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MIXING the raw aggression of 90s alternative rock with catchy hooks and deftly-woven stories, Venice on Fire are quickly making a name for themselves as an exciting act in the Brisbane music scene. A head-banging underdog alternative rock band that wear their hearts on their sleeves, the Toowoomba/Brisbane quartet combine sad, complex narratives and gorgeous melodies with a massive sound designed to fill floors and rooms. After forming in the outback town of Roma in late 2014, the original members of Tom Gillespie (guitar, vocals), Darcy Cavanough (drums) and Jarrod Hall (bass) shifted to their new base in the Garden City two years later. Tom and Darcy were joined by Madison Cook-Long on bass and Che Smith on guitar in 2019. The trio took elements from Violent Soho, DZ Deathrays, Dear Seattle, Smashing Pumpkins and Rise Against to create an aggressive debut EP Home in 2016, before following it up with full-length release Tempt A Saint the next year. Their follow-up singles further