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Ultimatum (1996-2000) were an influential hardcore band based in Melbourne, Australia. They were the first vegan straight edge band in Australia and appeared around the same time that Earth Crisis released 'Destroy the Machines'. Ultimatum were one of the early Australian bands to introduce the modern 'new school' metal influenced form of hardcore to Australia. They were also recognised, not only for their vegan straight edge stance, but also for their emotional and politically charged lyrics.

They garnered a following around Australia and in Europe with the release of their first self titled EP in 1996, recorded by engineer Scott Harper.

Ultimatum's second split EP released on Melbourne based Trial and Error/Shock Records, with highly regarded now defunct hardcore band 'Not for You', promptly sold out and is now a rare item.

During their time, Ultimatum performed with international bands H20, Strife & Vision of Disorder and Australian bands 28 Days, Mindsnare, Vicious Circle and many others.

Members of the band have gone on to perform in other outfits in various music genres including Within Blood, Hitlist, AudioWoundStabber and Retired Poets League.