Dead Swans
English hardcore punk band
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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.
OriginBrighton, England
GenresHardcore punk, melodic hardcore[1]
Years active2006–2013, 2016–present
LabelBridge 9
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, melodic hardcore[1] |
| Years active | 2006–2013, 2016–present |
| Label | Bridge 9 |
| Members | Nicholas Worthington Stewart "Pid" Payne Benjamin Marco Joey Bayes Benny Mead |
| Past members | Robbie Taylor Craig Reynolds |
| Website | www |
History
They were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards.[2][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]
The band performed at the 2016 edition of Outbreak Festival at Canal Mills.
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)
Members
- Current
- Nicholas Worthington - vocals (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Stewart "Pid" Payne - guitar (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Benjamin Marco - bass (2006–2013, 2016–present)
- Joey Bayes - guitar (2009–2013, 2016–present)
- Benny Mead - drums (2006–2011, 2016–present)
- Past
- Robbie Taylor – guitar (2009)
- Craig Reynolds – drums (2011–2013)