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{{Short description|Canadian rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Art Of Dying (AOD)
| Img = Art_of_dying_album_cover.jpg‎
| name = Art of Dying
| Background = group_or_band
| image = Art Of Dying - 2007.11.20.jpg
| Origin = [[Vancouver]], [[Canada]]
| caption = Art of Dying in 2007
| Genre = [[Hard Rock]],[[Modern Rock]]
| origin = [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
| years_active = 2004–present
| Label = Thorny Bleeder Records
| genre = {{flatlist|
| URL = [http://www.artofdyingmusic.com/ Official Art Of Dying Website] [http://www.myspace.com/theartofdying/ Official Myspace of Art Of Dying]
* [[Alternative rock]]
| Associated_acts = [[Hethro]] <br /> [[SunLikeStar]] <br />
* [[alternative metal]]
| Current_members = [[Jonny Hetherington]]<br>[[Greg Bradley]]<br>[[Chris Witoski]]<br>[[Matt Rhode]]<br>[[Flavio Cirillo]]}}
* [[hard rock]]
* [[post-grunge]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/art-of-dying-mn0001398759|title=Art of Dying|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref>
}}
| label = {{hlist|Thorny Bleeder/Intoxication|[[Reprise Records|Reprise]]|[[Better Noise Music]]|Revolver|Vices and Virtues}}
| website = {{URL|artofdyingmusic.com}}
| associated_acts =[[Thornley (band)|Thornley]]
| current_members =
* Jonny Hetherington
* Cody Watkins
* Cale Gontier
* Tavis Stanley
| past_members =
* Chris Witoski
* Matt Rhode
* Flavio Cirillo
* Greg Bradley
* Jeff Brown
}}


'''Art of Dying''' is a Canadian [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], formed in 2004 by lead singer Jonny Hetherington and guitarist Greg Bradley. Soon after, the duo added Chris Witoski on rhythm guitar, bassist Matt Rhode, and drummer Flavio Cirillo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying |url=https://revolverrecords.com/catalogue/revolver-records-catalogue/art-of-dying/ |website=revolverrecords.com |publisher=Revolver Records |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>
'''Art Of Dying''' (AOD) is a Canadian [[Hard Rock]] band fronted by [[Jonny Hetherington]]. They create a fusion of hard, melodic rock with a massive, epic post-grunge sound with driving duel guitars, a pounding rhythm section, and powerful vocals with heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies. Their energetic live shows are dynamic and animated, bold and powerful.


==History==
In 2006, Art of Dying released their first album, ''Art of Dying'' on Thorny Bleeder Records.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying – Art Of Dying |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1018975-Art-Of-Dying-Art-Of-Dying |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> In February 2007, ''Classic Rock Magazine'' released the compilation ''Classic Rock: The Bands You Need to Hear in 2007'', and included the Art of Dying song "Completely".<ref>{{cite web |title=Various – The Bands You Need To Hear In 2007 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2735972-Various-The-Bands-You-Need-To-Hear-In-2007 |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> The band then supported [[Seether]] on the UK leg of their world tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.songkick.com/artists/16218-art-of-dying/gigography?page=6 |title=Art of Dying Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Art of Dying – S/T (2006) |url=https://hardrockhideout.com/2008/05/20/art-of-dying-st-2006/ |website=hardrockhideout.com |publisher=Hard Rock Hideout |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>


On December 1, 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a record deal with [[Reprise Records]] and its division Intoxication Records, founded by [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] members [[David Draiman]] and [[Dan Donegan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ART OF DYING Signs With DISTURBED's INTOXICATION RECORDS, Dec 2009 |url=https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/art-of-dying-signs-with-disturbed-s-intoxication-records/ |website=archive.blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> Witoski and Rhode left the band and were replaced by bassist Cale Gontier and guitarist Tavis Stanley, both previously of the band [[Thornley (band)|Thornley]].


