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Dion Lunadon

Dion Lunadon

Musical artist

Dion Lunadon (born 4 March 1976) is a New Zealand born musician. He is known for being the guitarist and singer of The D4 and bass player in A Place To Bury Strangers. He is also known for his high energy and often unpredictable stage presence.[1]

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Early life

Lunadon was born Dion Palmer[citation needed] in Auckland, New Zealand.

Career

Lunadon played with a number of New Zealand bands, including The Snitches, Marty Sauce and The Source, Nothing at All! and The Rainy Days. He has also played bass and sang with The Scavengers at various reformation shows [2]

Lunadon was a member of the New Zealand rock band The D4, who produced 2 albums and several E.P.s and singles.[3]

In 2009, Lunadon formed the band True Lovers.[4][3]

In 2010, Lunadon joined New York noise rockers A Place To Bury Strangers. As well as regular stage performances,[5] he played and wrote songs in this group on the albums Worship and Transfixation,[6] the EP Onwards to the Wall[7] and a number of other recordings.[8]

In 2017 Lunadon released his debut solo album. In March 2020, Lunadon announced his departure from A Place To Bury Strangers. On June 10, 2022, Lunadon released his sophomore solo album Beyond Everything,[9] followed by Systems Edge[10] on November 14, 2023, both on In The Red Records.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

References

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    "Review: A Place to Bury Strangers, 'Transfixiation'". Spin.com. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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    "Dion Lunadon | NZ Musician | New Zealand Music Magazine". Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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    "D4 frontman reveals new band". Stuff.co.nz. 29 December 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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    "Live Review: A Place to Bury Strangers, Cymbals Eat Guitars at NYC’s Music Hall of Williamsburg (7/27)". Consequence of Sound, Zach Schonfeld, 30 July 2012
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    " A Place to Bury Strangers on the End of Death by Audio and Their New Album 'Transfixiation'". Vice 25 February 2015, John Norris
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    "A Place to Bury Strangers - Onwards To The Wall Album Review". Prefixmag.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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    Bowman, Patrick. "On the Record with Dion Lunadon of A Place to Bury Strangers | Music Features". Pghcitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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    "Albums Of The Week: Dion Lunadon | Beyond Everything. Tinnitist, Darryl Sterdan
  10. [10]
    Christopher Anthony (29 November 2023). "Dion Lunadon: Systems Edge [Album Review]". The Fire Note. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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    "A Place to Bury Strangers Feel the Noise". Under the Radar. 28 November 2012 By Lily Moayeri
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    "A Place to Bury Strangers on the End of Death by Audio and Their New Album 'Transfixiation'". Vice. 15 February 2015, John Norris
  13. [13]
    "A Place to Bury Strangers’ Dion Lunadon shares self-titled debut solo album: Stream'". Consequence Of Sound. 05 June 2017, Ben Kaye
  14. [14]
    "A Place to Bury Strangers announce new album, Pinned, share “Never Coming Back”: Stream'". Consequence Of Sound. 31 January 2018, Eddie Fu
  15. [15]
    "Listen To Dion Lunadon's New Album 'Beyond Everything': Stream'". Under The Radar. 10 June 2022, Chris Cudby
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    "A Place To Bury Strangers - Onwards to the Wall CDS". Pennyblackmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  17. [17]
    Chase, Ted. "Dion Lunadon of A Place To Bury Strangers | QRO Magazine". Qromag.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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