Ironstone (band)
IRONSTONE | |
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| File:Ironstonebandmembers.jpg Ironstone band members 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Website | https://ironstoneband.com/ |
| Members |
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| Past members | see #Members |
Ironstone (commonly styled as IRONSTONE) are an Australian progressive deathcore band, which formed in Bendigo in 2016.[4] The band have independently released three extended plays (EPs), Prophecy (2020), The Place I Cannot Find (2022) and A Shadow of My Former Self (2025).
As from 2026 they comprise founding lead vocalist and main songwriter Edward Warren,[5] and his brother Perry Warren on guitar, who have been joined by Samuel Angove on bass guitar, Remy Giuliani on guitar and Jackson Whyte on drums.
History
2016–2020: Early years
Ironstone were formed in Bendigo, Victoria, in 2016 by Edward Warren on lead guitar and vocals and his brother Perry Warren on bass guitar.[4][6] Initially knowns as Detention,[4] they played cover versions of material by Van Halen, Audioslave, AC/DC and Metallica before introducing original tracks.[6] The band relocated to Melbourne by 2018 and released material independently, with their debut singles, "Machine" and "Polarity" in early 2019.[7] Their next single, "Bound", appeared in late 2019,[8] It's music video was created and edited by Anne Warren who was their manager,[5][9] and also co-wrote material with Edward Warren.[10]
Ironstone had used various lead vocalists, including Kody Austin and then Victoria K, before Dan Charlton joined in 2019.[4][11] In 2020 the group followed with additional singles "Downpour"[12] and "Hollow".[13] These singles appeared on their debut six-track extended play, Prophecy,[14] which was released in May 2020.[15] During that year the band underwent further line-up changes, including Perry Warren replaced by Oliver Hosking on bass guitar.
2021–2022: The Place I Cannot Find
In October 2022, Ironstone released their second EP, The Place I Cannot Find.[16] It also has six tracks, including three singles co-written by Anne and Edward Warren with Charlton,[17] which had been issued in 2021, "Mr. Struggle",[18] "Shiny Things"[19] and "Brave the Black".[20][21] Aidan Kalms departed the band prior to the EP's release while Charlton left shortly after.
2023–present: New singles to third EP
In June 2023, Ironstone announced a revised line-up:[22] Edward Warren transitioned from guitar to lead vocals, Whyte remained on drums, Perry Warren returned on lead guitar and Sam Angove joined on bass guitar.[23] They issued three singles with this line-up, "Deadly Laser", "Red Hound" and "Death So Grim". In 2024, guitarist Remy Giuliani joined, completing the five-piece line-up.[24]
Ironstone released their third extended play, A Shadow of My Former Self, on 7 November 2025.[25] The band followed with the single, "Handsome Fee" in 2026.[26] Also in 2026, Ironstone supported visiting American deathcore groups, Born of Osiris and Signs of the Swarm on their joint Australian tour.[27]
Members
Current members
- Edward Warren – lead guitar (2016–2020), lead vocals (2023–present)
- Perry Warren – bass guitar (2016–2020), guitar (2023–present)
- Jackson Whyte – drums (2016–present)
- Sam Angove – bass guitar (2023–present)
- Remy Giuliani – guitar (2024-present)
Former members
- Kody Austin – lead vocals (fl. 2016)[4]
- Matthew Taylor – rhythm guitar, vocals (fl. 2016)
- Andy Muller – drums (fl. 2016)[4]
- Stacy Varner – lead vocals
- Harrison Jenner – rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals (fl. 2016)[4]
- Victoria K – lead vocals (2018–2019)[11]
- Aidan Kalms – rhythm guitar, keyboards (2018–2022)
- Dan Charlton – lead vocals (2019–2022)
- Oliver Hosking – bass guitar (2020–2022)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Prophecy |
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| The Place I Cannot Find |
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| A Shadow of My Former Self |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Machine"[7] | non-album single |
| "Polarity"[28] | non-album single | |
| "Bound"[29] | Prophecy | |
| 2020 | "Downpour"[30] | |
| "Hollow"[31] | ||
| 2021 | "Mr. Struggle"[32] | The Place I Cannot Find |
| "Shiny Things"[33] | ||
| "Brave the Black"[34] | ||
| 2023 | "Deadly Laser"[35] | non-album single |
| "Red Hound"[36] | non-album single | |
| 2024 | "Death so Grim"[37] | A Shadow of My Former Self |
| 2025 | "The Innocent Bleed"[38] | |
| "Forge Me Anew"[39] | ||
| "Moments Lost In Time"[40] | ||
| 2026 | "Handsome Fee"[41] | non-album single |
References
- ↑ Hakkala, Teemu (4 July 2025). "Australian deathcore act Ironstone unleashes new single 'Moments Lost in Time'". Chaoszine. Kaaos Digital Group. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Melbourne progressive metalcore outfit Ironstone release searing new single/video 'Deadly Laser'". Metal Roos. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Ironstone". Triple J Unearthed. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Pedler, Chris (30 June 2016). "Ironstone battling on to Band Wars final". Bendigo Advertiser. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chelsea (10 June 2020). "Interview: Edward Warren of Ironstone". Metal Magnitude. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ironstone | Bendigo Band". livemusicscene.com.au. Bendigo, Vic. February 2016. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Giffin, Brian (5 July 2019). "The 'Polarity' of Ironstone | News". Loud. Archived from the original on 7 July 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ (Rockpit) Diggins, Mark (19 November 2019). "Ironstone welcome new frontman with the release of single & video 'Bound'". Rockpit.