Art of Dying's second album, ''[[Vices and Virtues (Art of Dying album)|Vices and Virtues]]'', produced by [[Howard Benson]] and mixed by [[Chris Lord-Alge]], was released on March 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying – Vices And Virtues (Deluxe Edition) |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1148419-Art-Of-Dying-Vices-And-Virtues-Deluxe-Edition |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> Art of Dying went on its 'Avalanche Tour', performing 128 concerts in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art of Dying on tour Avalanche Tour 2011 |url=https://guestpectacular.com/artists/art-of-dying/events/tour/avalanche-tour-2011 |website=guestpectacular.com |publisher=Guestpectacular |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> In addition to headlining and co-headlining club shows, the band played some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal festivals in the country. They played the 2011 and 2012 Avalanche Tours, headlined by [[Stone Sour]] and [[Shinedown]], respectively,<ref>{{cite web |title=Avalanche Tour with Stone Sour... |url=https://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/avalanche-tour-with-stone-sour-theory-of-a-dead-man-skillet-halestorm-and-art-of-dying/Content?oid=2325215 |website=sacurrent.com |publisher=San Antonio Current |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SHINEDOWN Announces 2012 'Avalanche Tour' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-announces-2012-avalanche-tour/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> and toured on Rockstar's 2011 [[Uproar Festival]], headlined by [[Avenged Sevenfold]].
==Band Members==
Jonny Hetherington – Vocals<br />
Greg Bradley – Guitars<br />
Chris Witoski – Guitars<br />
Matt Rhode – Bass<br />
Flavio Cirillo - Drums


''Let the Fire Burn'', a completely acoustic album, was released on April 24, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Customer Reviews |url=https://www.amazon.ca/Let-Fire-Burn-Dying-2013-05-04/dp/B01G4CO8NM |website=amazon.ca |publisher=Amazon |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> The band continued to tour heavily in the US, playing several dates with [[Papa Roach]] and [[Buckcherry]], opening for [[Marilyn Manson]] and appearing at the Rock Vegas Festival and [[KUPD]]'s first annual Desert Uprising in Phoenix.


In 2014, Art of Dying was signed to Better Noise Records (now [[Better Noise Music]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/apocalyptica-art-of-dying-deuce-new-label-better-noise/|title=Apocalyptica, Art of Dying, Deuce + More to Release Albums via New Label Better Noise|author=Chad Childers|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=March 5, 2014}}</ref> In 2015, the band toured as the opening act for the cello-metal band [[Apocalyptica]] during the North American leg of its Shadowmaker tour. In December 2015, they released the album ''[[Rise Up (Art of Dying album)|Rise Up]]''. It was produced by [[David Bendeth]] at House of Loud and received excellent reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Enmity |first1=Melodic |title=REVIEW: Art Of Dying – Rise Up |url=https://new-transcendence.com/review-art-dying-rise-full-album/ |website=new-transcendence.com |publisher=New Transcendence |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimm |first1=Phil |title=ALBUM REVIEW: ART OF DYING – RISE UP |url=http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/album-review-art-of-dying-rise-up/ |website=rockrevoltmagazine.com |publisher=Rock Revolt Magazine |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kleinsasser |first1=Corey |title=Art of Dying "Rise Up" album review |url=https://concertcrap.com/art-of-dying-rise-up-album-review/ |website=concertcrap.com |publisher=Concert Crap |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>


In 2016, the band self-released the six-track EP ''Nevermore'' and stayed on the road.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying – Nevermore |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1661102-Art-Of-Dying-Nevermore |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Morse |first1=Erich |title=Some Time With Jonny Hetherington |url=https://www.nationalrockreview.com/interviews/time-jonny-hetherington-art-dying |website=nationalrockreview.com |publisher=National Rock Review |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=EP Review: Art Of Dying – Nevermore |url=https://musicexistence.com/blog/2016/09/01/ep-review-art-of-dying-nevermore/ |website=musicexistence.com |date=September 2, 2016 |publisher=Music Existence |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>
==Reviews==
Hailed by Kerrang Magazine, as “heavy crowd pleasers” at the 2006 Download Festival in June, reviews from their recent tour are starting to hit the press.


