Hand of Mercy

Hand Of Mercy
Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres Hardcore Punk, Post Hardcore, Melodic Hardcore
Years active 2007 - Present
Labels UNFD
Associated acts Northlane, Buried In Verona, Dream On, Dreamer
Website http://www.facebook.com/handofmercy
Members Scott Bird
Joshua Campiao
Adam Mclean
Cullum Jensen Mackinnon
Dawson Michaels
Past members Josh Zimmer
Adam van den Crust

Hand Of Mercy is an Australian hardcore band from Sydney, New South Wales, formed in 2007.[1] Now signed to the UNFD label. Hand of Mercy released three full-length albums, and two EPs, and toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally.

Formation, Trash the Party and Scum of the Earth (2007 - 2010)

Hand of Mercy formed when guitarist Adam Mclean and friend drummer Josh Zimmer started playing together. The pair advertised for musicians with similar influences and found guitarist Joshua Campiao. At a Parkway Drive show Josh Zimmer met Scott Bird and invited him to audition as a vocalist. Bird then introduced his friend Adam van den Crust, a bassist.

For several years Hand of Mercy played at hardcore venues around the Sydney , and appeared at youth centres throughout the state. They began appearing as opening acts for established groups. They released two EP's Trash the Party and Scum of the Earth in 2007 and 2008 respectively. In 2010 Hand of Mercy were hired to play the annual Resist Records Sydney Hardcore Festival.

The Fallout (2011)

Hand of Mercy's first album, The Fallout was released through Dogfight Records and the band toured in March 2011 to promote the record. Zimmer announced his departure from the band and his drumming duties were passed on to Cullum Jensen CJ Mackinnon. The band went on to play with the group A Day to Remember at the Big Top in Luna Park.[2] In August 2011 Hand of Mercy supported For the Fallen Dreams and were then joined well-known band Parkway Drive on the 'Sick Summer' tour in December.

Last Lights (2012)

In 2012 Hand of Mercy traveled to the USA and recorded in Cape Cod, Massachusetts with producer Shane Frisby. In June 2012 van den Crust left the band and was replaced by his friend Dawson Michaels.[3] Shortly after, the band signed with UNFD, which released the second studio album 'Last Lights' on August 17.[4][5][6] 'Last Lights' spent a week on the Australian Albums Chart at number 44. By August the band were touring again supporting UNFD label mates Dream On, Dreamer nationwide.

In 2013 Hand of Mercy toured throughout Australia, Europe[7][8] and the UK. In January the band supported Deez Nuts and Comeback Kid in the annual Australian nationwide Boys of Summer Tour.[9] This was followed by an overseas support spot in April for Bleeding Through on their European and UK Farewell Europe tour including dates on the Hit The Deck festival.[10] Returning to Australia, Hand of Mercy appeared in the mini festival Destroy The Music in May with The Ghost Inside.[11]

In 2014, Bird left the band,[5] and the group recorded an album, Resolve, with a new vocalist, Nick Bellringer.[12][13] and a video for the track Desperate Measures in 2014.[14] They released a single, Axis, ahead of time to promote the album.[15]

In 2015, Campiao left to join the Hellions; however, the band continued performing and touring.[16]

Hand of Mercy have announced plans to break up after a final show on January 30, 2016 at Sydney’s Strike Hard Festival, when they will be joined by former vocalist Scott Bird.[17]

Band members

Final Lineup
  • Scott Bird - Vocals (2007 - 2014, 2015–2016)
  • Adam Mclean - Guitar (2007–2016)
  • Cullum Jensen (CJ) Mackinnon - Drums (2011–2016)
  • Dawson Michaels - Bass Guitar (2012–2016)
Former members
  • Joshua Zimmer - Drums (2007 - 2011)
  • Adam van den Crust - Bass Guitar (2007 - 2012)
  • Joshua Campiao - Guitar (2007 - 2015)
  • Nick Bellringer - Vocals (2014 - 2015)

Member timeline

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Dawson of Hand Of Mercy". July 3, 2013 · The Wellz Street Journal, Andrew Bromley
  2. ↑ "A Day To Remember Underoath Soundwave Touring".
  3. ↑ "HAND OF MERCY Signs with Unified; Get New Bassist".
  4. ↑ "Feature: Hand of Mercy". BMA Magazine, 4 December 2012 | Author: Baz Ruddick
  5. 1 2 "Review: Hand Of Mercy at Fowlers Live". Chucking a Mosh, November 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Hand of Mercy - Last Lights (2012)". Austin Richburg ~ Me Gusta Reviews
  7. ↑ GIG REVIEW – Impericon: Never Say Die Tour 2013 | Relive The Music
  8. ↑ Est.1987: The Impericon Never Say Die! 2013 Tour // Review, Manchester Club Academy
  9. ↑ "Boys of Summer Tour 2013".
  10. ↑ "This Or The Apocalypse To Support Bleeding Through On Final European Tour".
  11. ↑ "Photo Gallery: Destroy Music feat. The Ghost Inside + Emmure + Antagonist A.D + Hand Of Mercy - Metro Theatre (30.05.13)". The AU Review June 2, 2013 - 4:50pm — Gwendolyn Lee
  12. ↑ "Hand Of Mercy – “Resolve” Album Review". Planet Loud, Nov 12, 2014 Graham Finney
  13. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Hand of Mercy – Resolve". Bring the Noise, Craig Roxburgh.
  14. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "Hand Of Mercy (Rise Records) release "Desperate Measures" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "HAND OF MERCY have released the video for new single ‘Axis’". Metalmouth, by Fox James October 24, 2014
  16. ↑ "Gig Review: Hand Of Mercy + Prepared Like A Bride, Melbourne". Heavy, June 29, 2015 Robyn Morrison
  17. ↑ Williams, Tom. "Hand Of Mercy To Break Up After Reuniting With Former Frontman". musicfeeds. Retrieved 2 January 2016.

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