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| name = Common Dead
| name = Common Dead
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Chicago]], [[United States]]<ref name="google" /><ref name="rever">http://www.reverbnation.com/commondead</ref>
| origin = [[Chicago]], [[United States]]<ref name="google" /><ref name="rever">http://www.reverbnation.com/commondead Reverbnation</ref>
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[Melodic death metal]]<ref name="metal">http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Common_Dead/3540295671</ref>
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[melodic death metal]], [[groove metal]]<ref>http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/common-dead-diatribe Pure Grain Audio. Third party review of ''Diatribe''. Published March 12, 2012</ref>
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = [[Independent]]
| label = [[Independent]]
| website = [http://www.commondead.com/ www.commondead.com]
| website = [http://www.commondead.com/ www.commondead.com]
| current_members = Andrew Laurenson<ref name="metal" />
| current_members = Andrew Laurenson
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'''Common Dead''' is a [[melodic death metal|melodic death]]/[[thrash metal]] band from [[Chicago]], [[United States]].<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535#/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535 AllMusic Guide</ref><ref name="rever" /> The band is one of the few metal solo artists in the genre of [[underground music|underground]] [[metal]], and has obtained a following<ref name="jamma">http://www.jammagazineonline.com/Unsigned-Band-Page.aspx Jam Magazine Third Party Scout</ref> after several one-man performances and released works on which Laurenson has performed all instrumentation and production duties entirely on his own. The band is also considered one of the background players in the [[new wave of American heavy metal]].<ref name="google">http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/1876/86/ Metal Rules Interview. Published February 20, 2010.</ref><ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/2011/06/03/common-dead-animalism/ Metal Buzz news.</ref>


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== Musical style ==
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'''Common Dead''' is a [[melodic death metal]]/[[thrash metal]] band and alias of [[solo artist]] Andrew Laurenson, from [[Chicago]], [[United States]].<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535#/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535</ref><ref name="rever" /> Common Dead is notable as one of the few metal solo artists in the genre of [[underground music|underground]] [[metal]], and has obtained a following<ref name="jamma">http://www.jammagazineonline.com/Unsigned-Band-Page.aspx</ref><ref name="fb">http://www.facebook.com/commondead</ref> after several one-man performances and released works on which Laurenson has performed all instrumentation and production duties<ref name="metal" /> entirely on his lonesome. The band is also considered one of the background players in the [[New Wave of American Heavy Metal]].<ref name="google">http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/1876/86/</ref><ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/2011/06/03/common-dead-animalism/</ref> The name "Common Dead" originates from an incident where Laurenson fractured his skull and was declared clinically "dead" without a pulse for several moments.<ref name="jamma" /><ref name="fb" /><ref name="google"/>
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Common Dead is classified as [[melodic death metal]]<ref name="spirit">http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Common_Dead-nom_album-Common_Dead-l-en.html Spirt of Metal Guide</ref> by various sources, although the band touches on melodic [[thrash metal]],<ref name="spirit" /> [[groove metal]], and [[alternative metal]]<ref name="rever" /> influences. Laurenson has performed all instrumentation for all recorded efforts thus far. He plays lead/rhythm guitar and vocals for live occasions.<ref>http://www.bravewords.com/hardwares/1002011 Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Third party review of ''Diatribe''.</ref>


Sources have suggested that the band name is the result of an incident where the founder was declared "clinically dead" after an accident that suspended his pulse in childhood.<ref name="jamma" /><ref name="google"/>
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== Musical Style ==
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Common Dead is frequently classified as [[melodic death metal]]<ref name="spirit">http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Common_Dead-nom_album-Common_Dead-l-en.html</ref> by various sources, although the band touches on melodic [[thrash metal]],<ref name="spirit" /> [[groove metal]], and [[alternative metal]]<ref name="rever" /> influences. Laurenson has performed all instrumentation for all recorded efforts thus far, however, performs lead/rhythm guitar and vocals for live occasions. He is a drummer although only in studio and admits to "mechanizing", or looping, his drum performances on albums.<ref name="google" />

Laurenson is critical of many modern metal trends, especially in cases he describes as "image over substance"<ref name="google" /> with certain [[metalcore]] bands, adding "I hate '[[breakdowns]]'. You would only ever slam one fret for a third of your song if you're out of ideas. It's not 'brutal', it's just effortless".<ref name="google" />


