Biography
It is difficult to categorise the sound of Grey Daturas from Melbourne, Australia, however, they are best described as an improvisational, instrumental, noise-rock trio. Since their earliest shows in 2001 the band has been celebrated as one of the loudest and most uncompromising live acts in their homeland. As for influences, they couldn’t be any more varied and include The Stooges, Earth, John Coltrane, Cluster, John Cage, Darkthrone and d.n.a.
The band began improvising live soundtracks to 16mm film projections, however, since losing their permanent film
projectionist, they have developed a style which works equally well with or without visual accompaniment. Due to the improvisational nature of the band their live shows are where they are best represented and no two shows are ever alike. Whether they are recording or performing live, Grey Daturas aim to create the most ear blistering and earth crushing music possible. For Grey Daturas a major emphasis is placed upon pushing their musical concept at maximum volume.
In past Australian shows Grey Daturas have played alongside acclaimed artists such as Isis, Electric Wizard, Dismember, Neil Hamburger, Clann Zu,
Jakob, Oren Ambarchi (SunnO)))), d. Yellow Swans, and Kim Salmon (the Scientists).
Touring is a major point of focus for Grey Daturas. From May 2005 to June 2005 the band arranged an extensive two month tour of the U.S.A. which featured 35 shows across 25 cities, playing along side the likes of Sunn O))), Wolf Eyes, Residual Echoes, Sightings, d. Yellow Swans, and Coughs. They have also completed their 4th Australia wide tour visiting all major Australian cities including: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart, and Perth.