In 2017, Art of Dying announced on Facebook that drummer Jeff Brown, who had replaced Flavio Cirillo in 2008, left the band to "pursue a different path". He was replaced by longtime drum tech and stage manager Cody Watkins.<ref name="Art of Dying Stating Jeff Brown Leaving">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/artofdying/photos/a.395122701704.163725.19630531704/10153481524016705/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/19630531704/10153481524016705 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Art of Dying|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=September 7, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
"Art Of Dying is the best independent rock band in Canada."
(Todd Hancock, CFOX Vancouver)


In 2019, still without a label, the band released its fifth album, ''Armageddon''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thorley |first1=Andy |title=REVIEW: ART OF DYING – ARMAGEDDON (2019) |url=https://maximumvolumemusic.com/review-art-of-dying-armageddon-2019/ |newspaper=Maximum Volume Music |date=November 19, 2019 |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying Announce New Album 'Armageddon' |url=https://originalrock.net/2019/09/03/art-of-dying-announce-new-album-armageddon/ |website=originalrock.net |date=September 3, 2019 |publisher=Original Rock |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>
“Art of Dying…sound massive, channeling the spirit of Vedder with raucous screaming thrown in for good measure.” (Leeds Music Scene)


In 2020, Thorny Bleeder Records released the 11-track Art of Dying Compilation album, ''Demos & Rarities (2003-2007)''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Art Of Dying – Demos & Rarities |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/15593694-Art-Of-Dying-Demos-Rarities |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref>
“AOD does…everything right to not be lost in the jungle of average music.” (Melodic.net)


==Band members==
"Epic post-grunge sound" (Classic Rock Magazine, UK)
* Jonny Hetherington – lead vocals (2004–present)
==External Links==
* Cody Watkins – drums, backing vocals (2016–present)
* Cale Gontier – bass, backing vocals (2008–present)
* Tavis Stanley – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–present), lead guitar (2015–present)


'''Former members'''
*[http://www.artofdyingmusic.com Official website]
* Chris Witoski – rhythm guitar (2004–2008)
*[http://www.vanhardeveld.biz Album Art producers site]
* Matt Rhode – bass (2004–2008)
* Flavio Cirillo – drums (2004–2008)
* Greg Bradley – lead guitar (2004–2015)
* Jeff Brown – drums (2008–2016)

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== Discography ==

'''Studio albums'''
* ''Art of Dying'' (2006), Thorny Bleeder Records
* ''[[Vices and Virtues (Art of Dying album)|Vices and Virtues]]'' (2011), Reprise Records
* ''Let the Fire Burn'' (2012), Thorny Bleeder Records
* ''[[Rise Up (Art of Dying album)|Rise Up]]'' (2015), Better Noise Records, Eleven Seven Music
* ''Armageddon'' (2019), Vices and Virtues Music

'''EPs'''
* ''Get Through This'' (2007), Revolver Records
* ''Rise Up'' (2015), Better Noise Records
* ''Nevermore'' (2016), Vices and Virtues Music
* ''Nevermore Acoustic'' (2017), Vices and Virtues Music
* ''Ready For a Good Time'' (2022), Vices and Virtues Music

'''Compilations'''
* ''Demos & Rarities (2003-2007)'' (2020), Thorny Bleeder Records