== History ==
== History ==
Common Dead officially debuted with a self-titled album in 2009<ref>http://allmusic.com/artist/common-dead-p2226152</ref> that earned favorable reviews from press.<ref>http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=2966</ref><ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=February&year=2010&pos=12</ref><ref name="metal" /> In an interview with Metal-Rules.com,<ref name="google" /> Laurenson commented that the band revolves around a melodic guitar influence and raw, forthright vocals.
Common Dead debuted with a self-titled album in 2009<ref>http://allmusic.com/artist/common-dead-p2226152 AllMusic Guide</ref> that earned favorable reviews from press.<ref>http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=2966 The Metal Forge. Third party review of ''Common Dead''. Published August 11, 2010.</ref><ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=February&year=2010&pos=12 Metal Rules. Third party review of ''Common Dead''. Published February 2010.</ref> In an interview with Metal-Rules.com,<ref name="google" /> Laurenson commented that the band revolves around a melodic guitar influence and raw, forthright vocals. A four-track EP was released in January 2011 entitled ''Interim Flesh'', which experimented with [[industrial metal]] influences<ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/news/common-dead-release-interim-flesh-ep/ Metal Buzz scout. Published January 20, 2011.</ref> through symphonic instruments that are not typical of the band's style. The EP scored warm praise from critics.<ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=January&year=2011&pos=4 Metal Rules. Third party review of ''Interim Flesh''. Published January 2011.</ref>


The band released an album ''Diatribe'' in February 2012.<ref>http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=5731 Metal Underground. Third party review of ''Diatribe''. Published February 24, 2012.</ref> It was met with generally positive reviews from numerous sources.<ref>http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=5731 Metal Underground. Third party review of ''Diatribe''. Published February 24, 2012.</ref><ref>http://www.brutalism.com/content/common-dead-diatribe Brutalism. Third party review of ''Diatribe''. Published March 10, 2012.</ref><ref>http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/common-dead-diatribe Pure Grain Audio. Third party review of ''Diatribe''. Published March 12, 2012.</ref> The band has so far released two music videos for songs from this album. One titled "Critical Mass" was broadcasted on Underground Video TV.<ref>feed://uvtv.libsyn.com/rss Underground Video Television Episode Listing</ref>{{notincitation|date=May 2012}}<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/uvtv-heavy-metal-hardcore/id168075141 Underground Video Television Episode Listing</ref>
A four-track EP was released in January 2011 entitled "Interim Flesh", which experimented with [[industrial metal]] influences<ref>http://www.metalbuzz.net/site/common-dead-release-interim-flesh-ep.html</ref> through symphonic instruments that are not typical of the band's style.<ref name="metal" /> The EP scored warm praise from critics.<ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=January&year=2011&pos=4</ref>


Metal Underground interviewed the band after a raw mix for a [[Fear Factory]] song came out on YouTube.<ref>http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=79384 Metal Underground Interview. Published April 9, 2012.</ref> Common Dead recorded a cover for "Flashpoint" as the only instrumentalist. They also announced that new members would be joining the band soon.<ref>http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=79384 Metal Underground Interview. Published April 9, 2012.</ref>
Common Dead is also the first and only band to release a one-man English re-creation of a song by Rammstein, choosing their 2009 song "Mehr". <ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/2011/06/24/exclusive-common-dead-releases-rammstein-cover/</ref><ref>http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/21988/COMMON-DEAD-Owes-RAMMSTEIN-Fans-An-Apology-For-Latest-Cover-Song</ref> The single was offered for a limited time through the band's social networking pages.


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Laurenson was born in [[Chicago]]<ref name="google" /> and is a former film studio intern at [[Sony Pictures]] in [[Culver City, California]].<ref name="google" /> His father Phil Laurenson was also an actor in extreme [[grindhouse]] horror films including the original ''[[The Wizard of Gore]]'' and ''[[Gore Gore Girls]]''<ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/2038/91/ Metal Rules. Halloween Interview. Published October 6, 2010.</ref><ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491192/ IMBb Listing</ref>.
On the official Facebook, it was announced in summer 2011 that a new full-length album had started production "with the goal of taking the band's performance and production standards to new heights".<ref name="fb" />

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Laurenson was born in [[Chicago]]<ref name="google" /> and is a former film studio intern at [[Sony Pictures]] in [[Culver City, CA]].<ref name="google" /> His father Phil Laurenson was also an actor in extreme [[grindhouse]] horror films including the original ''[[The Wizard of Gore]]'' and ''[[Gore Gore Girls]]'',<ref>http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/2038/91/</ref><ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491192/</ref> the latter of which inspired one of Common Dead's singles, "Animalism".


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
* ''Common Dead'' (full-length, 2009)<ref name="metal" />
* ''Common Dead'' (full-length, 2009)
* ''Interim Flesh'' (EP, 2011)<ref name="metal" />
* ''Interim Flesh'' (EP, 2011)
* ''Come Get Some: Alternate Studio Version'' (Single, 2011)<ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/2011/05/20/common-dead-itunes-single-free-t-shirt-giveaway/</ref>
* ''Come Get Some: Alternate Studio Version'' (Single, 2011)<ref>http://metalbuzz.net/site/news/common-dead-itunes-single-free-t-shirt-giveaway/ Metal Buzz news. Published May 20, 2011.</ref>
* ''Diatribe'' (2012)
* ''TBA'' (full-length, 2011) <ref name="fb" />


