Darker Half is an Australian heavy metal band from Sydney, led by vocalist Vo Simpson[1] and known for their energetic live performances,[2][3] their style has been described as power/thrash.
[citation needed] Darker Half played in various venues on the east coast of Australia throughout 2006 and 2007 and took part in all three outdoor Metalstock festivals.
[9] In 2010 Darker Half again toured nationally with Paul Di'Anno, released a music video "Helpless" and performed at many shows throughout Australia.
They headlined the Whiplash Festival in Brisbane[10] and opened for international acts Alestorm, Children of Bodom and Steve Grimmett.
[11] In 2012, The Darker Half members were involved in projects aside from the band: Vo Simpson joined with various international singers including Udo Dirkschneider, Rob Rock and Steve Grimmett as one of the featured lead vocalists on the third Empires of Eden album Channelling the Infinite.
[citation needed] In February 2016 "Never Surrender" was released in Europe on the Fastball Music label and received much critical acclaim.