Extortion (band)

Extortion is an Australian hardcore punk band from Perth, Western Australia. Formed in 2005, they are active in the Australian hardcore scene. They are heavily influenced by powerviolence bands such as Siege, Negative FX, No Comment and Infest[1] however the band considers themselves a Hardcore band with a Powerviolence influence.[2]

Extortion
Extortion's logo designed by vocalist Rohan Harrison
Background information
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
GenresHardcore punk, thrashcore, powerviolence
Years active2005 – present
LabelsEerie Stratum, Deep Six Records, Resist, Hate Ape Productions, Way Back When Records, Shortfuse Records, Regurgitated Semen Records, Distort, Coffin Cut Records
Associated actsNapalm Death, Suffer
Members
  • Rohan Harrison
  • Milky
  • Jay Kinkade
  • Louis Dunstan

Discography
Demo[3]
  • Extortion (2005, Eerie Stratum)
  • Demo (2010, Coffin Cut Records)
EPs[3]
  • Control (2007, Deep Six Records)
  • Terminal Cancer (2009, Way Back When Records, Shortfuse Records)
Studio albums[4]
  • Degenerate (2006, Common Bond Records, Deep Six Records)
  • Sick (2007, Common Bond Records, Deep Six Records)
  • Loose Screws (2010, Deep Six Records, Resist Records)
Other releases[3]
  • Extortion / Agents Of Abhorrence (2008)
  • Do The Bonobo Bop!(Rupture) / Extortion (2008)
  • Extortion / Jed Whitey (2009)
  • Extortion / Septic Surge (2009)
  • Extortion / I.S. For Household (2010)
  • Extortion / Cold World (2012)
  • Get Fucked 5" (2011)

Band members

Current members

  • Rohan Harrison – lead vocals
  • Jay Kinkade – guitars
  • Milky – drums
  • Louis Dunstan – bass

Past members

  • Rhys Davies – drums
  • Brendan – bass
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References
  1. "Extortion". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  2. Robt (4 August 2008). "You Breed Like Rats: New interview with EXTORTION..." youbreedlikerats.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  3. "Extortion (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  4. "Extortion (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
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