Mammal (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1 March 2006 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live recordings |
Mammal is a band originating from Australia, established in Melbourne in March 2006. They swiftly made their mark on the national music landscape. Shortly after their formation, they recorded their initial self-titled EP. Their first live album, Vol:1 The Aural Underground, captured a sold-out performance at The Evelyn Hotel on 2 February 2007, just four months into their touring schedule. Additionally, they released a three-track single titled "Slaves/Nagasaki in Flames." On 21 April 2008, the band commenced recording their debut studio album, The Majority, which was released in August 2008 and reached No. 51 on the ARIA Albums Chart by early September. Songs such as "Hell Yeah!," "New Breed Judas," and "Slaves" enjoyed frequent rotation on the Australian radio station Triple J.
2006
Mammal came together in March 2006 when Ezekiel Ox, formerly of Full Scale, joined forces with Pete Williamson—known from Pete Murray's Stonemasons—who had been collaborating with bassist Nick Adams. Completing the lineup with drummer Zane Rosanoski, the group began performing extensively soon after formation, quickly building a dedicated audience. Midway through 2006, they recorded their debut EP at Sing Sing Studios, which significantly enhanced their profile.
2007
Throughout 2007, Mammal maintained an active performance schedule and recorded their first live album, Vol 1: The Aural Underground, during a show on 2 February; it was released on 1 September. The band secured appearances at prominent Australian festivals and increased their live engagements. They also issued the single "Slaves/Nagasaki in Flames," which included a live track titled "Hollywood Shrine." On 20 November, recording sessions for their first studio album began.
2008–2009
At the outset of 2008, Mammal had established themselves as one of Australia's premier live performers. They appeared at Melbourne's "Big Day Out" festival and supported KISS during their Brisbane concert in February. Recording for their studio album started at Sing Sing Studios on 21 April, culminating in the release of The Majority on 30 August 2008. The album debuted at No. 51 on the ARIA Albums chart and climbed to No. 2 on the independent AIR chart. Their single "Smash the Piñata" received airplay on Triple J, and its music video was prominently featured on UK’s Scuzz TV channel.
Mammal performed at Bassinthegrass festivals in both 2007 and 2008. Towards the end of 2008, they completed three tours: supporting the "Smash the Piñata" single, launching their album, and an extensive tour that included regional venues promoting The Majority. They concluded the year by winning Best Live Band at the Music Oz awards for independent artists. In 2009, Mammal headlined the Peaches and Cream Festival along the Murray River and took part in all Australian dates of the Big Day Out Festival tour. Their touring schedule also included multiple national circuits and a two-week UK stint with sold-out performances in London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Before disbanding, they were developing material for a follow-up studio album.
On 5 September 2009, Mammal released a live CD/DVD titled Vol 2: Systematic/Automatic, coinciding with plans for a UK tour supporting The Answer, who are known for touring with AC/DC.
Disbandment
On October 31, 2009, Mammal communicated through their newsletter the cancellation of all upcoming tours and confirmed the band's dissolution, attributing the split to enduring personal, political, musical, and business conflicts. It is thought that an incident during a performance in Auckland, where a fan damaged the kick drum skin, intensified internal tensions that contributed to the group's breakup.
Reformation (2017–present)
Mammal revealed on August 8, 2017, that they would perform their first concert in almost eight years, set for October 27, 2017, in Melbourne. Following a sold-out show at Max Watts, the band announced a brief tour scheduled for late December.
In May 2018, Mammal unveiled their first new recordings since 2009: a digital double-A side single titled "Community," which was released alongside a music video for the title track and the song "Virtue Signalling," previously featured during their December tour. Additionally, they announced a tour running from June through September.
Associated ventures
Ezekiel Ox is involved with Over-Reactor, Full Scale, Superheist, and also leads his solo rock endeavor under his own name.
Pete Williamson and Zane Rosanoski established the blues-rock group Black Devil Yard Boss with bassist Michael "Big D" Davids.
Nick Adams collaborates with Hugo Tremayne and Ben Ellingworth in the electronic/rock ensemble Sub Atari Knives. He is also active in Warflags and Machine Gun Tongues and serves as a session bassist for Clairy Browne.
Zane Rosanoski performs with East York.
Band members
- Ezekiel Ox – lead vocals
- Pete Williamson – guitar
- Zane Rosanoski – drums and percussion
- Kade Turner – bass guitar
Previous members
- David Ward – drums
- Nick Adams – bass guitar
Studio albums
| Album title | Release information | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ||
| The Majority |
|
51 |
Live recordings
| Album title | Release data |
|---|---|
| Vol 1: The Aural Underground |
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| Vol 2: Systematic/Automatic |
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EPs
| Title | Release information |
|---|---|
| Mammal |
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Singles
| Title | Year released | Associated album |
|---|---|---|
| "Slaves/Nagasaki in Flames" | 2007 | non-album single |
| "Smash the Piñata" | 2008 | The Majority |
| "The Majority" | ||
| "Community" | 2018 | Community (Single) |
| "Dead" | Dead (Single) | |
| "Crime Scene" | 2022 | Crime Scene (Single) |
| "The War" | The War (Single) |