HEAD 1ST ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
HEAD 1ST is an alternative metal band based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Blending nu-metal textures with aggressive riffs since 2022, they are defining a new sound in the Australian heavy scene.
LOCATION
Gold Coast, AustraliaGENRE
Alt Metal / Nu-Metal / PunkCONTACT
Todd: 0449 127 666Email: contact@head1st.band
Email: head1st2022@gmail.com
MEMBERS
- TODD // Vocals
- DAVE // Guitar
- PAUL // Guitar
- STRUTTO // Bass
- GEOFF // Drums
TAGLINE
Spawned from the moshpits of Queensland’s heavy music scene, HEAD 1ST delivers a volatile and authentic blend of nu-metal textures, crushing riffs, and punk attitude that captures the raw intensity of frustration and resilience - fast, heavy, and straight to the point.
SHORT BIO
HEAD 1ST
cuts through the noise with a sound that is as raw as it is ferocious.
Hailing from the Gold Coast / Brisbane region, this five-piece powerhouse
was born from a shared history in the moshpit, uniting with a singular
goal: to create music that is fast, heavy, and devoid of filler.
Blending the bounce and groove of nu-metal with the raw urgency of punk,
HEAD 1ST
tackles themes of personal struggle and social resistance without
pretension. With a growing catalogue of high-octane tracks like
"Love & Violence",
"Mean Machine", and
"Such is Life (feat. Candice Dianna)",
the band has already secured local industry awards and online radio
airplay.
HEAD 1ST
is currently capitalizing on their momentum with a new digital presence
and a string of live shows designed to level up the local heavy scene.
LONG BIO
HEAD 1ST:
From the Pit to the Stage
There is a difference between playing heavy music and living it.
HEAD 1ST
was spawned from the moshpits of every metal and punk show that ever
mattered. Based out of the Gold Coast / Brisbane region, the band
represents the convergence of five musicians who decided to stop watching
from the floor and start commanding the stage.
Refusing to be pigeonholed into a single sub-genre,
HEAD 1ST
curates a sonic assault that fuses aggressive riffage with distinct
nu-metal textures and an undeniable punk attitude. It is a sound that is
fast, heavy, and straight to the point - music written for the listener
who wants to move.
Frontman
TODD
leads the charge with a vocal delivery that navigates the spectrum of
aggression, backed by a dual-guitar attack from guitarists
DAVE
and
PAUL
that provides both crushing weight and melodic nuance. The rhythm
section, comprised of bassist
STRUTTO
and percussionist
GEOFF
locks in the groove that gives the band its signature bounce.
Lyrically, the band explores the grit of reality, diving into themes of
personal struggle and social attitude. Anthems like
"Love & Violence",
fan-favourite
"Mean Machine",
and online sensation
"Such is Life (feat. Candice Dianna)"
serve as a testament to their ethos: confront the struggle, but keep the
energy high.
With a history of energetic live performances, industry recognition, and
steadily growing numbers on streaming platforms,
HEAD 1ST
is shifting gears. The launch of their new web platform marks a new era
of professional focus as they look to bring their moshpit-bred chaos to
festivals and larger venues across Australia.
RECENT MUSIC
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WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:
"It’s exciting that a city like the Gold Coast can harbour artists like
HEAD 1ST
producing world-class metal. If you like your riffs on the heavy side,
you’ll love
HEAD 1ST." -
Gold Coast Music Network
ONLINE FEATURED TRACK:
"Mean Machine
hits fast, heavy, and straight to the point. It captures the intense
frustration of life pushing you to the brink, urging listeners to resist
negativity and find power in the chaos."
