Darker Half play METAL: drawing on the roots of classic heavy metal, they have been inspired by thrash, power, death, speed and more to build a unique style all their own. Darker Half come from Sydney Australia. The band is based around the dual guitars of Vo Simpson and Brad Dickson. The guitar harmonies of Vo and Brad intertwine searing lead breaks with Vo’s screaming power vocals and brutal doom growl across the solid yet adventurous bass and drums of Simon Hamilton and Dom Simpson.

The band has existed since 2005 playing shows throughout Sydney and regularly visiting major cities on the east coast playing with many of Australias most renowned metal acts including Mortal Sin, Vanishing Point, Lord, Alarum, Black Majesty, Eyefear, Voyager and many more.

In early 2009 they released their debut album ‘Duality’ followed by an Australian East Coast headline tour in March to promote the CD. Since the album’s release the band have received a solid amount of radio play and multiple showings of their film clips ‘Take The Plunge’ and ‘Helpless’ in Australia and overseas.

In June 2009 Darker Half we’re selected to support Iron Maidens original vocalist Paul Di’anno on his East Coast tour of Australia which in turn lead them score a national tour with Metal/Prog Legends Queensryche in August 2009.

The band capped off the year playing at Screamfest 2009, the biggest melting pot of International & local metal acts our country ever seen, playing along side acts such as Cynic, Sonata Arctica, Edguy, Dark Funeral and more.

So far 2010 has seen the band touring interstate playing headline shows at many of the countries favorite venues plus filming for their own Live DVD for release at an undisclosed date.

Keep an eye on these guys because they’re not going anywhere.

Tour Dates:
10 Jul 2010 The Manning Bar,Sydney NSW. Sydney, NSW
17 Jul 2010 Adelaide Adelaide, SA
14 Aug 2010 Lewisham Hotel, Sydney, NSW
28 Aug 2010 The Step Inn, Brisbane Fortitude Valley, QLD