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Year
!rowspan="2"|Song
!colspan="4"|Peak chart positions
!rowspan="2"|Album
|-
! style="width:30px;"|<small>[[Canadian rock/alternative chart|CAN<br>Rock]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=http://canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca/2011/05/active-rock-may-24-2011.html|title=Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive|author=Canadian Rock/Alt|date=May 24, 2011 |access-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca/2011/10/active-rock-october-4-2011.html|title=Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive|author=Canadian Rock/Alt|date=October 4, 2011 |access-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca/2012/06/active-rock-june-19-2012.html|title=Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive|author=Canadian Rock/Alt|date=June 20, 2012 |access-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref></small>
! style="width:30px;"|<small>[[Alternative Songs|US<br>Alt]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |title=Art of Dying - Alternative Songs Chart history |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279986/art-dying/chart?f=377 |access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref></small>
! style="width:30px;"|<small>[[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|US<br>Main]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |title=Art of Dying - Mainstream Rock Chart history |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279986/art-dying/chart?f=376 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202044637/http://www.billboard.com/artist/279986/art-dying/chart?f=376 |url-status=dead }}</ref></small>
! style="width:30px;"|<small>[[Rock Songs|US<br>Rock]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |title=Art of Dying - Hot Rock Songs Chart history |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279986/art-dying/chart?f=902 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202072450/http://www.billboard.com/artist/279986/art-dying/chart?f=902 |url-status=dead }}</ref></small>
|-
|2007
|"Get Through This"
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
|''Art of Dying''
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011
|"Die Trying"
| style="text-align:center;"|18
| style="text-align:center;"|40
| style="text-align:center;"|6
| style="text-align:center;"|21
|rowspan="4"| ''Vices and Virtues''
|-
|"Get Thru This"
| style="text-align:center;"|43
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|18
| style="text-align:center;"|34
|-
|2012
|"Sorry"
| style="text-align:center;"|19
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|15
| style="text-align:center;"|37
|-
|2013
|"Raining" <br>{{small|(featuring [[Adam Gontier]])}}
| style="text-align:center;"|31
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|-
|rowspan="3"|2015
|"Rise Up" <br>{{small|(featuring [[Dan Donegan]])}}
| style="text-align:center;"|33
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|rowspan="4"| ''Rise Up''
|-
|"Tear Down the Wall"
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
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|-
|"Everything"
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|—
| style="text-align:center;"|36
| style="text-align:center;"|—
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016
|"Moth to a Flame"
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
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|-
|"Torn Down"
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
|rowspan="2"| ''Nevermore''
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| 2017
|"All or Nothing"
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
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|-
| rowspan="5"| 2019
|"Cut it All Away"
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| rowspan="5"| ''Armageddon''
|-
|"Do or Die"
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
|-
|"Armageddon"
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
|-
|"Dark Days"
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|-
|"No One Ever Wins"
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
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|-
| 2020
|"Vices & Virtues"
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
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| style="text-align:center;" {{n/a|×}}
| ''Ready For a Good Time''
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| rowspan="3"| 2021
|"Afterlife" <br>{{small|(with [[The Veer Union]])}}
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| {{n/a}}
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|"That High"
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| rowspan="6"| ''Ready For a Good Time''
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|"Cemetery"
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| rowspan="8"| 2022
|"Stand My Ground"
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|"Prisoner"
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|"[[Sweet Emotion]]"
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|"Ready For a Good Time"
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|"Better Dayz"
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| rowspan="5" {{n/a}}
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|"Just To See You Smile"
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|-
|"Long Shot" <br>{{small|(featuring [[Jason Hook]])}}
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|"Lay Down and Die"
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| rowspan="4"| 2023
|"Let's Go"
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|"So Far Gone" <br>{{small|(featuring [[Thousand Foot Krutch]])}}
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| ''The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited''
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|"Phoenix"
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|"All Too Real"
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| rowspan="4"| 2024
|"Best of Me"
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|"Falling"
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|"[[Way Down We Go]]"
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|"Through You" <br>{{small|(featuring [[Adelitas Way]])}}
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==Music videos==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director
! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Director(s)
|-
! scope="row" | "Get Through This"
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| Brian Adler
|-
! scope="row" | "Completely"
| Darryl Whetung, John Allan
|-
! scope="row" | "I Will Be There"
| 2008
| unknown
|-
! scope="row" | "Die Trying"
| rowspan="2" | 2011
| Andrew Bennet
|-
! scope="row" | "Get Thru This"
| Brian Adler
|-
! scope="row" | "Rise Up"
| 2015
| Chad Archibald
|-
! scope="row" | "Torn Down"
| 2016
| rowspan="2"| Davo
|-
! scope="row" | "All or Nothing"
| 2017
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.artofdyingmusic.com}}
* [http://www.upvenue.com/music-news/blog-headline/1085/art-of-dying-interview.html Interview with Art Of Dying on UpVenue]
* [http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_ArtofDyingMW.html Interview with Jonny Hetherington, HitQuarters Jan 2011]
* [http://www.guitargeek.com/greg-bradley-art-of-dying-guitar-rig-gear-setup-2011/ Bradley's 2011 Art of Dying Guitar Rig] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212175543/http://www.guitargeek.com/greg-bradley-art-of-dying-guitar-rig-gear-setup-2011/ |date=December 12, 2013 }}. GuitarGeek.Com

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Art of Dying
Art of Dying in 2007
Art of Dying in 2007
Background information
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Years active2004–present
Labels
Members
  • Jonny Hetherington
  • Cody Watkins
  • Cale Gontier
  • Tavis Stanley
Past members
  • Chris Witoski
  • Matt Rhode
  • Flavio Cirillo
  • Greg Bradley
  • Jeff Brown
Websiteartofdyingmusic.com

