deadbyday is the world's foremost horror ensemble. Dark, somber melodies and pulverizing rhythms in addition to complex time changes are all embodiments of every memorable deadbyday composition. The unique style is created by combining different elements of all metal- namely traditional, black, power, and death with industrial, gothic, and classical music. Song themes deal with both real life and imagined horror, historic events, the human psyche, the impact of religion, bizarre subject matter, as well as paying tribute to great artists, composers, and innovators. Today's state-of-the-art special makeup effects are utilized to create an ungodly and unforgettable carnival / horror show, certain to leave a lasting impression on anyone in attendance. deadbyday strives to create something entirely new and original, both morbidly beautiful and explicitly obscene- a twisted, surreal, and uncompromisingly honest reflection on our lives... Members Ralis-Keyboard, Vocals Maliki-Guitar, Vocals Charon-Bass, Vocals Chela-Samples Stephan-Drums, Vocals FROM THE ARCHIVE Someone e-mailed us and asked us to give a bit of history on the band. We do read your e-mails, so here is the back story. deadbyday was the ugly stepchild of a band called The Krypt. While The Krypt was primarily thrash metal with keyboards and a huge stage show of demons and gore, deadbyday was to be more orchestral and haunting. First, the vocal style changed, not just one singer anymore but four. That is one of our trade mark sounds, the demonic choir. The theme of vintage deadbyday was based in vampire lore and the gothic look of the Universal and Hammer films. Everything was in black and white with shades of gray. We were based in the Washington D.C. area and were booked primarily with Goth bands but were too heavy for that scene and we couldn't fit in the death metal scene anymore so we were this bastard group floating around the nations death capital. Ralis got a gig making monsters in Horrorwood and the rest of the band moved out over the next year and a half. During this time we reflected and decided that this more laid back form of the band was not true to what we were. So back came the Demonic visage that dwells within! The looks changes all the time, but The Krypt had a big influence on our look and sound. We were once again in full color and letting loose that inner rage. We could not confine it anymore. As far as the different characters go, the individual members have a big influence on the look, and sometimes it is an homage to a horror great. Our look will change again, but only slightly, as we have really gelled. This form is that of deadbyday, horror to delight the depraved. -The Lord of Pestilence, Ralis- 3-20-03 deadbyday has finished the rough compositions for "The Trilogy of the Living Dead" The first song, "Eve of the Living Dead" takes place before "Night of the Living Dead" in the same undead universe. If you are familiar With the film series you will recall that the character Ben had just come from a diner where the first zombies appeared and ran out of gas when he got to the farm house. Our story begins at the diner and the first zombie encounter! This is going to be a blend of theater and music, similar to an old radio play with songs,only more integrated. This story is not just fiction it is also a metaphor for something that we want you to find out about later. Let us know what you want from this website, let us know what you think of the CD, we know it takes a long time to download but we wanted you to have the highest quality possible. 3-7-03 deadbyday is hard at work doing pre-production for the upcoming CD "Trilogy of the Dead." The song titles are "Eve of the Living Dead", "Zombie", and "Twighlight of the Dead." The CD is based on The Night of the Living Dead movies and will feature voiceovers by many familiar names from the horror world. You may have noticed that the website has a different look, hope you like it. Please sign up on the mailing list if you're interested in future developments and you're not already on it.
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