Polkadot Cadaver

Polkadot Cadaver
Polkadot Cadaver live in 2012
Background information
Origin	Rockville, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Avant-garde metal Experimental rock
Years active	2007 (2007)–present
Labels	Rotten Records Razor to Wrist Records
Associated acts	Dog Fashion Disco The Alter Boys El-Creepo! Knives Out!
Website	http://www.razortowrist.com/
Members	Todd Smith Jasan Stepp Scott Radway
Past members	John Ensminger David Cullen

Polkadot Cadaver is a band formed by members of the now defunct Rockville, Maryland rock band Dog Fashion Disco. The band is stylistically similar to Dog Fashion Disco and inherited many of their fans, who like Dog Fashion Disco, produce much of Polkadot Cadaver's artwork.

History

Inception & Purgatory Dance Party

Polkadot Cadaver formed shortly after the break up of Dog Fashion Disco in 2007. Their debut album, Purgatory Dance Party, was released via internet pre-sales on November 17, 2007, with a street date of November 27, 2007. Two Polkadot Cadaver demos were featured on the Dog Fashion Disco rarities album, Beating a Dead Horse to Death... Again in 2008. During the tours for Purgatory Dance Party, Dave Cullen was brought on as the band's full-time bassist, and in 2010, Scott Radway became the full-time live drummer.

Sex Offender & Subsequent Tours

On May 5, 2011, Polkadot Cadaver debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard New Artist Chart (aka Heatseeker's Chart) with their second album Sex Offender. This album was the first to include bassist David Cullen (also of Knives Out!), though Ensminger still played drums on the album. In support of the album, they toured with Wednesday 13, Vampires Everywhere! and Korpiklaani. In January 2012 they toured as main support for Wayne Static, and in April began the Fight to Unite Tour in support of Brokencyde and Blood on the Dance Floor with other supporting acts including Deuce, William Control, and The Bunny The Bear.

Last Call in Jonestown

On July 17, 2012, the band uploaded a picture to their official Facebook page, stating that a new album is to be released in 2013 and that fellow Maryland-based rock band Clutch's lead singer Neil Fallon is to appear on a track titled "Transistors of Mercy". Additionally, drummer Scott Radway is present in the picture as a full-time member of the band (he had toured with the band since 2010). The band announced in December that the album would be released in April 2013 and a tour will follow. In early January 2013 it was revealed through the band's Facebook that the new album would be called Last Call in Jonestown and was scheduled for release on May 7. However, the release date ended up being pushed back to May 14. On March 23, the band began the "Our Tour can Beat up your Tour Tour" supporting Psychostick alongside Downtown Brown.

Dave Cullen quit the band before the album was completed, comtributing on only two songs. Former Dog Fashion Disco bassist Brian White replaced Dave Cullen for the tour. Whether or not White is an official member of the band is currently unknown.

In support of the album, the band is set to headline the "Last Call in Jonestown 2013 Tour" beginning June 14, supported by One-Eyed Doll and Exotic Animal Petting Zoo.

Music Videos

March 2008 saw the release of the band's first two videos, "Chloroform Girl" and "Pure Bedlam for Halfbreeds", which are available on the band's official MySpace page. Both videos were directed by Dan Edwards. A video has also been produced for "Bring Me the Head of Andy Warhol", which is available on YouTube.

Members

Current Members

• Todd Smith — Vocals, Guitar (2007–Present)
• Jasan Stepp — Guitar, Keyboards, Programming (2007–Present)
• Scott Radway — Drums (2011–Present); Live Drums (2010–Present)

Former Members

• John Ensminger — Drums (2007–2010); Studio Drums only (2010–2011)
• David Cullen — Bass (2008–2013)

Touring Musicians

• Brian "Wendy" White — Bass (2013-Present)

Discography

Year	Album Details	Chart Peaks
		Heatseeker
2007	Purgatory Dance Party Released: November 27, 2007 Label: Rotten	-
2010	Wolf in Jesus Skin/Horse's Head (split 7" w/ Ideamen) Released: 2010 Label: Rotten	-
2011	Sex Offender Released: May 10, 2011 Label: Rotten	17
2013	Last Call in Jonestown Released: May 14, 2013 Label: Razor to Wrist	38
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

External links

• Polkadot Cadaver on Myspace
• Polkadot Cadaver on Facebook
• Band Interview