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IRONSTONE
Ironstone band members 2025
Ironstone band members 2025
Background information
OriginBendigo, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Years active2016-present
Members
  • Edward Warren
  • Perry Warren
  • Samuel Angove
  • Jackson Whyte
  • Remy Giuliani
Past memberssee #Members
Websitehttps://ironstoneband.com/

Ironstone (commonly styled as IRONSTONE) are an Australian progressive deathcore band, which formed in Bendigo in 2016.[4] As from 2026 they comprise founding lead vocalist and main songwriter Edward Warren,[5] and his brother Perry Warren on guitar, who have been joined by Samuel Angove on bass guitar, Remy Giuliani on guitar and Jackson Whyte on drums. The band have independently released three extended plays (EPs), Prophecy (2020), The Place I Cannot Find (2022) and A Shadow of My Former Self (2025).

History

2016–2020: Early years

Ironstone were formed in Bendigo, Victoria, in 2016 by Edward Warren on lead guitar and vocals and his brother Perry Warren on bass guitar.[4][6] Initially knowns as Detention,[4] they played cover versions of material by Van Halen, Audioslave, AC/DC and Metallica before introducing original tracks.[6] The band relocated to Melbourne by 2018 and released material independently, with their debut singles, "Machine" and "Polarity" in early 2019.[7] Their next single, "Bound", appeared in late 2019,[8] Its music video was created and edited by Anne Warren who was their manager,[5][9] and also co-wrote material with Edward Warren.[10]

Ironstone had used various lead vocalists, including Kody Austin, Stacy Varner and then Victoria K. Edward also stepped in as the lead vocalist for a short time before Dan Charlton joined in 2019.[11][4][12] In 2020 the group followed with additional singles "Downpour"[13] and "Hollow".[14] These singles appeared on their debut six-track extended play, Prophecy,[15] which was released in May 2020.[16] During that year the band underwent further line-up changes, including Perry Warren replaced by Oliver Hosking on bass guitar.

2021–2022: The Place I Cannot Find

In October 2022, Ironstone released their second EP, The Place I Cannot Find.[17] It also has six tracks, including three singles co-written by Anne and Edward Warren with Charlton,[18] which had been issued in 2021, "Mr. Struggle",[19] "Shiny Things"[20] and "Brave the Black".[21][22] Aidan Kalms departed the band prior to the EP's release while Charlton left shortly after.

2023–present: New singles to third EP

In June 2023, Ironstone announced a revised line-up:[23] Edward Warren transitioned from guitar to lead vocals, Whyte remained on drums, Perry Warren returned on lead guitar and Sam Angove joined on bass guitar.[24] They issued three singles with this line-up, "Deadly Laser", "Red Hound" and "Death So Grim". In 2024, guitarist Remy Giuliani joined, completing the five-piece line-up.[25]

On 5 November 2025, Ironstone announced their signing with management company Welkin Entertainment, before released their third extended play, A Shadow of My Former Self, on 7 November 2025.[26] The band followed with the single, "Handsome Fee" in 2026.[27] Also in 2026, Ironstone supported visiting American deathcore groups, Born of Osiris and Signs of the Swarm on their joint Australian tour.[28]

Members

Current members

  • Edward Warren – lead guitar (2016–2020), lead vocals (2023–present)
  • Perry Warren – bass guitar (2016–2020), guitar (2023–present)
  • Jackson Whyte – drums (2016–present)
  • Sam Angove – bass guitar (2023–present)
  • Remy Giuliani – guitar (2024-present)

Former members

  • Kody Austin – lead vocals (fl. 2016)[4]
  • Matthew Taylor – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (fl. 2016)
  • Andy Muller – drums, backing vocals (fl. 2016)[4]
  • Stacy Varner – lead vocals (fl. 2017)
  • Harrison Jenner – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (fl. 2016)[4]
  • Victoria K – lead vocals (2018–2019)[12]
  • Aidan Kalms – rhythm guitar, keyboards (2018–2022)
  • Dan Charlton – lead vocals (2019–2022)
  • Oliver Hosking – bass guitar (2020–2022)

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title Details
Prophecy
The Place I Cannot Find
A Shadow of My Former Self

Singles

Year Title Album
2019 "Machine"[7] non-album single
"Polarity"[29] non-album single
"Bound"[30] Prophecy
2020 "Downpour"[31]
"Hollow"[32]
2021 "Mr. Struggle"[33] The Place I Cannot Find
"Shiny Things"[34]
"Brave the Black"[35]
2023 "Deadly Laser"[36] non-album single
"Red Hound"[37] non-album single
2024 "Death so Grim"[38] A Shadow of My Former Self
2025 "The Innocent Bleed"[39]
"Forge Me Anew"[40]
"Moments Lost In Time"[41]
2026 "Handsome Fee"[42] non-album single

References

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  13. (Rockpit) Diggins, Mark (16 May 2020). "Prog metal act Ironstone release new video/single 'Downpour'". The Rockpit. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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  21. Lueders, Michael (12 October 2022). "Melbourne's progressive metal band Ironstone release compelling new single/video 'Brave the Black'". Metal Roos. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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  25. "We're thrilled to introduce Remy and welcome him to the band!". Instagram. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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  27. "Ironstone Deliver Crushing New Single 'Handsome Fee'". Insane Blog. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  28. "Born of Osiris - Gig Review & Photo Gallery 19th March @ Max Watts, Melb VIC". Wall of Sound. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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  38. Ironstone (11 November 2024). Ironstone - 'Death so Grim' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  39. Ironstone (7 November 2025). Ironstone - 'The Innocent Bleed' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  40. Ironstone (7 November 2025). Ironstone - 'Forge Me Anew' (Official Video - EP Version). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  41. Ironstone (3 July 2025). Ironstone - 'Moments Lost in Time' (Official Video). Retrieved 26 March 2026 – via YouTube.
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