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Misled By Lies, a five piece melodic grindcore/deathmetal band formed in April 1999; originally under the name of [[Selfportrait]].  At their peak they were one of the most promising metal bands in New Zealand, attracting international label interest and signing first to USA's ''105 Records'', then to Austria's ''Burning Season Records''. <br>
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Misled By Lies were a five piece hardcore/metal band formed in April 1999 by brothers Jae and Adam Lurman. They were both formerly in hardcore punk band [[Vendetta]], but decided to pursue a heavier, more 'metal' direction. The group was originally called ''Selfportrait''.
  
Two albums were recorded but never released by the band.  The first, recorded between 1999 and 2000, was ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred''.  It was scheduled for release on 105 Records, but days before it was due to be pressed the band had a sudden change of heart, canceled the pressing and cut all ties with the label.  A number of tracks from the album, however, were leaked over the internet.  The second MBL album ''Sin / Acceptance'', signed in advance to their Austrian label, suffered from numerous lineup changes during the recording process and was never entirely completed.  Misled By Lies split in August 2002 issuing the statement "''Alot of bands part due to "creative differences", however, Misled was a combination of just about every problem a band could face''".<br>
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At their peak they were one of the most promising hardcore/metal bands in New Zealand, attracting international label interest and signing first to USA's ''105 Records'', then to Austria's ''Burning Season Records''.<br>
  
Drummer [[Jamie Saint Merat]] remained with previous band [[Bloodwreath]], who soon transformed into the Auckland-based dark deathmetal band ''Ulcerate''.  He has also become a member of ''8 Foot Sativa'', along with several others, and a well known figure in the New Zealand metal and hardcore scene.
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==Bio==
  
Vocalist Phil Smathers played bass, briefly, with [[Bloodwreath]], but was sacked. Subsequent activities unknown.
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The band recorded two albums, but never released either.  The first, ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred'', which drew heavily from the downtuned offerings of ''Sepultura'' and ''Disembodied'', was recorded in 2000. It was scheduled for release on start-up label ''105 Records'', but days before it was due to be pressed the band had a sudden change of heart, cancelled the pressing and cut all ties with the label. The band stated that ''105 Records'' had continually stalled the album's release, during which time they had already begun working on exciting new material that they claimed rendered all previous works obsolete. However, a number of tracks from ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred'' were leaked over the internet.
  
Guitarist [[Mat Wadsworth]] went on to [[Promise of Bloodshed]] (he was replaced for a short time before the band split by Steven Hunt).  There is a song by ''Evil Priest'' about him; ''Free Mat Wadsworth''.
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The second self-recorded MBL album ''Silence / Acceptance'', signed in advance to Austrian label ''Burning Season Records'', suffered from numerous lineup changes during the recording process and was never entirely completed.
  
Brothers Adam and Jae Lurman (both previously of [[Vendetta]]) are not reported to have gone on to other bands.
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Misled By Lies parted ways in August 2002, issuing the statement, "A lot of bands part due to "creative differences", however, Misled was a combination of just about every problem a band could face".<br>
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
Original lineup:<br>
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'''Original Lineup'''<br>
  
