FAUX DEFEATED are:
Pete, Gurnid, Dean, Ollie & Luke

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
fauxdefeated.com
myspace.com

REVIEWS:

Give Blood - Issue #1
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Okay kids, today in Home Ec. we are making a 'Faux Defeated', it comes from Melbourne and they started making it back in 2003. If any of you stuff this one up you certainly can't expect to pass your end of term exam. Firstly, let 2 litres of water boil in a frying pan, then we will add the ingredients: start with a pinch of the simplicity of punk, followed by some punk singing and some hardcore screams. Let this sit for a bit and then throw in some hardcore chugging, some cool lyrics and then finish up with some metal melodies and heaviness. Let this sit for another couple of minutes and then pour it into 5 bowls kids. There you have it, 5 tracks of Faux Defeated! Well that's enough silly/lame intro… basically, the music Faux Defeated play feels like the bastard child of various parts of punk, hardcore and metal. I think it's pretty damn cool, the songs flow well and you get a combination of screamed vocals with catchy (but not really melodic) punk singing thrown into a lot of the songs. While I find it hard to compare these dudes to other bands, I think they do sound a lot like ' Into the Valley of Death' era Death by Stereo – like they have a similar sort of vocals and around the same amount of punk and metal sounding parts. I really like the lyrics on this one, there's a great song about a broken friendship, looks like another about conformity and it's cool cause a lot of the songs metaphors that go along the whole 'Burn in Hell' EP name… I like it. If you're a fan of hardcore, metal or punk and you're after something a bit different I definitely recommend this band. They manage to sound fresh and new while still having elements familiar to kids into any of those genres… good shiz.

The Sharp End Zine - Issue #3
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It's hard for me to really make a decision as to what I think this type of band is trying to sound like. In one idea thoughts that they are a metalcore band playing music in the same vein as other melodic acts like As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall spring to mind. From another ideas of bands like Toe To Toe and even Small Brown Bike spring to mind. Hmm a tricky one. First up I can safely say that this is a solid debut EP from the band, a very strong way to enter the ever growing punk, metal and hardcore market. To make my final decision on what the band are like I would have to say that any fan of modern day metal will probably be able to get into this one. 'Burn In Hell' has all the earmarks of a very good metalcore release, high tempos with gallops a plenty, some chuggah thrown in, breakdowns, the odd guitar solo and metal styled vocals. Production wise though sounds as if it was mixed on a punk diet. Perhaps that is why I feel confused when trying to categorise the CD. It's as if the band when writing the material wanted the metal feel with the odd hardcore and punk influences (ie some group chants, the odd punk singing bit) but once the stuff got into the hands of the mixer he put a total punk feel to it. The guitars while heavy aren't quite heavy enough for me, sounding a little more like previously mentioned punk bands. It's funny because I can definitely imagine this album being immediately accessible to the majority of the metalcore kids out there while also being very entertaining for the more punkish, hardcore types. It's probably the first time I can really say that and believe it. Perhaps being signed to Premier Australian punk label Pee Records has anything to do with it? Who knows. All I know is that all in all it's very much worth getting your hands on 'Burn In Hell' and all you need to know is that you won't be disappointed one bit.
8/10 SEAN

Argyle Zine - Issue #7
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This second EP from Melbourne based hardcore metal punk act Faux Defeated will knock you round the second it starts. The title track 'Burn In Hell' blasts out in an explosion of heavy guitar riffs and brutal throat vocals, and it doesn't let up for the full sixteen minutes. The drums are intensely fast in places, and the guitar solos shred! The vocals are sung in much of the cd, and the throat vocals are (thankfully) not over-used. 'The Outcome' comes in halfway through this EP, and the rhythm and bass guitars add that extra depth in this track, definitelty a stand-out. Faux Defeated certainly know how to utilise all five members of the band.
Emily

