Biography

Jim - Percussion
Scott - Rhythm Guitar
Mike - Vocals & Lead Guitars
John - Bass & Backing Vocals

Forged in the Chicago underground in 2003, DEADNIGHT began as a two-piece studio project. With their ferocious old-school thrash riffing, screaming guitar solos, and haunting atmosphere, DEADNIGHT’s blackened sound is truly unparalleled. With the successful release of 2008’s Messenger of Death, DEADNIGHT have established an international reputation as a powerful extreme metal band capable of displaying many diverse elements in their music. 2011 marked the release of their evolutionary effort, Riders of the Black Wind.

Throughout the past few years, DEADNIGHT has performed at Central Illinois Metalfest 2008, toured the United States, and shared the stage with Kreator, Exodus, Monstrosity, Brutal Truth, and Belphegor. The band is currently in the studio recording their second full-length album, scheduled for release in early 2012. DEADNIGHT will continue to push forward, breaking away from common scene trends.

"A no-frills approach that emphasizes razor sharp riffs, speedy gallops and conventional, yet skillfully written song structures goes a long way toward making the disc memorable and menacingly fun."

- Scott Alisoglu (Metal Maniacs).

"Riffs and leads soar like that of the mythical phoenix, barbarous rhythms resound from the bowels of hell, and inhumane vocals of the Dissection kind mutilate and eviscerate. That being said, if you have a predilection toward mid to late '80s thrash, Deadnight is most certainly your cup o' tea. "

8/10 - Jason Deaville (Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles)

"Tracks like Burned Alive, Keeper of Souls, Unholy Revenge and Die with Me are tight-as-fuck, blistering assaults packed and overflowing with enough Destruction/Kreator-like riff-work to transport you back in time to the mid 80’s faster than you can buckle your fucking bullet belt. Throw in a cover painting by "Ken McCracken" that would have been right at home on any King Diamond vinyl and you have one of the most essential metallic purchases of the year."

- David Horn (SOD Magazine).