Melbourne based 4 piece, spawned from the early punk scene, 1987-1991. In 2023, two original members, Rick Thomas (guitars, vocals) and Steve Munyard (drums) paired up with Jim Richter (guitars) and Andrew Hepburn (bass) to create the new Borderland. A sonic riff driven soundscape with pounding bottom end rhythms. paired with dark melodic vocals


Combining frenetic screaming with soaring guitars and electronic beats.
Electronic + Dread + Metal. A unique take on heavy music.

Violet Dread is Paul Anstey and Alex Grunwald, two old friends out of Melbourne, Australia.