The Terminals


The Terminals are an alternative rock band from New Zealand. They released material on the Xpressway and Flying Nun labels.

History

The band was formed in 1988, with several members being veterans of other bands. Vocalist Stephen Cogle and drummer Peter Stapleton had both been members of The Victor Dimisich Band in the early 1980s, Stapleton also playing with The Pin Group and Scorched Earth Policy. Guitarist Ross Humphries was an ex-member of The Pin Group, and Mick Elborado played bass and keyboards with Scorched Earth Policy. Signing to Flying Nun, the band's debut release was the Disconnect EP in 1988, followed by two albums for the label. Humphries was replaced by former Scorched Earth Policy guitarist Brian Crook. The band moved to the Xpressway label for their third album, Touch. Little Things followed in 1995.

Band members

Original line-up

Featured appearances

The group have appeared on a few compilations since their inception in New Zealand and Australia. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by The Terminals.