Graeme Duffy (born 22 December 1989)https://www.instagram.com/p/DSk7zdkExJ_/ PhaseOne is an Australian DJ, electronic music producer and record label executive. PhaseOne is well known for producing and releasing Metalstep music record: A subgenre within dubstep that combines Rock music & Heavy metal music with Bass music and other genres in Electronic music. PhaseOne also founded a record label called Sounds of Mayhem Recordings.
Early life Duffy grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Prior to PhaseOne, Duffy used to be a member in several rock/metal bands, and its music is one of his main influences for every track he produces.
Career
Releases on Firepower Records (2014–2016) In November 2014, PhaseOne released his first Extended play (EP) titled "Touching The Stars" on Datsik's Firepower Records. "Six Feet Under" was remarked as being an combination between dubstep and drum and bass and Heavy metal music. The buildup on the track, in particular, was remarked as being beautiful due to its "metal power chords and double bass pedals". "Burdens" and "Initiate" also contained influences from Glitch hop (the former being purely glitch hop) whereas "Touching The Stars" was a purely Drum and bass track. One month later, PhaseOne also won a remix competition hosted Disciple Recordings where he remixed Virtual Riot's single: "We're Not Alone".
In March 2015, PhaseOne released a single in collaboration with British electronic music duo Bar9 called "Why They Need Us". The single was remarked for having an "epic intro, the lightning switches between 4/4 [beats] and halfstep, [and] those thundering drum rolls". The build up included a speech from Adam Sutler: One of the main antagonists in the 2005 film: V for Vendetta.
Four months later, PhaseOne released another single called "UFO". The track was remarked for being "grimy, intense and original" overall, its "vocal sampling bring[ing] an undeniable errie vibe, and a tension filled [buildup giving] way to a drop that is absolutely unexpected in all the best ways".
Releases on Disciple Records (2016–2021) In January 2017, PhaseOne signed with Disciple which meant that his tracks will exclusively be released on the label for a certain period of time. His first release was his third 4-track EP titled "Origins". The EP was remarked of having the "gnarliest, most unique fusions with swarthy drum rolls, chugging guitars, deep belly roars and a whole range of wider influences." The etymology behind the EP referred to his roots in metal music and rock music.
Five months later, PhaseOne released his fourth EP titled "Dreamscape". "They Came From Within" included a sample, in the song's buildup, from the 1975 film: Shivers. The song was remarked as an equal combination from both PhaseOne's metal influences and Figure's extensive music production skills.
In May 2018, PhaseOne released his fifth EP titled "Double Up".
In May 2019, PhaseOne released his first studio album titled "Transcendency". It was remarked for its willingness to "transcend genres and bleed into other worlds" that "even hardcore purists within metal, Hip-hop, drum & bass, and beyond" can embrace.
In 2020, PhaseOne collaborated with Hydraulix to release a single called "Space Invaders". The track was remarked for its "glitched-out intro" and a "sharp bass cut[ting] the tension" between the build-up and the drop, as well as the drop that "contradicts the harshness of the basses". The track was based on the video game Space Invaders.
Post-Disciple releases & Sounds of Mayhem Recordings (2022–present) In July 2022, PhaseOne collaborated with Australian rock band Polaris to release "Icarus" on Epitaph Records. The track was remarked for its "explosive composition that combines electronic basslines and metal instrumentation". PhaseOne initially wrote the song to be a metal music track, but then added electronic elements later on. Polaris' lyrics touches of "humanity's seemingly endless ambition and self-interest, and [its] failure to recognize or learn from the destructive ramifications of that tendency".
On June 13, 2023, PhaseOne founded a record label called "Sounds of Mayhem Recordings". The label was founded as a way to showcase unreleased music that PhaseOne and his associates produced, and to be "live in the nextus between metal and bass music". The etymology behind the name was inspired partially due to the success of his 2017 song on his "Origins" EP titled "Welcome To Mayhem". In December, PhaseOne collaborated with Nosphere to release "Brunt" which "features intense metal breakdowns with unique guitar riffs".