*Adam Lurman, guitar
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*[[Adam Lurman]] - guitar (previously of [[Vendetta]])
previous/other projects: [[Vendetta]]
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*Jae Lurman, bass
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previous/other projects: [[Vendetta]]
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*Mark, drums
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Mark was the drummer for the earlier version of MBL, [[Selfportrait]]
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*Phil Smathers, vocals
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previous/other projects: [[Bloodwreath]]
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*Mat Wadsworth, lead guitar
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previous/other projects: [[Promise of Bloodshed]]<br>
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Later:<br>
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*[[Jae Lurman]] - bass (previously of [[Vendetta]])
*Jamie Saint Merat, drums
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previous/other projects: [[Bloodwreath]], [[rock.paper.meatcleaver]], [[Hate Theorem]], [[Misadventures In Self Surgery]], 8 Foot Sativa, Ulcerate<br>
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*[[Mark Seeny]] - drums (Demo 99 only)
<i>Jamie replaced original drummer Mark early on, in about 2000 AD</i>
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*Steven Hunt, lead guitar
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*[[Phil Smathers]] - vocals
<i>Hunt replaced Mat Wadsworth briefly before the band's split in 2002</i>
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'''Later Lineup'''<br>
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*[[Jamie Saint Merat]] - drums (''Parallels of Love and Hatred'' onwards)(previously of [[Convulse]])
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*[[Mat Wadsworth]] - lead guitar (joined after ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred'') (previously of ''Promise of Bloodshed'' (Auckland))
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*[[Michael Hoggard]] - guitar/bass (previously of [[Convulse]]; Widely regarding as the 6th member of the band, Hoggard filled in on guitar/bass duties during absenses of other members)
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*[[Steven Hunt]] - guitar (Hunt replaced Mat Wadsworth briefly before the band's split in 2002, appearing once with the band at their final show on March 15 2002 at the Valve in Wellington)
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==Subsequent Activities==
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Bass player/founder [[Jae Lurman]] has recently resurfaced in the local music scene, playing guitar for instrumental rock band [[Sora Shima]].
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Original drummer [[Mark Seeny]] left the band shortly after the recording of ''Demo 99'' to form [[Daredevil]] with ex-members of local hardcore acts [[Shinkasta]] and [[Arkane]].  Daredevil became a force in their own right, sharing a fiendly rivalry with Misled By Lies. Years later Seeny went on to drum for the highly-acclaimed local outfit [[This Night Creeps]].
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Drummer [[Jamie Saint Merat]] remained with previous band [[Convulse]], then renamed [[Bloodwreath]], who soon transformed into the Auckland-based grindcore/metal band ''Ulcerate'' (Auckland).  He has also since become a member of ''8 Foot Sativa'', and is a well known figure in the New Zealand metal scene.
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Vocalist [[Phil Smathers]] played bass briefly, with [[Bloodwreath]]. now plays bass in hamilton metal band TeamKill.
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Guitarist [[Mat Wadsworth]] left to focus on ''Promise of Bloodshed'' (Auckland).  There is a song by ''Evil Priest'' about him; ''Free Mat Wadsworth''.
  
 
==Releases==
 
==Releases==
* [[Demo 99]] CDR/cassette EP, 1999
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* [[Demo 99]] CDR/cassette EP, 1999 (less than 50 produced and given away/sold)
 
* [[I See Dead People]] compilation on ''Red Scroll Records'' features Misled By Lies' track ''Blank''
 
* [[I See Dead People]] compilation on ''Red Scroll Records'' features Misled By Lies' track ''Blank''
* various out-takes from both unreleased albums ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred'' (2000), ''Sin / Acceptance'' (2002), and earlier demos circulate in mp3 format.  Some are also officially available from the Misled By Lies website.
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* Various out-takes from two unreleased albums, ''The Parallels of Love and Hatred'' (2000) and ''Silence / Acceptance'' (2002), and earlier demos circulated in MP3 format.  Several songs from [[Demo 99]] were available for download from various MP3 music websites. Some short previews are also officially available from the Misled By Lies website.
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==Trivia==
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* ''Demo 99'' was written and recorded within a month of the band forming, after just four rehearsals.
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* Bizzarely, Misled By Lies were invited to play on the Non-Toxic stage at the [[Parachute Festival]] in 2000.  The band made it very clear to the organisers that no member of the band was religious, but were still urged to appear. The band did so, even performing the highly anti-religious song ''Nonexistent'' from Demo 99. The crowd very much enjoyed the performance without realising the potentially insulting content of the screamed lyrics, much to the amusement of the band.
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* During their time with [[Vendetta]], Jae and Adam Lurman were responsible for writing the music to the local hardcore anthem ''Hamtown Smakdown''.  In response to the brothers' ousting from [[Vendetta]], Misled By Lies performed the opening segments of ''[[Hamtown Smakdown]]'' at a concert held at [[the Meteor]] in Hamilton, instead changing the main lyrics to random profanities.
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Latest revision as of 19:47, 27 April 2019

Misled By Lies were a five piece hardcore/metal band formed in April 1999 by brothers Jae and Adam Lurman. They were both formerly in hardcore punk band Vendetta, but decided to pursue a heavier, more 'metal' direction. The group was originally called Selfportrait.

