Brandon Rike
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| Brandon Rike | |
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| Birth name | Brandon Travis Rike |
| Also known as | Dark Collar |
| Born | January 6, 1983 |
| Genres | Christian hard rock Post-hardcore Alternative rock |
| Occupations | Musician (on hiatus), 1997-2006; Graphic Designer, 2000-present |
| Instruments | Mic |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Tooth & Nail Records(current) |
| Associated acts | Dead Poetic |
| Website | [1] |
Brandon Travis Rike (born January 6, 1983 in Canton, Ohio) is a full-time designer. He currently resides in Columbus, Ohio.
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[edit] Dead Poetic
Brandon Rike has been in the band Dead Poetic for several years.[1] The band was formed at a local church in 1997. Rike has designed all of the band's t-shirts. Dead Poetic has released three albums and one Best of album. In 2006, the band released their final record, Vices. Since releasing the album, they have not toured or played a live show, and since November 20, 2007, no news regarding Dead Poetic has been publicly issued.
Rike has confirmed that Dead Poetic will release the final album on their contract, but will not continue thereafter. "We plan to record another album. We love making music. We do not plan to tour."[2]
[edit] Dark Collar
Since 1999, Rike has been a self employed graphic designer. 90% of the work out of Dark Collar has been band T-shirts, logos, or merchandise. In 2010 Brandon has dropped the company name of Dark Collar and is now working under his name.
[edit] References
- ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography: Dead Poetic". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p528883/biography. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ^ Brandon’s Statement. I Am The Horse’s Mouth.; Myspace Blog - Nov. 16, 2007