== References ==
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Common Dead
OriginChicago, United States[1][2]
GenresThrash metal, melodic death metal, groove metal[3]
Years active2009–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersAndrew Laurenson
Websitewww.commondead.com

Common Dead is a melodic death/thrash metal band from Chicago, United States.[4][2] The band is one of the few metal solo artists in the genre of underground metal, and has obtained a following[5] after several one-man performances and released works on which Laurenson has performed all instrumentation and production duties entirely on his own. The band is also considered one of the background players in the new wave of American heavy metal.[1][6]

Musical style

Common Dead is classified as melodic death metal[7] by various sources, although the band touches on melodic thrash metal,[7] groove metal, and alternative metal[2] influences. Laurenson has performed all instrumentation for all recorded efforts thus far. He plays lead/rhythm guitar and vocals for live occasions.[8]

Sources have suggested that the band name is the result of an incident where the founder was declared "clinically dead" after an accident that suspended his pulse in childhood.[5][1]

History

Common Dead debuted with a self-titled album in 2009[9] that earned favorable reviews from press.[10][11] In an interview with Metal-Rules.com,[1] Laurenson commented that the band revolves around a melodic guitar influence and raw, forthright vocals. A four-track EP was released in January 2011 entitled Interim Flesh, which experimented with industrial metal influences[12] through symphonic instruments that are not typical of the band's style. The EP scored warm praise from critics.[13]

The band released an album Diatribe in February 2012.[14] It was met with generally positive reviews from numerous sources.[15][16][17] The band has so far released two music videos for songs from this album. One titled "Critical Mass" was broadcasted on Underground Video TV.[18][failed verification][19]

Metal Underground interviewed the band after a raw mix for a Fear Factory song came out on YouTube.[20] Common Dead recorded a cover for "Flashpoint" as the only instrumentalist. They also announced that new members would be joining the band soon.[21]

Laurenson was born in Chicago[1] and is a former film studio intern at Sony Pictures in Culver City, California.[1] His father Phil Laurenson was also an actor in extreme grindhouse horror films including the original The Wizard of Gore and Gore Gore Girls[22][23].

Discography

  • Common Dead (full-length, 2009)
  • Interim Flesh (EP, 2011)
  • Come Get Some: Alternate Studio Version (Single, 2011)[24]
  • Diatribe (2012)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/1876/86/ Metal Rules Interview. Published February 20, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c http://www.reverbnation.com/commondead Reverbnation
  3. ^ http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/common-dead-diatribe Pure Grain Audio. Third party review of Diatribe. Published March 12, 2012
  4. ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535#/artist/common-dead/discography/albums/1525535 AllMusic Guide
  5. ^ a b http://www.jammagazineonline.com/Unsigned-Band-Page.aspx Jam Magazine Third Party Scout
  6. ^ http://metalbuzz.net/site/2011/06/03/common-dead-animalism/ Metal Buzz news.
  7. ^ a b http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Common_Dead-nom_album-Common_Dead-l-en.html Spirt of Metal Guide
  8. ^ http://www.bravewords.com/hardwares/1002011 Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Third party review of Diatribe.
  9. ^ http://allmusic.com/artist/common-dead-p2226152 AllMusic Guide
  10. ^ http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=2966 The Metal Forge. Third party review of Common Dead. Published August 11, 2010.
  11. ^ http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=February&year=2010&pos=12 Metal Rules. Third party review of Common Dead. Published February 2010.
  12. ^ http://metalbuzz.net/site/news/common-dead-release-interim-flesh-ep/ Metal Buzz scout. Published January 20, 2011.
  13. ^ http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=January&year=2011&pos=4 Metal Rules. Third party review of Interim Flesh. Published January 2011.
  14. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=5731 Metal Underground. Third party review of Diatribe. Published February 24, 2012.
  15. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=5731 Metal Underground. Third party review of Diatribe. Published February 24, 2012.
  16. ^ http://www.brutalism.com/content/common-dead-diatribe Brutalism. Third party review of Diatribe. Published March 10, 2012.
  17. ^ http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/common-dead-diatribe Pure Grain Audio. Third party review of Diatribe. Published March 12, 2012.
  18. ^ feed://uvtv.libsyn.com/rss Underground Video Television Episode Listing
  19. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/uvtv-heavy-metal-hardcore/id168075141 Underground Video Television Episode Listing
  20. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=79384 Metal Underground Interview. Published April 9, 2012.
  21. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=79384 Metal Underground Interview. Published April 9, 2012.
  22. ^ http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/2038/91/ Metal Rules. Halloween Interview. Published October 6, 2010.
  23. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491192/ IMBb Listing
  24. ^ http://metalbuzz.net/site/news/common-dead-itunes-single-free-t-shirt-giveaway/ Metal Buzz news. Published May 20, 2011.
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