High Dependency Unit (HDU) are a psychedelic guitar rock band originally from Dunedin. HDU are renown for highly sonic live shows reaching Bailter Spaceic proportions courtesy of Tristan's wall of guitar meanderings, all anchored down with Neil's driving bass and "The Dino Shuffle".
History
In 1994 a little known Dunedin band by the name of Eskimo Chain decided to change their name and musical direction, adopting a more sonic approach to song writing by focusing on sound dynamics, this new band created a wave of interest up and down the country, HDU was born!
Up until the 2006 EP Tunguska, HDU have a had an unofficial Forth member, Dale Cotton (Aka. Conray) has helmed both the recorded and live sound.
Rumours
There is a rumour that HDU have had interest from American Post-Metal Label Neurot Recordings
Discography
Albums
- 1996 - Sum Of The Few
- 1998 - Higher++
- 1998 - Crosschannel Multitap
- 2001 - Fireworks
- 2007 - Metamathics
Singles
- 1995 - Abstinence 7"
- 1995 - Abstinence/Acrimony EP
- 1997 - Higher EP
- 2000 - Memento Mori EP
- 2006 - Tunguska EP
- 2007 - HDU/Die! Die! Die! Split 7"
Compilation Appearances
- Flying Nun 25th Anniversary Box Set - Schallbute
- Disturbed (IMD Compilation) - Abstinence (Original Version)
Band Members
Tristan Dingemans - Guitar/Vocals
Neil Phillips - Bass
Constantine Karlis - Drums
Relevant Links
Jan 1996