At their peak they were one of the most promising hardcore/metal bands in New Zealand, attracting international label interest and signing first to USA's 105 Records, then to Austria's Burning Season Records.

Bio[edit]

The band recorded two albums, but never released either. The first, The Parallels of Love and Hatred, which drew heavily from the downtuned offerings of Sepultura and Disembodied, was recorded in 2000. It was scheduled for release on start-up label 105 Records, but days before it was due to be pressed the band had a sudden change of heart, cancelled the pressing and cut all ties with the label. The band stated that 105 Records had continually stalled the album's release, during which time they had already begun working on exciting new material that they claimed rendered all previous works obsolete. However, a number of tracks from The Parallels of Love and Hatred were leaked over the internet.

The second self-recorded MBL album Silence / Acceptance, signed in advance to Austrian label Burning Season Records, suffered from numerous lineup changes during the recording process and was never entirely completed.

Misled By Lies parted ways in August 2002, issuing the statement, "A lot of bands part due to "creative differences", however, Misled was a combination of just about every problem a band could face".

Members[edit]

Original Lineup


Later Lineup

  • Mat Wadsworth - lead guitar (joined after The Parallels of Love and Hatred) (previously of Promise of Bloodshed (Auckland))
  • Michael Hoggard - guitar/bass (previously of Convulse; Widely regarding as the 6th member of the band, Hoggard filled in on guitar/bass duties during absenses of other members)
  • Steven Hunt - guitar (Hunt replaced Mat Wadsworth briefly before the band's split in 2002, appearing once with the band at their final show on March 15 2002 at the Valve in Wellington)

Subsequent Activities[edit]

Bass player/founder Jae Lurman has recently resurfaced in the local music scene, playing guitar for instrumental rock band Sora Shima.

Original drummer Mark Seeny left the band shortly after the recording of Demo 99 to form Daredevil with ex-members of local hardcore acts Shinkasta and Arkane. Daredevil became a force in their own right, sharing a fiendly rivalry with Misled By Lies. Years later Seeny went on to drum for the highly-acclaimed local outfit This Night Creeps.

Drummer Jamie Saint Merat remained with previous band Convulse, then renamed Bloodwreath, who soon transformed into the Auckland-based grindcore/metal band Ulcerate (Auckland). He has also since become a member of 8 Foot Sativa, and is a well known figure in the New Zealand metal scene.

Vocalist Phil Smathers played bass briefly, with Bloodwreath. now plays bass in hamilton metal band TeamKill.

Guitarist Mat Wadsworth left to focus on Promise of Bloodshed (Auckland). There is a song by Evil Priest about him; Free Mat Wadsworth.

Releases[edit]

  • Demo 99 CDR/cassette EP, 1999 (less than 50 produced and given away/sold)
  • I See Dead People compilation on Red Scroll Records features Misled By Lies' track Blank
  • Various out-takes from two unreleased albums, The Parallels of Love and Hatred (2000) and Silence / Acceptance (2002), and earlier demos circulated in MP3 format. Several songs from Demo 99 were available for download from various MP3 music websites. Some short previews are also officially available from the Misled By Lies website.

Trivia[edit]

  • Demo 99 was written and recorded within a month of the band forming, after just four rehearsals.
  • Bizzarely, Misled By Lies were invited to play on the Non-Toxic stage at the Parachute Festival in 2000. The band made it very clear to the organisers that no member of the band was religious, but were still urged to appear. The band did so, even performing the highly anti-religious song Nonexistent from Demo 99. The crowd very much enjoyed the performance without realising the potentially insulting content of the screamed lyrics, much to the amusement of the band.
  • During their time with Vendetta, Jae and Adam Lurman were responsible for writing the music to the local hardcore anthem Hamtown Smakdown. In response to the brothers' ousting from Vendetta, Misled By Lies performed the opening segments of Hamtown Smakdown at a concert held at the Meteor in Hamilton, instead changing the main lyrics to random profanities.

External Links[edit]

Official Website

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