Dead Cross
Dead Cross | |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Members | Michael Crain Justin Pearson Dave Lombardo Mike Patton |
| Past members | Gabe Serbian |
Dead Cross are an American hardcore punk supergroup formed in Southern California. The band consists of guitarist Michael Crain (Retox), bassist Justin Pearson (the Locust, Head Wound City and Retox), drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer and Fantômas) and vocalist Mike Patton (currently of Faith No More and Fantômas).[1][2]
History
Pearson and Lombardo had both individually previously worked with producer Ross Robinson, who asked Pearson to play on Poppy Jean Crawford's demo as a session bassist. Pearson later found out that Lombardo was also playing on the demo; Crain also took part in these sessions. Lombardo noted that he had to fill some tour dates and was lacking a band, so Lombardo, Pearson and Crain formed a live band in about 12 days; this project became Dead Cross.[3] Dead Cross was officially formed on November 30, 2015 by Crain, Pearson, Lombardo and vocalist Gabe Serbian (the Locust, Head Wound City and ex-Retox).[1] The band made their live debut that December.[4]
On March 8, 2016, they streamed the song "We'll Sleep When They're Dead".[5] In 2016, Serbian left the group after recording vocals for the band, however the group chose not to release the record with Serbian's vocals.[6] That December, the band announced that Patton would be the new vocalist.[2] With the music for their debut album already recorded, Patton recorded the vocals separately. However Patton wrote his own lyrics for the album.[6] The album, produced by Ross Robinson,[7] was released jointly by Patton's Ipecac Recordings and Pearson's Three One G labels on August 4, 2017.[8]
On May 22, 2017, Dead Cross announced their first tour, to start on August 10.[9]
On August 15, 2017, all four members of the band were arrested in Houston, Texas. On advice of their legal counsel, the band made no public comment on the situation.[10]
On May 2, 2018, Dead Cross released a self-titled EP containing two new songs and two remixes from their previous album.[11]
Musical style
While the band refer to themselves as hardcore punk, they have also been labeled heavy metal and thrash metal in the media.[12][13][14][15] Regarding the sound of their debut album, Patton commented, "To me, it is a traditional hardcore record. It is very pointed, direct and visceral. Like, I wasn't going to play keyboards, add samples or any kind of orchestration. It was like, 'Yo, just go for it.' In some ways, it reminded me of stuff that we had collectively all grown up with and loved when we were like teenagers — bands like the Accüsed, Deep Wound or Siege, stuff that was just brutal, uncompromising and right to the point".[16]
Members
Current
- Michael Crain – guitar (2015–present)
- Justin Pearson – bass (2015–present)
- Dave Lombardo – drums (2015–present)
- Mike Patton – vocals (2016–present)
Former
- Gabe Serbian – vocals (2015–2016)
Discography
Studio albums
- Dead Cross (2017, Ipecac, Three One G)
EPs
- Dead Cross (2018, Ipecac)
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Seizure and Desist" | Eric Livingston |
| 2017 | "Obedience School" | Dennis Bersales |
| 2017 | "Church of the Motherfuckers" | Michael Panduro |
| 2018 | “My Perfect Prisoner” | Eric Livingston |
References
- ^ a b "Meet Dead Cross, Dave Lombardo's New Hardcore Punk Band With Members of The Locust and Retox". Noisey. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Speakeasy PR & Marketing". www.facebook.com. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "The Supergroup of Super Humans: Dead Cross". New Noise Magazine. August 14, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Hear Dead Cross Song 'We'll Sleep When They're Dead'". Loudwire. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Listen to the First Song from Dave Lombardo's Thrashy New Band, Dead Cross". Noisey. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Dead Cross Announce Debut Album, Unleash Song 'Grave Slave'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- ^ "MIKE PATTON Joins DAVE LOMBARDO's DEAD CROSS". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. December 12, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Breaking News: Dead Cross Debut Album Release Date Announced". Patton Fanatic. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Dead Cross Announce Their First North American Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "Dead Cross Detained and Released by Police". Loudwire. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum. "Dead Cross Deliver Surprise EP". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ "Mike Patton takes lead on metal supergroup Dead Cross' new song "Shillelagh" — listen". Consequence of Sound. March 20, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Faith No More singer to head metal supergroup". Yahoo. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Dead Cross' Mike Patton, Dave Lombardo Talk Spastic New Album". Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ "Dead Cross announce summer tour". www.treblezine.com. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ "FAITH NO MORE's MIKE PATTON Performs With DEAD CROSS For First Time (Video)". August 11, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
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