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The Amity Affliction

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The Amity Affliction

The Amity Affliction is an Australian post-hardcore band from Gympie, Queensland, formed in 2003. It consists of Joel Birch (lead vocals), Dan Brown (guitar), Jonathan Reeves (bass, vocals) and Joe Longobardi (drums). The band has released eight studio albums, Severed Ties (2008), Youngbloods (2010), Chasing Ghosts (2012), Let the Ocean Take Me (2014), This Could Be Heartbreak (2016), Misery (2018), Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020) and Not Without My Ghosts (2023). They are known for their highly personal songs, often dealing with depression, anxiety, death, substance abuse, and suicide, many lyrics stemming from vocalist Joel Birch's past struggles.

Infobox

Origin
Gympie, Queensland, Australia
Genres
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Years active
2003–present
Labels
Roadrunner UNFD Boomtown Pure Noise
Members
Joel Birch Dan Brown Joe Longobardi Jonathan Reeves
Past members
Lachlan Faulkner Garth Buchanan Troy Brady Ahren Stringer Troels Thomasen Trad Nathan Chris Burt Ryan Burt Clint Owen Ellis Imran Siddiqi
Website
theamityaffliction.net

Tables

· Awards › AIR Awards
2025
Let the Ocean Take Me (Redux)
Role(s)
Best Independent Heavy Album or EP
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
2025
Let the Ocean Take Me (Redux)
Best Independent Heavy Album or EP
Won
· Awards › APRA Awards
2021
"Soak Me in Bleach"
Role(s)
Most Performed Rock Work
Notes
Nominated
2024
"It's Hell Down Here"
Role(s)
Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
reference
2021
"Soak Me in Bleach"
Most Performed Rock Work
Nominated
2024
"It's Hell Down Here"
Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work
Nominated
· Awards › ARIA Music Awards
2010
Youngbloods
Role(s)
Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album
Notes
Nominated
2013
Chasing Ghosts
Role(s)
Nominated
2014
Let the Ocean Take Me
Role(s)
Nominated
2016
This Could Be Heartbreak
Role(s)
Nominated
2020
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them
Role(s)
Nominated
2023
Not Without My Ghosts
Role(s)
Nominated
2025
Let the Ocean Take Me (Redux)
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2010
Youngbloods
Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album
Nominated
2013
Chasing Ghosts
Nominated
2014
Let the Ocean Take Me
Nominated
2016
This Could Be Heartbreak
Nominated
2020
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them
Nominated
2023
Not Without My Ghosts
Nominated
2025
Let the Ocean Take Me (Redux)
Nominated
· Awards › Queensland Music Awards
2011
The Amity Affliction
Role(s)
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Group
Notes
Won
2013
"Chasing Ghosts"
Role(s)
Heavy Song of the Year
Notes
Won
2015
The Amity Affliction
Role(s)
The BOQ People's Choice Award Most Popular Group
Notes
Won
2017
The Amity Affliction
Role(s)
Export Achievement Award
Notes
Awarded
This Could Be Heartbreak
Role(s)
Highest Selling Album
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2011
The Amity Affliction
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Group
Won
2013
"Chasing Ghosts"
Heavy Song of the Year
Won
2015
The Amity Affliction
The BOQ People's Choice Award Most Popular Group
Won
2017
The Amity Affliction
Export Achievement Award
Awarded
This Could Be Heartbreak
Highest Selling Album
Won
· Awards › Rolling Stone Australia Awards
2024
Not Without My Ghosts
Role(s)
Best Record
Notes
Nominated
2025
The Amity Affliction
Role(s)
Rolling Stone Global Award
Notes
Shortlisted
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
2024
Not Without My Ghosts
Best Record
Nominated
2025
The Amity Affliction
Rolling Stone Global Award
Shortlisted