Rip It Up - Issue #867
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Locally based label Pee is at it again after successful recent releases with The Open Season and Line Of Departure. This time they've picked up Melbourne's Faux Defeated who play a driving and bruising musical style that brings together elements of aggressive hardcore, melodic punk with the odd metallic riff thrown in for good measure.
"Burn In Hell" is a great opener and illustrates the fast riffs and good vocal combination of authoritive clean vocals along with intense, screamed back ups which make for a great musical intensity. More intensity follows with "One Last Look" and it's this track where it becomes obvious that the band is pursuing more of a riff-laden brutality rather than evoking a melodic punk focus.
Tasty melodic metal rears it's head on "The Outcome" and the vocals are particularly intense whilst still incorporating the odd harmony. The production here is harsh and abrasive and certainly suits the dark and heavy element (in a punk and hardcore sense though) but although it's reasonable it still can sound somewhat cluttered at times.
You have to give Faux Defeated points for differentiating themselves musically from many of their ilk as they don't slip neatly into either (bland) metalcore territory or formulaic new screamo. "Deceitful Conformist" again ups the aggressive punk hardcore tone here and the last offering, "The Resurrection Of Evil", conjures metallic imagery and gitsy riffs.
Either way "Burn In Hell" is a fine Australian release that marks another high quality release from Pee.
Review By: Shayne Charlesworth

HardcoreSounds - Finland
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As from early as may last year, "Faux Defeated" set out to record their debut EP "Burn In Hell". Previously in 2003 the five piece recorded a first ever demo which successfully sold out. With such a great respond to their music from australian music lovers they chose to play on and share their musical talents amongst the rest of australia and the world of whom is lucky enough to get a hold of their cds. As being only together approximately 4-5 years the band has played along other artists like "Day I Die" "Left Hand Cuts the Right" "Knives of Neptune" "The Setup". "Faux Defeated" is on the upcoming with the release of their EP, giving the band more chances to make there name more known by playing more shows and promotion. "Burn In Hell" is full of electrifying fast guitar riffs, with Pete (Vocals) singing aloud making the songs sound so energetic. For fans of metal, hardcore, thrash and punk rock, I'd say this music is a good choice. If you like bands such as "Away From Now" and "Miles Away" if so I'd recommend purchasing, and giving a listen.
POSTED BY: deadm1ne on 2006-01-18
RATING: 3.5 / 5

Bizoo Zine - Issue #23
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Burn In Hell is Faux Defeated's second EP release and I must say it's a rather tidy punk/hardcore/metal release. The sound is fast, brutal and melodic with some old fashioned technical guitar thrown in. While they could be compared to a number of bands, particularly "metalcore" bands, there are a few things that give their sound a unique trait. While Faux Defeated have taken on dominant metal influence they have still managed to keep a strong punk sound to their music. The vocals are harsh, brutal, rough and melodic all the same time. And one thing I admire a lot in a hardcore/metal band these days is they have steered clear of the whole open drop chug note break down dominating a majority of their songs. So if you are a fan of the whole hardcore and metalcore style then defnitely check out this EP.
Review by: Les

Keyed Youth Magazine - Issue #1
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These Melbourne guy's have really shown some brilliant potential as one of those 'bands you haven't heard' but if you had any taste in hardcore music they certainly wouldn't be falling into that category. All 5 songs on the CD have been produced brilliantly and if you like shredding guitar, wicked drum beats and some hectic vocals this should be in your CD collection. The Melbourne boys certainly put together a CD that was not for 1 second a bore to listen to and if they can keep up the brilliant work they will certainly be a great force on the Australian Hardcore scene. If your a fan of Avenged Sevenfold or basically any hardcore music at all you should be very interested in these guys.
8/10

Blunt - Issue #46
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Burn In Hell gives a nod to many styles of metal, hardcore and punk with some very competent songwriting displayed. The big letdown with this release is the production. I am not sure if FD were looking to achieve a particularly raw sound, but they most certainly have achieved one. Considering this band has been been around for just under 3 years it's weird that they release their debut now with production that is quite honestly weaker than a lot of newer band's demos. Some great songs here - although it would be nice to hear them sounding good.
Rating: 5 / 10
Review by Dave Banning

Bombshell
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These Melbourne lads are keeping the shred in hardcore, if slick guitar work and intense drumming is your thing then add these guys to your checklist immediately. A five track EP that goes from 0 to 100 instantly, a very tight unit these guys show huge promise. Not a boring moment to be found at all, you could say they have a bit of an Avenged Sevenfold (minus the pose) vibe to it all. A great Aussie sound to the vocals too, not jumping on any scene wank you can just tell that seeing these tracks live would be an experience. Great sounding, great vibe, big name for the future if things continue.

