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The Mark Of Cain return to the stage this October performing their debut album Battlesick in its entirety. Originally released in 1989 via indie Adelaide label Dominator Battlesick sounded like no Australian album before it or since. Tracks like Wake Up, Dead Man’s Mail, The Setback, Call in Anger and the title track addressed the fear of dreams, the threat of death, anger over disappointment and personal setbacks; not exactly the subject matter of an era when Kylie Minogue was […]

This year we will be heading out to celebrate 30 years since Battlesick was released in 1989. We have been rehearsing and intend to play Battlesick in its entirety later this year in a series of shows around Australia. Dates to be confirmed but expect later in 2019. Have a great new year – more news soon…

Today marks 10 years since TMOC entered Broadcast Studios with Evan James in Adelaide to record what was to become ‘Songs Of The Third And Fifth’. CLICK HERE for some rare behind the scenes out-take footage shot over 10 years ago from the recording of ‘The Argument’ in it’s early beginnings. Photos & Video Footage: Brett O’Malley

Just a quick update to advise that we have finally started to add some of our back catalogue of albums to iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. Battlesick, The Unclaimed Prize, Ill At Ease and Songs Of The Third And Fifth have all been added for either download or streaming access.

In late 2015, TMOC did two Adelaide shows to raise funds for the Cancer Council to help support cancer research. Thanks to all the fans who supported the shows. As a result we were able to donate over $9,000 to cancer research, which with fund matching from the Government and Universities, resulted in $36,000 going towards critical research. This year I am again riding every stage of the Tour Down Under over the next week to again raise research funding […]

Was great to catch up with Stanier at Laneway Festival in Adelaide on Friday. Battles powered through an amazing set with John’s infallible rhythmic precision.

‘TOUR OF DUTY’ 2015 UPDATE Due to unexpected day job commitments we have unfortunately been forced to cancel Perth and Newcastle from our upcoming Tour of Duty. Refunds available at the point of purchase. Apologies to all affected. We hope to make up this shortfall in the new year. All other shows remain on track. See you there! Wed 25th: Adelaide*, Enigma Bar + Subtract S Tickets $30.00 + bf from http://www.enigmabar.com.au/ Thu 26th: Melbourne, Max Watts + Batpiss Tickets […]

THE MARK OF CAIN ‘TOUR OF DUTY’ 2015 Way back in 2006, five years after their previous national tour John Scott: singer / songwriter and guitarist with Adelaide’s The Mark Of Cain declared; “We’re going to tour once a year, or twice if we can – we want to play”. Unfortunately it didn’t quite work out that way. The band instead taking a further seven-year sabbatical from live performance while drummer John Stanier drifted off to play with his other […]

Back in 2013 The Mark Of Cain played in front of a home town crowd at Adelaide’s The Governor Hindmarsh to celebrate the launch of their new album, Songs of the Third and Fifth. You can now view the full set here courtesy of Heaps Loud.

YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS GIG!!!! Come and see legendary Adelaide bands : The Mark Of Cain The Iron Sheiks (with special guests) The Plague (reforming for one show only) Crackling Static Fuzz Fowlers Live, Adelaide Sunday 7th of June 2015 (7pm) $25, tickets at the door until sold out ONLY 500 TICKETS AVAILABLE Merchandise available on the night, so bring your cash. Silent auction of art and images from Cosmic Psychos. Abbadon, etc All proceeds will be donated […]