Art of Dying is a Canadian rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, formed in 2004 by lead singer Jonny Hetherington and guitarist Greg Bradley. Soon after, the duo added Chris Witoski on rhythm guitar, bassist Matt Rhode, and drummer Flavio Cirillo.[2]

History[edit]

In 2006, Art of Dying released their first album, Art of Dying on Thorny Bleeder Records.[3] In February 2007, Classic Rock Magazine released the compilation Classic Rock: The Bands You Need to Hear in 2007, and included the Art of Dying song "Completely".[4] The band then supported Seether on the UK leg of their world tour.[5][6]

On December 1, 2009, it was announced that the band had signed a record deal with Reprise Records and its division Intoxication Records, founded by Disturbed members David Draiman and Dan Donegan.[7] Witoski and Rhode left the band and were replaced by bassist Cale Gontier and guitarist Tavis Stanley, both previously of the band Thornley.

Art of Dying's second album, Vices and Virtues, produced by Howard Benson and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, was released on March 22, 2011.[8] Art of Dying went on its 'Avalanche Tour', performing 128 concerts in 2011.[9] In addition to headlining and co-headlining club shows, the band played some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal festivals in the country. They played the 2011 and 2012 Avalanche Tours, headlined by Stone Sour and Shinedown, respectively,[10][11] and toured on Rockstar's 2011 Uproar Festival, headlined by Avenged Sevenfold.

Let the Fire Burn, a completely acoustic album, was released on April 24, 2012.[12] The band continued to tour heavily in the US, playing several dates with Papa Roach and Buckcherry, opening for Marilyn Manson and appearing at the Rock Vegas Festival and KUPD's first annual Desert Uprising in Phoenix.

In 2014, Art of Dying was signed to Better Noise Records (now Better Noise Music).[13] In 2015, the band toured as the opening act for the cello-metal band Apocalyptica during the North American leg of its Shadowmaker tour. In December 2015, they released the album Rise Up. It was produced by David Bendeth at House of Loud and received excellent reviews.[14][15][16]

In 2016, the band self-released the six-track EP Nevermore and stayed on the road.[17][18][19]

In 2017, Art of Dying announced on Facebook that drummer Jeff Brown, who had replaced Flavio Cirillo in 2008, left the band to "pursue a different path". He was replaced by longtime drum tech and stage manager Cody Watkins.[20]

In 2019, still without a label, the band released its fifth album, Armageddon.[21][22]

In 2020, Thorny Bleeder Records released the 11-track Art of Dying Compilation album, Demos & Rarities (2003-2007).[23]

Band members[edit]

  • Jonny Hetherington – lead vocals (2004–present)
  • Cody Watkins – drums, backing vocals (2016–present)
  • Cale Gontier – bass, backing vocals (2008–present)
  • Tavis Stanley – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–present), lead guitar (2015–present)

Former members

  • Chris Witoski – rhythm guitar (2004–2008)
  • Matt Rhode – bass (2004–2008)
  • Flavio Cirillo – drums (2004–2008)
  • Greg Bradley – lead guitar (2004–2015)
  • Jeff Brown – drums (2008–2016)
Timeline

Discography[edit]

Studio albums

  • Art of Dying (2006), Thorny Bleeder Records
  • Vices and Virtues (2011), Reprise Records
  • Let the Fire Burn (2012), Thorny Bleeder Records
  • Rise Up (2015), Better Noise Records, Eleven Seven Music
  • Armageddon (2019), Vices and Virtues Music

EPs

  • Get Through This (2007), Revolver Records
  • Rise Up (2015), Better Noise Records
  • Nevermore (2016), Vices and Virtues Music
  • Nevermore Acoustic (2017), Vices and Virtues Music
  • Ready For a Good Time (2022), Vices and Virtues Music

Compilations

  • Demos & Rarities (2003-2007) (2020), Thorny Bleeder Records

Singles[edit]

