Godnose
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Godnose are an Australian metalcore band
from Brisbane, Queensland in Australia
. They formed in 1995. The name was an early name for ascorbic acid
/vitamin c used by its discoverer Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
not long after he isolated the substance for the first time.
They have played at: Overcranked
II Metalfest (2002), Sydney Hardcore Superbowl (1997), 4ZZZFM Market Day (1996, 1997, 1999) and Big Day Out
(Qld 1999).
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from Brisbane, Queensland in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. They formed in 1995. The name was an early name for ascorbic acid
Ascorbic acid
Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form of vitamin C. The name is derived from a- and scorbutus , the...
/vitamin c used by its discoverer Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Albert Szent-Györgyi
Albert Szent-Györgyi de Nagyrápolt was a Hungarian physiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1937. He is credited with discovering vitamin C and the components and reactions of the citric acid cycle...
not long after he isolated the substance for the first time.
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They have played at: Overcranked
Overcranked
Overcranked is Australia's biggest punk, rock and metal music festival presented by Rave Magazine. It was first held in 2001. The 2007 edition occurred on 24 March at RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane.-2007 lineup:*Helmet*The Butterfly Effect...
II Metalfest (2002), Sydney Hardcore Superbowl (1997), 4ZZZFM Market Day (1996, 1997, 1999) and Big Day Out
Big Day Out
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(Qld 1999).
Tour
- Europe (2001 & 2003): Austria, Belgium, England, Germany, Switzerland and Wales
- Australian east coast, and Adelaide
Albums
- Drive Home The Stakes HydropunkHydrofunk RecordsHydrofunk Records is an independent Australian hip hop record label that represents a number of Australian acts including the Resin Dogs and Def Wish Cast.-History:...
(2007) - Seaside Intensity Vortex - Trial and Error (2004)
- Traversing The Newly Drained Swamps - Bullpit Records (Official European tour 2003 release)
- Desolation Within Bleached Confinement - Trial and Error (2002)
- Odessa - Papst Jhonnie Records, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(European vinyl version (2000)) - Odessa - Trial and Error (1999)
- Trucks Won't Go - Bullpit Records/Oracle (1998)
Compilations
- Hangover Heartattack - (Farewell (Germany)/Ataque Sonoro (Portugal)) - an international tribute to Poison IdeaPoison IdeaPoison Idea was an American hardcore punk band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1980. The band originally dissolved in 1993, but has been playing intermittently since 1998.-Formation, 1980's and 90's:...
- Dream Of A World Without...(Extreme Response, Turkey)
- Punk O'Clock III (Care Factor Zero)
- Parade Of The Horribles (Splurt)
- Up Yours (Blue Murder/Shock)
- BRD Punk Rock Terror (Plastic Bomb, Germany)
- 4ZzZFM Hot 100 (Shock)
- Brisbane Calling (Splurt)
- Demanding A World Without Rape And Violence (Shock)
- On The Nod 2000 (Barcode The World)
- Last Call For Unity (Barcode The World)
- Heaps Of Brisbane Punk Bands (Splurt)
- Surphytum 3 body-boarding video