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Mergatroyd was conceived and birthed at the beginning of 2014 between the guitarist Darryl & drummer Rhysus. Undoubtedly the pair started jamming and writing songs, but something was missing... the musician and the percussionist started looking for a Vocalist and a Bassist to fill the hole in what would become their sound. Numerous auditions went by and finally obtaining vocalist Ripton & Bassist Mico to complete the brotherhood... Or so it would seem.. early in 2015, the band recruited a second guitarist in the form of Karnie, bringing a new depth and bigger sound to the band. The newly formed quintet recorded their EP "Stolen Eyes Watch The World Die" at Tall Poppy Productions in Salisbury, and released in July 2015. The band followed the EP release up with a mini tour stretching north to Bundaberg and south to Sydney. Their song "Stuporus Funker" was awarded a High Commendation by the Queensland Music Awards judging panel. In early 2016, Mergatroyd parted ways with vocalist