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
CAN
Rock
[24][25][26] 		US
Alt
[27] 		US
Main
[28] 		US
Rock
[29]
2007 "Get Through This" × × × × Art of Dying
2011 "Die Trying" 18 40 6 21 Vices and Virtues
"Get Thru This" 43 — 18 34
2012 "Sorry" 19 — 15 37
2013 "Raining"
(featuring Adam Gontier) 		31 — — —
2015 "Rise Up"
(featuring Dan Donegan) 		33 — — — Rise Up
"Tear Down the Wall" × × × ×
"Everything" — — 36 —
2016 "Moth to a Flame" × × × ×
"Torn Down" × × × × Nevermore
2017 "All or Nothing" × × × ×
2019 "Cut it All Away" × × × × Armageddon
"Do or Die" × × × ×
"Armageddon" × × × ×
"Dark Days" × × × ×
"No One Ever Wins" × × × ×
2020 "Vices & Virtues" × × × × Ready For a Good Time
2021 "Afterlife"
(with The Veer Union) 		× × × × —
"That High" × × × × Ready For a Good Time
"Cemetery" × × × ×
2022 "Stand My Ground" × × × ×
"Prisoner" × × × ×
"Sweet Emotion" × × × ×
"Ready For a Good Time" × × × ×
"Better Dayz" × × × × —
"Just To See You Smile" × × × ×
"Long Shot"
(featuring Jason Hook) 		× × × ×
"Lay Down and Die" × × × ×
2023 "Let's Go" × × × ×
"So Far Gone"
(featuring Thousand Foot Krutch) 		× × × × The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited
"Phoenix" × × × × —
"All Too Real" × × × ×
2024 "Best of Me" × × × ×
"Falling" × × × ×
"Way Down We Go" × × × ×
"Through You"
(featuring Adelitas Way) 		× × × ×

Music videos[edit]

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Get Through This" 2007 Brian Adler
"Completely" Darryl Whetung, John Allan
"I Will Be There" 2008 unknown
"Die Trying" 2011 Andrew Bennet
"Get Thru This" Brian Adler
"Rise Up" 2015 Chad Archibald
"Torn Down" 2016 Davo
"All or Nothing" 2017

References[edit]

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  3. ^ "Art Of Dying – Art Of Dying". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "Various – The Bands You Need To Hear In 2007". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Art of Dying Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  6. ^ "Art of Dying – S/T (2006)". hardrockhideout.com. Hard Rock Hideout. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "ART OF DYING Signs With DISTURBED's INTOXICATION RECORDS, Dec 2009". archive.blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "Art Of Dying – Vices And Virtues (Deluxe Edition)". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  9. ^ "Art of Dying on tour Avalanche Tour 2011". guestpectacular.com. Guestpectacular. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  10. ^ "Avalanche Tour with Stone Sour..." sacurrent.com. San Antonio Current. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "SHINEDOWN Announces 2012 'Avalanche Tour'". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  12. ^ "Customer Reviews". amazon.ca. Amazon. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  13. ^ Chad Childers. "Apocalyptica, Art of Dying, Deuce + More to Release Albums via New Label Better Noise". Loudwire. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
  14. ^ Enmity, Melodic. "REVIEW: Art Of Dying – Rise Up". new-transcendence.com. New Transcendence. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  15. ^ Kimm, Phil. "ALBUM REVIEW: ART OF DYING – RISE UP". rockrevoltmagazine.com. Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  16. ^ Kleinsasser, Corey. "Art of Dying "Rise Up" album review". concertcrap.com. Concert Crap. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  17. ^ "Art Of Dying – Nevermore". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  18. ^ Morse, Erich. "Some Time With Jonny Hetherington". nationalrockreview.com. National Rock Review. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  19. ^ "EP Review: Art Of Dying – Nevermore". musicexistence.com. Music Existence. September 2, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "Art of Dying". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  21. ^ Thorley, Andy (November 19, 2019). "REVIEW: ART OF DYING – ARMAGEDDON (2019)". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  22. ^ "Art Of Dying Announce New Album 'Armageddon'". originalrock.net. Original Rock. September 3, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  23. ^ "Art Of Dying – Demos & Rarities". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  24. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt (May 24, 2011). "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  25. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt (October 4, 2011). "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  26. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt (June 20, 2012). "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  27. ^ "Art of Dying - Alternative Songs Chart history". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  28. ^ "Art of Dying - Mainstream Rock Chart history". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  29. ^ "Art of Dying - Hot Rock Songs Chart history". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

External links[edit]

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