9 years of lurking and it's only
now that you decide to give up on starting a band, based soley on the state of the local scene? Why not grow a pair and show Perth metal bands how it's done? Oh that's right, no-one wants to be in your band. Im sure *someone* who frequents the perthbands.com (haha?) forum is gonna reply to your ad
But I say, don't be discouraged! It may seem like you're recording your one man bands' demo on your tape deck and hand numbering photocopied inlay cards (limited to a 100) for an eternity, but your hard work will pay off! If you don't believe me, ask the local scenes' most unsuccesful blackmetal elitist dorks "SEANCE OF".
However, if you're not willing to compromise your integrity and change you sound or style entirely, perhaps you should rellocate and try your luck in another city, competing against twice as many bands that are twice as core and far less forgiving.
PS. You lose scene points for even insinuating that Slipknot had any relevence in the 90's.