References

  1. Imran Siddiqi performs on the third album Chasing Ghosts; however, by the time the record was released, he had already l
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    https://heavymusichq.com/the-amity-affliction-interview/
  3. "The Amity Affliction - Severed Ties"
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  4. "The Getaway Plan"
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  5. Killyourstereo.com
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  6. Substream Music Press
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  8. Roadrunner Records Official Website
    https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/
  9. "Chasing Ghosts album brought forward!"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPh1WUNwIYM
  10. Facebook.com
    https://www.facebook.com/theamityafflictionofficial/photos/a.10150720380829078/10151023322199078/?type=3
  11. "YouTube"
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  12. The Music
    https://themusic.com.au/news/all/2012/06/11/amity-affliction-statements/
  13. The Music
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  14. Facebook.com
    https://www.facebook.com/hysteriamag/photos/a.172401939441388/507287832619462/?type=3
  15. "The Amity Affliction - "Chasing Ghosts" (Official Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPwMwqfx5no
  16. "Photo by joeldtd • Instagram"
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  17. instagram.com
    https://archive.today/20130410101649/http://instagram.com/p/XOQl3mQs5q/
  18. "The Amity Affliction's Drummer Ryan Burt Forced To Leave Warped Tour; Chad Hasty (Glass Cloud) To Replace"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160202133257/http://mindequalsblown.net/news/the-amity-afflictions-drummer-ryan-burt-forced-to-leave-warped-tour-chad-hasty-glass-cloud-to-replace
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    http://www.theamityaffliction.net/
  21. altpress.com
    https://www.altpress.com/news/the_amity_affliction_part_ways_with_guitarist_troy_brady/
  22. "The Amity Affliction - All Fucked Up (Official Audio)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZraiZOkQ_A
  23. "The Amity Affliction - Ivy (Doomsday) (Official Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SWadlOyOqM
  24. "The Amity Affliction - Feels Like I'm Dying (Official Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2eLRQSbdZ4
  25. "The Amity Affliction - Misery"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180620133319/https://24hundred.net/collections/misery/products/misery-long-sleeve-cd-bundle
  26. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/01/29/the-amity-affliction-drop-drag-the-lake-music-video/
  27. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2018/12/21/joe-longobardi-joins-the-amity-affliction-as-their-new-drummer-ahead-of-download-festival-2019/
  28. Wall Of Sound
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  29. Hysteria Magazine
    https://www.hysteriamag.com/amity-affliction-announce-australian-tour-underoath-crossfaith-pagan/
  30. "The Amity Affliction Premiere "All My Friends Are Dead""
    https://www.theprp.com/2019/09/05/news/the-amity-affliction-premiere-all-my-friends-are-dead/
  31. "The Amity Affliction Reportedly Eyeing February Release For New Album"
    https://www.theprp.com/2019/12/31/news/the-amity-affliction-reportedly-eyeing-february-release-for-new-album/
  32. "The Amity Affliction Confirm New Album, Debut "Soak Me in Bleach" Music Video"
    https://www.theprp.com/2020/01/08/news/the-amity-affliction-confirm-new-album-debut-soak-me-in-bleach-music-video/
  33. Wall of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2020/01/30/a-new-song-from-the-amity-affliction-surfaced-check-out-catatonia/
  34. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2020/10/20/take-a-listen-to-the-amity-afflictions-two-b-side-tracks/
  35. Wall of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/09/15/the-amity-affliction-drop-single-like-love/
  36. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/11/17/the-amity-affliction-surprise-drop-new-song-give-up-the-ghost/
  37. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/10/27/ahren-stringer-the-amity-affliction-like-love-interview/
  38. Wall Of Sound
    https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/12/15/the-amity-affliction-unleash-heavy-third-single-death-is-all-around-drop-ep/
  39. Rock Sound
    https://rocksound.tv/news/the-amity-affliction-release-new-track-show-me-your-god
  40. ThePRP
    https://www.theprp.com/2023/02/13/news/the-amity-affliction-premiere-i-see-dead-people-late-rapper-louie-knuxx-guests/
  41. ThePRP
    https://www.theprp.com/2023/03/22/news/the-amity-affliction-set-may-release-for-new-album-not-without-my-ghosts-debut-its-hell-down-here-video/
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    https://www.theprp.com/2023/04/20/news/the-amity-affliction-debut-not-without-my-ghosts-video/
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    https://www.instagram.com/p/C7WpPpox2P0/
  44. "The Amity Affliction Cut Ties with Ahren Stringer"
    https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-amity-affliction-cuts-ties-with-ahren-stringer-72111/
  45. Wall of Sound
    https://www.wallofsoundau.com/new-music/the-amity-affliction-kick-off-next-chapter-with-all-that-i-remember
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    https://www.aria.com.au/awards/nominees
  52. "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…"
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