Mary Jane Kelly (band)
Encyclopedia
Mary Jane Kelly is an Australian hardcore
band out of Wollongong New South Wales
that formed in 2006. The band's shares it's name with the last known victim of Jack The Ripper
. Mary Jane Kelly have released two EP
’s the first was released in 2007 entitled Marionettes. Their second entitled Our Streets Turn White was released on the 11th of October 2008 through Trial and Error Records.
Mary Jane Kelly's debut album was released on the 12th of March 2010 entitled Like There's No Tomorrow
kicked off 2010 as a support for the annual Australian "Boy's Of Summer Tour" sponsored by Macbeth. Mary Jane Kelly toured Australia
with Hardcore
pioneers Every Time I Die
as well as fellow Australian supports 50 Lions
and House Vs. Hurricane
. Originally American
heavy metal band Trap Them
were set to play, though unforeseen circumstances arose and they were unable to perform. House Vs. Hurricane
were then asked to take their place.
In preparation for their debut album's release Mary Jane Kelly became supports for the upcoming "Perspectives Tour" led by House Vs. Hurricane
. Other supports for the "Perspectives Tour" included Antagonist A.D. and Skyway.
The band is currently in recording their second album expected to be released during 2011
Former Members
EPs
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band out of Wollongong New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
that formed in 2006. The band's shares it's name with the last known victim of Jack The Ripper
Jack the Ripper
"Jack the Ripper" is the best-known name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the largely impoverished areas in and around the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. The name originated in a letter, written by someone claiming to be the murderer, that was disseminated in the...
. Mary Jane Kelly have released two EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
’s the first was released in 2007 entitled Marionettes. Their second entitled Our Streets Turn White was released on the 11th of October 2008 through Trial and Error Records.
Mary Jane Kelly's debut album was released on the 12th of March 2010 entitled Like There's No Tomorrow
Like There's No Tomorrow (album)
Like There's No Tomorrow is the debut studio album by Australian Hardcore band Mary Jane Kelly. It was released in March 2010-Track listing:# "Intro" - 1:32 # "Pigs Of Gluttony" - 2:59 # "Wallflowers" - 3:02 # "Hell In Gold Leaf Palaces" - 2:36...
Like There's No Tomorrow (2010 - Present)
Mary Jane KellyMary Jane Kelly
Mary Jane Kelly , also known as "Marie Jeanette" Kelly, "Fair Emma", "Ginger" and "Black Mary", is widely believed to be the fifth and final victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated prostitutes in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to...
kicked off 2010 as a support for the annual Australian "Boy's Of Summer Tour" sponsored by Macbeth. Mary Jane Kelly toured Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
with Hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
pioneers Every Time I Die
Every Time I Die
Every Time I Die is a metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, formed in 1998. Their musical style is rooted in technical hardcore with strong southern metal and mathcore elements, and is also characterised by their cryptic, bitingly sarcastic lyrics. The band announced on July 14, 2008 that they had...
as well as fellow Australian supports 50 Lions
50 Lions
50 Lions are an Australian band from Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The band is named after a poker machine called '50 Lions'.-History:...
and House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane is an Australian progressive electronic hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria formed in 2006. In 2008 the group released their debut EP entitled Forfeiture, which received positive reviews and Australian airplay, making them a local favourite.The band has completed and released...
. Originally American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
heavy metal band Trap Them
Trap Them
- Description :Trap Them's influences include hardcore punk bands, such as Black Flag, Born Against, and Tragedy; metal bands like Dismember and Entombed , and experimental bands like Swans...
were set to play, though unforeseen circumstances arose and they were unable to perform. House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane is an Australian progressive electronic hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria formed in 2006. In 2008 the group released their debut EP entitled Forfeiture, which received positive reviews and Australian airplay, making them a local favourite.The band has completed and released...
were then asked to take their place.
In preparation for their debut album's release Mary Jane Kelly became supports for the upcoming "Perspectives Tour" led by House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane
House Vs. Hurricane is an Australian progressive electronic hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria formed in 2006. In 2008 the group released their debut EP entitled Forfeiture, which received positive reviews and Australian airplay, making them a local favourite.The band has completed and released...
. Other supports for the "Perspectives Tour" included Antagonist A.D. and Skyway.
The band is currently in recording their second album expected to be released during 2011
Line Up
Current Members- Justin Bortignon - Vocals (2006–present)
- Matt Velozo - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2006–present) - Jamal Salem - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2006–present) - Brendan Dive - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2009–present)
Former Members
- Sam Kost - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006–2009)
Discography
Studio Albums- Like There's No TomorrowLike There's No Tomorrow (album)Like There's No Tomorrow is the debut studio album by Australian Hardcore band Mary Jane Kelly. It was released in March 2010-Track listing:# "Intro" - 1:32 # "Pigs Of Gluttony" - 2:59 # "Wallflowers" - 3:02 # "Hell In Gold Leaf Palaces" - 2:36...
(2010, Trial and Error Records)
EPs
- MarionettesMarionettes (album)Marionettes is the debut EP by Australian Hardcore band Mary Jane Kelly.-Track listing:# "Worthwhile Overdose" - 3:01 # "L-O-V-E" - 3:33 # "Hillcrest" - 2:19 # "Soldiers IN Unmarked Graves" - 2:34 # "My Son Optimus Prime" - 3:23...
(2007) - Our Streets Turn WhiteOur Streets Turn White (album)Our Streets Turn White is the second EP released by Australian Hardcore band Mary Jane Kelly. The album was released in 2008 featuring a remake of "Worthwhile Overdose" heard on their previous album Marionettes.-Track List:# "Intro" - 0:58...
(2008, Trial and Error Records)