DEF FX, Australia’s own electronic rock band of the 90s is returning to Australia in 2017 for a national tour.
Fronted by the enigmatic Fiona Horne and joined by the original line-up, including founding guitarist Blake Gardiner.
“This 20 year reunion tour is a dream come true for the band and our Def Family of fans. It will be the first time in 24 years that Marty and I have performed with Def's founding guitarist, Blake Gardner. And we're super excited to be joined by our special guests, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult - we're all going to party like its 1996! It's going to be a healing, rocking time!”- Fiona Horne.
Fiona Horne herself widely regarded as one of the pioneering women in Australian punk rock music. Starting in bands in the 1980s Fiona went onto to create DEF FX in 1991 and was known as one of the most enigmatic women in Australian music of that time.
DEF FX’s music has been described as a fusion of psychedelia, industrial, grunge, electronica, and heavy metal, and in their early days, even reggae and disco. They released a number of albums in the 90s including Water (1991), Light Speed Collison (1992), Baptism (1993) and the ARIA Gold album Majick (1996).
The band disbanded in 1997 after multiple chart successes and a reputation as the best live touring band in Australia. They toured internationally with bands like Smashing Pumpkins and No Doubt.
Catch them on tour:
Friday 21st July, Rooty Hill RSL
Saturday 22nd July, The Factory, Marrickville
Sunday 23rd July, Eatons, Brisbane
Thursday 27th July, Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
Friday 28th July, The Gov, Adelaide
Saturday 29th July, The Charles Hotel, Perth
More info available here