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Act I:

It all began back in 1995 when two school mates (Andrew & Stu) decided get together and exploit their already developed musical talents. Renowned for their "little projects" Andrew and Stu decided to build a band around themselves that would be their most successful "little project" to date. Called Norsia the band became one of Melbournes more well known progressive rock outfits boasting two CD's (LP & EP), a film clip, radio interviews, gigs at The Metro, Punters (R.I.P), Storey Hall, and two television appearances - channel 31 & ABC. Norsia was well known as being a great live act playing with bands such as Biscuit (A.K.A Another Race), Dub War, The Testeagles, and The Mark of Cain - which brings me to the next part of this topsy turvey tale... Sadly after 4 years of intense gigging, recording and general silliness Andrew and Stu were separated. Poached by The Mark Of Cain, Stu left Melbourne to begin a new career as the drummer for the now very popular hardcore Adelaide outfit. Andrew was left in Melbourne (luckily with a very musical family) to begin an intense period of song writing. Things seemed to slow down. Something wasn't right. The school mates were separated for too long and the Melbourne band scene began to dissapate.

Act II (2 Years Later):

The telephone rings...

Andrew: Hello. Stu: How's it going mate? Andrew: Not too bad bruv hows about yourself? Stu: Yeah not bad Stu: Guess what... Andrew: What? Stu: I'm coming back.

Act III (18 months later):

After intense practicing and a myriad of name changes Blue Malice was formed as a 3 piece with new member Eugene. Already stirring up a storm playing with Another Race at Revolver and The Mark of Cain at the Armadale, big things were expected from this new 3 Piece progressive rock outfit.

And big things sure did happen...

Act IV Well guys and gals it has been quite a while since I wrote another act in this saga (i do apologise) but this unfortunaltey my friends is because I was wallowing in my own self-pity over the recent loss of our drummer. Due to personal commitments Stuart has now left the band as our drummer and, truthfully, I see this as a terrible loss. His exceptional and unique style will be sorely missed throughout the music community here and abroad. Thankfully we still remain best of friends (above all) and his final words on this subject to me were "Perhaps in a couple of years we can get a side-project going or something.." so there may be more to this act later on down the track, but for now we must lay it to rest.

So s*#t happened.

And you may be thinking "well what the f#*k is the use of continuing?" and I must admit I almost thought that myself, but dismissed it quickly with but another question "What would life be without it?". Stuart or no Stuart, the band continues. So Eugene and I began the task of trialing a few drummers and have now recently welcomed Mr Santo Di Bennidetto on drums. Santo has an amazing natural talent that will become the new sound to help shape the future of this band. His style is simlilar to Stuart's however he has his own unique artistic flare that will florish as I garauntee you will all find out in the near future...