Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer.
With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals.
After two years of gigging in their hometown of Adelaide, Tracer released their debut EP Into The Night (2007) and toured through regional South Australia, Melbourne and Sydney with airplay on community radios.
During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the album launch for their second critically acclaimed album “L.A.?”
“We wanted something that sounded international,” said guitarist/vocalist Michael Brown, “so we spent a lot of time in pre-production and made sure that we didn’t cut any corners in the studio. The result is something that we’re all truly proud of”.
L.A.? is an album that you need turn up loud and chug beer to. End of the Samurai kicks in with a monstrous riff and dramatic vocals. Tracer’s first single Wrecking Ball bears its teeth at track three, introducing listeners to Michael’s beautifully brutal, one-of-a-kind baritone guitar. Unlike previous releases, Leigh Brown’s enormous voice is on display on two tracks and the band’s impressive musicianship shines on crowd favourite Sleep By The Fire.
Second time seen and was not disappointed.Small closed up venue seem to suit their style. Excellent guitars, new bassist and great drums. Great value for money will definetely see them again , in fact already booked for next year in Sheffield. All those out there wondering if to bother - go on give them a go you wont be disappointed.
Unbelievable
Brighton, Brighton Haunt, 23/09/2012
I had tickets to see Tracer on their first UK tour earlier in the year but was unable to go due to work commitments, so I was determined to get to them this time round as they extended the tour of their second album - Spaces In Between. I dont regret making them such a high priority - their incredible range of high paced metal-esque songs right the way through to slow ballads was impressive, but more so was the perfection with which they completed either side of that spectrum, and everything in ...
Left speechless!
Leeds, The Cockpit, 30/09/2012
I became a fan of Tracer last October when I saw them support Royal Republic, since then they have some in leaps and bounds. This tour I went all out and booked four consecutive nights ... each night I was left totally speechless by how fantastic they are. They put so much into their performance, and the Leeds show left Mike with some blood shed after managing to gouge a hole in his finger from his guitar. But he carried on through the remainder of the set - true R&R! To top things off they are ...
