Relapse Records & Party Smasher Inc. are extremely proud to announce that The Dillinger Escape Plan's first three landmark full-lengths will undergo the deluxe vinyl reissue treatment this November as a part of Relapse's ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations!
Ben Weinman from The Dillinger Escape Plan is the guest on this week's episode of the CreativeLive Music+Audio Podcast
Ben and I chatted about what enables Dillinger to take so many creative chances without losing their fans, why the things an artist DOESN’T do matter the most, and some of the things that Ben would have done differently in hindsight.
Killer Be Killed played their first ever live show in Australia at Soundwave Festival. The supergroup contains Max Cavalera of Soulfly, Greg Puciato of the Dillinger Escape Plan and Troy Sanders of Mastodon. Watch the footage below.
The Ghost Inside have announced a new album, Dear Youth, which you can preorder here. Watch the video for the new track "Dear Youth (Day 52)" below. Also, the album cover looks a LOT like One of Us is The Killer.
Following the announcement from Death Grips of their breakup, The Dillinger Escape Plan has been announced to replace the act on Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden's upcoming tour. The band will play on the first leg of the tour, at the following dates:
8/2 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/4 Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
8/5 Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live at Lakewood
8/7 Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
8/8 Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
8/10 West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre
8/11 Tampa, FL @ MidFlorida Credit Union
8/14 Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheatre
8/16 Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Do you have children? Do you wish your child's clothing can reflect your taste in music? Well, your wishes has been answered by Merch Babies! Now, you can cover your children with clothing from bands such as Between The Buried And Me, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, and The Story So Far just to name a few.
Dillinger Escape Plan have added a few more dates to their US Spring Tour. Tera Melos and Vattnet Viskar will be joining them for short run after the dates with Trash Talk, and Retox. Find the dates below
Drummers; they have the best view in the house and are the essential backbone of a band. Not to mention that drummers have to have the stamina of an Olympic athlete when playing live. As metal, hardcore, and other genres get faster, drummers are tasked with keeping a steady rhythm and flow. Now, the criteria we used may upset some people but it’s the only way to be fair.
1. Each drummer had to have both recorded AND performed live within the past five years.
2. We had to see them live (the only real way to decide to judge this)
10. Matt Nicholls (Bring Me The Horizon)
We’ll be the first to admit that BMTH were a shitty band for their first two albums (Okay, maybe just the first one). Aside from that, the band grew up (literally and musically) on their last two albums, “There Is A Hell…”, and “Sempiternal”. Matt’s drumming may not stand out when compared to the other drummers on this list, but it’s clear that the band is now making music that’s a clear departure from their beginnings.
9. Dan Searle (Architects UK)
Architects are a very underrated band; they have a huge following in their hometown of Europe but are just breaking through here in the US. Fans of mathcore will appreciate Dan’s drumming on their first two records. Their latest record, Daybreaker, sees a return to their technical roots on Hollow Crown.
8. Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan)
Billy may have only joined TDEP four years ago but he’s definitely earned his place on this list. His playing includes plenty of polyrythmns and odd time signatures, which is the core of TDEP’s music which is ironic cause Billy played for a wide variety of bands including 311, Alien Ant Farm, and even Kelly Clarkson.
7. Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour)
Roy was the original drummer of Soufly and has played with Sepultura, and very briefly with Ozzy Osbourne. He joined Stone Sour in 2006 and has destroyed the kit since.
6. Ryan “Legs” Leger (Every Time I Die)
After losing their previous drummer due to “personal conflicts” Ryan auditioned for Every Time I Die and laid down some of their best drum work yet on their latest record, “Ex Lives”
5. Blake Richardson (Between the Buried and Me)
Blake used to play in the deathcore band, Glass Casket before joining BTBAM. Noted for his blast beats, odd timing, double bass drumming, and fill-heavy style, Richardson is considered a standout in his field.
4. Branden Morgan (Misery Signals)
Probably the most underrated drummer considering Misery Signals have been a huge influence for newer bands. Their debut record, Of Malice and the Magnum Heart is highly regarded as one of the best metalcore releases ever. Critics and bands have praised the band’s ability on the record in effortlessly blending melody and aggression.
3. Matt Halpern (Periphery)
When Matt isn’t drumming for Periphery, he’s running BandHappy which allows you to take lessons from your favorite musicians online and on-tour. His playing is more focused on the groove then how fast he can play a blast beat. The kit he plays is just what he needs and nothing more; perfect for playing ghost notes.
2. Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)
If want to hear a great drummer who can play fast and also write some jazz parts, Matt is your man. He not only has great complex timing in his hand movements but also uses double bass in an interesting way and really compliments the rest of the music.
1. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
Little known fact: Chris played bass long before he decided to pick up the drumsticks. His playing style is known for his creative fills and precision double bass and for his often used heel-toe technique. You can tell what band you’re listening to just by hearing his drumming.
The Faceless and ROYAL THUNDER will be opening for The Dillinger Escape Plan this spring! Check the dates below!
04/20 Worcester, MA – Palladium (‘New England Metal And Hardcore Festival‘)
04/22 Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
04/23 Albany, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
04/24 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
04/25 Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar
04/26 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
04/27 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall Of Williamsburg (‘Converse Rubber Tracks‘)
04/28 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
04/30 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
05/02 Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Live (‘Golden Gods Awards‘)
05/04 Newport, KY – The Southgate House Revival
05/05 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
05/07 Indianapolis, IN – Emerson Theater
05/08 Chicago – Reggies
05/09 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
05/10 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
05/11 St. Louis, MO – The Firebird
05/12 Lawrence, KS – The Granada
05/14 Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
05/16 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
05/17 Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
05/18 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
05/19 San Francisco – DNA Lounge
05/20 Anaheim – Chain Reaction
05/22 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
05/23 El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
05/24 Austin, TX – Mohawk
05/25 New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jacks
05/26 Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
05/28 Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
05/29 Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
05/30 Carrboro, NC – Cats Cradle
05/31 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
06/01 Richmond, VA – Kingdom
The Dillinger Escape Plan are writing new material.
Billy [Rymer, drums] and I have been locked up in the Dillinger compound and things are starting to boil. There is nothing like that feeling when you realize… Yep, just when I thought I was drained, the juices are back in full force! The neighbors are definitely getting pissed, but we couldn’t be more excited.
