Megafauna (band)

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Megafauna
Origin Austin, Texas, United States
Genres Hard rock, Experimental rock, Math rock, Neo-psychedelia, Alternative rock, Progressive rock
LabelsIndependent
MembersDani Neff
Zack Humphrey
Will Krause
Winston Barrett
Past membersCameron Page
Greg Yancey
John Musci
Bryan Wright
Website megafaunamusic.com

Megafauna is a hard rock band from Austin, Texas. Founded by singer/guitarist Dani Neff in 2008, the band also consists of Zack Humphrey on drums, Will Krause on bass, and Winston Barrett on guitar and keys. Their third album Maximalist was released in April 2014. [1] [2] Their latest album, Olympico, is out May 2023. [3]

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Discography

Albums


Singles


Band members

Former members

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References

  1. "About A Girl: Dani Neff shreds Megafauna to Maximalist effect". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  2. "Megafauna". REverb Nation. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  3. "MEGAFAUNA NEW ALBUM GHOST COAST DUE OUT 5/24 ON TOUR NOW". Psychrock. Retrieved February 26, 2020.