BISON DROP NEW SINGLE 'BEGIN AGAIN', ANNOUNCE 'PERFECT MISTAKES' EP ON MAY 28
'PERFECT MISTAKES' EP PRODUCED BY SAM BASSAL FROM OCEAN GROVE
BISON RETURNS WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS AFTER LONG HIATUS
What happens when you’re locked in isolation during a global pandemic? You get the band back together. BISON were kind of a big deal in the ‘first-wave’ of nu-metal in Australia, circa 1998 – 2005 - and now they return in 2021, with a new sound crafted with input from producer Sam Bassal (Ocean Grove). A classic heavy-groove sound with a face-lift for 2021.
They return with the announcement that they will be releasing their new EP 'Perfect Mistakes' on Friday May 28 and will be available for pre-order this Friday, April 9 available at http://ffm.to/bison_perfectmistakes. The first single from it, 'Begin Again' will drop online on the same day at https://ffm.to/bison_ba!
Daniel Edwards from Bison says that new single Begin Again is about being "...tormented by regrets and mistakes. These can ruin us, or we can learn from them and reset. We all feel like outsiders sometimes, and sometimes we want to be further away from everything."
First time round back in the day, they found themselves touring and sharing stages with the likes of Hed (pe) (USA), Hoobastank (USA), The White Stripes (USA), COG, Karnivool, Sunk Loto, Grinspoon, Superheist, The Butterfly Effect and 28 Days, and playing festivals like Vans Warped and the Australian X-Games at Homebush Stadium.
BISON formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1997 when drummer Eddie and former guitarist Calksi were inspired by the nu-metal and alt-rock OG’s of the day, like Korn, Helmet, Sepultura, Incubus etc, bringing hip-hop and heavy music together. The recruits of bassist Amos and vocalist Brens soon followed. BISON quickly established itself within the Melbourne heavy music scene, bringing high energy shows & Rap/Rock tunes with wide appeal to the all-ages, festival and pub/club circuit.
BISON recorded its debut EP ‘Within Earshot’ with ARIA nominated producer DW Norton (Superheist) which lead to the band being signed to Shock Records, through heavy label ‘Faultline Records’. The EP created waves within the heavy community & music press. First Single ‘Hard to Take’ received triple J attention as well as regular play on Triple M and community radio.
In late 2005 hit the Studio again to record its Third EP ‘DEMO’ - tragically these songs were never released and the very limited pressing is now sought after by fans worldwide. At that point, the tyranny of the road, the evolution of life, lead to the band taking a break. That break lasted 14 years. The disappointment of never releasing ‘DEMO’ plagued the members, knowing that ultimately there was some unfinished business for a band that exploded onto the scene, but left with a deafening silence. There was never a ‘final show’ moment.
In early 2019, all of the members of BISON agreed it was time to jam again. Uploading their back catalogue of music to digital platforms sparked a fire. Without expectation, the 5 members found themselves in a rehearsal studio, 4 hours later, BISON had written ‘Begin Again’ the return single & the comeback was ratified……. there was life in the old dog yet!
Flash forward to 2021 and the BISON line-up has grown up with the tyranny of time. Thematically ‘Perfect Mistakes’ Explore’s the lessons learned from separation, death, addiction, the pressures of life & all that comes with experience. Listeners can really connect with these new tunes. The six track EP is comprised of 5 new songs, and 1 re-recorded track from ‘DEMO’.
Bison are back - their new EP Perfect Mistakes will be released into the world on Friday May 28th and can be pre-ordered/pre-saved at http://ffm.to/bison_perfectmistakes from this Friday. New Single 'Begin Again' will be released on all digital stores and streaming platforms on Friday April 9 and is available at http://ffm.to/bison_BA.