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Dr Colossus

Dr Colossus is an Australian doom metal band from Melbourne.[2] The band mix doom metal with lyrical references to episodes of The Simpsons.[3][4] In May 2021, the band released their second studio album, which debuted at number 16 on the ARIA Charts.[5]

Dr Colossus
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsDeath Mountain Records
MembersJono Colliver
Mike Findlay
Josh Eales
Joel Colliver
Past membersNathan Johnston

History

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2014–2016: Early years and formation

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Jono Colliver and Nathan Johnston met playing in a high school rock band called Emprica and continued playing in bands such as Honeytrap and Kashmere Club for twelve years, prior to forming Dr Colossus.[6] It was on tour in Tasmania with Honeytrap in 2011 that the seeds of what would become Dr Colossus were planted. Colliver recalls, "We were going to start a doom band and we were like, 'What's the heaviest name for this band? What's just a massive, dumb, heavy, big thing?" and after deliberating names such as monolith, colossal or colossus, Colliver said "'Why don't we name the band after Dr Colossus from The Simpsons?'" which led to Johnston saying "Well why don't we just make all the songs about The Simpsons?'"[3][6] Colliver told the ABC that for the next couple of years, the idea of a "Simpsons-themed doom-metal band" refused to dislodge itself from their minds.[6]

In early 2014, Johnston had dedicated his time to Kashmere Club, while Colliver has toured the world as Vance Joy's bassist[3] and during down time, the duo recorded a three-track extended play, titled IV, and distributed it to various music blogs and labels.[3] Germany label Totem Manufacture Records released a limited edition on cassette.[3]

In 2015, another Simpsons-themed metal band, Okilly Dokilly, launched and went viral, with the band recalling "We were like 'Awww, that sucks'. We thought … that was our only chance and they've nabbed it from us."[6]

The band released further singles were released in 2015 which were compiled on the 2016 album, Death Mountain Collection.

2017–present: Studio albums

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In 2017, Colliver and Johnston added a third member, bass player Mike Findlay, and started a crowdfunding campaign that easily eclipsed its target. They recorded their debut album, The Dank which was released in September 2017.[6]

In November 2017, Nathan Johnston died in his sleep.[7] After some grieving time, Colliver and Findlay struggled with the sense there was "some unfinished business with Dr Colossus that Nath would have wanted to be finished" and they called in one of Nathan's longtime friends Josh Eales to take his place on drums, as well as Jono's brother Joel as an extra guitarist, with the idea of playing some tribute shows to honour Nathan's memory.[6]

In July 2019, the band released the single, "Sixty-Six & Six", their first new music in two years and an Australian tour with Okilly Dokilly.[8] "Sixty-Six & Six" tells the tale of Rod and Todd Flanders and their firm stance on not going to church.[9]

In February 2020, the band toured with Okilly Dokilly in Australia.

In March 2021, the band announced the forthcoming released of their second studio album, alongside the single "Pickabar", which references the story of when Homer forgets to pick Bart up from soccer practice.[4] The album was released on 22 May 2021 and debuted at number 16 on the ARIA Charts.

Personnel

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Current members

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  • Jono Colliver – lead vocals, guitar (2014–present)
  • Mike Findlay – bass (2017–present)
  • Josh Eales – drums (2018–present)
  • Joel Colliver – guitar (2018–present)

Former members

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  • Nathan Johnston – drums (2014–2017; his death)[7]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[5]
The Dank —
I'm a Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a Big Butt and My Butt Smells and I Like to Kiss My Own Butt
  • Released: 22 May 2021[11]
  • Label: Dr Colossus
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
 16

Compilation albums

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List of compilation albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Death Mountain Collection
  • Released: September 2016[12]
  • Label: Death Mountain Productions
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
IV
  • Released: 24 July 2014[13]
  • Label: Dr. Colossus, Totem Manufacture Records (TMR03)
  • Formats: digital download, streaming, Cassette (Ltd)[3]

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Shut Up and Eat Your Pinecone!" / "Whack Sabbath"[14] 2015 Death Mountain Collection
"Stupid Sexy Flanders"[15]
"Excellent"[16]
"Sixty-Six & Six"[17] 2019 non-album single
"Pickabar"[18] 2021 I'm a Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a Big Butt and My Butt Smells and I Like to Kiss My Own Butt
"Lard Lad"[19]
"This Christmas (Buy Me Bonestorm or Go To Hell!)"[20] 2022 non-album single

Awards and nominations

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Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Best Heavy Act Dr Colossus Won [21][22]

References

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  1. ^ Sievers, Alex (26 September 2017). "Dr. Colossus: Doom & Stoner Rock Meets The Simpsons On 'The Dank'". The Music. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Dr Colossus JJJ Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Dr. Colossus". Beat Magazine. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Dr. Colossus release new single "Pickabar" and announce new album and East Coast Tour". The Rockpit. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b "SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo debuts at #1 on this week's ARIA Albums Chart". ARIA. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "The Simpsons, doom metal, and the seven stages of grief: The story of Dr Colossus". ABC. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b Williams, Tom (23 November 2017). "Drummer Nathan Johnston of Melbourne Band Dr. Colossus Has Died". Music Feeds. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Aussie 'Simpsons' Themed Doom Rock Band Score HUGE Mural In Melbourne CBD". themusic.com.au. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Tuff Cuff & Death Mountain presents DR. COLOSSUS". moshtix. 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  10. ^ "The Dank by Dr. Colossus". bandcamp. September 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  11. ^ "I'm a Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a Big Butt and My Butt Smells and I Like to Kiss My Own Butt (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Death Mountain Collection by Dr. Colossus". bandcamp. September 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  13. ^ "IV (EP) by Dr. Colossus". bandcamp. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  14. ^ ""Shut Up and Eat Your Pinecone!" / "Whack Sabbath"". BandCamp. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  15. ^ ""Stupid Sexy Flanders"". BandCamp. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Excellent". BandCamp. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  17. ^ "Sixty-Six and Six". Apple Music. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  18. ^ ""Pickabar" – single". Apple Music. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  19. ^ ""Lard Lad" – single". Apple Music. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  20. ^ "This Christmas (Buy Me Bonestorm or Go To Hell!), by Dr. Colossus". Dr. Colossus. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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