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Originating in Sydney, Afterthought are a group of mates who play rook music that they love.

Afterthought are back! After a hiatus of releasing music for 2 years, the Sydney rock band Afterthought return with their new single ‘Blink’. This is the first new release from what will become a new body of work from the young band which showcases their growth in maturity and songwriting ability since their debut EP, ‘Full Circle’ (released August 2018). Since then, they have played shows across Sydney with all kinds of different bands. Stay tuned over the next few months as they continue to release gut busting, face melting new tunes. For fans of: Neck Deep, State Champs, Knuckle Puck

Afterthought originally formed in early 2002 (as Tim King on bass, Mark Kramer on drums, and Stephen Myerscough shredding the guitars) but due to Tim's inability to sing strong lead vocals, the band was held back from any real progress. Since early 2006 the band introduced lead singer Huw Fitzpatrick, moving Tim to back-up vocals, and have since established a loyal following by playing the many venues in Brisbane's city and Fortitude Valley. The band's major shows have been at clubs such as The Empire, The Jubilee Hotel, The Transcontinental Hotel, Fat Louie's and many other venues in Brisbane. A major highlight of their career so far was their most recent performance at Wynnum Foreshore's, High Tide. Playing a massive live set, always to a packed out crowd, the band ended the show playing their rendition of R.A.T.M's 'Killing In the Name Of' to over a psyched up crowd of 200 people. The show and mosh were so big and dangerous, the power was cut to the club because of crowd mass.

.afterthought was born during the COVID-19 global pandemic in early 2020. Close friends Anthony Syle and Nick Ross decided to start writing music they wanted to listen to as a sort of release from things they were dealing with. Enlisting the help of Luke Weber and Robert Marshall the band started to move along. .afterthought consists of past and current members from bands such as Dream On Dreamer, Wither & Foxblood bringing an experienced and established feel as each member has been heavily active within the Australian metal scene. For their sound .afterthought mix crushing guitar riffs, emotional vocals, hook filled choruses and top it all off with a broad soundscape of samples that brings everything to life. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, Architects & Dayseeker. On the 9th of April 2021 .afterthought finally introduced the world to ‘Disconnect’. The song is about dealing with troubles in a toxic relationship in a self destructive manner, just wanting