As of December 2018, the band was made up of Chris Wallace on lead vocals and guitar, Gavin Hayes on guitar, Robert Wallace (Chris' nephew) on drums, and Gary Bird on bass.
It was referred to as the "unexpected spiritual cross section of heavy metal and the cultural history of Indigenous Australia".
[7] It was reported by Scenezine on 8 July 2021 that the group had completed their album at Black Wreath studio in Alice Springs.
[8] It was reported by NME on 6 July 2022 that Southeast Desert Metal had released their version of the Midnight Oil song "Beds Are Burning" that day.
[9] Supported by acts Run and Primitive, SouthEast Desert Metal appeared at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood on 5 October 2023.