DREGG

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DREGG make powerfully energetic music, driven by themes of fierce individualism, with a sound that hungrily consumes metal, hardcore, and rap, only to heave it back up in a colorful rainbow of bombastic brutality and iconoclastic absurdity, lovingly fed to the audience like mother birds.

DREGG is as much a rifftastic metalcore outfit as they are unpretentious art-rock collective. The Melbourne, Australia fivesome is thrillingly provocative, occasionally disturbing, and filled with hip-hop swagger. The medium is the message, in their music, their tongue-in-cheek videos, and the exaggerated manifestations of each member’s “id” presented via elaborate theatrical costumes.

Imagine Eminem, fronting Mr. Bungle, while sipping absinthe, after an Oscar Wilde binge. Or Hatebreed, covering the Wu-Tang Clan, inside an art installation, curated by Andy Warhol’s ghost.

“People want open conversation about all kinds of ideas,” says frontman Christopher Mackertich. “Even if the songs sound angry, we like to spread a pretty optimistic message. We are all about confidence and being yourself, no matter how bizarre your ideas may seem. Be free to be weird.”

The self-produced videos from DREGG are a combination of complex, compelling, and startling. “Hyperbole,” “Offended,” “Ridiculous,” and the stop-motion clip for “Exploring the Kardashians Through the Universe” offer smart and devilishly silly critiques of corporate culture, governmental systems, mass media, and restrictive views on personal liberty and identity. But this is music that will only expose, never impose. With DREGG, the “answer” is already there within the questions.

Guitarist Jordan McQuitty likens the band’s approach to the camp revelry of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with its genderbending blend of high-minded themes, horror infused farce, and all out fun. Rocky Horror is part Ziggy Stardust, part thuggery, and altogether enduring. DREGG aim for nothing less, knowingly bucking against the traditions of their chosen genre and scene.

As Billboard pointed out, the wild video for “Return of the Dregg” (featuring a long continuous shot through most of it) “features guys making out, the burning of a Children’s Bible, and an abused Chunk mask from the 1985 classic Goonies.” One watch and it’s clear that DREGG has one hell of a creative vision, with very defined views on what they have set out to accomplish.

While there are clearly creative cues taken from hyper-charged outfits like System Of A Down and Rage Against The Machine, DREGG skew neither far left nor far right on the political spectrum. Instead, they occupy a firm place outside of the argument, one of satire and critique. DREGG will take the piss out of all of the bullshit, like an episode of South Park set to metalcore.

“There’s no big political agenda, but at the same time, there is a big political agenda,” Christopher says, with a knowing laugh. “We’re talking about these things, but not in the way people may be used to. We are also very interested in philosophy and the confusion about what it means just to be alive. We delve into and explore into everything from politics to mental health to spirituality.”

Mackertich, McQuitty, guitarist and producer Sam Yates, bassist Aiden Zovic, and drummer Horhay Delalopez describe themselves as “five carbon-based creatures that are utilizing our time on Earth to perform rhythmic audio.” Those performances earned coveted spots at Sonic Temple in the U.S. (alongside Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool) and Download Australia. Billboard likened them to System Of A Down, “with more freewheeling guitar […] and screamo hooks.”

Painted faces, crazy masks, discordant visuals; no matter how weird, DREGG offers much more than shock value. This is music and art intended to provoke and inspire. If there’s one major takeaway intended for the audience, it’s to unleash the weirdo within. DREGG aim to push the boundaries of self-expression, open up conversations, and the move the crowd while they do it.

“We don’t want regular people to walk into our show and feel like they’re outnumbered,” McQuitty points out. “Or like they’ve come to the wrong place. We want everyone to feel part of what we are doing, because to this day, we know what it’s like to feel alone in a crowd.”

Wild abandonment, voraciousness, celebration, examination, and acceptance are all essential.

“I’ll be a DREGG till I’m dead,” the band declares. Will you?
by Ryan J Downey


SHORT VERSION (250 words)
DREGG make powerfully energetic music, driven by themes of fierce individualism, with a sound that hungrily consumes metal, hardcore, and rap, only to heave it back up in a colorful rainbow of bombastic brutality and iconoclastic absurdity, lovingly fed to the audience like mother birds. The Melbourne, Australia fivesome is thrillingly provocative, occasionally disturbing, and filled with hip-hop swagger. The medium is the message, in their music, their tongue-in-cheek videos, and the exaggerated manifestations of each member’s “id” presented via elaborate theatrical costumes.

Imagine Eminem, fronting Mr. Bungle, while sipping absinthe, after an Oscar Wilde binge. Or Hatebreed, covering the Wu-Tang Clan, inside an art installation, curated by Andy Warhol’s ghost. DREGG take the piss out of all of the bullshit, like an episode of South Park set to metalcore.

While there are clearly creative cues taken from hyper-charged outfits like System Of A Down and Rage Against The Machine, DREGG skew neither far left nor far right on the political spectrum. Instead, they occupy a firm place outside of the argument, one of satire and critique.

