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Originally categorized as progressive rock and later dubbed industrial-world music, Konqistador formed in 2005 out of Melbourne, Australia while originating members were on hiatus from other projects. The group is led by Canadian singer/songwriter E. R. Graham and Producer R. R. Tiessen and accompanied by a collaborative collective of artists, producers and engineers from Detroit (USA), Melbourne (Australia), Istanbul (Turkey), Bucharest (Romania), Toronto and Windsor (Canada). Konqistador’s debut release Courage Riot was followed by (5) consecutive, international tours and over 200 club and festival dates in Australia, North America, Europe and Central Asia. Festival highlights include; Barisa Rock Festival (Anti-War / Anti-Violence) in Istanbul and Stufstock Festival (Anti-Corporation) in Bucharest. In 2007 Konqistador released Electriker and electriker infested in 2008, an EP remixed by Sydney, Australia’s Infest8, followed by a (4) year hiatus from touring and performing live.