Dream On Dreamer (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Dream On Dreamer is a Melbourne-based Australian alternative metalcore quartet, established in 2009.
The group has released two EPs and five
2011–2012: Heartbound
Following their contracts with Rise Records and UNFD, Dream On Dreamer launched their first full-length album, Heartbound, on 21 August 2011. The record, produced by Cameron Mizell—renowned for collaborations with This Romantic Tragedy, Sleeping with Sirens, and A Skylit Drive—reached #38 on the Australian Albums Charts and received a nomination for the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.
In July 2011, the band took part in Avenged Sevenfold's Welcome to the Family Tour across Australia, stepping in for Sevendust. By October, they were touring alongside We Came as Romans and The Devil Wears Prada on the Dead Throne Australia Tour, also supporting Saving Grace in New Zealand. Their performances extended to European venues with Memphis May Fire and the Color Morale, covering Belgium, Germany, France, the UK, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Between January and February 2012, Dream On Dreamer toured the United States as supporting acts for Attack Attack!, Sleeping with Sirens, The Ghost Inside, and Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!. Subsequently, they expanded into Japan’s market alongside We Came As Romans and Crossfaith, appearing at Osaka's Scream Out Festival. In March, they made their debut at Australia's Soundwave Festival, complemented by side shows featuring Underoath. Their Homebound Tour occurred from August to September 2012 with support from In Hearts Wake, Like Moths to Flames, and Hand of Mercy.
A "tour edition" reissue of Heartbound followed, featuring additional tracks and a documentary DVD. November brought the announcement of founding member McLeod’s exit due to family priorities. Later that year, the band joined the lineup for the Mayhem Tour alongside In Fear and Faith, Make Them Suffer, and Saviour. Daniel Jungwirth stepped in as bassist replacing McLeod.
2013: Loveless
Early 2013 saw Zachary Britt from the Dream, the Chase join Dream On Dreamer as rhythm guitarist and clean vocalist. During March and April, they toured Europe supporting acts such as Abandon All Ships, No Bragging Rights, and For the Fallen Dreams. Their sophomore album, Loveless, was globally released on 28 June 2013 through UNFD, peaking at #29 on the ARIA Albums Chart for one week. Between 12 and 18 July, they supported both A Day to Remember and The Devil Wears Prada during their Australian tour dates. September marked their second Japanese tour appearance. Around this time, drummer Aaron Fiocca was diagnosed with cancer, resulting in several performances without him.
At October’s close, Dream On Dreamer headlined their Loveless Tour across Australia with support from A Skylit Drive, No Bragging Rights, and Hellions. Later that year, they joined forces with Palisades (band) as opening acts for Silverstein (band) on a European tour.
2014–2019: Songs of Soulitude, It Comes and Goes
At the start of 2014, Dream On Dreamer commenced creating their third studio album, Songs of Soulitude, which was eventually released in 2015. They participated once more in the Soundwave Festival in early 2014. In April of that year, Daniel Jungwirth exited the band and was succeeded by Chris Shaw, previously a guitarist for House vs. Hurricane.
During June 2014, Dream On Dreamer toured across Australia with Being as an Ocean, acting as support for In Hearts Wake on their Earthwalker Tour.
The single "Darkness Brought Me Here" was unveiled on 8 August 2014, followed by the release of "Don't Lose Your Heart" on 15 June 2015.
To promote their fourth album titled It Comes and Goes, released on 25 May 2018, the band embarked on a tour bearing the same name.
2020–2022: What If I Told You It Doesn't Get Better, breakup
On 9 February 2020, Dream On Dreamer declared their disbandment after eleven years together, explaining that they wished to prioritize their personal lives.
Their final record, What If I Told You It Doesn't Get Better, was released on 10 April 2020. A farewell tour initially scheduled for that year was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023: reunion shows and future activity
The band announced reunion performances on Instagram on 12 June 2023, marking the tenth anniversary of their second album, Loveless.
Later, on 3 August 2023, they expressed intentions to continue operating on a smaller scale, leaving open possibilities for additional live appearances or new material.
Musical style
The British publication Rock Sound characterized their debut record as "anchored in metalcore yet enriched with complex arrangements, melody, and electronic elements."
Their sophomore album, Loveless, showcased a shift toward a more melodic approach with reduced use of electronic samples. This change was partially influenced by Daniel Jungwirth’s transition from keyboards to bass guitar and his use of backtracking to manage electronic components.
All lyrics were penned by vocalist Marcel Gadacz.
Band members
Current members
- Marcel Gadacz – unclean vocals (2008–present), clean vocals (2014–present), drums (2018–present)
- Callan Orr – lead guitar (2008–present), backing vocals (2013–present)
- Zachary Britt – rhythm guitar, clean vocals, piano, keyboards (2013–present)
- Chris Shaw – bass (2014–present)
Former members
- Michael "McCoy" McLeod – bass, clean vocals (2008–2012)
- Luke Domic – rhythm guitar (2008–2013)
- Daniel "Deej" Jungwirth – keyboards, synthesizers, piano, samples (2008–2013); bass (2012–2014)
- Aaron Fiocca – drums (2008–2015)
- Dylan Kuiper – drums (2015–2018)
Timeline
Albums
| Year | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| 2011 | Heartbound | 39 |
| 2013 | Loveless
|
28 |
| 2015 | Songs of Soulitude
|
29 |
| 2018 | It Comes and Goes
|
34 |
| 2020 | What If I Told You It Doesn't Get Better
|
29 |
EPs
| Year | EP Information |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Sails Set, Armada
|
| 2010 | Hope
|
ARIA Music Awards
Since 1987, the ARIA Music Awards have been held annually by the Australian Recording Industry Association to honor outstanding achievements in various Australian music categories.
! |- | 2011 || Heartbound || ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album || ||
Music Victoria Awards
Established in 2006, the Music Victoria Awards recognize excellence in the music scene of Victoria each year.
! |- | 2018 | It Comes and Goes | Best Heavy Album | |