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Content Source: OztixEx-Earache Records Artists VEKTOR Finally Make Their Way to Australia This October
Vektor is an American progressive, technical death-speed-thrash metal band from Philadelphia. Their music explores themes of science, philosophy, futurism, and astronomy.
HEMISPHERES AWAKEN - AUSTRALIA TOUR 2025
Tuesday, October 28 Milk Bar, Perth
Thursday, October 30 Wool Shed, Adelaide
Friday, October 31 The Central Club Hotel Halloween Night, Melbourne
Saturday, November 1 Crowbar, Sydney
Vektor was originally formed in 2002 and led by frontman and guitarist David DiSanto. After disbanding in 2011, the band officially announced their return in May 2020. DiSanto reunited with longtime guitarist Erik Nelson, bringing in Mike Ohlson on drums and Stephen Coon on bass. The reformed lineup began writing new material and preparing for upcoming tours.
On December 16, 2020, Vektor released Activate, their first new song in four years. The track appeared on Transmissions of Chaos, a split EP with Cryptosis, which was released in February 25, 2021.
Their debut album, Black Future, was released on November 17, 2009 via Heavy Artillery Records. This was followed by Outer Isolation on November 22, 2011, also through Heavy Artillery.
In early 2016, Vektor toured the U.S. as openers for Voivod. After relocating to Philadelphia and years of extensive touring, they released their third album Terminal Reduxa 70+ minute conceptual opuson May 6, 2016 via Earache Records.