- ↑ Peters, Kris. "New Music from Ironstone". Heavy Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Song Catalogue Search Results for 'Bound'". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Carns, Kylie (2019-01-25). "Ironstone Melbourne Metalcore Teenagers Release New Music Video". Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ (Rockpit) Diggins, Mark (16 May 2020). "Prog metal act Ironstone release new video/single 'Downpour'". The Rockpit. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ (Rockpit) Diggins, Mark (16 September 2020). "Progressive metal band Ironstone release new video/Single 'Hollow'".
- ↑ Hurley, Jonathan (19 May 2020). "Ironstone - Prophecy (EP Review)". Metal Roos. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ Lynch, Alex (20 July 2020). "Bendigo's Ironstone deliver high energy, fast-paced metal with their debut EP Prophecy". Forte. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ Eddy, Erin (8 December 2022). "Finding Yourself with Dan & Ed from Ironstone". Heavy Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Song Catalogue Search Results for 'Shiny Things'". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Australian modern prog metallers Ironstone unveil music video for new single 'Mr.Struggle'". Global Metal Apocalypse. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Ironstone Drop 'Shiny Things'". Heavy Magazine. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ Lueders, Michael (12 October 2022). "Melbourne's progressive metal band Ironstone release compelling new single/video 'Brave the Black'". Metal Roos. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Ironstone Release 'Brave the Black'". Heavy Magazine. 2021. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "We're excited to announce the Ironstone line-up". Instagram. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ↑ Lueders, Michael (5 July 2023). "Melbourne progressive metalcore outfit Ironstone release searing new single/video 'Deadly Laser'". Metal Roos. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "We're thrilled to introduce Remy and welcome him to the band!". Instagram. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ van der Zalm, Maurice (22 November 2025). "Ironstone - A Shadow of My Former Self". Rockportaal.nl (in Nederlands). Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Ironstone Deliver Crushing New Single 'Handsome Fee'". Insane Blog. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Born of Osiris - Gig Review & Photo Gallery 19th March @ Max Watts, Melb VIC". Wall of Sound. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Premiere: Melbourne's Ironstone Are 'Bound' to Grab Your Attention with Their Next Era". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Bound' - Single by Ironstone". Bandcamp. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Downpour' - Single by Ironstone". Bandcamp. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Hollow '- Single by Ironstone". Bandcamp. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Mr. Struggle' - Single by Ironstone". Spotify. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Shiny Things' - Single by Ironstone". Spotify. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Brave the Black' - Single by Ironstone". Spotify. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Ironstone (4 July 2023). Ironstone - 'Deadly Laser' (Official Video). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (24 October 2023). Ironstone - 'Red Hound' (Official Video). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (11 November 2024). Ironstone - 'Death so Grim' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (7 November 2025). Ironstone - 'The Innocent Bleed' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (7 November 2025). Ironstone - 'Forge Me Anew' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (3 July 2025). Ironstone - 'Moments Lost in Time' (Official Video). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Ironstone (5 March 2026). Ironstone - 'Handsome Fee' (Official Video). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
