Metanoia (Australian band)

Metanoia was a Christian death metal and grindcore band that originated from Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The band formed in 1990 but disbanded in 2000. The band started as a vision of guitarist Steve Bennett's. The main members of the band consisted of husband and wife Steve and Lisa Bennett and vocalist Justin 'Yowie' Smith.

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Background

Metanoia formed in 1990 by Steve Bennett, with his wife Lisa on bass, Dylan Speerstra on drums, and Yowie Smith on vocals. In 1996, the band saw the departure of Speerstra, who was replaced by Ian Northey. In 1998, Smith left the band and was replaced by Simon Pankhurst. The band dissolved in 2000.

Members

Last known line-up

Ian Northey – drums
Simon "Psycho" Pankhurst – vocals
Lisa "Spud" Bennett – bass
Steve "Yak" Bennett – guitar, rhythm guitar

Former

Dylan Speerstra – drums
Justin "Yowie" Smith – vocals
Justin Heath - lead guitar

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albumsIn Darkness or in Light Don't Walk Dead Time to Die
DemosDemo Screaming Fetus Akeldama
Splits

''Australian Metal Compilation II - The Raise the Dead''