Discography
Albums TitleTracklistDetailsTranscendency Transcendency - Intro Mayday (with Modestep) Break Em We Are The Free (feat. Thy Art Is Murder) Ultima (feat. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) Crash & Burn (ft. Northlane) Insanity Cadence - Interlude Digital (ft. Periphery) Demon Hunter (with Subtronics) Lost (ft. Koven) Headstone Aurora - Outro Released: 17 April 2019 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadTerranova Terranova SOS (feat. Make Them Suffer) Pulse (feat. Banks Arcade) Reset (with Flowidus & Dread MC) Beyond Divide (feat. Micah Martin & Intervals) Ruins Lullaby (with Hvdes) Redsky (feat. Future Static) Shadows (with Scro) Released: 30 May 2025 Label: Sounds of Mayhem Recordings Format: Digital download
Extended Plays (EPs) TitleTracklistDetailsTouching The Stars Initiate Touching The Stars Six Feet Under Burdens (feat. Aloma Steele) Released: 11 November 2014 Label: Firepower Records Format: Digital downloadMatter Of Time Extinction Nangs Matter Of Time Take My Desire Released: 30 October 2015 Label: Firepower Records Format: Digital downloadOrigins Origins Welcome to Mayhem (feat. In Hearts Wake) Kung Fu (feat. Virtual Riot) Broken Chains Released: 16 January 2017 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadDreamscape Dreamscape (feat. Crystal Lake) They Came From Within (with Figure) Circle Pit (feat. Virus Syndicate) Revive (with Oolacile) Released: 16 June 2017 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadDouble Up Double Up (feat. Young Buck) State Of Emergency (with Yookie) Decimate Welcome To Mayhem (VIP Mix) (feat. In Hearts Wake) Released: 11 May 2018 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadDead Line Inevitable Outcome Dead Line Hanging By A Thread (feat. Micah Martin) Another Breath Released: 21 August 2020 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadThe Risen The Risen (with Sleep Waker) Drop Bears (with HelaSex) Raindrops (feat. Escape the Fate) Subterrestrial (with Jiqui) Into The Light Released: 15 October 2021 Label: Disciple Records Format: Digital downloadPhaseOne x UNFD Icarus (with Polaris) World Unknown (with Erra) Eyes Wide Shut (with Void of Vision) Gangrene (with RedHook) Released: 5 May 2023 Label: Epitaph Records Format: Digital downloadBeyond Oblivion Reign Of Malice (feat. Qoiet) Disrespect (with Hydraulix) Run For Your Life (with Muerte) Released: 11 August 2023 Label: Sounds Of Mayhem Recordings Format: Digital download
Singles YearTitleAlbumLabel2013Take Me AwayNon-album releaseDrop Dem Records2015Hit RewindPlay Me Too RecordsWhy They Need UsFirepower RecordsReconShellshock Legends2016UFONon-album releaseNo ChillMy Selecta EPNever Say Die RecordsArea 51Non-album releaseFirepower Records2017Send ItDisciple Round Table2018Mistakes (feat. The Arcturians)Disciple RecordsSlaughter Them AllDisciple Alliance Vol. 4Taco Bout ItNon-album releaseDisciple Round Table2019BubzstepThe Last StandScars EPDisciple RecordsArsonist (feat. Virus Syndicate)Multiplayer EPTurtle NeckDisciple Alliance Vol. 52020Space InvadersNon-album releaseDemiseSubsidia RecordsMake It BumpDisciple Alliance Vol. 6Disciple RecordsDeath WaltzNon-album releaseKannibalen Recods2021EnemyDisciple RecordsEnemy (VIP Mix)Disciple Alliance Vol. 72022Meet You In The Sound (feat. Aaron Pauley)Non-album releaseWelcome Records2023Bringer Of DeathSounds of Mayhem: The Uprising ISounds of Mayhem RecordingsBruntSounds of Mayhem: The Uprising II2024Brace For ImpactNon-album release2025Divide (Acoustic)
Remixes YearOriginal ArtistTitleLabel2014ApasheBlack Gold (with Hydraulix)Kannibalen RecordsVirtual RiotWe're Not AloneDisciple Records2017The TrickazOG PurpDisquette Prod2018Delta Heavy & Dirty AudioStayMonstercatAFK & CarbinBossBite This!2019ZomboyThe BeastNever Say Die Records2020In Hearts WakeWorldwide SuicideEpitaph Records2022The UpbeatsBeamsVision Recordings2023Dabin & Kai WachiHollowKannibalen Records2024RedHookJabberwockyRedHook Records2025Fox LakeFreestyleSounds Of Mayhem2026Sunborn (FR)Infinity PoolSolid State Records
References
Primary sources
External links
Official website