Biography

Touched By Nausea are a 5 piece punk/crust/metal band from Roodepoort, JHB. Formed in 2005 as a 5 piece, became a 6 piece in 2008 with the addition of dual vocalist from Skelm Helm up to 2011. The band is back to the original 5 piece at present

TBN have a strong DIY message and mention things that occur to be wrong in the world/society today. Anti – racism, greed, capitalism, globalization, war, terrorism, police/government, sexism, patriotism. TBN don’t tell people what to wear, eat, say, do etc. TBN believe in sustainability in all walks of life and are very much opposed to people destroying things for others. There are various musical influences of punk, crust, metal and grindcore. TBN keep their lyrics as original as possible. TBN enjoy playing music which they like and are always looking to play to new crowds. TBN enjoy playing with a variety of bands. TBN have organised gigs in the past for local bands and 2 international bands (Hateball (UK) and Conquest For Death (USA)). TBN have played gigs in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town including festivals of Thornfest and Obscenefest. TBN toured Europe in June/July 2010. Vocalist Brian spent a year in France from 2007-2008 and travelled in Europe meeting people along the way. Many contacts were made from this. TBN believe in a network of music throughout the world.