Painted faces, crazy masks, discordant visuals; no matter how weird, DREGG offers much more than shock value. This is music and art intended to provoke and inspire. If there’s one major takeaway intended for the audience, it’s to unleash the weirdo within. DREGG aim to push the boundaries of self-expression, open up conversations, and the move the crowd while they do it.

“I’ll be a DREGG till I’m dead,” the band declares. Will you?

SELECT DISCOGRAPY
The Dregg EP (2017)
No Comment EP (2016)

LINEUP
Christopher Mackertich – Vocals
Jordan McQuitty – Guitar
Sam Yates – Guitar
Aiden Zovic – Bass
Horhay Delalopez – Drums
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Top tracks

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Trunks
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Trunks
02:32
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Beta Gods
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Beta Gods
02:52
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Evolve
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Evolve
03:25
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Feeling Fine
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TU TRACK
03:32
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01:45
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Context
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Context
03:24
Writer: DREGG - SosMula - ZillaKami / Composers: DREGG - SosMula - ZillaKami
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Dress Down
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The Art Of Everything
04:17
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
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Freaking Out
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TU TRACK
03:04
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Dog Cunts
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The Art Of Everything
02:09
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
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Dr. Fauci Didn't Kill Himself
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Dr. Fauci Didn't Kill Himself
03:11
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  • Discography
Albums
℗ 2024 DREGGmusic
18-10-2024
The Art Of Everything
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I Can Remember The Future
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
01:57
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
02
In Search Of
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
02:50
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
03
Chaos Garden
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
02:48
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
04
PCP Wendnesdays
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
02:42
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
05
Butterscotch Biscuits
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
05:08
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
06
Dress Down
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
04:17
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
07
Born In My Armour
DREGG
The Art Of Everything
05:08
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
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Epitaph
12-08-2022
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
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DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
01:45
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
02
Hectic
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
03:27
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
03
Freaking Out
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
03:04
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
04
Feeling Fine
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
03:32
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
05
I'm Done
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
02:27
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
06
Evolve
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
03:25
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
07
Internet
DREGG
The DREGGmusic Mixtape
03:57
Writer: Sam Yates - Christopher Mackertich - Jordan McQuitty - Wayan Ledwith - Aiden Zovic / Composers: Sam Yates - Christopher Mackertich - Jordan McQuitty - Wayan Ledwith - Aiden Zovic
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EPs
DREGGmusic.
06-10-2017
The Dregg EP
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Ridiculous
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The Dregg EP
01:13
02
Exploring The Kardashians Through The Universe
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The Dregg EP
02:21
03
General Butt Naked
DREGG
The Dregg EP
02:34
04
Ill Mannered
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The Dregg EP
01:15
05
Offended
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The Dregg EP
02:58
06
Zovic
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The Dregg EP
02:01
07
Narcotic
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The Dregg EP
02:28
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DREGGmusic.
16-12-2016
No Comment
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Riddle Me This
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No Comment
01:06
02
Goof Troop
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No Comment
02:39
03
Get Owt
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No Comment
01:55
04
Dawg Dayz
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No Comment
02:18
05
Curriculum Critters
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No Comment
03:33
Singles
℗ 2024 DREGGmusic
11-10-2024
Chaos Garden
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Chaos Garden
DREGG
Chaos Garden
02:48
Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
℗ 2024 DREGGmusic
25-09-2024
LV Vest
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LV Vest
DREGG
LV Vest
04:08
Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
℗ 2024 DREGGmusic
23-08-2024
Butterscotch Biscuits
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Butterscotch Biscuits
DREGG
Butterscotch Biscuits
05:08
Writer: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich / Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
℗ 2024 DREGGmusic
17-05-2024
Dog Cunts
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Dog Cunts
DREGG
Dog Cunts
02:09
Composers: Aiden Zovic - Caleb Brew - Zakary Thorn - Christopher Mackertich
Epitaph
28-04-2022
Context
01
Context
DREGG
Context
03:24
Writer: DREGG - SosMula - ZillaKami / Composers: DREGG - SosMula - ZillaKami
Epitaph
30-03-2022
Dr. Fauci Didn't Kill Himself
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Dr. Fauci Didn't Kill Himself
DREGG
Dr. Fauci Didn't Kill Himself
03:11
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
Epitaph
17-01-2022
DREGGmusic.
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DREGGmusic.
DREGG
DREGGmusic.
01:45
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
Epitaph
27-10-2021
Beta Gods
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Beta Gods
DREGG
Beta Gods
02:52
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
Epitaph
27-09-2021
Trunks
01
Trunks
DREGG
Trunks
02:32
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
℗ 2021 Dregg
19-09-2021
E go jollof
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E go jollof
DREGG
E go jollof
03:17
Writer: DREGG / Composers: DREGG
Epitaph
04-08-2021
Radio Replica
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Radio Replica
DREGG
Radio Replica
02:26
Composers: DREGG