Melbourne Nu-Metal band TRIBAL CLOWN released a self-financed EP entitled 'Despise' late in 2000 and featured at the 'Metal for the Brain' festival in 2001. The group issued the 'Rise' follow up EP in 2003. Drummer Bronwyn Bird is also active with Wiccan Symphonic Metal band SUPREMACY whilst both guitarist Michael Carver and bassist Amber Ford are operational with MATRAMUTA.