Age of Emergence marked their 10th anniversary in 2025, a decade after first hitting the stage in Maitland, NSW. Formed in 2013 in the Hunter Valley by Dean Holmes, Allan Hofer (RIP), and Matt Neilson, the band has evolved through lineup changes and relentless dedication to their craft. After early local gigs and the release of their debut EP Plea for a Dying World in 2017, they followed up with The War Within Ourselves in 2020 — just as the pandemic hit. Their long-delayed first tour finally took place in 2022, earning strong reviews across NSW and the ACT.
Following the addition of drummer Adam Clayton, 2024’s The All Seeing Eye: Part 1 became their most ambitious release yet, with a national tour including first-time stops in Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional centres. In January 2025, they landed their first international support slot with European heavyweights Enforcer, and continued their momentum with a powerful performance at Metal United Down Under in Dubbo.
With their latest single “Futility” now out, the band is hitting the road again for The Hollow War Tour, while also recording The All Seeing Eye: Part 2, set for release in spring 2025.
LINEUP
Dean Holmes – Bass & Vocals
Matt Neilson – Guitar & Vocals
Adam Clayton – Drums
FOLLOW AGE OF EMERGENCE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ageofemergenceband
Bandcamp: https://ageofemergence.bandcamp.com/music
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_cTvOn2lM8G25YzEiLl2w
DistroKit: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ageofemergence/voice-of-the-lost
CONTACT
Management: deanrholmes76@gmail.com
Management/Bookings/Publicity: michael@black-roos.com
RELEASES
Title: The All Seeing Eye: Part 2 (EP)
Release Date: December 01st, 2025
Label: N/A
Title: The All Seeing Eye: Part 1 (EP)
Release Date: April 12th, 2024
Label: N/A
Title: The War Within Ourselves (EP)
Release Date: March 27th 2020
Label: N/A
MUSIC