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'''Dead Swans''' is an English [[hardcore punk]] band from [[Brighton]], formed in 2006. They released one full-length record 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|work=nevergoinside}}</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>


The band have proved influential to the UK hardcore scene and many [[melodic hardcore]] bands are noticeably similar. 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>http://www.crazypellas.net/cms/interview-with-lay-it-on-the-line-vocalist-327/</ref>
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>


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
OriginBrighton, England
GenresHardcore punk
Years active2006–2013, 2016–present
LabelsBridge 9
MembersNicholas Worthington - Vocals
Stewart «Pid» Payne - Guitar
Benjamin Marco - Bass
Joey Bayes - Guitar
Benny Mead - Drums
Past membersRobbie Taylor
Craig Reynolds
Websitewww.myspace.com/thedeadswans

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]

The band have proved influential to the UK hardcore scene and many melodic hardcore bands are noticeably similar.[citation needed] In an interview, the vocalist of Lay It on the Line quotes Dead Swans as a strong influence on the band.[3]

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.[4]

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)

References

  1. ^ "Kerrang! Nominations Out". MTV. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Never Go Inside". Nevergoinside.wordpress.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Interview with Lay It On The Line's Vocalist (Hardcore Punk Band)". CrazyPellas.net. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  4. ^ Redrup, Zach (11 January 2016). "NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!". Deadpress.co.uk.

External links