Universum Biography

Universum

Genre: Metal

Hailing from Adelaide - Australia, Universum completed formation in early 2007. Fusing Scandinavian melodic death metal, NWOAHM and old school metal elements, Universum have set forth to create their own distinct brand of heavy melodic metal.

Founded by Stephen Murphy, Jaron Soininen and Michael Soininen, the band began rehearsing as a three piece and soon after was joined by Rachael Madden. With the challenge ahead of finding the two remaining members, the group continued to focus time and energy toward producing and rehearsing their original material. Rehearsals with various musicians eventually led to appointment of Liam Brophy on Bass in late 2006, and in early 2007 Adam Soininen was welcomed to the band on lead vocals.

With the lineup complete, Universum emerged on the Adelaide and Australian metal scene with a number 1 track on Triple J Radio's Unearthed competition metal charts, regular headlining slots in the local metal scene, 2nd place in the state final of the 2007 Emergenza battle of the bands (an all genre live music competition), interview appearances on Adelaide's 3D Radio's Powersurge segment and regular airplay on Australian, US, Canadian and UK metal radio.

With their debut full length epic 'Leto Destinatus' (mixed & mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street Studios) released on June 15 2008, Universum are currently pursuing key live appearances both locally and interstate throughout the coming months to promote the album.

Brandishing a hard work ethic and a strong determination to bring their musical vision to metal fans throughout Australia and the world, Universum are developing as one of Australia's finest metal talents.