Parx-e Webzine
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Faux Defeated is a band that plays nothing but good honest hardcore music. Their ep Burn In Hell shows that the band has the goods on this ep, which shows. Burn in Hell is just a good honest hardcore song, which should be played loud. Fast drumming, good lyrics and well basically good musicianship and good guitar playing and well reminds me a lot of Toe To Toe and shows the band can write a good hardcore song. One Last Look is hardcore at its best; fast upbeat drumming with good guitar riffs and really packs a punch. The Vocals are also very good with the growling good mixed well with the singing. I really thought this was a bloody good song that well just kicks. The Outcome is a great song with good guitar riffs, vocals that work well together, a nice mix of growling and singing mixed together, It just good music. Deceitful Conformist is just plain and simple good honest hardcore that just delivers the goods. Good all around hardcore song that has been well written with good musicianship and good lyrics and vocals. The Resurrection Of Evil finishes of the ep nicely with some good guitar riffs, good drumming and good vocals and good musicianship that shows the band knows what they are doing. The lyrics thru out the ep are good and so is the guitar playing and so are the vocals. I could keep on going saying how good this ep but really I don’t need to because this just good honest hardcore that doesn’t disappoint and the band really sell themselves. So pick this up and play it loud because this is another good hardcore band from Australia to add to the list of good Aussie hardcore bands.

Sinister Online
FAUX DEFEATED - Burn In Hell
Faux Defeated are a five-piece metal / punk outfit who’ve been gigging around Melbourne for quite some time now. And like quite a few bands who’ve been doing so, I’ve seen them a few times and haven’t been particularly impressed on any of these occasions - something about the fusion of 80s metal and early 90s punk that just doesn’t sit right with me. But I’ve tried to overcome this prejudice in reviewing this, their second E.P.
Right from the git-go, “Burn In Hell” screams mid-80s metal, from the duelling guitar lines and yelled / screamed vocals to the appropriately hellish artwork (drawn in comic book / graphic novel fashion) and a few production elements which I’ll complain about later. The five songs here all feature impressive riffing and guitar work, and some energetic performance, while all mining more or less the same vein, fusing the bluesy metal licks and sped up old-school punk of early Slayer (think “The Antichrist” or “Captor Of Sin”) with some more melodic Swedish-influenced metal - the term “Viking Metal” came to mind for some reason.
Musically the five songs are fairly catchy and well-played, but in my opinion fall short in two important categories: the lyrics, and the riffage. Lyrically, things here are pretty clichéd, taking more cues from old-school hardcore’s rants about betrayal and conformity than the demonic gore-obsession the artwork implies. The lyrics aren’t bad, per se, but they feel out of place here. My other gripe is the riffs - a lot of them feel more blues-metal oriented, which sounds lazy in comparison to some of the bands these guys try to imitate. While this maintains a steady pace and feel to the songs, it also costs quite a bit in terms of intensity.
Production-wise, things are pretty good, but not great. Dean and Gurnid’s guitars sound great - heavy on the gain, but still nice and clear. Ollie’s drums sound nice and fat, although like the guitar riffs, some of his rhythms sound a bit lazy. Luke’s bass carries the rhythms well enough, but doesn’t really stand out - and on occasions when it does, sounds “farty” and messy. And Pete’s vocals are good, but again, not great.
Overall, this is a small step forward for this band - some good songs, some good production, and some great artwork All that seems to be holding the band back is the apparent indecision about whether to be more punk or more metal - they do both reasonably well, but not at the same time, and a more aggressive metal sound or a more stripped-back punk approach would have made this a stronger release.
Rating: 6/10
Review by David McCarthy: