The Deadline was a metalcore band from Wellington active from 2002 to 2005. The lineup featured Tali Williams on vocals, Rhydian Thomas and James Murray on guitars, with Simon Rodgers on bass, and Dan Fraser on drums. Jason Gascoigne later replaced Fraser in late 2003 or early 2004.
The Deadline opened for a number of international acts in its 3 years including The Hope Conspiracy, Hatebreed, Throwdown and Terror. They released their self-titled album in 2005, at what was their final show, on July 8 at Valve. After the band split, members pursued other projects: Tali joined post-hardcore band Dial and later Auckland’s Another Fucking Problem; Rhydian, James Murray, and Jason played in hardcore bands Guest Stabs Host, Damaged, and Strangers; and in 2024, Simon and James reunited in Slacker.
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| Origin | Wellington |
| Genre | metalcore, hardcore |
| Years Active | 2002 – 2005 |
| Associated Acts | Pedal Faster Guest Stabs Host Strangers Dial |
| Past Members | Tali Williams (vocals) Simon Rodgers (bass) Dan Fraser (drums 2002-2003) Jason Gascoigne (drums 2003-2005) James Murray (guitar) Rhydian Thomas (guitar) |
Releases
| Title | Date | Label | Type | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deadline | 2005 | Action Man Records AMR 003 | EP | CD |
Timeline
2002, October 25-26, Punkfest
2002, November 22, Valve
2002, December 11, Valve
2002, December 16, Underground Arts
2003
2003, January 16, Youthzone (HAM)
The Red Shift, Formaldehyde (AUS), The Deadline, This Night Creeps
2003, January 18, Cafe 223 (AKL)
So To Speak, The Mint Chicks, The Deadline
2003, February 14, Valve
We Dunno, Dirk Drent, The Deadline, The Minimals
2003, March 15, Alternative Routes
2003, April 10, Indigo
Hot Water Music, Brubeck, The Bleeders, The Deadline
2003, April 26, Thistle Hall
2003, May 2, Indigo
The Valley Five, 1QA, The Deadline, Mottob
2003, May 29, Irish Society Hall
This Night Creeps, Batrider, The Deadline, Tried For Treason
2003, July 11, Aro Valley Hall
Dirk Drent, The Deadline, Loud Like Enemies, If I Had A Gun
2003, August 1, Valve
School of Meat, The Deadline, Shumway
2003, October 2, Valve
2003, November 14, Thistle Hall
2003, November 29, 85 Broadway, P North
2003, December 4, Valve
2004
2004, February 6, Youthzone
The Deadline, One Must Fall, Then I Said Why, Kill Me Quickly, Loud Like Enemies, 21 Guns
2004, February 7, Irish Society Hall
Tried For Treason, The Deadline, If I Die, Holdfast, Killdeer
2004, February 20, Blacknote
2004, March 26-27, Indigo/ Thistle Hall
2004, April 29, 128 Abel Smith St
2004, October 22-24, Punkfest
2005
2005, March 30, Valve
2005, July 8, The Deadline
2005, July 8, Valve
Self-titled album release and last ever show.
