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'''Dead Swans''' is an English [[hardcore punk]] band from [[Brighton]], formed in 2006. They released one album entitled ''Sleepwalkers'' in 2009, as well as three EPs; ''Southern Blue'' (2008), ''It's Starting'', (2009), and ''Anxiety and Everything Else'' (2012). They also released a split EP with metalcore band [[Architects (British band)|Architects]] in 2008. Further, the band were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 [[Kerrang! Awards]].<ref name="MTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/kerrang-awards/news/42100-kerrang-nominations-out |title=Kerrang! Nominations Out|accessdate=2011-04-08|work=MTV}}</ref><ref name="nevergoinside">{{cite web |url=http://nevergoinside.wordpress.com/ |title=Never Go Inside|accessdate=2011-04-08|website=Nevergoinside.wordpress.com}}</ref> |
'''Dead Swans''' is an English [[hardcore punk]] band from [[Brighton]], formed in 2006. They released one album entitled ''Sleepwalkers'' in 2009, as well as three EPs; ''Southern Blue'' (2008), ''It's Starting'', (2009), and ''Anxiety and Everything Else'' (2012). They also released a split EP with metalcore band [[Architects (British band)|Architects]] in 2008. Further, the band were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 [[Kerrang! Awards]].<ref name="MTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/kerrang-awards/news/42100-kerrang-nominations-out |title=Kerrang! Nominations Out|accessdate=2011-04-08|work=MTV}}</ref><ref name="nevergoinside">{{cite web |url=http://nevergoinside.wordpress.com/ |title=Never Go Inside|accessdate=2011-04-08|website=Nevergoinside.wordpress.com}}</ref> |
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The band have proved influential to the UK hardcore scene and many [[melodic hardcore]] bands are noticeably similar.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} In an interview, the vocalist of [[Lay It on the Line (band)|Lay It on the Line]] quotes Dead Swans as a strong influence on the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.crazypellas.net/content.php?r=327-interview-with-lay-it-on-the-line-vocalist&s=dfabd8295cd26c658fa3eb2a08a350cf|title=Interview with Lay It On The Line's Vocalist (Hardcore Punk Band)|website=CrazyPellas.net|accessdate=2020-04-03}}</ref> |
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On 11 January 2016, the band posted a short video clip via their Facebook account with the caption "2016...announcement soon", hinting at a potential reunion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-dead-swans-tease-possible-reunion-for-2016/|title=NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!|first=Zach|last=Redrup|website=Deadpress.co.uk|date=11 January 2016}}</ref> |
On 11 January 2016, the band posted a short video clip via their Facebook account with the caption "2016...announcement soon", hinting at a potential reunion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-dead-swans-tease-possible-reunion-for-2016/|title=NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!|first=Zach|last=Redrup|website=Deadpress.co.uk|date=11 January 2016}}</ref> |
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Dead Swans | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Brighton, England |
Genres | Hardcore punk |
Years active | 2006–2013, 2016–present |
Labels | Bridge 9 |
Members | Nicholas Worthington Stewart "Pid" Payne Benjamin Marco Joey Bayes Benny Mead |
Past members | Robbie Taylor Craig Reynolds |
Website | www |
Dead Swans is an English hardcore punk band from Brighton, formed in 2006. They released one album entitled Sleepwalkers in 2009, as well as three EPs; Southern Blue (2008), It's Starting, (2009), and Anxiety and Everything Else (2012). They also released a split EP with metalcore band Architects in 2008. Further, the band were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards.[1][2]
On 11 January 2016, the band posted a short video clip via their Facebook account with the caption "2016...announcement soon", hinting at a potential reunion.[3]
Reunion
The band performed at the 2016 edition of Outbreak Festival at Canal Mills.
Discography
Year of Release | Title | Label |
2008 | Southern Blue | Thirty Days of Night Records |
2008 | Architects / Dead Swans Split | Thirty Days of Night Records |
2009 | It's Starting | Bridge 9 Records |
2009 | Sleepwalkers | Bridge 9 Records |
2012 | Anxiety and Everything Else EP | Bridge 9 Records |
Music videos
- "Keep Them Shut" (Anxiety And Everything Else EP, 2012)
Members
- Current
- Nicholas Worthington - vocals (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Stewart "Pid" Payne - guitar (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Benjamin Marco - bass (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Joey Bayes - guitar (2009–2013, 2016–present)
- Benny Mead - drums (2006–2011, 2016–present)
- Past
- Robbie Taylor – guitar (2009)
- Craig Reynolds – drums (2011–2013)
References
- ^ "Kerrang! Nominations Out". MTV. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ^ "Never Go Inside". Nevergoinside.wordpress.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ^ Redrup, Zach (11 January 2016). "NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!". Deadpress.co.uk.