won the Bay of Plenty Regional Finals of the Battle of the Bands in the same year.

In 2004 Chuganaut released two singles, produced its first music video and released a single (Brightside) on the Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1.

The following year, Chuganaut opened the 2005 Big Day Out to a crowd of thousands. They soon released their debut EP, the 6-track Wolf. Released through Intergalactic Records and being the prize for winning the 2004 World Battle of the Bands, two of the tracks were recorded at Area 51 studios. The 'Wolf' CD is complemented with a video of the same name, directed by Greg Page of Fish n Clips, and is being aired on Juice TV, XSTV and C4TV.

As their first step in what they hope will be international career, Chuganaut played live in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, Australia in December 2005. Their debut album should be out sometime 2006.

Members

  • Stu (vocals, guitar)
  • Lil (drums)
  • Munro (bass, backing vocals)
  • Nail (guitar, backing vocals)

Releases

Wolf EP 2005

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