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Alchemist

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Forfans of progressive/avant‑garde metal, listeners into tool/voivod, and metalheads seeking psychedelic space‑tinged sounds.
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Alchemist are an Australian progressive/avant‑garde metal band from Canberra, formed in 1987. Fusing psychedelia, tribal motifs and sharp riffing, they self‑describe as a “Space Metal Band.” Key releases include Spiritech, Organasm, Austral Alien and Tripsis.

Formed in Canberra in 1987; core members included Adam Agius (vocals, guitars), Roy Torkington (guitars), Rodney Holder (drums) and John Bray (bass). Their sound draws comparisons to Tool and Voivod while retaining death/thrash roots. Tripsis was released via Relapse Records. Active until 2010.

DeBaser’s reviews spotlight Alchemist as a standout Australian progressive/avant‑garde “space metal” outfit. Spiritech is hailed as a peak, Organasm praised for versatility, and Tripsis for its vivid, aggressive atmospheres. The band blends psychedelia, tribal pulses, and sharp riffing with clean/growled vocals. Comparisons to Tool and Voivod recur, while death/thrash roots surface on earlier work.

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