Godnose was formed as a three-piece hardcore punk band by Ben Jones (ex-Blowhard, Pangaea) on guitar, vocals, trumpet and percussion in Brisbane in 1995. Godnose was an early proposed name for vitamin C used by its discoverer Albert Szent-Györgyi, prior to learning its structure. Their first album ‘Trucks Won’t Go’ was released in 1998. The lineup was Jones, Jane Prindable on bass and Dave Atkins on drums. Their second album, ‘Odessa’ was released in 1999 on the Trial and Error label. The album was also released in Germany on Papst Jhonnie Records. During the late 1990s and early 2000s Godnose were a dark, progressive metal group. In March 2001 they returned to live shows after a year’s hiatus with Sean Lawless replacing Atkins on drums and Matt (ex-Knaw) on bass guitar.
During 2001 Jones was joined by Greg on bass guitar and vocals and Lindsay Beasley on drums. In February 2002 the group supported Australian punk band Frenzal Rhomb and Japanese punk band Softball at the Waterloo Hotel, Brisbane. Claire Obst joined on lead vocals (ex-Razel drummer) for their fourth studio album, ‘Seaside Intensity Vortex’ (2004). Justin Donnelly of Skinnys Music felt the group, “has the basis of some really different elements, but is put together without any regards for the overall picture, making the band sound eclectic purely for the sake of it.”
Godnose have played at domestic festivals such as Overcranked II Metalfest (2002) Sydney Hardcore Superbowl (1997) 4ZZZFM Market Day (1996, 1997, 1999) and Big Day Out (Qld 1999). They had a support slot at Austrian death metal group Pungent Stench’s appearance at the Gershwin Room, St Kilda in February 2005. By mid-2006 Godnose had developed a thrashier, punkier sound. Their next album, with Obst, ‘Drive Home the Stakes’, appeared in August 2007. By that time they had toured Europe twice.
Members
Ben Jones (guitar, vocals, trumpet, percussion), Stan (drums), Jane Prindable (vocals, bass),
Brian (bass), Dave Atkins (drums), Sean Lawless (drums), Lindsay Beasley (drums),
Greg (bass), Claire Obst (vocals)
