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Before The Aftermath (BTA to fans) were born, like many bands, out of months of blood, sweat & beers in a garage in 2005. A self-titled demo got the gig offers rolling in early on, where rock-solid live shows helped the band secure a solid following. The release of the ‘Down The River’ single in 2006 earned the band a spot on that year’s Clipsal 500 after race concert alongside the likes of ‘The Living End’, ‘Magic Dirt’ & others. Taking influence from Oz-Rock Masters of the 70’s and the sound of early 90’s Seattle, BTA have carved out a niche in the Adelaide scene, equally comfortable sharing the stage with Hardcore bands and Indie rockers alike. With guitar solos blazing and Barnesy/Mossy harmonies galore, BTA sometimes echo AC/DC, sometimes Soundgarden, always with tongue pressed firmly in cheek. Vocal duties are more than adequately covered by guitarist Luke Ryan (founder of ‘The Parkers’) and bassist Nathan Dalton (ex-‘Mere Theory’), with the rhythm section rounded out by the