Heavy on the metal battle props

HEAVY metal band Barbarion is preparing to play at Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge on Friday 29 July.
The seven members of the Australian band came together in 2007 and started performing in 2008.
Since then, Barbarion’s extraordinary stage shows and catchy songs have been steadily winning over Australian audiences.
Barbarion always delivers a highly entertaining and theatrical performance.
The shows incorporate fire, smoke, skulls, weapons and other battle and heavy metal themed props.
On top of this, each member brings to the stage their own barbaric identity, inspired by barbarians from various times and places – leather, flesh, fur, war paint, helmets, drinking horns – it’s all there and the resulting spectacle is not soon forgotten.
The band comprises two larger-than-life frontmen, three hairy guitarists, bass and drums.
The music appeals to metal and non-metal fans alike.
It is entertaining and uplifting, and draws from traditional champions of metal and hard rock such as Iron Maiden, Manowar, Megadeth and AC/DC.
Notable moments in Barbarion’s recent history include:
* Playing the Big Day Out, Meredith Music Festival and Boogie Music Festival in 2011;
* Supporting international touring bands Alestorm (2013), Andrew WK (2011), Pulled Apart by Horses (2011) and Jeff the Brotherhood (2010);
* Appearing on the Australian music trivia show Spics and Specs in 2012;
* Releasing its most comprehensive album to date, Ram the World, in 2013 and,
* Completing its first successful tour of Europe in 2013.
Barbarion has played many successful club shows in Australia and has built a reputation for entertaining, participative performances.