Biography
(1) From the rugged region of Dauphiné comes No Filter: three seasoned souls hardened by twenty years in the French black metal scene, now diving headfirst into the raw currents of punk, Oi, and coldwave. Born from a desire to break new ground, No Filter initially sang in English but soon turned to their native French, finding the language’s blunt, biting edge better suited to their message. Each track pulses with tales of violence and loyalty, nights soaked in revelry, and the stark landscapes of their rural roots.
They sing not of abstract ideals but of lived truths—of friendships forged in fire, of a countryside as wild and relentless as their sound. Their themes grip at the marrow of life’s harsher realities, throwing them into sharp relief. In every chord and verse, No Filter captures a fierce, unfiltered ode to place and people, to roots that run deep and friendships that hold fast.
Musically, No Filter finds kindred spirits among French outfits like Bromure, Syndrome 81, and Oi Boys, but they push their sound further into uncharted terrain, amplifying the synth-wave edge until it feels like an unholy union of New Order’s spectral pulse and The 4 Skins’ raw power. It’s a brew that’s strange yet stunning, rough yet unexpectedly refined—a new voice howling from the French underground. ‘Synth punk, bagarre et blousons noirs,” as the band describes themselves.
(2) A band with something to say, and nothing to lose. No Filter are a six piece urban movement of rebelious expression that carries a menacing edge of Rock, Rap, Metal and Funk. Combining a natural raw energy, their synergy blends with broad influences to encompass a unique and explosive style of cool
Heavily influenced by Incubus, Rage against the Machine, Chilli Peppers and Hip Hop, the music combines a contrast of sweet melody, heavy riffs, funky rhythm and a whole lot of zest.
The six boys make up of drums, bass, 2 guitars, turntables and 3 vocalists who exploit their natural ability to deliver emotional, energetic performances that give back to the fans.
With the recent online release of the new single Where are you now, No Filter headlined its launch party held at The Hi-fi located in West End, Brisbane on the 26th of Feb 2011. This release however is meant to be, just a taste of whats to come in the new EP thats set to be launched in the coming months of 2011
No Filter formed in Brisbane 2004 who quickly took out the Rockstar Band Competition against 49 other entrants. An unexpected triumph being only their 5th live performance ever played together, thus confirming a promising future for the new band on the block.
They earned an adoring following along the way as No Filter lapped up the live circuit of Brisbane and its surrounding coasts of seasons fesivals. By the end of 06, No Filter had played along side Butter Fingers at the 4ZzZ Market day festival and Regurgitater at the Valley Fiesta. They were main support band for band 28 Days', joining them on the 'Bring em Back tour of Queensland 06'.
Following a live interview with radio station 4ZzZ, No Filter finished the year with a bang, releasing their debut E.P 'Suit Up' to a sell out show at The Living room in Paddington.
The boys have since built their own studio (Pisscotton Stuidos) in which they created, recorded and produced the new E.P thats scheduled to be released in May 2011. The studio allowed them the privilege of exploration into new sounds, style refinement and endless freedom of creativity. Producer Greg Reason of Ektoise (Brisbane) assisted with the mixing process, then sent to Mathew Agoglia in New York for mastering treatment.
"We focused on refining our style through a distinct variety of tracks for this record. Pushing the boundaries of contrast and genre to satisfy our very own broad musical tastes and influences. I've never been this excited" - Jonny (Lead vocalist)
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